EXPO3D Istanbul 2026 to showcase Additive Manufacturing technologies
EXPO3D Istanbul 2026 will take place at the Istanbul Expo Center, Türkiye, from September 17–19, bringing together companies, researchers and industry professionals from across the Additive Manufacturing sector.
The event will cover technologies and services, including metal, polymer and composite Additive Manufacturing, materials and powders, software and simulation, scanning and reverse engineering, post-processing, automation and Industry 4.0.
Exhibitors are expected from Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, China, South Korea and Türkiye. Professional visitors are also expected from across Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and Central Asia.
Attendees are expected to include decision-makers, engineers, R&D professionals, production managers, procurement specialists, distributors and investors, as well as representatives from aerospace, defence, automotive, medical technologies, machinery manufacturing, universities, research centres, industrial clusters and technology parks.
The organisers cite Türkiye’s location between Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia and North Africa, together with its industrial infrastructure and activity in aerospace, defence, automotive and other high-value manufacturing sectors, as factors supporting Istanbul as the event location.
The exhibition will also include technology parks, innovation centres, university laboratories and startups alongside established manufacturers, with the aim of supporting collaboration and technology transfer between industry, academia and investors.
Running alongside EXPO3D Istanbul will be the 5th International Conference on 3D Printing & Additive Manufacturing, organised with contributions from Yıldız Technical University.
This year’s keynote speakers include Prof Román Pérez, Vice-Rector for Research, Innovation and Knowledge Transfer at UIC Barcelona, Spain, and Dr Mahdi Bodaghi, Associate Professor of Smart Materials and Manufacturing at Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom. The programme will address smart manufacturing, advanced materials, industrial applications and emerging technologies.
The event comes as the global Additive Manufacturing market is forecast to grow from approximately $30.5 billion in 2025 to $169 billion by 2033, according to market research cited by EXPO3D Istanbul, representing a projected compound annual growth rate of 23.9% between 2026 and 2033.
“With its young and highly qualified engineering workforce, developing industrial infrastructure, and strategic geographical position, Türkiye has significant advantages in becoming a regional centre for manufacturing and innovation,” stated Yıldırım Ünverdi, Exhibition Coordinator of EXPO3D Istanbul. “Increasing demand from high-value-added industries, particularly defence, aerospace, medical technologies, and automotive, indicates that Türkiye’s additive manufacturing and advanced production technology ecosystem is set to achieve strong growth in the coming years.”
Ünverdi continued, “At EXPO3D Istanbul, our objective is not merely to organise a trade fair. We aim to establish a sustainable platform that promotes high-technology manufacturing, facilitates new investments and qualified business partnerships, and makes a tangible contribution to Türkiye’s industrial transformation.
“By strengthening domestic production capabilities in Additive Manufacturing, increasing value-added exports, and enhancing global competitiveness, we aim to reinforce Türkiye’s position as a country that not only develops technology but also shapes the future of its wider region. Our goal is to create lasting value for the economic and technological future of our country.”
Drawing attention to Türkiye’s regional position, Ünverdi added, “Through its manufacturing, trade, and logistics connections between Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and North Africa, Türkiye holds a strong regional position in Additive Manufacturing.
“Over the next five to ten years, the impact of Additive Manufacturing on end-use part production, maintenance and repair, lightweight component development, customised manufacturing, and digital supply chains will become significantly more visible.”
Those interested in attending can buy tickets here.
