EOS to showcase AM at Hannover Messe 2026
EOS GmbH, based in Krailling, Germany, will demonstrate the possibilities of its industrial Additive Manufacturing technology at Hannover Messe 2026, scheduled to take place from April 20–24, 2026. The company will also be represented with various applications in the new Defense Production Area, an exhibition format debuting at this year’s Hannover Messe.
“EOS has been a pioneer in industrial 3D printing for metals and polymers for more than 30 years,” said Nikolai Zaepernick, CSO at EOS. “We integrate systems, materials, and digital processes into exactly the solution customers need for futureproof manufacturing – and we’ll be showcasing this in full force at the Hannover Messe.”
Production tooling applications
At its booth, EOS will present a range of applications demonstrating the benefits of industrial Additive Manufacturing in the manufacture of production tools. For example, tooling for fibre forming applications can be produced at up to 50% lower cost, with lead times of only a few weeks, making them profitable even for small batch sizes. Another example is the production of vibratory bowl feeders, used in mechanical engineering, to transport bulk materials such as screws or nuts. In a customer project, EOS enabled 7% material savings, 30% cost reduction, and over 90% shorter lead times.
On display at the Hannover Fair will be an additively manufactured gripper for a robotic arm, demonstrating the possibilities that AM offers in this field in terms of functionality and control. Furthermore, a weight reduction of over 90% and CO2 savings of over 90% can be achieved.
Adaptive manufacturing with Siemens and EOS
Showcased in the Innovation Hub at the Siemens booth, the Adaptive Manufacturing concept is based on a production environment that adapts quickly to changing requirements. An example of this application is the midsole of a sports shoe, which can be flexibly customised based on the athlete, sport, and other criteria.
Karsten Heuser, Vice President of Additive Manufacturing at Siemens Digital Industries, stated, “Thanks to Industrial Artificial Intelligence for orchestrating complex workflows, we can control and make the entire process more flexible. The concept covers all steps from AI ‑supported design for 3D printing to AI driven‑ orchestration of the entire production process.”
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Additive Manufacturing in the defence sector
Rapid development and production ramp-ups, flexible design adjustments, and on-demand production of high-performance parts: these benefits of AM enhance operational readiness, extend the lifespan of safety-critical systems, and strengthen supply chain resilience. EOS will illustrate this through various applications in the Defense Production Area at the Siemens booth.
The EOS booth will be situated at Hall 26, Booth G44 and the Siemens booth at Hall 26, Booth C70. The Siemens Innovation hub will be in Hall 27 at Booth A48. There will also be a panel discussion entitled ‘Building Blocks for Adaptive Manufacturing: Industrial AI, Additive Manufacturing & Robotics’ where EOS CEO, Marie Langer, General Manager of Orisol, Yupin Tseng, and Managing Director Accenture Siemens Business Group, Vivek Kaushik, will participate. Additionally, EOS’ Senior Additive Manufacturing Consultant, Dominik Sippel will be presenting a keynote, titled ‘Additive Manufacturing as an Enabler for Scalable Industrial Automation’.
