The UK has been chosen because the companion nation for subsequent 12 months’s Formnext.
The additive manufacturing commerce honest, which can run from 17–20 November 2026 in Frankfurt, selects a distinct companion nation every year based mostly on the dimensions of its AM business, end-user industries and scale of R&D and innovation.
Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the UK’s commerce physique representing UK corporations within the 3D printing business, will lead the nation’s presence at Formnext 2026 by means of a devoted pavilion and coordinated programme of occasions.
Joshua Dugdale, Head of AMUK, stated: “We’re delighted that the UK has been chosen as Formnext’s companion nation for the 2026 expo, and AMUK is worked up to be representing the UK.”
The UK share of the worldwide AM market is alleged to be round 4-5.5%, which values it within the vary £720 million to £900 million. Per AMUK, calculations present that, based mostly on the extent of AM R&D, the UK stands to seize round 7% of the worldwide market.
Dugdale continued: “Additive manufacturing has monumental potential to remodel the best way we design and produce components and merchandise. That’s why we help our members and the broader UK business throughout the whole AM worth chain, while additionally educating potential customers in regards to the alternatives this know-how gives. The UK AM business is about for vital progress, pushed by advantages equivalent to lowered waste, larger effectivity and decrease manufacturing prices for small-batch manufacturing.”
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