✈️ Formnext Goes Vertical: Aviation Edition | AERO 2026
Additive Manufacturing took off at @aerofriedrichshafen 2026!
At the joint booth “Additive Manufacturing presented by Formnext”, @airtech_official , @boschglobal , @formlabs and @renishawengineering brought AM to life, giving visitors hands‑on insights into how the technology is transforming general aviation.
The accompanying stage program sparked lively expert exchanges, clearly underlining the growing impact and relevance of AM technologies in aviation.
👉 Take a look back via the link in our bio!
Next stop: @automechanika_official 2026 | 9 – 10 September | Frankfurt, Germany!
“Formnext goes vertical” turns the spotlight on the automotive service industry. Discover more via the link in our bio.
#Formnext #AdditiveManufacturing #FormnextGoesVertical #AERO2026 #Aviation #AMApplications #ManufacturingInnovation #Automechanika2026
More Than 25,000 Flight‑Ready 3D‑Printed Parts per Year
Polymer AM is a core element of Airbus’ production strategy. With high‑performance polymers and industrial 3D‑printing systems from Stratasys, Airbus manufactures certified, flight‑ready components faster and more flexibly – strengthening supply‑chain resilience. Today, more than 200,000 Stratasys polymer parts are already in active use across Airbus aircraft.
👉 Curious how polymer AM is reshaping aerospace production and enabling more resilient, decentralized manufacturing? Read the full article via the link in our bio.
#Formnext #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #PolymerAM #Aerospace #AviationTechnology #AerospaceManufacturing #FutureOfFlight #AMinAerospacelink
🎤 The Call for Speakers is now open!
Share your expertise, showcase your innovations and help shape the Formnext stage program. This is your opportunity to reach an international audience and actively contribute to the development of Additive Manufacturing.
Do you have strong use cases, forward‑looking technologies or strategic insights? We invite you to take part in the program and make your knowledge visible on an international stage.
🔍 We are looking for contributions covering topics such as:
✔️ Applications & best practices
✔️ Technological developments
✔️ Trends, business models & future topics in Additive Manufacturing
👉 Become part of Formnext and submit your proposal now on /callforspeakers or via the link in our bio!
#Formnext #CallForSpeakers #AdditiveManufacturing #AMCommunity #3DPrinting #AMInnovation #ManufacturingFuture
How Ceramic 3D Printing Is Transforming Aircraft Engine Efficiency
Ceramic AM is emerging as a key technology for more efficient aircraft engines, helping reduce kerosene consumption – one of aviation’s biggest cost drivers. Highly precise 3D‑printed ceramic casting cores enable turbine blades with advanced internal cooling, allowing higher inlet temperatures and improved fuel burn performance.
👉 Curious how ceramic AM is advancing next‑generation propulsion? Dive into the full story via the link in our bio.
#Formnext #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #CeramicAM #Aerospace #AerospaceEngineering #AviationTechnology #AMinAerospace #FutureOfFlight
✈️ Panel discussion at AERO: Will it fly? Additive Manufacturing in New Heights
Faster, lighter, further: At AERO Friedrichshafen, experts from industry and aviation will discuss how Additive Manufacturing is progressing from experimentation to certified, high‑performance applications. Discover how AM ist redefining what is possible at 5,000 feet!
📅 When? 23 April 2026 | 13:00 – 13:45
📍 Where? Innovation Stage, Hall A7
🎤 Our panelists:
Claus Cordes, Deutscher Aero Club e. V.
Calin Gologan, Elektra Solar GmbH
Malte Höltken, AUFWIND GmbH
Andreas Steinmetz, Aviation & Additive Manufacturing Expert
👉 Learn more about Additive Manufacturing at AERO presented by Formnext via the link in our bio. Join the discussion and feel free to share!
Thanks to Tobias Bretzel, Show Director AERO Friedrichshafen, for the great support.
#Formnext #AdditiveManufacturing #AviationInnovation #FutureOfFlight #AviationTechnology #AeroFriedrichshafen #InnovationStage
3D‑printed rear frame for a next‑generation engine concept
At Formnext 2025, visitors saw a 3D‑printed rear frame from the CFM RISE program – a key step toward more efficient, lower‑emission aircraft engines. Developed by Safran Aircraft Engines and GE Aerospace, the RISE concept targets 20% lower fuel burn through innovations like an open‑fan design and a more efficient core. Nikon’s AM‑produced rear frame marks early progress toward the 2030 demonstrator and future series production.
👉 Want to see how AM is helping shape tomorrow’s propulsion systems? Find out more via the link in our bio.
#Formnext #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Aerospace #AviationTechnology #AerospaceInnovation #FutureOfFlight #AMinAerospace
Additive Manufacturing is reshaping the future of aviation
From dramatically lighter A350 door components to a next‑generation helicopter packed with AM parts, AirbusHelicopters shows what happens when engineering teams fully embrace design freedom.
Their latest breakthrough? Significant weight savings, smarter components, and an AM ecosystem built for true series production. And this is only the beginning.
👉 Curious how @airbus is redefining aircraft development with AM? Dive into the full story via the link in our bio.
#Formnext #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Aviation #Aerospace #AerospaceInnovation #AviationEngineering #FutureOfFlight
Happy Easter from the Formnext team! 🐰💚💙
Our 3D‑printed bunnies hopped in just in time to celebrate - and they brought great news:
🔥 The brand-new issue of Fon Mag is hot off the press and now also available online!
It’s packed with industry insights, inspiring stories and the latest developments in Additive Manufacturing, in this edition with a focus on #energy, #oil and #gas, #orthopedics and #aviation and #aerospace.
Read the articles online, and while you’re there, make sure to sign up for the printed magazine and our monthly AM4U newsletter so you never miss an update again (find the link in our bio!)
Wishing you a joyful and inspiring holiday weekend! 🌷🌼🐣
#Formnext #AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #HappyEaster
How can generative design boost thermal performance?
In this Formnext.TV session, Antonio Di Caterino (toffeexofficial) and Daniel Mak (nissan) show how they redesigned a cross‑flow oil cooler using advanced two‑fluid optimization tools - achieving 6× better heat‑transfer‑to‑pressure‑drop efficiency and 3D‑printed in a self‑supporting geometry.
🎥 Watch the session via the link in our bio
#AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #Formnext #Automotive
Engineering Smiles: A New Era for Digital Denture Production
Get an inside look at how jetted, multi‑material 3D Printing is reshaping denture production in the session “Engineering Smiles: The Power of a Multi‑material, Monolithic Jetted Denture Solution.”
Dr. Will Gianni (kainosdental) and Stijn Hanssen (3dsystems) explain how a first‑to‑market monolithic denture solution enables next‑day delivery, offers strong and natural‑looking results, and supports scalable digital workflows for dental labs.
Watch the session via the link in our bio to learn how this technology is advancing efficiency, quality, and patient outcomes in modern digital dentistry.
#AdditiveManufacturing #3DPrinting #Formnext #Dental
PEEK as a Game Changer in Facial Surgery?
Materialise is expanding its CMF portfolio with personalized PEEK implants, giving surgeons a strong alternative to titanium for cranial, jaw, and facial reconstructions.
PEEK offers high strength, thermal stability, and radiolucency – making it especially attractive for artifact‑free imaging and precise anatomical restoration. Each implant is designed collaboratively with surgeons and manufactured in Europe under EN ISO 13485 standards, with a fast 72‑hour turnaround after plan approval.
🔍 Want to learn how PEEK is reshaping CMF surgery? Read the full article for all insights via the link in our bio!
#Formnext #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Materials #Polymers
AI assistant for robust mobile additive repair using WAAM
At the Application Stage at Formnext 2025, Rheinmetall and Kiel University of Applied Sciences showcased an innovative AI assistant designed to detect process deviations in the WAAM‑based Mobile Smart Factory – and to guide even inexperienced operators through safe, high‑quality metal repairs.
Why this development stands out? Because it has the potential to transform how mobile repairs are carried out in demanding environments – boosting reliability, improving consistency, and helping teams meet strict quality standards even without deep welding expertise.
👉 Curious? Watch the full video via the link in our bio!
#Formnext #3DPrinting #AdditiveManufacturing #Security #Defense #WAAM
