The UK has been chosen because the associate nation for subsequent 12 months’s Formnext.
The additive manufacturing commerce honest, which is able to run from 17–20 November 2026 in Frankfurt, selects a unique associate nation every year based mostly on the dimensions of its AM trade, end-user industries and scale of R&D and innovation.
Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the UK’s commerce physique representing UK firms within the 3D printing trade, 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, mentioned: “We’re delighted that the UK has been chosen as Formnext’s associate nation for the 2026 expo, and AMUK is worked up to be representing the UK.”
The UK share of the worldwide AM market is claimed 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 huge potential to remodel the way in which we design and produce elements and merchandise. That’s why we assist our members and the broader UK trade throughout the whole AM worth chain, while additionally educating potential customers in regards to the alternatives this expertise provides. The UK AM trade is about for vital development, pushed by advantages equivalent to lowered waste, larger effectivity and decrease manufacturing prices for small-batch manufacturing.”
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