Formnext has announced the finalists for the 2025 Formnext Awards, highlighting advances in additive manufacturing across six categories spanning technology, applications and education. Public voting is open ahead of the fair, with winners to be named on 20 November 2025.
M.Tec Engineering GmbH will present a simulation method for additive manufacturing of thermoplastic components at Formnext 2025. The approach virtually validates warpage, dimensional accuracy and layer bonding to support predictable, industrial 3D printing.
Hasco, Arburg and Polar-Form present the Domino project, a mould concept that uses a 3D-printed hot runner to produce multiple 2-component parts in a compact family mould. The project will be shown live at K 2025 at the Arburg stand, hall/stand 13/A13.
HoliMaker SAS will showcase compact on-desk manual injection moulding solutions at K 2025 in Düsseldorf, highlighting HoliPress and the interface between 3D-printed mould inserts and conventional processing.
Formnext Expo & Convention will return to Frankfurt on 18–21 November 2025, with more than 800 exhibitors expected. Tickets are now available online with an early-bird discount valid until 21 October, and the program will emphasize real-world AM applications across industries.
BMT will present its Smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025, stand C6-531. The system integrates virtual SBM simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development.
Arburg has announced it will exit 3D printing by the end of 2025. The injection molding machine maker will focus on its core business while providing full service support for Freeformer users.
BMT will showcase its smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025 in Munich, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development. The approach integrates Blowscan and Thermoscan for tighter control of preform temperature and material distribution.
BMT will showcase its Smart prototyping platform at drinktec 2025, combining virtual simulation, 3D-printed moulds and lab-scale testing to accelerate and de-risk bottle development.
Skyroot Aerospace, a private Indian space launch company, has implemented Siemens Xcelerator’s Polarion software to streamline its software development and support its mission of affordable, on-demand spaceflight.
Emirates Biotech has announced a strategic partnership with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) in Al Ain to conduct collaborative research on novel Polylactic Acid (PLA) applications and end-of-life solutions.
At drinktec, the KHS Group will be exhibiting its extensive product portfolio of progressive technologies and smart services. The focus will be on new developments for all container segments.
