https://www.plastech.biz/en/news/tag/3d-printing-241 · 27.07.2026

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Plast 2026 joins MaTec alongside Xylexpo and Composites Future

Plast 2026 will run on 9 to 12 June 2026 at Fiera Milano as part of MaTec, a combined format with Xylexpo and Composites Future spanning eight halls to encourage cross-sector synergies.

2025-11-12 fairs

Formnext marks 10 years with expanded 2025 program

Formnext 2025 will mark the trade fair’s 10th anniversary with an expanded program, adding guided post-processing tours, live shows and interactive features to its three-stage format, special showcases, awards and partner country Spain.

2025-11-12 additive manufacturing

Xenia introduces carbon fibre reinforced PA12 filament

Xenia announced Xecarb PA12-CF-ST, a 15% carbon fibre reinforced PA12 filament with a Super Tough upgrade and an HDT of 150 C, which will be presented at Formnext 2025.

2025-11-06 Filaments

KraussMaffei presents powerPrint Flex modular 3D printing cell

KraussMaffei will showcase powerPrint Flex, a robot-based, modular large-format 3D printing solution, at Formnext 2025. The system combines the company's extrusion know-how with scalable cell architecture, enabling high-output printing of thin-walled, fiber-reinforced thermoplastics.

2025-11-03 3D printing

Innovative and pioneering: Formnext Awards Finalists 2025

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.

2025-10-23 additive manufacturing

M.Tec Engineering brings simulation-led 3D printing to Formnext 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.

2025-10-22 3D printing

Domino Project: Impulses for modern mouldmaking

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.

2025-10-09 injection moulds

HoliMaker at K 2025: combining 3D printing and injection moulding

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.

2025-09-30 injection moulding

Formnext Expo & Convention 2025: ticket shop now open

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.

2025-09-23 fairs

BMT to showcase smart prototyping at Drinktec 2025

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.

2025-09-11 blowing

Arburg exits 3D printing business

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.

2025-09-10 3D printing

BMT presents smart prototyping platform at Drinktec 2025

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.

2025-09-03 blowing