5 Exhibitors to Visit at Formnext Forum 2026

Paid placement disclosure. These exhibitor sections are paid Shared Spotlight placements. Inclusion is not an award, ranking, or TradeShowIntel endorsement, and it does not affect independent Floor Picks.Disclosure version 2026-09

Why floor planning matters at Formnext Forum

Formnext Forum runs November 17 through 20, 2026 at Messe München in Munich, consolidating the global additive manufacturing supply chain into a dense four-day program. Hall 12.0 anchors the exhibition floor, and with hundreds of companies present across metal systems, polymer platforms, software, materials, and post-processing, a buyer without a planned route will spend more time navigating than evaluating.

The five companies featured in this guide, EOS India, Nikon SLM Solutions NA, Formlabs GmbH, Carbon, and DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH, collectively address the buyer jobs that appear most frequently at this event: qualifying serial metal AM production, assessing powder bed fusion machine capability, evaluating professional desktop polymer systems for dental and medical applications, sourcing production-scale polymer parts beyond prototyping, and sourcing precision machining capacity for hard-brittle materials. Grouping these conversations into a single first-day route reduces the risk of missing a critical vendor conversation in a crowded hall.

Why these exhibitors

A route built around buyer jobs, not booth size

These five companies were assembled because they address distinct but adjacent buyer jobs along the AM process chain. A procurement lead qualifying metal serial production will find relevant conversations at EOS India and Nikon SLM Solutions NA. An engineer evaluating polymer systems for dental, medical, or product design applications will find that Formlabs GmbH and Carbon cover different ends of the volume and process spectrum. A manufacturing engineer responsible for hard-brittle or difficult-to-machine materials will find DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH addresses constraints that pure AM vendors do not. No single buyer will need all five stops equally, but the route is structured so that buyers with overlapping responsibilities can cover the relevant subset efficiently. This is not a ranking, and other exhibitors at Formnext Forum may serve similar buyer jobs.

How to use this Shared Spotlight

Read the cards before you arrive Each exhibitor card in this guide includes a specific buyer profile and the primary question that stand can answer. Review them the evening before you enter Hall 12.0 so you know which conversations to prioritize based on your own sourcing brief.
Confirm booth locations on arrival Nikon SLM Solutions NA is confirmed at Hall 12.0, Stand D119. For the remaining four exhibitors, cross-reference the official Formnext Forum floor plan at registration, as booth assignments can shift between publication and show open.
Sequence your stops by process type Walk the metal AM stops first, EOS India and Nikon SLM Solutions NA, then move to the polymer platforms, Formlabs GmbH and Carbon, and close with DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH for hard-material machining. This order groups related technical conversations and reduces the cognitive load of switching between process families mid-route.
Reserve time for follow-up questions Each of these stands involves capital equipment decisions or qualified materials paths that require more than a single conversation. Note the names of the technical contacts you speak with and request data sheets or qualification documentation on the spot so your post-show evaluation can begin immediately.

Floor-planning tip Block a focused three-hour window on day one, ideally between 9:30 and 12:30 before the hall reaches peak afternoon traffic, to complete all five stops without competing with the lunch-hour crowd at demonstration stations.

TL;DR

5 stops worth planning

Suggested floor route

Metal first, polymer second, precision machining last

Starting with EOS India and Nikon SLM Solutions NA clusters the metal powder bed fusion conversations at the beginning of the route when technical stamina is highest, then the polymer stops at Formlabs GmbH and Carbon follow naturally before closing at DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH, a sequence that avoids crossing the hall multiple times between process-adjacent stands.

1EOS IndiaPrioritize this contact if you are an aerospace or space OEM sourcing qualified serial metal AM production in India, or evaluating multi-laser DMLS platforms for high-throughput titanium or nickel-alloy components.Hall 12.0 · D71
2Nikon SLM Solutions NA, Inc.Prioritize this stand if you are an engineer or procurement lead evaluating selective laser melting platforms for serial metal component production and need to assess machine capability, process support, and North American service coverage in one conversation.Hall 12.0 · D119
3Formlabs GmbHPrioritize this stand if you are a dental lab, medical device engineer, or product designer evaluating professional desktop SLA or SLS systems with a validated, certified materials path.Hall 12.1, Booth C81
4CarbonPrioritize this stand if you are an engineering or manufacturing buyer evaluating polymer additive manufacturing for functional end-use parts at repeatable production volumes rather than one-off prototyping.Hall 11.1, Booth C61
5DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbHPrioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing precision machining capacity for optical glass, technical ceramics, or other hard-brittle materials where sub-surface damage and process forces are the primary quality constraints.

EOS India

Industrial metal and polymer additive manufacturing solutions (DMLS and SLS systems, software, materials and services) from a global AM leader, serving the Indian market via its Chennai office.

BoothD71Hall 12.0

Read company profilePrioritize this contact if you are an aerospace or space OEM sourcing qualified serial metal AM production in India, or evaluating multi-laser DMLS platforms for high-throughput titanium or nickel-alloy components.Read more

About

EOS India, legally registered as EOS Electro Optical Systems India Private Limited, operates from Chennai (Sivananda Nagar, Kolathur) as the regional office of EOS GmbH, the Krailling, Germany-based additive manufacturing company founded in 1989. The global organisation employs approximately 1,250 people and supplies industrial Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) and Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) systems, including the EOS M 290, EOS M 300-4, EOS M 400 series, and the polymer-focused EOS P 396.

EOS India carries a strategic memorandum of understanding with Godrej Enterprises Group's aerospace division, announced at Aero India 2025, to develop an additive manufacturing supply chain for Indian aviation and space. The organisation claims the largest installed AM base in the space technology industry and has qualified a Class 2 titanium safety-critical flight part for an airliner, the highest aerospace qualification level. Local Additive Minds engineering consulting support is available from the Chennai office, covering material qualification through to serial production.

AM has brought about an undeniable transformation of the space industry. We already see examples of conventionally manufactured assemblies consisting of more than 100 parts being simplified by AM into just three or four parts for ease of assembly... We have also successfully developed and certified the first Class 2 titanium safety-critical flight part for an airliner — the highest qualification level for aerospace. — Vinu Vijayan, Director, EOS India

At Formnext Expo & Convention

No verified exhibitor listing for EOS India at this specific event has been confirmed. Visitors with interest in qualified metal AM for aerospace, multi-laser serial production, or industrial polymer SLS should note that EOS GmbH's broader portfolio, including the EOS M4 ONYX metal system and a newly announced polymer SLS platform, is being presented at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt. Buyers intending to discuss India-specific applications, the Godrej aerospace partnership, or regional Additive Minds support should reach out to the Chennai office directly before planning a stand visit.

EOS M 300-4: quad-laser (4x 400W) DMLS with 300 x 300 x 435 mm build volume for serial metal productionEOS M 400 / M 400-4: large-format metal AM at 400 x 400 x 400 mm, available in 1x 1000W or 4x 400W laser configurationsEOS M 290: single-laser DMLS benchmark for titanium, aluminium, and nickel-alloy serial partsEOS P 396: industrial SLS for functional polymer parts in PA and related materialsClass 2 titanium safety-critical flight part certification and Godrej aerospace partnership for Indian supply chain developmentDMLS metal AMpolymer SLSaerospace qualificationserial production

Why visit

Prioritize this contact if you are an aerospace or space OEM sourcing qualified serial metal AM production in India, or evaluating multi-laser DMLS platforms for high-throughput titanium or nickel-alloy components.

What to ask at the booth

What metal and polymer materials are qualified on your systems for Indian aerospace and space applications?
Can you walk through the Class 2 titanium safety-critical part certification process and typical timeline?
What is the throughput and cost-per-part difference between the M 290 and the M 400-4 at our expected serial production volumes?
Do you offer local application engineering and Additive Minds consulting support from the Chennai office?
What post-processing and quality-inspection workflows do you recommend for DMLS titanium parts?

Nikon SLM Solutions NA, Inc.

Selective laser melting systems and metal additive manufacturing

BoothD119Hall 12.0

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an engineer or procurement lead evaluating selective laser melting platforms for serial metal component production and need to assess machine capability, process support, and North American service coverage in one conversation.Read more

About

Nikon SLM Solutions NA, Inc. is the North American arm of Nikon SLM Solutions, a metal additive manufacturing business operating under the Nikon Advanced Manufacturing umbrella and headquartered in the United States. The company develops and commercializes selective laser melting systems used to produce complex metal components from powder feedstock across aerospace, medical, automotive, and industrial sectors.

As part of Nikon's broader manufacturing technology group, SLM Solutions brings together machine hardware, process software, and application engineering under one organization. That integration positions the company to support buyers evaluating not just equipment acquisition but full production workflow, from part qualification through series output.

At Formnext Expo & Convention

Nikon SLM Solutions is exhibiting at Formnext 2026 in Hall 12.0 at Booth D119. Given the company's focus on selective laser melting platforms, visitors can expect the stand to center on metal powder bed fusion equipment and the production workflows built around it. Buyers sourcing SLM capacity or evaluating machine configurations for serial metal AM production will find this a relevant stop in Hall 12.0.

Selective laser melting machine platforms for metal powder bed fusionMulti-laser system configurations for higher throughput productionProcess parameter development and part qualification supportIntegration within the Nikon Advanced Manufacturing technology groupNorth American sales, service, and application engineering coverageMetal AMPowder Bed FusionSLM SystemsSerial Production

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an engineer or procurement lead evaluating selective laser melting platforms for serial metal component production and need to assess machine capability, process support, and North American service coverage in one conversation.

What to ask at the booth

Which machine models are on display and what build volume and laser count options are available?
How does the company support part qualification for regulated industries such as aerospace or medical?
What consumables, powder handling, and post-processing partnerships does the company work with?
What does the North American service and spare-parts network look like for installed machines?
How are process parameters transferred between machine generations or different laser configurations?

Formlabs GmbH

Professional stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printers, materials, and software.

BoothC8112.1

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are a dental lab, medical device engineer, or product designer evaluating professional desktop SLA or SLS systems with a validated, certified materials path.Read more

About

Formlabs, headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts with a German entity registered in Berlin, develops and manufactures professional desktop and large-format 3D printers across two core technologies: masked stereolithography (SLA) and selective laser sintering (SLS). The product range spans the Form 4 and Form 4B desktop SLA printers, the large-format Form 4L and Form 4BL, and the Fuse 1+ 30W and Fuse X1 SLS systems for nylon parts. A materials library of 45-plus proprietary resins and powders, together with a Developer Platform for custom material validation, completes the offering.

Formlabs reports more than 130,000 printers sold and 500 million parts printed to date, figures the company cites to indicate the scale of its installed base. Medical and dental buyers are served by resins manufactured in an FDA-registered, ISO 13485-certified facility, with select dental resins holding FDA 510(k) clearances. The Developer Platform gives R&D teams and material suppliers a documented path to qualify custom or niche chemistries within the Formlabs ecosystem.

"The goal has always been make it easier to go from an idea to a real thing." — Maxim Lobovsky, CEO and Co-founder, Formlabs

At Formnext Expo & Convention

Formlabs is confirmed among the international system manufacturers presenting at Formnext 2026 in Frankfurt, 17 to 20 November. The organizer describes the company as one of the world's leading providers of professional 3D printing solutions and highlights its portfolio spanning hardware, high-performance materials, and integrated software and post-processing. No specific demo or launch disclosures were made available ahead of the show, but visitors can expect the full current lineup of Form 4 series SLA and Fuse series SLS systems to be on the stand, with materials and workflow demonstrations relevant to prototyping, dental, and functional-part production use cases.

Form 4L and Form 4BL large-format masked SLA printers and their speed comparison with prior-generation Form 3LFuse X1 SLS system for functional nylon end-use parts and low-volume production runs45-plus material library including FDA 510(k)-cleared dental resins and ISO 13485-certified biocompatible optionsDeveloper Platform for custom material validation and open workflow integrationDACH-region service, support, and training coverage through the Berlin-based German entitySLASLSDental & MedicalMaterials Platform

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are a dental lab, medical device engineer, or product designer evaluating professional desktop SLA or SLS systems with a validated, certified materials path.

What to ask at the booth

How does the Form 4L compare to the Form 3L on speed and material compatibility for an existing resin library?
Which SLA versus SLS system is most cost-effective for functional low-volume production at our throughput?
What FDA-cleared or ISO 13485-certified materials do you offer for medical device or dental applications?
How does the Developer Platform work for validating custom or niche materials?
What service, support, and training options are available in the DACH region?

Carbon

Digital light synthesis 3D printing systems and materials

BoothC6111.1

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are an engineering or manufacturing buyer evaluating polymer additive manufacturing for functional end-use parts at repeatable production volumes rather than one-off prototyping.Read more

About

Carbon is a 3D printing technology company best known for its Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) process, which uses light and oxygen to produce parts from a pool of liquid resin. The company offers a range of printers under the M-series and L-series lines alongside a subscription-based materials and software platform aimed at production-scale manufacturing rather than prototyping alone.

Carbon positions its hardware and materials together as a closed-loop system, with resin formulations developed in-house to match specific end-use requirements including rigid engineering plastics, elastomers, and dental and medical-grade compounds. This materials depth is a common reason engineering and procurement teams evaluate Carbon when moving a part from prototype into repeatable production volumes.

At Formnext Expo & Convention

Formnext Forum in Munich is a primary venue for additive manufacturing technology at production scale, and Carbon's DLS platform and materials portfolio are directly relevant to buyers evaluating polymer AM for functional end-use parts. Visitors can expect to discuss the full Carbon ecosystem, including printer hardware, curated resin chemistries, and the software tools that connect design to repeatable output, in the context of European production and supply chain requirements.

Digital Light Synthesis process and how it differs from standard MSLA or SLA approachesM-series and L-series printer platforms and their respective build volumesIn-house resin portfolio covering rigid, elastomeric, dental, and medical-grade materialsSubscription model structure covering hardware, software, and materials accessPart qualification and repeatability workflows for moving from prototype to productionPolymer AMDLS resin printingProduction-scaleMaterials platform

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are an engineering or manufacturing buyer evaluating polymer additive manufacturing for functional end-use parts at repeatable production volumes rather than one-off prototyping.

What to ask at the booth

Which resin families are currently validated for functional end-use parts in our application area?
How does the subscription model handle hardware upgrades or changes in print volume over a contract term?
What does the part qualification process look like when moving from first print to certified production output?
Are there certified service bureaus in Europe running Carbon hardware for customers who are not ready to bring printing in-house?
How does the closed materials system affect our ability to use third-party resins or run custom formulations?

DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH

Manufacturer of 5-axis ULTRASONIC machining centers and LASERTEC laser/additive machines for hard, brittle, and difficult-to-machine materials.

Read company profilePrioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing precision machining capacity for optical glass, technical ceramics, or other hard-brittle materials where sub-surface damage and process forces are the primary quality constraints.Read more

About

DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH, headquartered in Stipshausen, Germany, was founded in 1981 and joined the DMG MORI group in 2001 through the acquisition of patented ULTRASONIC technology from Hermann Sauer GmbH. The site employs approximately 70 people and produces around 150 ULTRASONIC machining centers per year for customers in semiconductor, optics, medical, and aerospace manufacturing. Its core product range covers 5-axis ULTRASONIC machining centers, including the ULTRASONIC 80 Precision, alongside LASERTEC laser and additive manufacturing machines developed at the DMG MORI Pfronten site.

The ULTRASONIC process superimposes high-frequency vibration on tool rotation, reducing process forces by up to 50% and minimizing sub-surface microcracks when cutting optical glass, technical ceramics, corundum, and carbide. The ULTRASONIC 80 Precision achieves positioning accuracy to 5 µm and combines 5-axis milling with cylindrical grinding in a single setup. The Stipshausen Excellence Center offers feasibility studies, process development, and turnkey solutions, and in June 2026 the site added 1,400 m² of production, logistics, and R&D space to support further capacity growth.

With this expansion, DMG MORI is clearly demonstrating its commitment to the Stipshausen site. The new capacity will position us for a strong future and create the ideal conditions for further growth and technological innovation. — Patrick Diederich, Managing Director, DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH

At Formnext Expo & Convention

DMG MORI Ultrasonic Lasertec GmbH's portfolio spans precision machining of hard and brittle materials through ULTRASONIC-assisted 5-axis centers and laser-based manufacturing through the LASERTEC range. Visitors attending this show with interests in advanced materials processing, optics production, or hybrid machining can engage the team on the ULTRASONIC 80 Precision's combined milling-and-grinding capability, process force reduction data for specific materials, and the feasibility study services offered through the Stipshausen Excellence Center. No specific booth location for this entity at this event has been confirmed in available exhibitor directories.

ULTRASONIC 80 Precision: 5 µm positioning accuracy, combined milling and cylindrical grinding in one setupUp to 50% process force reduction on hard-brittle materials including optical glass, ceramics, corundum, and carbidePatented ULTRASONIC vibration-superposition technology, in continuous development since 1981Stipshausen Excellence Center feasibility studies and turnkey process development1,400 m² facility expansion completed June 2026, adding production, logistics, and R&D capacityUltrasonic machiningHard-brittle materials5-axis precisionLaser machining

Why visit

Prioritize this stand if you are responsible for sourcing precision machining capacity for optical glass, technical ceramics, or other hard-brittle materials where sub-surface damage and process forces are the primary quality constraints.

What to ask at the booth

Which ULTRASONIC machine best suits machining optical glass versus technical ceramics versus carbide?
What process force reduction and sub-surface damage levels can we expect on our specific workpiece material?
Can the Excellence Center run a feasibility study or sample-part trial before we commit to a purchase?
How does the ULTRASONIC 80 Precision's combined milling-and-grinding reduce setup counts and cycle times for our parts?
What automation and process-integration options are available for connecting an ULTRASONIC center into our production line?

Before you leave the hall

Capture contacts and confirm next steps on the floor

Before leaving Hall 12.0 each day, confirm that you have a named technical contact and a clear follow-up action at each of the five stands you visited. For capital equipment conversations, request lead times, demo availability, and any relevant qualification documentation before the show closes on November 20.

For a broader view of exhibitors, session schedules, and floor plan details for Formnext Forum 2026, the TradeShowIntel event page is updated as information becomes available.

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Frequently asked questions

Planning this Formnext Expo & Convention route

When and where is Formnext Forum 2026?

Formnext Forum 2026 runs from November 17 through November 20, 2026 at Messe München in Munich, Germany. The exhibition is anchored in Hall 12.0.

Which hall should I prioritize for additive manufacturing systems?

Hall 12.0 is the primary exhibition space referenced in this guide. All five featured exhibitors are expected to be located within or adjacent to Hall 12.0. Verify exact booth assignments against the official floor plan at the venue registration desk, as locations can change between advance publication and show open.

Who is this guide written for?

This guide is written for engineering and procurement buyers who are evaluating capital equipment or materials platforms in metal additive manufacturing, polymer 3D printing, or precision machining for hard-brittle materials. It is most relevant to professionals in aerospace, medical devices, dental, and industrial manufacturing who plan to make sourcing or qualification decisions within the next 12 to 18 months.

How do I contact the exhibitors listed in this guide?

Each exhibitor card in this Shared Spotlight includes contact details and, where available, a direct link to the company's event presence or website. For booth-level contact, use the official Formnext Forum exhibitor directory on the event website to confirm stand numbers and request pre-show meeting appointments.

Are these the only additive manufacturing exhibitors worth visiting at Formnext Forum?

No. Formnext Forum hosts hundreds of exhibitors across the full AM process chain, including materials suppliers, software vendors, post-processing equipment makers, and service bureaus. This guide covers five companies whose cards appear in this Shared Spotlight. Buyers should use the official exhibitor search and the TradeShowIntel event page to identify additional companies relevant to their specific sourcing needs.