The UK has been chosen because the accomplice nation for subsequent yr’s Formnext.
The additive manufacturing commerce truthful, which can run from 17–20 November 2026 in Frankfurt, selects a unique accomplice nation annually based mostly on the scale of its AM business, end-user industries and scale of R&D and innovation.
Additive Manufacturing UK (AMUK), the UK’s commerce physique representing UK corporations within the 3D printing business, 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 accomplice nation for the 2026 expo, and AMUK is happy to be representing the UK.”
The UK share of the worldwide AM market is alleged 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 monumental potential to remodel the best way we design and produce components and merchandise. That’s why we assist our members and the broader UK business throughout the complete AM worth chain, while additionally educating potential customers concerning the alternatives this know-how presents. The UK AM business is ready for important progress, pushed by advantages reminiscent of lowered waste, better effectivity and decrease manufacturing prices for small-batch manufacturing.”
TCT 3Sixty | The UK 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Exhibition
TCT 3Sixty is the UK’s definitive and most influential 3D printing and additive manufacturing occasion. Be a part of us in Birmingham in June 2026.
