On November 9, 3Dnatives reported that ZRapid will partner with Germany's ANiMA to exhibit its full SLM equipment lineup and automated powder solutions at Formnext 2026 (Hall 12.0 G75-G79). On the R&D side, the highlights include the ANiMA A1 equipped with the new BVR (Build Volume Reducer) module, which shrinks the 160×160×210 mm build chamber to a ø50×80 mm cylinder, significantly reducing the amount of powder needed for trial builds of new alloys; and the ZRapid iSLM100 desktop metal SLM system (100×100×110 mm, 200°C heated platform, 220+ open parameters), making its European debut. On the production side, the iSLM300D (300×300×400 mm, dual 500W lasers) paired with the AFS system enables fully automated powder extraction, sieving, recovery, and refilling; the iSLM420D (420×420×500 mm) large-format dual-laser machine is also on display. Value for buyers: the BVR powder-saving module directly lowers the cost of trial builds for new alloy grades, while the AFS automated powder circulation reduces manual contact and contamination risk, making it well suited to small-batch, multi-grade powder printing scenarios.