Formnext 2026 held a press conference in Paris, announcing the exhibition in Frankfurt from November 17-20. Currently, 579 exhibitors are registered, with a target of over 800, expected to attract over 38,000 visitors across 50,000 square meters, with 65% of participants from outside Germany. China leads the international exhibitor list with 115 companies, followed by Italy (32), France (28), the USA (23), and the UK (22). Organizers note that in the post-pandemic era, additive manufacturing has reached more users, with industry focus shifting from 'technological feasibility' to 'consolidation and scalability.' A new post-processing zone will showcase the full workflow from printing to manual finishing, and the UK will serve as the first Partner Country. China, viewing additive manufacturing as a strategic advantage and investing heavily, both pressures other international technology providers and lowers entry barriers for new users through easy-to-use, affordable equipment.