Formnext + PM South China 2024 concluded on 30 August, bringing to a close three days of trade, networking and knowledge sharing for the additive manufacturing (AM), powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics industries. This year’s event saw a notable increase in overseas visitor participation (15,691 visitors from 54 countries and regions) reinforcing its role as an international gateway connecting prospective buyers to the Chinese manufacturing industry.
In addition, the 2024 show offered a substantially expanded fringe programme, with topics covering a broader selection of industries, technologies and applications and featuring contributions from a wider range of expert speakers.
Key figures from Formnext + PM South China 2024
• 15,691 visitors (a 19% increase over 2023 edition)
• Visitors from 54 countries and regions
• 255 international and domestic exhibitors
• 20,000 sqm of exhibition space
• 15 forums and seminars, with a total of 122 presentations delivered
Overseas visitor attendance at the 2024 edition grew by 196% compared to 2023. Representing 54 different countries and regions, these visitors reflect the event’s expanding global reach and a heightened level of international engagement with China’s advanced manufacturing industries.
The exhibition brought together prominent names from across the advanced manufacturing sector to demonstrate their latest advancements in materials, equipment, post-processing and more. Industry leaders including Ampro, BLT, CNPC, Cerawei, EASYMFG, Enigma, Farsoon, HP, Hanin, Haitian, HBD, KOCEL, Tianhong Laser, UnionTech, YUEAN, Sinterzone, Cincy, CFine, MEI-YANG, JinChuan Group, HUIJIN, Sinoma, GangWon, XY NEW MATERIAL, Nuoyi, SHENXING, LIXIN and HESHI Mold were among those showcasing their latest technologies, solutions and services.
In addition to its standard industrial offerings, this year’s event introduced 8 new exhibitors focused on 3D printing farm solutions: Anycubic, Creality, Easy Vision, Elegoo, HomeLink, Phaetus, Polymaker, and SUNLU. These companies presented their latest offerings in desktop 3D printing equipment and consumables, broadening the event’s appeal among hobbyists, 3D print farm operators and small-scale creators and highlighting the growing applications of AM technologies among these emerging market segments.
Alongside the exhibition, Formnext + PM South China’s 2024 fringe programme returned with an expanded variety of technical, application-focused, and market-oriented topics. This year, the programme introduced three new events, expanding the line-up to a total of 37 forums and seminars.
These new events covered topics including 3D print farms, fibre-reinforced composite 3D printing, laser additive manufacturing and more. Together, they offered an end-to-end investigation of the market applications and technical considerations associated with these technologies, from equipment to post-processing.
Among these additions was the inaugural 3D Print Farm Conference and Showcase Area, held in collaboration with Nanjixiong and Sunlu. This new feature attracted over 1,000 registrants from across the 3D print farm supply chain. The conference comprised 14 presentations exploring industry challenges and new product releases, while the showcase area facilitated connections between 3D print farm operators, equipment manufacturers, buyers and end-users.