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Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2027
深圳国际3D打印、增材制造及精密成型展览会（Formnext Asia Shenzhen） 2027
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing trade fair; 330 exhibitors and 34,202 visitors in 2026.
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- 1–3 Sep Wed–Fri · 3 days
- Venue
- Shenzhen World Bao'an
- Exhibitors
- 330 2026 edition
- Visitors
- 34k 2026 edition
- Entry
- Free or register on site
- Open to
- Trade only business visitors, 18+
What is Formnext Asia Shenzhen?
Formnext Asia Shenzhen is the Asian offshoot of Formnext, the Frankfurt fair that Messe Frankfurt bills as the world's largest for additive manufacturing. Messe Frankfurt's Guangzhou joint venture launched it in 2021 as Formnext + PM South China, having postponed the 2020 debut, and it has since become a pure 3D-printing show at Shenzhen World. The 2026 edition filled Hall 15 (about 20,000 m²) and, according to the organiser, brought 330 exhibitors and 34,202 visitors from 113 countries and regions, a 65% jump in visitors on 2025.
The floor covers the whole additive chain for metal, polymer and ceramic parts: printers, powders and filaments, software, inspection and post-processing. On the industrial side, the 2026 list included Bright Laser Technologies, Farsoon, HP, Han's Matrix3D, UnionTech, ZRapid, AVIMETAL and Haitian. Shenzhen is also the world's centre for desktop printers, and this is where Formnext Asia differs from its Frankfurt parent. A 3D Print Farm and Consumer Products Zone, which doubled in size in 2026, brings in Bambu Lab, Creality, Elegoo, Snapmaker, eSUN, SUNLU, Raise3D and a long list of filament and resin makers. First-time exhibitors in 2026 ranged from Epson and TÜV Rheinland to JLC 3D, Kingfa and the desktop-CNC start-up Makera. Exhibitors often use the show to launch products in Asia: HP debuted its MJF 1200 there in 2026, and Han's Matrix3D showed a dual-laser machine for copper thermal parts.
Visitors are engineers and buyers from electronics, EVs, robotics, moulds, dental, jewellery and footwear, plus print-farm operators and makers. In 2026 the largest international groups came from Malaysia and Thailand, followed by Russia, Singapore and the US. The side programme follows local demand, with forums on AM for humanoid robots, data-centre liquid cooling, laser processes, mould making and 3C electronics, and a print-farm and consumer AM conference. There is also a Maker Day with the Shenzhen hardware community TroubleMaker, a matchmaking meeting between Chinese suppliers and overseas distributors, and the first International 3D Printed Footwear Design Awards, which drew on nearby Dongguan's shoe industry.
In 2026 the show ran alongside Messe Frankfurt's PCIM Asia power-electronics fair, and one registration covered both. For 2027 it moves to 1–3 September.
Why go
- See industrial metal and polymer AM systems (BLT, Farsoon, HP, UnionTech) and Shenzhen's desktop giants (Bambu Lab, Creality, Elegoo) in one hall
- Sign up as a distributor: the Global AM Channel Partner & Dealer Matching Meeting pairs overseas dealers with Chinese suppliers
- Find print-farm equipment, filaments and resins for small-batch consumer production
- Forums on AM for humanoid robots, AI data-centre cooling, mould making and 3C electronics
- Free entry for trade visitors 18+
Our take
Bring business cards, because they are required for the badge, and note that photography needs the organiser's approval. If you are looking for a China supplier to distribute, apply for the channel-partner matching meeting in advance. The desktop and print-farm zone is where Shenzhen's consumer brands show their newest machines.
Go if you're
- Engineers and buyers from 3C electronics, EVs, robotics, moulds, dental, jewellery and footwear
- 3D-printing service bureaus and print-farm operators
- International distributors and resellers of printers and materials, notably from Southeast Asia
- Makers, product developers and hardware start-ups
- Researchers and educators in additive manufacturing
Who exhibits
Some of the companies at the 2026 edition, from the organiser's exhibitor list and press. 330 exhibitors in all (2026).
Forums, awards & what else is on
- 3D Print Farm and Consumer Products Zone (doubled in 2026)
- China 3D Print Farm & Consumer-Grade AM Ecosystem Conference (3rd edition in 2026)
- Global AM Channel Partner & Dealer Matching Meeting (27 international buyers, 16 suppliers in 2026)
- International 3D Printed Footwear Design Awards (first held in 2026, 100+ entries)
- Maker Day with the Shenzhen maker community TroubleMaker, including factory visits
- Forums on AM for robotics and embodied intelligence, thermal management and liquid cooling, lasers, mould making and 3C electronics
Days & opening hours
Hours are the organiser's. Last entry is usually 30 minutes before closing, and the last day often closes early.
How to get in
- Just turn upTrade visitors can almost always register at the on-site counter. Bring your passport and a business card.
- Or pre-register onlineFree, about 3 minutes. You get a QR e-badge and skip the counter queue. Organiser's registration page ↗
- Collect your badgeShow the QR (or your passport) at the badge desk. Screenshot it first — venue Wi-Fi is slow on day one.
Free for trade visitors aged 18+ with online registration
Flying in? The visitor guide
What international buyers ask us most, in one place.
Many passports get 30 days visa-free, and 55 nationalities can use 240-hour visa-free transit via Shenzhen when flying on to a third country. Check your eligibility before booking.
Link a Visa or Mastercard to Alipay or WeChat Pay before you fly — booths, taxis and canteens rarely take cards. Keep ¥500 cash for samples.
Get a roaming eSIM: Google, WhatsApp and Gmail don't work on hotel or venue Wi-Fi. Suppliers will ask for your WeChat, not your email.
Pre-register, bring your passport to collect the badge, and pack 200 business cards. Photograph each card next to the booth number — you'll forget by day two.
Hall English is patchy outside the big brands. A freelance interpreter costs ¥800–1,500 a day; book a week ahead for big fairs.
Don't carry 40 kg home. SF Express and DHL counters sit in the main lobbies and will ship samples door to door from about ¥200.
Hotels on site sell out months ahead. Bao'an Center or Qianhai are 25–30 min away with far more choice.
- Wear proper walking shoes — 20k steps a day is normal.
- Taxi queues after 5pm are brutal; walk to Shenzhen World North station or book a Didi for 4:30pm.
- Food courts sit along the central corridor; the ones at the far ends are quieter.
Good to know
When is Formnext Asia Shenzhen 2027?
Wed 1 Sep – Fri 3 Sep 2027. Doors open at 9:30am; the last day closes at 5pm.
Where is Formnext Asia Shenzhen held?
Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Center (深圳国际会展中心), 1 Zhancheng Rd, Fuhai, Bao'an District. Take metro Line 12/20 to Shenzhen World station.
Is Formnext Asia Shenzhen free to visit?
Yes for trade visitors. Pre-register online to skip the queue, or just turn up and register at the counter with your passport.
Is Formnext Asia Shenzhen open to the public?
No — it's trade only. Register with your company details and bring a business card.
Is this the same show as Formnext in Frankfurt?
It belongs to the same Formnext family run by Messe Frankfurt, but it is a separate event organised by Messe Frankfurt's Guangzhou joint venture, with a stronger focus on Asian industry and desktop 3D printing.
Can private visitors or students attend?
No. It is open to registered trade visitors aged 18 or over, and private visitors are not admitted.
What was co-located with it?
In 2026 it ran alongside PCIM Asia Shenzhen (power electronics), and one visitor registration covered both fairs.
Can I buy printers on the spot?
No. Cash sales and sample hand-outs are not permitted on the show floor, so arrange orders with exhibitors afterwards.
Is there group support?
Yes. Delegations of five or more get group benefits, and groups of 20 can use a free shuttle service.
Sources
Researched from the organiser's own pages, last checked 2026-09-26. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
- Official site · formnext-sz.hk.messefrankfurt.com ↗
- official final report 2026: 330 exhibitors, 34,202 visitors, top visitor countries, launches, programme results ↗
- official pre-show release 2026: exhibitor names, zones, new forums, PCIM co-location ↗
- official visitor information: trade only, 18+, business card, group benefits ↗
- official release: debut moved from 2020 to 2021 ↗
- official site: product categories and visitor profile ↗
- official Chinese site: Chinese name, 2027 dates ↗
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