With the domestic and international manufacturing industries eager for in-person business, the organisers have announced that Formnext + PM South China will be held from 29 to 31 August 2023. Next year’s fair will be returning to the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center, where exhibitors will showcase their latest advanced technology and equipment categories including materials, additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy, advanced ceramics, design, software, and processing technologies. Held in Shenzhen, the heart of the region’s high-tech manufacturing hub, the 2023 edition expects to welcome over 15,000 visitors and host some 300 exhibitors across 20,000 sqm of exhibition space.
Since additive manufacturing rolled into the spotlight in the early 21st century, it has been subject to rapid and endless development. This new technology has offered various solutions to help tackle the shortcomings that traditional manufacturing methods have for decades. Currently, the global additive manufacturing market is forecast to reach USD 65.15 billion by 2027 at a projected CAGR of 29.86% between 2020 and 2027. Despite the pandemic, China’s additive manufacturing industry continues to see an upward trend. Valued at USD 3.4 billion in 2021, China’s additive manufacturing market is expected to reach USD 4.7 billion in 2022 and exceed 7.1 billion in 2024.
Powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics are important new material sectors which are developing rapidly in China and are at the forefront of advanced forming technologies. In 2021, the China’s advanced ceramics market reached USD 12.7 billion with an annual increase of 6.33%, accounting for 23% of the global market, and it is expected to reach 13.2 billion by the end of 2022. Meanwhile, the CAGR of China’s powder metallurgy market is expected to remain 5.0% in 2022 and reach USD 2.6 billion by 2023. In recent years, powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics have increased the applications of additive manufacturing to achieve more diverse and lightweight applications, effectively improving the preparation, research, and innovation of components, bringing about a new era for stronger international competition.
Confirmed exhibitors anticipate a successful event. Recognising the importance and future growth prospects in China led by government policy, additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics-related materials, designs, software, and processing technologies exhibitors are ready to present their latest collection of innovative solutions and products to international and domestic visitors. Confirmed prominent brands in their respective themes and product groups include:
Additive manufacturing. ASSAB Tooling, BASF 3D Printing Solutions GmbH, CNPC Powder, Evonik Specialty Chemicals, Shanghai Hanbang United 3D Tech, Shenzhen Anycubic Technology…
Powder metallurgy. Advanced Technology & Materials, Air Products, Dongguan CFine Machinery Technology, Guangzhou Sunshine Precise Tooling Ltd Dongguan Branch, Tianjin Zhujin Technology Development…
Advanced ceramic. 3DCERAM, Beijing NAURA Vacuum Technology, Changzhou Jiuyajiu Tablet Machinery Manufacturing, Guangdong Cincy Intelligent Equipment, Guangdong Orient Zirconic Ind Sci & Tech, Jiaxing Ceramplus Technology, Shandong Huamei New Material Technology, Shanghai Companion Precision Ceramics, Shenzhen Sanxing Feirong Machine, Sinoma Advanced Nitride Ceramics…
Returning to the fair for the second year is Ningbo Hiper Vacuum Technology Co Ltd. Pleased with the results in 2021, Mr Bin Zhou, Sales Director of the firm expressed: “We are confident that Formnext + PM South China will allow us to maintain our position in the South China market, which is our current priority. Through participating, we can connect with more high-quality potential clients, and fully display our technological capabilities during the exhibition.”
Echoing Mr Zhou’s remarks, Mr Jinwang Shi, General Manager of Shandong Huamei New Material Technology Co Ltd, specialising in advanced ceramic technologies and other related materials said: “We are very excited about the upcoming exhibition. We hope to invite more clients to experience Huamei New Materials using this platform so we can better understand the preferences of buyers from home and abroad. In this way, we can offer more competitive products to the market, as we strongly believe in the vast potential of the advanced ceramics in China.”
Jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt and Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co Ltd, the 2021 fair attracted 199 renowned brands showcasing their latest products and solutions as well as attracting 9,330 visitors to participate. Additionally, a series of concurrent events were held with industry experts present to exchange ideas and introduce new technologies.
Formnext + PM South China forms a part of a series of international events including:
Asiamold: 1–3 March 2023, Guangzhou
Formnext Forum Tokyo: 28–29 September 2023, Tokyo
Formnext: 7–10 November 2023, Frankfurt.
