MT Magazine July/August 2023

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exhibitors and expects more than 30,000 visitors. If you want to talk about a premier international AM event, the proof is with numbers like that. When Formnext reached out to AMT and GBM to grow its global presence, we were more than receptive to creating new U.S. events for the manufacturing industry. GBM and AMT have a long history of collaboration, and that includes the annual Additive Manufacturing Conference, which, on even years, was held in conjunction with IMTS. Now as part of the new partnership with Mesago Messe Frankfurt and AMT, the AM Conference and all its activities have become incorporated into Formnext Forum Austin.

HANDS-ON TECHNICAL TOURS

PRODUCTS AND EQUIPMENT ON DISPLAY

A Unique Event Formnext Forum Austin resulted from AMT, GBM, and Mesago Messe Frankfurt listening to the AM community and creating a new and unique event designed to drive the growth and adoption of industrial AM technologies. To be completely clear, the Austin event is not a trade show (that will be the Formnext Chicago expo in 2025, as well as the IMTS 2024 Additive Manufacturing Sector, accelerated by Formnext). The focus of Formnext Forum Austin is industrial AM innovation. We designed the event for industrial business leaders who want to further expand AM into their operations, as well as for those who want to evaluate AM as a production technology. It is also a place where engineers, researchers, and those who develop and apply AM technologies can exchange ideas that spur further innovations. Compared to many other industrial technologies, AM is relatively young. Even so, the market size is already estimated at $15 billion to $20 billion globally. What makes AM exciting is its very nature enables fast iteration. When you find the right applications, AM creates a fast impact. Barriers to high volume and longer part runs fall every day. The applications for end-of-arm tooling, workholding, and fixtures will continue to grow, as will applications that optimize supply chains and improve sustainability. As for additional opportunities, you’ll just have to register for Formnext Forum Austin to learn more. Use discount code AMTFFA for 20% off your all-access pass. Visit formnextforum.com to register.

ENTERTAINMENT AND NETWORKING EVENTS

EXPERT-LED PRESENTATIONS AND DEMOS

UNIQUE ONLY-IN-AUSTIN EXPERIENCES

If you have any questions about this information, please contact Peter at peelman@IMTS.com.