A few days ago we were able to attend the tenth anniversary of Formnext 2025, which took place from November 18 to 21, 2025 in Frankfurt, Germany. If the previous edition focused on speed improvements, this one has told us about integration, ultra-precision and industrialization solutions.
Formnext has established itself as the international meeting point for the next generation of intelligent production and the leading platform for Additive Manufacturing (AM). The main focus of the fair is to promote the industrialization of the sector, demonstrating how manufacturing solutions offer a competitive advantage, especially in demanding sectors such as mechanical engineering.
Manufacturers are no longer competing on specs alone; while we’ve seen brushstrokes in previous years, the battle is for the entire ecosystem
As with the SIMO Education 2025 3Dwork, with the help of our collaborator 3D-Informatik we were able to be at this more than interesting fair of reference in additive manufacturing.
Next, we will show you a tour of the manufacturers and technologies that, for 3Dwork, will set the course for 2026 and we will mainly focus on those brands with which we usually collaborate and that either currently or in the future we will bring you here.
Anycubic
Anycubic is a very special brand for us, many years collaborating with them… who are always interested in suggestions to improve their products and who are always innovating and improving their products.
On the part of Anycubic its novelties were basically focused on 3 products… the Kobra S1 Max, the Kobra X and the Photon P1 in resin. These machines follow the path marked by previous families but betting more on putting in the hands of amateur users characteristic of professional machines… stable, predictable machines compatible with a wide range of materials where Anycubic has a good ecosystem adaptable to any user and need.
Starting with the Anycubic Kobra S1 Max, which its normal version the Kobra S1 we loved… we find a CoreXY printer with a generous print volume of 350x350x350 mm³, which incorporates an active heating system for the enclosure of up to 65º, with a hotend that can reach up to 350ºC and its heated bed at 120ºC. A machine for large projects and fully prepared for technical materials such as PC, PA, ABS and fiber composites.
A machine that looks spectacular in person and that also incorporates the in-house multi-material system, the ACE 2 Pro. An improved version in times of color change, stability and noise.
The next one we were able to review was the Anycubic Kobra X which includes an improved ACE GEN 2 multi-material system that reduces the purge distance to just 30mm… You can imagine the improvements in time and filament consumption by almost half!!
In addition to having the 4-color ACE GEN2, it can be expanded up to 19 with the use of normal ACE systems and allows for filament blends such as PLA/TPU thanks to its improved extrusion control.
As for the characteristics of the machine, we have a print volume of 260x260x260 mm³, with speeds of up to 600mm/s, a machine that we found very quiet, perfect to be used anywhere. Improvements have also been made to the levelling system, the heated bed with better temperature distribution and the typical smart and remote management options that Anycubic usually incorporates into its machines
Finally, the Anycubic Photon P1, a resin printer with sensational finishes with industrial-grade components. A machine that accepts resins up to 8000 cps, a double platform and deposit system especially useful for professional use that also incorporates a new double layer system for Wave Release Film + NFEP that promises to reduce peel tensions between layers by 60%.
It features powerful kinematics/mechanics with a Z-axis accuracy of ±0.01 mm, a top-machined steel build plate, and an Anycubic LightTurbo 4.0 optical engine that delivers up to 92% light uniformity.
All this along with exhibitions of its consumables for FDM and resins, in addition to the entire integrated ecosystem of the brand, something that is increasingly important for users.
Anycubic has pleasantly surprised us with all these new features that we will soon publish the reviews of these machines to be able to detail more in depth all their functions and experience of use.
Creality
.Creality is a well-known brand in the world of 3D printing, it is probably one of the brands that have contributed the most to the growth of 3D printing thanks to its wide range of printers that adapt to any need/pocket.
Creality showcased different solutions with a focus on workflow efficiency for either regular or professional users.
Among the novelties presented we would like to highlight its new top of the range the Creality K2, successor to the Creality K1, this printer has sensational specifications and soon we will bring you a complete review shortly of both the K2 Pro and K2 Plus versions.
Another of the great novelties of Creality was the presentation, which caught us a little by surprise, of the new Creality Ender 3 V4… an evolution of the legendary Ender 3 that probably brings back memories for so many of us… A completely renewed version and with a good number of new functions that will surely make this machine a benchmark in the mid-range.
We would also like to mention the laser section of Creality that also pleasantly surprised us with its Falcon family with models that cover different needs and users. Especially the Falcon T1, a 5-in-1 laser system that integrates high-speed engraving/marking/carving/color marking/cutting into a single powerful and versatile machine.
Creality went into great detail creating a print based on our photo as well as some demos made and personalized for us of their sensational Falcon laser machine and that we hope to have available for review soon as well.
By the way, you can create these figures yourself from Creality Cloud in the MakeNow section.
At the Creality booth we could also see interactive experiences such as a very cool diorama of a cyberpunk city where multicolor FDM printing, resin, laser engraving were integrated… a great montage where you can see how the Creality ecosystem can generate amazing things!!
Elegoo
Another of the great manufacturers and that had a significant presence at the event where its ecosystem, products and novelties were enhanced… mainly the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 and the Elegoo Jupiter 2.
As for the ecosystem… Elegoo presented its Elegoo Slicer (FDM) and Elegoo SateLite (resin) slicers that simplify the laminating process by including advanced options and optimized print profiles for its machines, while from the Elegoo Matrix application it allows you to manage our printers from a smartphone remotely.
We had access to the most awaited machine for all lovers of resin printing of the Elegoo brand, the Elegoo Jupiter 2.
For those of you who are not familiar with the Jupiter and Jupiter SE range, the Jupiter 2 is a significant leap in quality with a 14″ LCD and 16K resolution for large-scale print volumes and with an exceptional level of detail.
To accompany the Elegoo Jupiter 2, the Elegoo Mercury Wax has also been introduced, awashing and curing station with a large processing volume, as well as the novelty of a drying function.
Another novelty was the presentation of the Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2, successor to the Centauri Carbon that we already presented to you a few weeks ago… which has been a bit of a controversial launch for Elegoo users… It was expected that the Canva multi-material system of this Elegoo Centauri Carbon 2 or one similar to the previous model would also be included as they announced at the time, but it seems that it will not be like that… We will see how the issue ends.
We say goodbye to Elegoo’s stand reviewing its range of materials both filament and resins, we would like to highlight the new materials such as PETG-CF with great resistance to abrasion, PETG-GF with greater hardness and PAHT-CF with exceptional resistance to heat.
We could also see other models of the brand such as the sensational Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, the Elegoo Mars 5 or the gigantic OrangeStorm Giga.
Revopoint
We could not miss the appointment with our friends at Revopoint, which has an extensive range of 3D scanning solutions adaptable to any user.
At the Revopint booth we were able to review their entire range of 3D scanners of their Metro series, of which we recently reviewed the MetroX… the MIRACO Plus which is an excellent all-in-one scanner in portability and not dependence on other equipment, which we already analyzed its previous version… the INSPIRE series with its sensational INSPIRE 2 an excellent mix in quality/cost/portability, and which we recently analyzed… and finally the POP with the POP 3 Plus that we could also see recently.
Apart from its 3D scanners, we were surprised by its Metrohub solution, a tracking robot system that allows the automation of batch scanning, programming of complex trajectories by drag-teach, and other automations.
Like all Revopoint products, the Metrohub has a very competitive price considering the quality and type of solution that were previously only available in industrial systems with a very high cost.
TwoTrees
TwoTrees has a wide range of CNC solutions and laser engraving/cutting that we have been able to show you here, we could not miss a visit to their stand to see their novelties… especially some of these novelties have been testing and creating the review for weeks.
abado/corte láser que os hemos podido mostrar por aquí, no podia faltar una visita a su stand para ver sus novedades… en especial alguna de estas novedades llevando semanas probando y creando la review.TwoTrees has a wide range of CNC solutions and laser engraving/cutting that we have been able to show you here, we could not miss a visit to their stand to see their novelties… especially some of these novelties have been testing and creating the review for weeks.
On the one hand we could see its CNC range such as the TTC450Pro, the TTC450Ultra and the TTC6050 of which we will publish a review shortly… machines to be taken into account for their price, characteristics and functionality
These machines were available live showing their functions in addition to their careful materials, precision routers with robust chassis and an intelligent controller that facilitate the use of these machines… The wide variety of models allows to adjust to any user need and requirements in their projects such as woodworking, development of models in different materials even light metals.
PioCreat3D
At the stand of the friends of PioCreat3D we could see some of their products, beyond the HALOT X1 that we reviewed a few weeks ago, focused on production especially for resin dental systems, large format industrial or consumer printers.
In the professional section we were able to enjoy the PioNext and PioNext Mini, two compact and ultra-compact printers perfect for dental use. Its portability allows use in any space such as dental clinics to produce crowns, bridges, inlays quickly.
SUNLU
At the SUNLU booth we could see their range of materials for FDM and resin as well as their range of devices for filament maintenance.
In terms of materials, SUNLU showed materials such as PEBA, PP and PEEK. We were surprised by PEBA, which is becoming more and more important as a successor to flexible materials such as TPU.
Regarding their range of resins, they showed us their CMYK+W color range and their 14K formulations to obtain the greatest detail in our prints.
Finally, they presented their novelties in filament maintenance machines where we highlight the new AMS Heater that improves the first generation AMS systems. Although we would also like to highlight solutions such as the FilaDryer E2 with which we can reach up to 110ºC, perfect for demanding technical materials… or the FilaDryer SP2 a solution to keep and store our filaments in perfect condition.
We have to say that at 3Dwork we usually use both materials and SUNLU’s material maintenance solutions, which you can surely see in our reviews.
TOOCAA
We also took the opportunity to visit the colleagues of TOOCAA and their laser engraving/cutting solutions. Especially its new TOOCAA NOVA machine that we hope will reach us soon so we can analyze it and compare it with the great TOOCAA L2 that we already reviewed for you.
The TOOCAA NOVA has some very interesting features as well as a more polished design than the one we could see in the L2… In addition to having compatibility with rotary tools, visual positioning thanks to the integrated camera, security measures, great compatibility of materials for engraving/cutting, different options of interchangeable laser modules… We are an excellent option if we want a capable and compact machine, for a working volume of an A4 (287*210mm).
Others…
The number of interesting manufacturers and technologies are so wide that we would need hours to explain them all, in any case we visited some of our collaborators such as:
Azurefilm
It is one of the filaments that we usually use due to its quality, price and availability of materials of all kinds. At the Azurefilm stand we could see all their new ranges of filaments and materials that we hope we can test soon!
We would highlight its line of PETG filaments with an amazing range of colors. Also the PLA Strongman range, designed to be as resistant as ABS but with the ease of printing of PLA. On the other hand, we liked their Silk Multicolor filaments with shiny finishes.
In addition, during the event we were able to enjoy demonstration sessions of their products and some other raffles. We also liked their sustainability initiatives, such as the use of reusable Master Spool systems and filaments with refill packaging to reduce plastic waste.
Dyze Design
Dyze Design is one of the companies that we worked closely with in our beginnings, although it may not be well known to many, its extrusion solutions are among the best on the market, although they are usually more focused on large-scale industrial 3D printing.
We could see the Aurora controller, Pulsar and Typhoon extruders, the Zephyr as well as other premium components such as the Orthus. We have still had your solutions mounted on one of our printers for years with exceptional performance and quality.
3Dwork summary
We have reached the end of this article and we would like to finish by way of summary…
Efficiency and multi-material solutions were an important part of the novelties presented, the manufacturers showed different solutions.
For example, Prusa colleagues showed their machine with the integrated INDX system, perhaps it seems to us the best solution of all balancing quality, speed and cost.
This solution comes from the collaboration between Prusa Research and Bondtech resulting in the Bondtech INDX, a multi-material tool head designed for the Prusa CORE One printer. This system focuses on quick material changeover (in seconds) using induction heating and a self-adjusting dual feeder. The platform allows up to eight nozzles to be mounted on a single head with a spacing of 35 mm, minimizing the size of the purge.
On the other hand, Bambu Lab presented the H2C, a desktop printer designed to advance multi-material printing for professional users. We thought his solution was good, especially to see it in place, but with some doubts about whether it will really bring such a radical change in the reality of normal use.
The innovation lies in the Vortek Hotend Change system, a matrix of six non-contact hotends that allows up to seven materials to be used per job. This system is remarkable because it generates no purging waste and is expandable to 24 materials with the AMS system. The hotends remember previous filament assignments, and the machine handles the calibration automatically.
We could also see the aforementioned improvements in the Anycubic ACE GEN2 systems of the Kobra X, the Elegoo Canva system of the Centauri Carbon 2 or that of Bigtreetech with VIVID, a multi-material solution that promises compatibility with Klipper-based printers being an open multi-material commercial option.
While solutions such as the ACE, CFS, Canva, BTT VIVID prioritize maximum color capability and open affordability/compatibility, the new INDX and Vortek H2C systems focus on the multi-tool/multi-nozzle concept. The latter seek to eliminate purging waste and achieve an almost instantaneous tool change, moving towards a system where the printer can be truly multifunctional beyond simple filament extrusion.
Another battlefield that we could see isthat of ultra-resolution and speed in resin printers such as the Anycubic Photon P1, Elegoo Saturn 4 16K or Jupiter 2, PioCreat3D HALOT X1… A precision that is accompanied by resins that allow these machines to get the most out of their potential and with technologies to simplify their use for their users.
Special attention is also being paid tothe brand ecosystems where brands such as Bambu Lab, Anycubic, Creality, Elegoo and others are doing a lot of work to improve the user experience… and “capture” it within its ecosystem.
And so far our passage through this sensational, one more year, Formnext 2025 that was the demonstration that additive manufacturing is not a promise or a fad…. is ready to be a key technology of the future.
Once again we would like to thank our partner 3D-Informatik for being able to represent us at this very interesting fair of reference in additive manufacturing.
See you next year, Formnext!!
