In 2020 Formnext Connect is the virtual alternative for business and knowledge exchange for the global AM community in these times of a global pandemic. Formnext Connect brings the fAMily together until 31 December 2020!
Formnext Connect succeeds as the digital heart of the international AM industry
From 10-12 November 2020, Formnext Connect demonstrated its credentials as the international, digital hub of the AM world, highlighting, even in challenging times, the continuing importance of the world’s leading exhibition for the AM industry and the next generation of industrial production.
Formnext Connect attracted 203 exhibitors with about 2,200 representatives, and showcased 1,412 products. 8,541 active participants from more than 100 nations (1/3 national, 2/3 international) made great use of the intelligent and modern matchmaking function, which managed to generate more than 450,000 recommendations for products and other participants. Further, 23,311 new contacts and 4,733 business meetings in the form of video calls were enabled. The 221 lectures and presentations of the high-profile program of stage events and sessions were watched by 45,000 spectators. Here, experts from all over the world discussed current and future trends, developments and applications in various webinars and discussion panels.
The newly developed digital format of Formnext Connect has enabled us to meet the demand from the AM community and target industries for dialog, business, and innovation.
Following the conclusion of the live Formnext Connect program, the platform will continue to be accessible until 31 December 2020 and will still offer opportunities to engage with others via text-chat as well as a wealth of on-demand content.
In the content program, Formnext Connect presented current trends and significant innovations from the world of AM, and gave a detailed insight into technological advances. The majority was recorded and will be available on the platform until 31 December 2020.