DIAMETER Makes Its Trade Fair Debut at Formnext 2025: Showcasing Circular Manufacturing Innovation
DIAMETER Makes Its Trade Fair Debut at Formnext 2025: Showcasing Circular Manufacturing Innovation
Frankfurt, November 18-21, 2025 – DIAMETER makes its first trade fair appearance at Formnext 2025, showcasing breakthrough hybrid-manufactured turbine blades at Fraunhofer booth D31.
Innovation on Display
Fraunhofer IWU and Fraunhofer IPT are presenting demonstrator turbine blades that combine laser powder bed fusion with conventional milling. These components illustrate how hybrid manufacturing optimizes material use and reduces waste, embodying DIAMETER's circular-by-design approach.
About Formnext 2025
Formnext is the premier international exhibition and conference for additive manufacturing and industrial 3D printing. The event brings together industry leaders, researchers, and innovators to showcase the latest developments in advanced manufacturing technologies.
Why This Matters for European Manufacturing
The demonstrators presented at Formnext represent more than technical achievement—they illustrate DIAMETER's commitment to transforming metal manufacturing across Europe. With the manufacturing sector currently accounting for 20% of European greenhouse gas emissions, innovations in circular-by-design production are essential for meeting EU sustainability targets.
The hybrid manufacturing approach showcased at Formnext demonstrates three critical advantages:
- Material optimization: Reduced waste through strategic combination of additive and subtractive processes
- Resource efficiency: Better utilization of high-value materials in critical applications
- Circular economy alignment: Production methods designed from the outset to support product lifecycle management and future Digital Product Passport requirements
Visit Us at Formnext
The DIAMETER consortium invites all Formnext attendees to visit booth D31 to:
- Examine the hybrid-manufactured turbine blade demonstrators up close
- Discuss the technical innovation behind circular manufacturing approaches
- Learn about upcoming developments in the DIAgonal and DIAdemia platforms
- Connect with project partners from Fraunhofer IWU, Fraunhofer IPT, and the broader DIAMETER consortium
Representatives from the project team will be available throughout the event to answer questions and explore potential collaboration opportunities.
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Learn more about Formnext 2025