The technology behind tomorrow’s industries on stage at AM Ceramics 2026

Ceramic additive manufacturing has quietly become indispensable across industrial sectors—from aerospace and semiconductor manufacturing to medtech and serial production. What appears to be a sudden surge in real-world applications and technology adoption has, in reality, been decades in the making for the researchers, manufacturers, and entrepreneurs who have championed the field.

Few events have contributed more to raising awareness and driving implementation of ceramic AM than AM Ceramics. Since 2015, the conference has connected the leading minds pushing ceramic 3D printing forward. Following a successful 10th anniversary edition last year, AM Ceramics 2026 will return on October 13–14 at the DECHEMA headquarters in Frankfurt am Main, Germany.

A platform for the ceramic AM ecosystem

Ceramic innovation is accelerating, and AM Ceramics remains the premier platform for those seeking inspiration from the latest advancements. The conference program spans large-scale industrial use cases, cutting-edge material research, and emerging applications across sectors, including semiconductor, aerospace, MedTech, and dentistry.

Whether attendees are major innovators, contract manufacturers, academic researchers, or entrepreneurial pioneers, AM Ceramics offers an unmatched opportunity to network with top players in a focused yet relaxed atmosphere. The event’s intimate scale fosters meaningful connections—something increasingly rare in an era of sprawling trade shows.

This year’s speaker lineup includes representatives from organizations at the forefront of ceramic AM adoption and development:

• GE Healthcare / Boston University
• Kläger
• Safran Ceramics
• Sinto Advanced Ceramics Europe
• Steinbach
• Access
• FGK (Research Institute for Glass | Ceramics)

Additional speakers and session details are expected to be announced in the coming weeks.

Frankfurt welcomes the ceramic Community

The 2026 edition takes place in Frankfurt am Main, Germany’s prime economic, financial, and logistics hub. The city’s central European location and excellent transport connections make it an accessible destination for international attendees.

Sessions will be held at DECHEMA’s headquarters, the German Society for Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology. The venue provides a fitting backdrop for a conference dedicated to redefining what’s possible in technical ceramics—a field at the intersection of materials science, engineering, and advanced manufacturing.

Frankfurt’s combination of industrial heritage and modern infrastructure reflects the ceramic AM community itself: rooted in decades of foundational research, yet rapidly evolving to meet the demands of serial production and high-performance applications.

Networking with a view

AM Ceramics has long been known for its networking culture, and the 2026 edition continues this tradition with a dinner event at Frankfurter Botschaft’s 23 Nord—a skyline venue overlooking Germany’s “Mainhattan” cityscape.

After a full day of presentations and discussions, attendees will gather for an atmospheric evening that blends industry networking with inspiring views. The setting offers exactly what conference networking should be: unhurried conversation with peers, collaborators, and potential partners in an environment designed for connection rather than transaction.

Closing with FGK’s 40th anniversary excursion

For those seeking deeper engagement with ceramic research, the optional Day 3 program on October 15 offers a complimentary excursion to FGK (Research Institute for Glass | Ceramics), one of Europe’s leading competence centers for ceramic research, located near Koblenz.

The visit celebrates FGK’s 40th anniversary and includes guided facility tours alongside four focused trending topic sessions:

• Session 1: Aluminum Nitride — exploring one of the most demanding technical ceramics for thermal management and semiconductor applications
• Session 2: Transparent and Optical Ceramics — covering advances in ceramics for optical and photonic applications
• Session 3: AI for Ceramic AM — examining how machine learning and artificial intelligence are being applied to optimize ceramic additive manufacturing processes
• Session 4: Multi-Material Printing with Ceramics — addressing one of the field’s most active research frontiers

For a community that has spent years laying the groundwork for ceramic AM’s industrial breakout, AM Ceramics 2026 is a must-attend event for sharing knowledge, forging partnerships and collectively rewriting the rules of ceramics. Frankfurt awaits – secure your ticket here.