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It Floats!
by Carolyn Schwaar Nov 18, 2025
Formnext opened with a splash—literally—thanks to a surprise boat-off in Hall 12.

CEAD and Caracol both rolled in flaunting 3D printed vessels, apparently agreeing that the best way to show off “large-format printing” is… well, to go full nautical. This year the show floor is teeming with robotic-arm printers, and the organizers thoughtfully corralled them into one zone, which is perfect if you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to walk through a futuristic shipyard run entirely by robots.

Source: All3DP
About the Author:
Carolyn is All3DP’s senior editor and a journalist with 25+ years covering business and technology. Passionate about making tech accessible, her work also appears on Forbes.com.
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