3D Printing
It is a manufacturing method that enables objects to be produced layer by layer using computer-aided design. SLA, SLS, FDM, DLP, MJF, PolyJet, DMLS and EBM technologies, as well as new-generation composite materials, will be on display at EXPO3D.
Defense Industry
3D printers play a critical role in the defence industry by offering speed, flexibility and cost advantages. Thanks to additive manufacturing technology, complex parts requiring high precision can be produced in a much shorter time compared to traditional methods; spare parts can even be supplied from locations close to the field.
3D Printing in Construction
Groundbreaking technology utilizing additive manufacturing to build structures layer by layer. Advanced machinery, specialized materials, and precise software transform building design and construction methods.
Metal 3D Printing
It enables the processing of metal powders such as steel, aluminium, copper, cobalt, titanium and tungsten using laser technologies. Bound Metal Deposition (BDM), Selective Laser Melting (SLM), EBM, DED and Ultrasonic Additive Manufacturing (UAM) technologies will be featured at EXPO3D.
Shoes
Shoe production using 3D printing technology is an innovative manufacturing model that redefines our understanding of design and comfort. Thanks to additive manufacturing, customised sizing can be achieved for every foot shape, and lightweight, flexible and durable soles can be produced with high precision.
Furniture
Thanks to additive manufacturing, unique shapes, lightweight yet durable structures and bespoke dimensions—which are difficult or impossible to produce using traditional methods—can be easily realised. By optimising material usage, this technology helps reduce waste and contributes to sustainable production.
Boat
3D printing technology offers innovative solutions that combine design flexibility, lightweight construction and production speed in the manufacture of boats and craft. Thanks to additive manufacturing, hull components, internal fittings and specialised fasteners can be produced with high strength and precision.
3D Printing in Health, Medical, and Life Sciences
3D printing technology plays a critical role in the healthcare sector through the production of personalised medication dosages, customised prosthetics, and patient-specific models of organs, bones and blood vessels. By attending EXPO3D, healthcare professionals can engage in high-level discussions.
Polymers in 3D Printing
All types of thermoplastic materials used in 3D printing, primarily Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), will be exhibited during EXPO3D.
Nano 3D Printing
Thanks to nanotechnology, it is possible to produce materials and devices at a scale of 1–100 nanometers without human intervention. It offers critical solutions for advanced biological chips and nanoscopic structures. EXPO3D will host top-tier participants active in the field of Nano 3D Printing.
Tissue Engineering & Organ Printing
The patient’s own cells form new tissues and organs. Process: Imaging (X-ray, CT, MRI), Design, Material/Cell selection, Printing, Application. Advances in 3D bioprinting and biomaterials now make it possible to use cells obtained from the patient to produce functional tissues and organs.
Additive Manufacturing
VAT Photopolymerization, Material Jetting, Binder Jetting, Material Extrusion, Powder Bed Fusion, Sheet Lamination, Directed Energy Deposition.
3D Printing in Digital Light Processing (DLP)
Digital Light Processing (DLP) is a 3D printing technique used to rapidly produce photopolymer components. It is very similar to SLA, but there is one key difference: whilst SLA machines cure a layer using a laser, DLP machines cure the entire layer in a single pass using a projected light source.
Nano 3D Printing
It is a 3D printing technology that uses cells and biomaterials instead of plastics and metals. It enables the production of biomaterial structures with natural tissue properties. At EXPO3D, you can meet dozens of manufacturers specialising in the field of bioprinting.
Yıldız Technical University
About the Congress
The 5th International 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing Conference will take place on 17–19 September 2026 at the Istanbul Exhibition Centre (İFM).
This prestigious event, organised with the academic support of Yıldız Technical University, brings together researchers, industry professionals and technology leaders from around the world.
It was designed with the theme ‘Next-Gen 3D Printing Revolution’ to strengthen collaboration between academia and industry and to facilitate international knowledge sharing.
Sessions at the Conference
Main Sections
Oral Presentations
Sharing innovative research and technical findings with experts.
Poster Presentations
Opportunity for academic work to gain international visibility.
Workshop & Eğitim
Practical technical sessions organized by experts.
Networking
Opportunity to establish strong connections with academics and industry professionals.
