In March 2026, Tampere Sports & Expo will open a window into the future of manufacturing as 3D Expo brings together experts, solutions, and innovations in additive manufacturing. This event is Finland’s only trade fair dedicated entirely to 3D printing and the opportunities it offers.
Additive manufacturing, or 3D printing, is much more than making prototypes. It’s a production method that revolutionizes traditional manufacturing processes and enables solutions previously unimaginable. While conventional manufacturing starts with a large block and machines it into a final product, additive manufacturing builds parts layer by layer—like a snow lantern made from balls rather than a single lump of snow. This approach allows for complex shapes, lightweight yet durable structures, and entirely new geometries that cannot be achieved with traditional methods.
At the same time, it’s important to see additive manufacturing as part of a broader production chain. Not replacing traditional methods, but complementing them. When companies choose the most suitable manufacturing methods for each need and combine their strengths, they can develop more efficient, lighter, and stronger products and unlock entirely new innovations.
3D printing isn’t limited to plastics. The event will showcase solutions for producing stainless steels, aluminum, nickel alloys, copper, and composites. The diversity of materials and technological advancements make additive manufacturing an increasingly attractive option for machine shops and design offices alike. Interest is growing rapidly, and 3D Expo offers a unique opportunity to see how technology is transforming production and how Finnish companies can lead the way.
The event is aimed especially at design office engineers, decision-makers in the metal and manufacturing industries, and companies seeking new ways to boost production efficiency and competitiveness.
“3D Expo is an important venue for the FAME ecosystem to raise awareness of additive manufacturing among Finnish companies. That’s why we’ve been collaborating with the fair for a long time. Now we’re building a strong Nordic cooperation network and hope that 3D Expo will serve as a meeting point where Finnish and Nordic players connect and drive the future of additive manufacturing forward together,” says Eetu Holstein from the FAME ecosystem.
3D Expo is organized as part of the Konepaja combo, with Konepaja and Nordic Welding taking place simultaneously at Tampere Sports & Expo. Visitors can enjoy a unique trade fair experience and move freely across all three leading industrial events. In other words, you’ll get a comprehensive view of the future of manufacturing in a single visit.
Now is the perfect time to see how additive manufacturing is changing the world layer by layer. Welcome to Tampere in March: https://konepaja.app/index/registration/?cat=794
