3D Printing Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Component (Hardware, Software, Services, Material), By Technology (Vat Photopolymerization, Metal Extrusion, Material Jetting, Binder Jetting, Direct Energy Deposition, Powder Bed Fusion, Multi Jet Fusion, Sheet Lamination), By End-User (Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace And Defence, Construction, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

The 3D printing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 22.59% reaching a market size of US$ 131.447 billion in 2030 from US$ 47.482 billion in 2025.

The market for 3D printing is driven by the rising need for customized goods and prototyping applications. The entry of startups and the creative ideas of major industry players, along with these startups themselves, are other noteworthy factors driving the global 3D printing market and increasing demand for the technology. The market is predicted to grow as a result of aggressive 3D printing research and development as well as the rising demand for prototyping applications from a variety of industry verticals, including aerospace and defence, automotive, and healthcare.

Market Drivers:

• Rising technological advancement

Rapid improvements in material composition, such as the growing applications for metals and polymers, are transforming additive manufacturing from a tool for prototyping to a useful component of manufacturing. The technology can be incorporated into manufacturing processes with the help of new materials, shorter lead times, and creative finishes that follow standards.

Additionally, the adoption of 3D printing has increased due to growing expertise, increased awareness, and decreased costs of machines based on additive manufacturing. In addition, the broad application in different fields is made possible by the availability of a variety of materials allowed through new advanced means of fused deposited modelling.

Moreover, major players along with several technology startups are enacting innovative advancements. This has led to the creation of faster and more reliable manufacturing-based 3D printing machines thanks to updated hardware features. One of the most popular types of 3D printers is the polymer model. For instance, in December 2022, Redington Limited signed a deal for Wipro, Materialize, and ETEC products to create full-stack services and products that help businesses use 3D manufacturing. In addition, Redington Limited worked with Wipro 3D to bring polymer 3D printers all around India.

• Rising advancements in printing technologies and materials

The demand for 3D printing comes from the quick progress of production technologies in addition to materials. This implies that globally 3D printing materials and techniques are on a fast track, resulting in new growth opportunities for the technology with which even complex personal items can be made.

For instance, Sophisticated metal parts are currently possible to produce using new printing technologies like direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) and selective laser sintering (SLS), which denotes fresh horizons for 3D printing within military, space as well automotive areas. Considering that the space is shifting and more countries get ready to send their satellites to orbit, the demand for SLS printing is likely to increase.

Additionally, there’s an ongoing effort to develop other kinds of materials like graphene and carbon fibre meant for 3D printing, with both of them seen as possible options in the future being both lightweight and strong at the same time. Graphene and carbon fibre are used for different purposes due to their weightless properties. For example, graphene is used in a 3D-printed medical implant, carbon fibre is used in racing car components. For instance, Titan Tough Epoxy 85 elastomer an innovative additive manufacturing material introduced during Formnext that happened in November 2022 by Inkbit - a company based in Massachusetts; it must be noted that industries requiring high precision as well as production-grade mechanical properties benefit more from this particular type of substance.

Market Restraint:

• High start-up cost is expected to hamper the growth

The growing initial costs of this technology are a major barrier to its adoption. The investment includes technology, materials, software, certification, staff development, and education on additive manufacturing. Conversely, the advent of the industrial desktop 3D printer is helping end users reduce the expensive initial costs associated with 3D printing equipment. Desktop printers still beat 3-D technology in cost and user-friendliness.

North America is expected to take the lead in terms of market share.

In North America, it is expected to have a substantial market share in 3D printing because it was an early adopter of this technology.

It is anticipated that numerous innovations and new product releases will support market expansion. To improve their market presence, several global suppliers of 3D printing solutions are increasing their footprint in the North American market.

Additionally, the region is seeing several investments in North America's consumer products, aerospace and defence, industrial, and healthcare sectors all of which are predicted to experience rapid growth. In November 2022, Axial3D, a med-tech startup secured a $15 million investment round with Stratasys leading the way with a strategic 10 million USD investment. In a joint venture, the two businesses would offer a combined offering for manufacturers of medical devices and hospitals that aim to facilitate the adoption of patient-specific 3D printing solutions by these entities thereby enabling the technology to become an ordinary healthcare solution.

Recent Developments

• November 2024: ADDMAN Group and Continuous Composites entered into a strategic partnership to accelerate the development of Continuous Fiber 3D Printing (CF3D) technology for aerospace and defense applications with a focus on scaling CF3D, which uses high-performance composite materials and rapid-curing thermoset resins to create complex parts for hypersonics and UAVs. ADDMAN is the commercial transition partner, with test parts and prototypes made at their Fort Myers facility on a CF3D machine. It brings both companies closer to realizing their capacity to develop unique manufacturing solutions suitable for high-stakes applications.
• November 2024: HP revealed major innovations at Formnext 2024 aimed at advancing the adoption of 3D printing. Key reveals include a new halogen-free flame-retardant polymer developed with Evonik, named HP 3D HR PA12 FR, as well as the HP 3D Build Optimizer for improving workflow efficiency and decreasing build costs. HP further expanded its capabilities in metal printing by releasing new configurations for the Metal Jet S100 platform, as well as collaborations with Autodesk for integrated CAD/CAM solutions. These advancements emphasize HP's commitment to making additive manufacturing more accessible and cost-effective across various industries.
• November 2024: 3D Systems unveiled significant steps at Formnext 2024 related to new collaborations and technologies. Suppliers from Equi spheres have allowed for the company's advanced aluminium powders to be integrated into 3D Systems' DMP Flex 350 and DMP Factory 350 printers. These provide up to a 50% gain in productivity. Sauber Motorsports further upgraded its workflow in the production of its Formula 1 machines using 3D Systems' SLA 750 Dual and PSLA 270. Additionally, the company has introduced several new printers and materials that endorse innovation in additive manufacturing and industries.
• September 2024: Nano Dimension has acquired Markforged in an all-cash deal, with a total value of around $115 million. Nano Dimension buys all the outstanding shares of Markforged at $5.00 per share under the deal, which translates to a premium over the recent trading prices. This strategic move by Nano Dimension is to strengthen its position in the additive manufacturing sector by expanding its product offerings and capabilities, particularly in composite and metal 3D printing technologies. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2025.
• January 2024: Nexa3D acquired Essentium, and added high-speed extrusion technology to its additive manufacturing capabilities. This allows Nexa3D to integrate award-winning 3D printers and an extensive portfolio of materials from Essentium, which can produce complex polymer applications up to 15 times faster than traditional methods. The merger provides advanced production tools to industrial customers to facilitate unprecedented manufacturing opportunities. Both companies strive to harness their combined expertise in the aerospace, defense, and healthcare sectors to create innovations.

3D printing Market is segmented and analyzed as below:

• By Component
  • Hardware
  • Software
    • CAD Tools
    • Slicers
    • Others
  • Services
  • Materials
    • Metals
      • By Type
        • Aluminum
        • Nickel
        • Steel
        • Others
      • By Form
        • Filament
        • Powder
        • Liquid
    • Plastic
      • By Type
        • PLA
        • PET
        • ABS
        • Others
      • By Form
        • Filament
        • Powder
        • Liquid
    • Ceramics
    • Others
• By Technology
  • Vat Photopolymerization
    • Stereolithography
    • Digital Light Processing
    • Continuous Digital Light Processing
  • Metal Extrusion
  • Material Jetting
  • Binder Jetting
  • Direct Energy Deposition
  • Powder Bed Fusion
  • Multi Jet Fusion
    • Selective Laser Sintering
    • Direct Metal Laser Sintering / Selective Laser Melting
    • Electron Beam Melting
  • Sheet Lamination
• By End-User
  • Healthcare
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Construction
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • Spain
    • United Kingdom
    • France
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • India
    • Others

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1. Market Overview

1.2. Market Definition

1.3. Scope of the Study

1.4. Market Segmentation

1.5. Currency

1.6. Assumptions

1.7. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

1.8. Key Benefits to the Stakeholder

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY  

2.1. Research Design

2.2. Research Processes

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

3.1. Key Findings

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

4.1. Market Drivers

4.2. Market Restraints

4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

4.3.1. Bargaining Power of Suppliers

4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers

4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants

4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes

4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry

4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.5. Analyst View

5. 3D PRINTING MARKET BY COMPONENT

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Hardware

5.3. Software

5.3.1. CAD Tools

5.3.2. Slicers

5.3.3. Others

5.4. Services

5.5. Materials

5.5.1. Metals

5.5.1.1. By Type

5.5.1.1.1. Aluminum

5.5.1.1.2. Nickel

5.5.1.1.3. Steel

5.5.1.1.4. Others

5.5.1.2. By Form

5.5.1.2.1. Filament

5.5.1.2.2. Powder

5.5.1.2.3. Liquid

5.5.2. Plastic

5.5.2.1. By Type

5.5.2.1.1. PLA

5.5.2.1.2. PET

5.5.2.1.3. ABS

5.5.2.1.4. Others

5.5.2.2. By Form

5.5.2.2.1. Filament

5.5.2.2.2. Powder

5.5.2.2.3. Liquid

5.5.3. Ceramics

5.5.4. Others

6. 3D PRINTING MARKET BY TECHNOLOGY

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Vat Photopolymerization

6.2.1. Stereolithography

6.2.2. Digital Light Processing

6.2.3. Continuous Digital Light Processing

6.3. Metal Extrusion

6.4. Material Jetting

6.5. Binder Jetting

6.6. Direct Energy Deposition

6.7. Powder Bed Fusion

6.8. Multi Jet Fusion

6.8.1. Selective Laser Sintering

6.8.2. Direct Metal Laser Sintering / Selective Laser Melting

6.8.3. Electron Beam Melting

6.9. Sheet Lamination

7. 3D PRINTING MARKET BY END-USER

7.1. Introduction

7.2. Healthcare

7.3. Automotive

7.4. Aerospace and Defense

7.5. Construction

7.6. Others

8. 3D PRINTING MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

8.1. Introduction

8.2. North America

8.2.1. By Component

8.2.2. By Technology

8.2.3. By End-User

8.2.4. By Country

8.2.4.1. USA

8.2.4.2. Canada

8.2.4.3. Mexico

8.3. South America

8.3.1. By Component

8.3.2. By Technology

8.3.3. By End-User

8.3.4. By Country

8.3.4.1. Brazil

8.3.4.2. Argentina

8.3.4.3. Others

8.4. Europe

8.4.1. By Component

8.4.2. By Technology

8.4.3. By End-User

8.4.4. By Country

8.4.4.1. Germany

8.4.4.2. Spain

8.4.4.3. United Kingdom

8.4.4.4. France

8.4.4.5. Others

8.5. Middle East and Africa

8.5.1. By Component

8.5.2. By Technology

8.5.3. By End-User

8.5.4. By Country

8.5.4.1. Saudi Arabia

8.5.4.2. Israel

8.5.4.3. Others

8.6. Asia Pacific

8.6.1. By Component

8.6.2. By Technology

8.6.3. By End-User

8.6.4. By Country

8.6.4.1. China

8.6.4.2. Japan

8.6.4.3. South Korea

8.6.4.4. India

8.6.4.5. Others

9. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

9.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

9.2. Market Share Analysis

9.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

9.4. Competitive Dashboard

10. COMPANY PROFILES

10.1. Stratasys

10.2. ExOne

10.3. Ultimaker

10.4. Xjet

10.5. HP Development Company, L.P.

10.6. Materialise

10.7. Nikon SLM Solutions AG

10.8. Sciaky Inc.

10.9. Proto Labs

10.10. Opotmec, Inc.

10.11. DWS Systems

10.12. 3DCeram

10.13. voxeljet AG

10.14. ENVISIONTEC US LLC

Stratasys

ExOne

Ultimaker

Xjet

HP Development Company, L.P.

Materialise

Nikon SLM Solutions AG

Sciaky Inc.

Proto Labs

Optomec, Inc.

DWS Systems

3DCeram

voxeljet AG

ENVISIONTEC US LLC