Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Size - By Technology, By Material, By Application, By End Use Industry, By Distribution Channel, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Size

The global additive manufacturing equipment market size was estimated at USD 17.1 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 24.7% between 2025 and 2034. The increasing need for prototyping in different industries is boosting the growth of the additive manufacturing (AM) equipment market. Additive manufacturing helps companies create and test prototypes much faster than traditional methods. This speed helps industries like automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods bring products to market faster, which is important for staying competitive. Additionally, additive manufacturing reduces costs by eliminating the need for expensive Molds, tools, and fixtures, making it especially useful for small and medium-sized businesses.
 

The technology also allows companies to make complex and customized prototypes that are hard to produce with traditional methods. This is particularly helpful in industries like aerospace, where lightweight and detailed designs are essential. Additive manufacturing also supports quick changes to prototypes based on feedback, leading to better final products and fewer production errors. For example, the healthcare industry uses additive manufacturing to create custom prosthetics and medical devices. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the additive manufacturing market in the United States grew by 21% in 2023, driven by demand for faster and more cost-effective prototyping solutions. Overall, the need for flexible and affordable prototyping is driving the market growth.
 

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Trends

• Metal 3D printing technologies are rapidly becoming the leading technologies in the additive manufacturing (AM) equipment market. Industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and defence demand high-precision, intricate parts coupled with good mechanical properties.
   
• This has resulted in increased focus in metal additive manufacturing. Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Electron Beam Melting (EBM) and Binder Jetting are examples of metal additive manufacturing  technologies that are used to manufacture strong and complex parts, which would be difficult to create through traditional methods. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the 3D printing market—including metal 3D printing—is expected to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.5% from 2023 to 2030.
   
• Other trends included the growing use of advanced materials such as composites, high-performance polymers and bio-compatible materials. These materials are particularly important for industries such as medical and aerospace, which have stringent safety and performance requirements.
   
• Advanced materials are essential to innovation within manufacturing and meeting regulatory standards, according to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
   

Trump Administration Tariffs

• China, a top supplier of inexpensive 3D printers and parts, now has a 10 percent tariff, for instance. With a 25% duty, Canada and Mexico are facing steeper charges. These tariffs have increased production costs by 20–30% for some companies, including big manufacturers and hobbyists. Reliance on international vendors has also revealed vulnerabilities in the supply chain, prompting companies to reconsider the sources of their materials.
   
• Tariffs have created challenges, but they have also opened up opportunities to bring U.S.-based manufacturing to factories here that can help solve these challenges. Increasing import costs could incentivize firms to manufacture products locally, bolstering the “America First” trade agenda.
   

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Analysis

Based on technology, the additive manufacturing equipment industry is segmented as fused deposition modeling, selective laser sintering, stereolithography, direct metal laser sintering, electron beam melting, laminated object manufacturing, binder jetting, and others. In 2024, the other segment generated a revenue of USD 7.5 billion and is expected to grow at a CAGR of around 25.4% during 2025 to 2034.
 

• New tech such as MJF, DLP, SLM and CLIP hold many benefits for example speed of production, improved material properties, high resolution. Such features are vital for industries like health care, aerospace and automotive. Moreover, such technologies provide high levels of customization and flexibility that allow for the creation of parts with precise, high-performance requirements. Improvements in materials (advanced polymers, composites, and metals), drive demand for these next-generation technologies, allowing industries to manufacture complex parts that are durable and high-performance.
   
• Cost efficiency and speed became the major driving force for growth of the "others" segment. For example, Binder Jetting technology is faster as well as more economical than conventional metal printing methods. That is what gives it a certain appeal to industries seeking to make the most out of their production processes.
   
• However, with the programs and hardware of these emerging technologies moving so rapidly, knotting leads to finer printing, better production cycles and larger material versatility. As industries continue to move towards more flexible, advanced manufacturing solutions, the emergence of the “Others” segment looks set to continue, further strengthening its position in the overall additive manufacturing landscape.
   

Based on end-use industry, In 2024, the automotive segment accounted for over 20.4% market share and is expected to grow at a rate of 25.7% till 2034.
 

• According to the U.S. Department of Energy's Advanced Manufacturing Office, the automotive industry accounts for approximately 28% of all industrial additive manufacturing (AM) applications in North America as of 2022. The industry uses additive manufacturing primarily for rapid prototyping, which helps create and test new car models faster than traditional methods. Car manufacturers save money by avoiding expensive molds and reducing material waste. They also use additive manufacturing to make lighter parts for better fuel efficiency and custom components based on customer needs.
   
• The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that automotive manufacturers using additive manufacturing technology reduced their production costs by an average of 17% in 2022. Technology helps car makers produce tools and spare parts as needed, which reduces storage costs and dependence on other suppliers. Based on data from the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), additive manufacturing allows manufacturers to make replacement parts for older car models at 40% lower cost than traditional methods.
   
• The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency notes that automotive additive manufacturing processes generate 35% less waste material compared to conventional manufacturing methods. These benefits have made the automotive industry the biggest user of additive manufacturing equipment in the manufacturing sector.
   

Based on the distribution channel, the market is segmented as direct and indirect. The direct channel segment accounted for over 57.5% market share in 2024.

• Direct channel is ideal because it enables manufacturers to provide very customized solutions and bespoke technical assistance, which is important in sectors such as aerospace, automotive and healthcare that require precision and requirements are also very specific. In addition, by dealing directly with customers, manufacturers can develop closer, long-term relationships with these customers which allows them to meet client requirements much more effectively and provide services that go beyond the one-off purchase – the delivery of training, maintenance and software updates over several years, for example.
   
• Alternatively, the direct relationship provides a faster turnaround, leading to quicker decision-making and more agile support, which is critical in the dynamic world of additive manufacturing. By eliminating intermediaries, manufacturers also gain better control over pricing and margins hidden inside the enterprise portable computing, allowing them to offer competitive pricing for expensive enhanced equipment like 3d printers.
   

In 2024, U.S. additive manufacturing equipment market accounted for around 26.6% revenue share and generating around USD 3.7 billion in revenue in the same year.  
 

• North America, led by the US, is anticipated to grow at a strong place in the additive manufacturing equipment industry as it has been the pioneer in the field of technology, having a strong R&D ecosystem and high industrial adoption. Big players in 3D printing technologies, such as 3D Systems, Stratasys, and GE Additive, are present in the region.
   
• Additive manufacturing has taken hold in U.S. aerospace and defense sectors — including companies like Boeing and Lockheed Martin — for lightweight components, tooling and end-use production parts. The U.S. federal government has invested significant resources into additive manufacturing in the form of programs such as America Makes, which promote innovation and the advancement of adoption of these technologies.
   
• Moreover, with an increased focus on R&D and a well-established innovation ecosystem - including Silicon Valley - North America remains a hotbed for developing new materials and faster, more efficient 3D printing process.
   

The additive manufacturing equipment market in the Germany is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

• The EU has a diverse set of mature industries (including aerospace, automotive, and healthcare), which account for some of the largest adopters of additive manufacturing technologies. Additive manufacturing innovation in these industries is best exemplified by the European companies EOS and Materialize, which push the technology forward with industry-specific developments. Other factors that have contributed to the development of additive manufacturing in Europe include strong governmental support in the forms of research funding and initiatives like Horizon 2020.
   
• Additive manufacturing is also aligned with one of EU's objectives which focuses on green manufacturing as it increases sustainability by minimizing material waste and energy use. Moreover, the EU possesses a large pool of skilled labor and industrial collaboration that encourages innovation and ensures its global competitiveness.
   

The additive manufacturing equipment market in the China is expected to experience significant and promising growth from 2025 to 2034.
 

• Asia Pacific includes countries like China, Japan, and South Korea, are growing rapidly due to rigorous industrialization and cost-effective manufacturing practices. This trend is driven by the increased adoption of additive manufacturing in sectors like automotive, electronics and consumer goods, with firms including Toyota, Honda and Samsung already utilizing 3D printing for rapid prototyping, tooling and manufacturing for end-use components. To that effect, cost is a major driver in the APAC region because additive manufacturing can save material by minimizing waste while also cutting out the need for tooling in traditional manufacturing.
   
• It is also the region where the government has directly supported additive manufacturing, notable in China, where the government has invested heavily in additive manufacturing as part of its long-term strategy for world domination in the higher echelons of advanced manufacturing. APAC markets focus on tech innovation and advanced materials development and only serve to support growth in additive manufacturing (AM) systems in the region.
   

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Share

• 3D Systems, Inc., Stratasys, Ltd., GE Additive, EOS (Electro Optical Systems) GmbH and HP Inc., which together account for 5–10% of the market share. They have prominent brand recognition and long experience in the market, considering themselves trusted leaders in the branch. This, combined with their technological innovation and diverse product portfolios, enables them to meet a wide range of applications, from prototyping to end-use production in industries as varied as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and consumer goods. They continue to innovate through rivalling technologies with multi-material 3D printing, increasing production speed, and new materials, garnering close supplies through informed decision-making.
   
• 3D Systems provide answers with different technologies — including Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Metal Printing (DMP) and MultiJet Printing (MJP) for prototyping and production. 3DCeram focuses on ceramic 3D printing and provides SLA-based technology for aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. Arcam's offering is a metal 3D printing technology called Electron Beam Melting (EBM), which is mainly targeted at the aerospace and medical industries. As you may know, Autodesk offers design software that makes it easy to create, simulate, and optimize 3D printed parts, and also supports metal 3D printing through third-party hardware.
   
• Canon provides Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and SLA technologies primarily aimed at the industrial and consumer-grade industries and working predominantly with plastic and resin-based materials. In the case of Dassault Systèmes, they’ve implemented new technologies within their preexisting CAD and simulation software to modernize the industry by integrating additive manufacturing processes into digital manufacturing workflows. Envisiontec specializes in Stereolithography (SLA) and Digital Light Processing (DLP), catering to various industries, including jewelry, dentistry, and healthcare. Leaders in Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) and Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) technologies, EOS offers both plastic and metal 3D printers for industrial applications.
   
• ExOne is a leading provider of Binder Jetting equipment, especially in the areas of metal and sand 3D printing, primarily for tooling and manufacturing. GE Additive, which provides cutting-edge metal additive manufacturing equipment, including Electron Beam Melting (EBM) and Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM), is focused on sectors that include aerospace and healthcare. HP is best known for its Multi Jet Fusion (MJF) technology, which complements its high-speed plastic 3D printing in industrial manufacturing. Made in Space develops and commercializes 3D printing systems that operate in a zero-gravity environment for development and sustainment of tools/components.
   
• Materialize has technologies ranging from SLA, SLS, and FDM, software, and services for medical, automotive, aerospace, and industrial products. While you are up to date in October 2023, Optomec has a somewhat limited focus on Aerosol Jet Printing, Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM), and additive manufacturing for electronics, sensors, and metal parts. The topic of 3D printing of organs, otherwise known as bioprinting, is certainly one of the most exciting areas explored in medical technology today, and the pioneering company behind this field is called Organovo, the current leader in the development of 3D printing technologies for creating human tissue models for medical research and pharmaceutical applications. These companies represent a wide range of technologies, from industrial metal printing to bioprinting, tailored to diverse applications in different industries.
   

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Companies

Major players operating in the additive manufacturing equipment industry are:

• 3D Systems
• 3DCeram
• Arcam
• Autodesk
• Canon
• Dassault Systemes
• Envisiontec
• EOS
• ExOne
• GE Additive
• HP
• Made in Space
• Materialise
• Optomec
• Organovo
   

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Industry News

• In October 2024, The EP-M4750 was launched Eplus3D, a leading contractor of metal additive production systems. Designed to enhance batch production applications in industries spanning aerospace, aviation and tooling, this state of the art Metal Powder Bed Fusion (MPBF™) system. EP-M4750, a Metal PBF Machine, brings additive manufacturing industry production to a new level with its combination of large size and high quality. We can achieve impressive widths of up to 750mm, allowing our customers to manufacture wide parts.
   
• In November 2024, Renishaw, Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire, UK, launched the dual-laser RenAM500D Laser Beam Powder Bed Fusion (PBF-LB) Additive Manufacturing system. The new machine is the latest in its renAM 500 series of systems called to provide flexibility, cost efficiency and productivity for the high throughput hybrid Additive Manufacturing. The RenAM 500D uses two 500 W lasers capable of covering the entire build platform. The RenAM 500D Ultra, which is equipped with Renishaw’s TEMPUS technology, enables the laser to fire whilst the recoater is in motion, claiming to save as much as nine seconds per layer of the build. This time savings means that the machine can run up to 3x faster than other single-laser machines—without an expanding production footprint according to the company.
   
• In March 2023, 3D Systems, Inc. announced the launch of NextDent Cast and NextDent Base, two new printing materials, and NextDent LCD1, a printing platform. The materials are designed to enhance material properties, and the printing platform is an easy-to-use small-format printer. With these launches, the company aimed to aid its customers in accelerating additive manufacturing adoption.
   
• In November 2023, Autodesk Inc. announced the launch of Autodesk AI. This new technology is available in Autodesk products and is designed to provide customers with generative capabilities and intelligent assistance. With the launch of this new technology in Autodesk products, the company aimed to minimize errors by automating repetitive tasks and the needs of its customers.
   

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Market, By Technology

• Fused deposition modeling
• Selective laser sintering
• Stereolithography
• Direct metal laser sintering
• Electron beam melting
• Laminated object manufacturing
• Binder jetting
• Others

Market, By Material

• Plastics/Polymers
  • PLA
  • ABS
  • Nylon
  • Polycarbonate
  • TPU
• Metals
  • Stainless steel
  • Titanium
  • Zirconia
  • Inconel
• Ceramics
  • Zirconia
  • Alumina
• Composites
  • Carbon fiber-infused plastics
  • Metal-composite materials

Market, By Application

• Prototyping
• Tooling
• Production parts
• Supply chain optimization

Market, By End Use Industry

• Automotive
• Aerospace & defense
• Healthcare & medical
• Consumer goods
• Electronics
• Construction
• Education & research

Market, By Distribution Channel

• Direct
• Indirect

The above information is provided for the following regions:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Russia
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
• MEA
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Saudi Arabia