3D Printer Global Market Report 2026

A 3D printer is a device that produces solid three-dimensional objects based on a digital blueprint.

The primary categories of 3D printers include desktop 3D printers and industrial 3D printers. Desktop 3D printers are compact devices capable of crafting objects from scratch. Named for their ability to fit on a standard desk, these 'desktop 3D printers' do not require extensive open space. Despite their small and portable nature, desktop 3D printers utilize various technologies such as stereo lithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), polyjet/multijet printing (MJP), inkjet printing, electron beam melting (EBM), laser metal deposition (LMD), direct light projection (DLP), and other technologies. These printers find applications in diverse industries, including aerospace and defense, healthcare, food, construction and architecture, among others.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs are impacting the 3D printer market by raising costs for imported precision components, lasers, and industrial-grade print heads. Automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and construction sectors in North America and Europe are most affected. However, tariffs are promoting local production, regional sourcing, and innovation in high-speed and multi-material 3D printers, enhancing domestic manufacturing capabilities and supply chain resilience.

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The 3D printer market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $29.8 billion in 2025 to $34.78 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to initial adoption in prototyping, use in healthcare and medical devices, deployment in automotive component production, growth in aerospace applications, early use in architectural modeling.

The 3D printer market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $65.18 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 17.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration in manufacturing workflows, adoption in education and research, expansion in construction and architecture, rise of on-demand production, development of bio-3D printing applications. Major trends in the forecast period include integration with cad and cam software, development of high-speed printing technologies, expansion of multi-material 3D printing, implementation of large-scale industrial 3D printers, adoption of ai-enhanced print quality control.

The expanding automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the 3D printer market going forward. The automotive industry involves the design, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of motor vehicles and their components. This sector is expanding as automakers increase investment in advanced manufacturing technologies to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate innovation. The 3D printer market supports this growth by enabling rapid prototyping, on-demand tooling, customized component production, and shorter development cycles for automotive design and manufacturing processes. For example, in August 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that manufacturers' shipments of motor vehicles and parts reached $75.3 billion in July 2023, up from $69.8 billion in June 2023, indicating strong growth in automotive production value. Therefore, the expanding automotive industry is driving the growth of the 3D printer market.

Major companies operating in the 3D printer market are focusing on innovations such as high-performance FFF 3D printers to strengthen their competitive advantage. One notable example is the Magneto X, the world's first desktop FFF 3D printer that uses MagLev technology to achieve high-speed, precise, and optimized 3D printing. In September 2023, Peopoly, a Hong Kong-based 3D printer manufacturer, launched the Magneto X to significantly enhance desktop 3D printing capabilities. While based on familiar FFF technology, the printer eliminates traditional belts and pulleys, relying instead on magnetic systems to deliver faster printing speeds, improved surface finishes, and greater overall precision.

In April 2025, Nano Dimension Ltd., an Israel-based additive manufacturing company, acquired Markforged Holding Corporation for USD 0.116 billion. This acquisition aims to expand Nano Dimension's 3D printer portfolio, particularly in metal and composite additive manufacturing, and strengthen its position in the industrial 3D printing market. Markforged Holding Corporation is a US-based provider of industrial 3D printers and advanced additive manufacturing solutions.

Major companies operating in the 3D printer market are 3D Systems Corporation, Stratasys Ltd., GE Company, EOS GmbH, Hewlett Packard, SLM Solutions Group AG, The ExOne Company, Formlabs, MarkForged Inc., Voxeljet AG, Bharma3, JGroup Robotics, Altem, Novabeans, Modix, Karkhana.io, BMF Precision, Think 3D, UnionTech 3D, Sichuan Revotek, Regenovo Biotech, Tiertime, Shining 3D, Winsun, HuaShang Tenda, Prodways, BeAM, AddUp, 3D Ceram, The BigRep GmbH, Renishaw, AMMA Solutions, 3D Parts Ltd, Volumic, 3D Criar, 3D Procer, AMS, 3D Bioprinting Solutions, Anisoprint, AMT Spetsavia, UrbanAlps, Proto Labs, Materialise, Nano Dimension, Organovo, SondaSYS, Cosine Additive, 3D Print Pulse, Sethi3D, Sciaky Inc., BigRep 3D, Robtec, Optomec, Zortrax, Kikai Labs, CHIMAK 3D, Trimaker, Trideo, VOXEL 3D, 3D Manzil, 3Dvinci, Immensa, Etba3ly 3D, Akhani 3D, Rapid 3D, Artec 3D

North America was the largest region in the 3D printer market in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the global 3D printer market report. The regions covered in the 3D printer market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

The countries covered in the 3D printer market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The 3D printer market consists of sales of machinery which are used in various applications such as functional prototyping, concept modeling, anatomical modeling, composite tooling. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

3D Printer Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses 3d printer market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
• The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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• The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.

Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Printer Type: Desktop 3D Printer; Industrial 3D Printer
• 2) By Technology: Stereolithography (SLA); Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM); Selective Laser Sintering (SLS); Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS); PolyJet Or MultiJet Printing (MJP); Inkjet Printing; Electron Beam Melting (EBM); Laser Metal Deposition (LMD); Direct Light Projection (DLP); Other Technologies
• 3) By End-Use Industry: Automotive; Aerospace And Defense; Healthcare; Food; Construction And Architecture; Other End-Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Desktop 3D Printer: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM); Stereolithography (SLA); Digital Light Processing (DLP)
• 2) By Industrial 3D Printer: Selective Laser Sintering (SLS); Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS); Electron Beam Melting (EBM); PolyJet; Binder Jetting; Others
• Companies Mentioned: 3D Systems Corporation; Stratasys Ltd.; GE Company; EOS GmbH; Hewlett Packard; SLM Solutions Group AG; The ExOne Company; Formlabs; MarkForged Inc.; Voxeljet AG; Bharma3; JGroup Robotics; Altem; Novabeans; Modix; Karkhana.io; BMF Precision; Think 3D; UnionTech 3D; Sichuan Revotek; Regenovo Biotech; Tiertime; Shining 3D; Winsun; HuaShang Tenda; Prodways; BeAM; AddUp; 3D Ceram; The BigRep GmbH; Renishaw; AMMA Solutions; 3D Parts Ltd; Volumic; 3D Criar; 3D Procer; AMS; 3D Bioprinting Solutions; Anisoprint; AMT Spetsavia; UrbanAlps; Proto Labs; Materialise; Nano Dimension; Organovo; SondaSYS; Cosine Additive; 3D Print Pulse; Sethi3D; Sciaky Inc.; BigRep 3D; Robtec; Optomec; Zortrax; Kikai Labs; CHIMAK 3D; Trimaker; Trideo; VOXEL 3D; 3D Manzil; 3Dvinci; Immensa; Etba3ly 3D; Akhani 3D; Rapid 3D; Artec 3D
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
• Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
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