Metal 3D Printing Global Market Report 2026

Metal 3D printing is an additive manufacturing technique that produces three-dimensional metal components by fusing or sintering metal powders layer by layer according to a digital model. This technology allows for the creation of intricate designs, customized parts, and lightweight structures that are challenging or impossible to achieve with conventional manufacturing methods. It improves design flexibility, minimizes material waste, and speeds up both prototyping and production in a variety of industries.

The core elements of metal 3D printing include hardware, software, and services. Hardware represents the physical machines and equipment used to create metal parts through additive processes. This category covers various types of printers, industrial, desktop, and benchtop, as well as multiple technologies such as powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, binder jetting, bound-metal fused filament (FDM-metal), and hybrid systems that combine machining with additive manufacturing. These are used for applications such as prototyping, tooling, and producing functional components, supporting a wide range of sectors including aerospace and defense, automotive and motorsports, healthcare, energy and oil & gas, industrial machinery and tooling, electronics and semiconductors, construction, architecture, and more.

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 have impacted the metal 3d printing market by increasing costs of metal powders, laser systems, and precision components. Industrial printers are most affected, particularly from asia pacific suppliers. Higher equipment prices have influenced adoption rates. At the same time, tariffs are driving local material sourcing and printer manufacturing.

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The metal 3d printing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $11.71 billion in 2025 to $14.76 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to need for complex part manufacturing, aerospace lightweighting demand, prototyping acceleration, reduction of material waste, advancement in additive manufacturing systems.

The metal 3d printing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $36.94 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to mass customization demand, expansion of metal additive manufacturing in automotive, supply chain localization, growth of digital manufacturing, adoption of hybrid manufacturing systems. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of powder bed fusion technologies, growth of lightweight metal component production, expansion of on demand manufacturing services, integration of simulation and design software, rising use in functional end use parts.

The growing demand from the aerospace industry is expected to drive the expansion of the metal 3D printing market, supported by the need for lightweight, high-performance components. The aerospace industry, which designs, develops, manufactures, and maintains aircraft, spacecraft, and related systems for commercial, military, and space applications, is increasingly seeking advanced aircraft with greater efficiency, safety, and performance. Metal 3D printing addresses these needs by enabling the production of complex, lightweight, and high-strength components that are difficult to achieve with traditional methods. It also minimizes material waste and accelerates production cycles, enhancing efficiency, performance, and cost-effectiveness in aerospace manufacturing. For example, according to the International Trade Administration (August 2025), the revenue of the German aerospace industry reached EUR 52 billion (\$56.3 billion) in 2024, representing a 13% increase compared to 2023. This strong industry growth highlights how rising aerospace demand is fueling the expansion of the metal 3D printing market.

Major companies in the metal 3D printing market are advancing production capabilities by developing multi-laser large-format systems designed to achieve high-speed, high-precision manufacturing of large metal parts. These systems employ multiple lasers working simultaneously, enabling faster build times and greater accuracy compared to traditional single-laser machines. For example, in March 2025, Farsoon Technologies Co. Ltd., a China-based machine industry company, introduced the 32-laser FS1521M-U, representing a major breakthrough in large-format metal 3D printing. This system features up to 32 powerful 500 W fiber lasers and an expansive 3,862-liter build volume, making it suitable for industrial-scale, rapid production of large components. With advanced multi-laser algorithms, flexible cartridge configurations, and an efficient powder handling system, the FS1521M-U delivers exceptional productivity, quality, and operational efficiency, addressing the needs of demanding sectors such as aerospace and energy.

In April 2025, Nano Dimension Ltd., an Israel-based machinery company, acquired Desktop Metal Inc. for \$179.3 million, strengthening its position in the global additive manufacturing market. Through this acquisition, Nano Dimension seeks to establish itself as a leader in advanced 3D printing by integrating cutting-edge systems, software, and materials to deliver high-performance solutions across electronics, mechanical, and medical industries. Desktop Metal Inc., based in the U.S., is a manufacturing company specializing in metal 3D printing technologies.

Major companies operating in the metal 3d printing market are Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Renishaw plc, 3D Systems Corporation, EOS GmbH, Markforged Holding Corporation, SLM Solutions Group AG, Velo3D Inc., ExOne Company, AddUp SAS, Optomec Inc., Additive Industries B.V., SPEE3D Pty Ltd, XJet Ltd., Meltio Technologies SL, GE Additive, FormAlloy Technologies Inc., Xact Metal Inc., Aurora Labs Limited, BeAM Machines SAS

North America was the largest region in the metal 3D printing market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the metal 3d printing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa

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

The metal 3D printing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as design for additive manufacturing, custom tooling and fixtures, reverse engineering, post-processing services, and simulation and process optimization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The metal 3D printing market also includes sales of metal powders, slicing software for metal printing, powder handling and recycling systems, and post-processing machines. 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.

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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Component: Hardware; Software; Services
• 2) By Printer Type: Industrial; Desktop Or Benchtop
• 3) By Technology: Powder Bed Fusion; Directed Energy Deposition; Binder Jetting; Bound-Metal Fused Filament (FDM-metal); Hybrid Machining-Additive Manufacturing Systems; Other Technologies
• 4) By Application: Prototyping; Tooling; Functional Parts
• 5) By End-User Industry: Aerospace And Defense; Automotive And Motorsports; Healthcare; Oil Gas And Energy; Industrial Machinery And Tooling; Electronics And Semiconductors; Construction And Architecture; Other End-User Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Hardware: 3D Printers; Laser Systems; Electron Beam Systems; Nozzles And Print Heads; Powder Feeders
• 2) By Software: Design Software; Simulation Software; Slicing Software; Workflow And Management Software
• 3) By Services: Consulting And Training; Maintenance And Support; Prototyping Services; Custom Manufacturing Or On-Demand Production; Material Supply Services
• Companies Mentioned: Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG; Carpenter Technology Corporation; Renishaw plc; 3D Systems Corporation; EOS GmbH; Markforged Holding Corporation; SLM Solutions Group AG; Velo3D Inc.; ExOne Company; AddUp SAS; Optomec Inc.; Additive Industries B.V.; SPEE3D Pty Ltd; XJet Ltd.; Meltio Technologies SL; GE Additive; FormAlloy Technologies Inc.; Xact Metal Inc.; Aurora Labs Limited; BeAM Machines SAS
• 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,
• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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