Automated 3D Printing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, Segmented By Offering, By Process, By End User, By Region & Competition, 2021-2031F

Description

The Global Automated 3D Printing Market is projected to expand significantly, rising from USD 3.05 billion in 2025 to USD 12.26 billion by 2031, reflecting a CAGR of 26.10%. This sector involves using robotics and software to perform additive manufacturing duties like material management and post-processing with little human intervention, ensuring non-stop output. Growth is fueled by industrial needs for uniform quality at scale and the necessity to counter labor deficits through continuous operation, rather than fleeting consumer trends. VDMA data from 2025 indicates that 77% of additive manufacturing firms anticipate domestic growth over the next two years, highlighting the industry's robustness and increasing capacity.

Market Overview
Forecast Period	2027-2031
Market Size 2025	USD 3.05 Billion
Market Size 2031	USD 12.26 Billion
CAGR 2026-2031	26.1%
Fastest Growing Segment	Automotive
Largest Market	North America

However, a major hurdle to rapid market growth is the substantial capital investment needed for fully autonomous infrastructure. The heavy expense of integrating robotic systems and unified digital platforms can discourage small and medium-sized enterprises, creating an entry barrier that restricts the widespread adoption of these technologies in cost-conscious manufacturing sectors.

Market Driver

The shift from prototyping to industrial mass production is a key market driver, as manufacturers increasingly use additive manufacturing for final parts rather than just models. This transition demands automated workflows to guarantee repeatability and volume comparable to traditional methods, evidenced by a rise in high-value contracts. For example, 3D Systems secured a record $250 million five-year deal in January 2025 to produce clear dental aligners, demonstrating the sector's industrial maturity and the necessity of automation for efficiency, while Stratasys reported $138.1 million in Q2 2025 revenue, confirming steady demand for production-grade solutions.

Concurrently, the push for mass customization in healthcare and consumer products promotes the adoption of automated technologies to handle complex, personalized tasks. In the medical field, automation facilitates the quick production of custom implants and surgical guides without excessive labor costs, driving significant segment growth. Materialise reported a 16.7% increase in medical segment revenue to €32.85 million in July 2025, showing how automation supports the economic feasibility of high-mix, low-volume production required for tailored patient care.

Market Challenge

The substantial capital expenditure needed to build fully automated 3D printing infrastructure serves as a significant obstacle to rapid market growth. Moving from individual printers to a unified, autonomous factory environment requires investing in costly robotic arms, conveyor systems, and integrated management software. This high upfront cost is especially difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises with limited cash flow, often forcing them to stick with labor-intensive manual methods and preventing them from leveraging the consistency and continuous output that automation provides.

This financial strain leads to cautious industry spending, effectively hindering the widespread adoption of automated technologies. Faced with high implementation costs, companies often delay essential upgrades to conserve capital, particularly during uncertain economic times. VDMA reported in 2024 that only 27% of additive manufacturing firms intended to boost their investments the following year, underscoring how cost barriers discourage potential buyers and slow the overall trajectory of the global market.

Market Trends

The move toward distributed digital warehousing and on-demand production is transforming supply chains by enabling companies to print virtual inventories locally, replacing physical stock. This decentralization reduces logistics and storage costs but requires dependable hardware to ensure consistent part quality across different global sites. Unlike mass production, this trend prioritizes supply chain resilience and flawless remote fabrication; for instance, UltiMaker's Factor 4 printer achieved over 95% print success in early 2025, proving that distributed fleets can autonomously produce industrial-grade parts without centralized oversight.

At the same time, the advancement of intelligent powder recovery and recycling systems is changing the economics of powder-bed fusion by reducing material waste and environmental impact. As the industry advances, the ability to reclaim unsintered powder is crucial for lowering ownership costs and meeting sustainability targets. Manufacturers are adopting closed-loop systems to maximize efficiency, as seen in Stratasys' September 2025 report, which noted a 23.1% reduction in carbon footprint driven by innovations like the SAF ReLife solution for reusing PA12 powder.

Key Market Players

HP Inc.
3D Systems Corporation
Stratasys Ltd.
Markforged
EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
Renishaw plc
Velo3D Inc.
Xact Metal, Inc.
SLM Solutions Group AG

Report Scope

In this report, the Global Automated 3D Printing Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:

Automated 3D Printing Market, By Offering

Hardware
Software
Services

Automated 3D Printing Market, By Process

Automated Production
Material Handling
Part Handling
Post-Processing
Multiprocessing

Automated 3D Printing Market, By End User

Industrial Manufacturing
Automotive
Aerospace and Defense
Consumer Products
Healthcare
Energy

Automated 3D Printing Market, By Region

North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
Europe
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Germany
- Spain
Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
Middle East & Africa
- South Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE

Competitive Landscape

Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Global Automated 3D Printing Market.

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1. Product Overview

1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
- 1.2.1. Markets Covered
- 1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
- 1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations

3. Executive Summary

3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, Trends

4. Voice of Customer

5. Global Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook

5.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 5.2.1. By Offering (Hardware, Software, Services)
- 5.2.2. By Process (Automated Production, Material Handling, Part Handling, Post-Processing, Multiprocessing)
- 5.2.3. By End User (Industrial Manufacturing, Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Consumer Products, Healthcare, Energy)
- 5.2.4. By Region
- 5.2.5. By Company (2025)
5.3. Market Map

6. North America Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook

6.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 6.2.1. By Offering
- 6.2.2. By Process
- 6.2.3. By End User
- 6.2.4. By Country
6.3. North America: Country Analysis
- 6.3.1. United States Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 6.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.2. Canada Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 6.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 6.3.3. Mexico Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 6.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 6.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 6.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 6.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 6.3.3.2.3. By End User

7. Europe Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook

7.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 7.2.1. By Offering
- 7.2.2. By Process
- 7.2.3. By End User
- 7.2.4. By Country
7.3. Europe: Country Analysis
- 7.3.1. Germany Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.2. France Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.3. United Kingdom Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.4. Italy Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.4.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.4.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 7.3.5. Spain Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 7.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 7.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 7.3.5.2.1. By Offering
    - 7.3.5.2.2. By Process
    - 7.3.5.2.3. By End User

8. Asia Pacific Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook

8.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 8.2.1. By Offering
- 8.2.2. By Process
- 8.2.3. By End User
- 8.2.4. By Country
8.3. Asia Pacific: Country Analysis
- 8.3.1. China Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.2. India Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.3. Japan Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.3.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.4. South Korea Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.4.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.4.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.4.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.4.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.4.2.3. By End User
- 8.3.5. Australia Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 8.3.5.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.1.1. By Value
  - 8.3.5.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 8.3.5.2.1. By Offering
    - 8.3.5.2.2. By Process
    - 8.3.5.2.3. By End User

9. Middle East & Africa Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook

9.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 9.2.1. By Offering
- 9.2.2. By Process
- 9.2.3. By End User
- 9.2.4. By Country
9.3. Middle East & Africa: Country Analysis
- 9.3.1. Saudi Arabia Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 9.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.2. UAE Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 9.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 9.3.3. South Africa Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 9.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 9.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 9.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 9.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 9.3.3.2.3. By End User

10. South America Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook

10.1. Market Size & Forecast
- 10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
- 10.2.1. By Offering
- 10.2.2. By Process
- 10.2.3. By End User
- 10.2.4. By Country
10.3. South America: Country Analysis
- 10.3.1. Brazil Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.1.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.1.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.1.2.1. By Offering
    - 10.3.1.2.2. By Process
    - 10.3.1.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.2. Colombia Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.2.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.2.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.2.2.1. By Offering
    - 10.3.2.2.2. By Process
    - 10.3.2.2.3. By End User
- 10.3.3. Argentina Automated 3D Printing Market Outlook
  - 10.3.3.1. Market Size & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.1.1. By Value
  - 10.3.3.2. Market Share & Forecast
    - 10.3.3.2.1. By Offering
    - 10.3.3.2.2. By Process
    - 10.3.3.2.3. By End User

11. Market Dynamics

11.1. Drivers
11.2. Challenges

12. Market Trends & Developments

12.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
12.2. Product Launches (If Any)
12.3. Recent Developments

13. Global Automated 3D Printing Market: SWOT Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

14.1. Competition in the Industry
14.2. Potential of New Entrants
14.3. Power of Suppliers
14.4. Power of Customers
14.5. Threat of Substitute Products

15. Competitive Landscape

15.1. HP Inc.
- 15.1.1. Business Overview
- 15.1.2. Products & Services
- 15.1.3. Recent Developments
- 15.1.4. Key Personnel
- 15.1.5. SWOT Analysis
15.2. 3D Systems Corporation
15.3. Stratasys Ltd.
15.4. Markforged
15.5. EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
15.6. Renishaw plc
15.7. Velo3D Inc.
15.8. Xact Metal, Inc.
15.9. SLM Solutions Group AG