3D Printing – Strategic Intelligence

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Published: May 07, 2025 Report Code: GDTMT-TR-S618-TH

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It is 40 years since the creation of the first 3D printed part, and the industry is well into adulthood. It has made a mark on the manufacturing world, but there is much more to be done. The industry no longer needs to prove that 3D printing works; it must now establish its place in the manufacturing mix.

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This report looks at the current 3D printing market as the industry tries to move from prototyping to mass manufacturing. It examines the latest technology, macroeconomic, and regulatory trends, 3D printing leaders and upcoming innovators, and what the industry will look like in the next five years.

Key Highlights

In 2024, the 3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM) market was worth $25 billion, according to GlobalData forecasts. By 2030, 3D printing will be a $74 billion industry, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% between 2024 and 2030. The services segment of the industry will deliver the fastest growth as industry leaders expand their rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing services. Software will also be an important growth sector as companies accelerate their adoption of workflow automation tools. Automation enables companies to reduce the time and cost of the production cycle and improves the quality and repeatability of 3D-printed parts.

Global economic and geopolitical uncertainty has hit everyone's pockets, from consumers to corporations and investors. The 3D printing market is no different. In 2024, the industry experienced several bankruptcies, public delistings, and workforce layoffs. The 3D printing industry will continue to grow in the coming years. However, the transition to mass manufacturing will take longer as capital investments remain low and operating costs increase. The industrial 3D printing market will suffer the most, as it requires investment into current technologies to flourish.

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Understand 3D printing's position in the overall manufacturing industry. Identify the benefits of 3D printing compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of different 3D printing companies. Assess how the global macroeconomic outlook is impacting the 3D printing market.

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3D People
3D Systems
3DGBIRE
3DQue
3YourMind
Additive Assurance
AddUp
Alstom
AMFG
AM-Flow
AMT PostPro
Ansys
Arkema
Aspect Biosystems
Authentise
Autodesk
Bambu Lab
Basetti (3D Trust)
BASF
BICO
BIO INX
Bright Laser Tech
Carbon
Cellbricks Therapeutics
CollPlant
Craftcloud
Creality
Cyfuse Biomedical
Dassault Systèmes
Deloitte
DyeMansion
Dyndrite
Elegoo
Enovik
EOS
Eplus3D
EY
Farsoon Technologies
Flashforge
Fluicell
Foldink
Formlabs
GE Aerospace (Colibrium Additive)
GKN
Gpainnova (DLyte)
Graphite
Henkel
Höganäs
HP
Humabiologics
iMaterialise
Kongsberg Ferrotech
Lumafield
Lynxter
MakeXYZ
Markforged
Materialise
MedPrin Biotech
Metalizz
Nano Dimension
Nikon (SLM Solutions)
Onshape
Optomec
Oqton
Organovo
PostProcess
Prellis Biologics
Print&Go
PrintBio
Proto Labs
Prusa Research
PTC
Quill Vogue
Raise3D
Regemat 3D
RegenHU
Regenovo Biotech
Renfe
Renishaw
Rhinoceros
RoosterBio
Rösler (AM Solutions)
Rousselot
Sandvik
Shapeways
Siemens
Solukon
Stratasys
Treatstock
Trilantic (Quickparts)
Trimble
TurboCAD
UltiMaker
UnionTech
Velo3D
Viscofan Bioengineering
Voxeljet
Xometry
Zortrax

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