Metal 3D Printing Market Report 2025

The metal 3D printing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $9.28 billion in 2024 to $11.71 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 26.2%. The growth during the historic period can be linked to the rising demand for lightweight components, wider adoption in aerospace and defense sectors, increasing need for customized medical implants, and the growing requirement for on-demand production and spare parts.

The metal 3D printing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.39 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 25.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expanding applications of additive manufacturing, improved cost competitiveness of metal 3D printing, increasing adoption in the energy sector, the rise of metal 3D printing service bureaus, and greater government support and incentives. Key trends expected during this period include advancements in powder bed fusion technology, the development of multi-laser systems, the use of artificial intelligence for design optimization, the creation of low-cost metal 3D printing solutions, and the establishment of standards and certifications for metal additive manufacturing.

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 players 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, and BeAM Machines SAS.

North America was the largest region in the metal 3D printing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in metal 3D printing report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the metal 3D printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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.

The swift increase in U.S. tariffs and the ensuing trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the machinery sector by increasing costs for steel, hydraulic systems, and precision bearings critical components often imported from tariff-affected regions. Manufacturers of construction, agricultural, and industrial machinery now face squeezed margins, as many long-term contracts prevent immediate price adjustments. The uncertainty has also delayed investment in automation and smart machinery technologies, slowing productivity gains. To adapt, firms are accelerating local supplier development, redesigning products to use alternative materials, and leveraging predictive maintenance to extend equipment lifespans amid higher replacement costs.

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.

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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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