Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market To Reach $94,778.5 Million By 2033

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Growth & Trends

The global additive manufacturing equipment market size is anticipated to reach USD 94,778.5 million by 2033 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 20.6% from 2025 to 2033, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The industry is primarily driven by the rising demand for lightweight, complex, and customizable components across industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. Companies are increasingly integrating 3D printing into their production workflows to reduce material waste, shorten design cycles, and enable on-demand manufacturing. Rapid advancements in metal printing technologies, multi-material systems, and automated production solutions have transformed additive manufacturing from a prototyping tool into a mainstream manufacturing solution. Additionally, the push toward localized and digital production ecosystems, supported by Industry 4.0 initiatives, continues to drive global market growth.

The market presents strong opportunities in industrial-scale production, large-format printing, and bioprinting applications. Expanding the use of additive manufacturing in medical devices, aerospace components, and construction materials opens new revenue avenues. The integration of AI-driven design optimization, robotics, and data analytics is creating smarter, more efficient production environments.

Regulatory frameworks are evolving to ensure quality, safety, and process consistency across additive manufacturing applications. Organizations such as ISO, ASTM International, and SAE International are setting standards for process validation, material traceability, and part certification, particularly in critical industries like aerospace and medical devices. National strategies such as the U.S. Department of Defense’s additive manufacturing roadmap and the European Union’s Horizon programs are providing funding and guidelines for industrial adoption. However, challenges remain in achieving global harmonization of standards, intellectual property protection, and certification protocols for printed parts, which are essential for broader commercialization.

Top market players such as Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Corporation, EOS GmbH, HP Inc., and GE Additive are focusing on expanding their technology portfolios, scaling production capabilities, enhancing automation, acquiring complementary companies, and launching new products. For instance, in November 2025, Additive Industries launched the MetalFab 420K, a modular metal additive manufacturing (AM) system designed for high productivity and industrial-grade quality in sectors such as aerospace, automotive, space, and high-technology. 

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Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Report Highlights

• Based on technology, the Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) segment led the market in 2024, driven by its cost efficiency, material versatility, and suitability for rapid prototyping and functional part production across multiple industries.

• Based on material, the plastics segment led the market, fueled by the wide availability of polymer materials, lower production costs, and expanding applications in prototyping and end-use manufacturing.

• Based on end-use, the automotive segment led the market in 2024 due to the need for lightweight, customizable, and rapid production of components that enhance design flexibility and reduce time-to-market.

• Based on application, the production segment led the market in 2024, supported by the shift from prototyping to large-scale manufacturing, enabled by advancements in printer speed, automation, and material performance.

• In October 2024,Eplus3D launched its EP-M4750, a metal additive manufacturing machine designed for batch production with a build chamber measuring 450 × 750 × 530 mm, enabling the printing of wide and high-precision metal parts for industries such as aerospace, automotive, tooling and heavy machinery.

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market Segmentation

Grand View Research, Inc. has segmented the global additive manufacturing equipment market on the basis of technology, material, application, end-use, and region:

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)

• Stereolithography (SLA)

• Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)

• Binder Jetting

• Digital Light Processing (DLP)

• Metal 3D Printing

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Material Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Plastics

• Metals

• Ceramics

• Composites

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Application Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Production

• Repair & Modification

Additive Manufacturing Equipment End-use Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• Automotive

• Aerospace and Defense

• Electrical and electronics

• Healthcare

• Others

Additive Manufacturing Equipment Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2021 - 2033)

• North America

  • U.S.

  • Canada

  • Mexico

• Europe

  • Germany

  • France

  • Italy

  • Spain

  • UK

• Asia Pacific

  • China

  • India

  • Japan

  • South Korea

  • Australia

• Latin America

  • Brazil

  • Argentina

• Middle East and Africa

  • Saudi Arabia

  • UAE

  • South Africa

List of Key Players in the Additive Manufacturing Equipment Market

• Stratasys Ltd

• 3D Systems Corporation

• HP Inc.

• General Electric Company

• MakerBot Industries, LLC

• Empire Tool Rentals

• EOS GmbH

• Nikon SLM Solutions AG

• Markforged Inc

• Formlabs

• Eplus3D

• DMG MORI

• MELD Manufacturing Corporation

• Breton S.p.A.

• Additive Industries