3D Printing Metals Companies

The 3D printing metals market is projected to grow from USD 1.19 billion in 2025 to USD 3.62 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 25.0% during the forecast period.

The 3D printing metals market is witnessing rapid growth because of the increasing demand for low-cost, high-performance manufacturing solutions in the aerospace, automotive, medical, dental, and defense industries. These industries increasingly depend on metal additive manufacturing to create intricate geometries, lightweight structures, and bespoke parts that conventional processes cannot readily produce. Technologies such as powder bed fusion, directed energy deposition, electron beam additive manufacturing, and metal filament printing are picking up pace with their potential to minimize production time, reduce material wastage, and facilitate rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing. Also, the increasing interest in electric vehicles, space exploration initiatives, and digital dentistry is broadening the application of metals such as titanium, stainless steel, aluminum, and nickel alloys in additive processes. Government incentives, higher R&D spending, and improvements in metal powders and hybrid manufacturing systems are further driving adoption. As companies aim to simplify supply chains and improve part performance, 3D printing of metals is emerging as a key pillar of contemporary industrial production.

3D Printing Metals Companies

Prominent companies include 3D Systems, Inc. (US), Renishaw plc (UK), Stratasys Ltd. (US), General Electric Company (US), Carpenter Technology Corporation (US), Materialise (Belgium), Sandvik AB (Sweden), EOS GmbH (Germany), Nano Dimension (US), Nikon SLM Solutions AG (Germany), Proto Labs (US), Titomic (Australia), Hoganas AB (Sweden), Forward AM Technologies GmbH (Germany), and Pollen AM Inc. (France).

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3D Systems, Inc. (US)

3D Systems is one of the key players in the 3D printing metals market. It offers a comprehensive range of 3D products and services, which include print materials, 3D printers, digital design tools, and on-demand parts services. Print materials provided by the company are plastic, elastomer, metal, wax, and composite. 3D Systems offers its solutions to aerospace & defense, automotive, healthcare, entertainment, dental, durable goods, and teaching & training industries. The company operates through its subsidiaries in the US, Israel, Switzerland, France, Brazil, Belgium, the UK, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Australia, China, India, Japan, and Korea.

Renishaw plc (UK)

Renishaw plc is an engineering company with expertise in metal 3D printing, precision measuring instruments, and healthcare solutions. The company operates through two business segments, namely, Metrology and Healthcare. It designs and manufactures 3D printing systems & components using metal powder bed fusion technology for healthcare, industrial manufacturing, and scientific research industries. The company manufactures 3D-printed parts from metal powder at its facility in the UK. The company has assembly facilities in Dublin (Ireland) and Pune (India), as well as research facilities in Wotton-under-Edge (UK), Edinburgh (UK), and Exeter (UK).

General Electric Company (US)

General Electric Company is a high-tech industrial company that operates worldwide through three segments: Aerospace, Renewable Energy, and Power. In April 2024, the company restructured into three independent public companies: GE Aerospace, GE Vernova, and GE HealthCare. GE Aerospace, headquartered in Evendale, Ohio, is a global leader in designing and manufacturing commercial and military aircraft engines, integrated engine components, and related systems, with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. It operates through two segments: Commercial Engines & Services and Defense & Propulsion Technologies, serving airlines, governments, and military bases worldwide. The company’s global network is spread across approximately 120 countries, with 67 manufacturing facilities in North America, Europe, Latin America, and the Asia Pacific regions.

Stratasys Ltd. (US)

Stratasys Ltd. is a leading American Israeli manufacturer specializing in polymer-based 3D printing and additive manufacturing solutions. The company provides a comprehensive portfolio of industrial-grade 3D printers, consumable materials, software, and services, catering to industries such as aerospace, automotive, healthcare, dental, consumer products, and education. Stratasys Ltd. specializes in technologies like fused deposition modeling (FDM), stereolithography, and selective absorption fusion (SAF), enabling applications from rapid prototyping to serial production of end-use parts. Its offerings include the GrabCAD software ecosystem for workflow management and Stratasys Direct Manufacturing for on-demand parts production. With operations across North America, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the Asia Pacific, the company serves major clients like NASA, Boeing, and Siemens Healthineers.

3D PRINTING METALS MARKET: MARKET RANKING

The 3D printing metals industry is extremely consolidated, with the top five operators accounting for around 50–60% of the global market share. 3D Systems, Inc. is the leader, known for its extensive portfolio of additive manufacturing capabilities and strong footprint in medical, dental, aerospace, and industrial industries. It is followed by Stratasys and General Electric Company, both of which are dominant industry players making significant contributions toward the development and acceptance of 3D printing in numerous sectors. These companies are driving innovation in materials, hardware, and software and are consistently expanding their global reach through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

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3D Printing Metals Market by Metal Type (Titanium, Aluminum, Steel, Nickel & Cobalt, Other Metal Types), Form (Filaments, Powder), Technology (Powder Bed Fusion, Directed Energy Deposition, Binder Jetting, Metal Extrusion, Other Technologies), End-use Industry (Aerospace & Defense, Automotive, Medical & Dental, Other End-Use Industries), and Region - Global Forecast to 2030