Metal 3D Printing Market Size, Share, and Trends 2024 to 2034

The global metal 3D printing market size is calculated at USD 12.04 billion in 2025 and is forecasted to reach around USD 87.33 billion by 2034, accelerating at a CAGR of 24.63% from 2025 to 2034. The North America market size surpassed USD 3.28 billion in 2024 and is expanding at a CAGR of 24.64% during the forecast period. The market sizing and forecasts are revenue-based (USD Million/Billion), with 2024 as the base year.

  • Last Updated : April 2025
  • Report Code : 5840
  • Category : ICT

Chapter 1. Introduction

1.1. Research Objective

1.2. Scope of the Study

1.3. Definition

Chapter 2. Research Methodology

2.1. Research Approach

2.2. Data Sources

2.3. Assumptions & Limitations

Chapter 3. Executive Summary

3.1. Market Snapshot

Chapter 4. Market Variables and Scope 

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Market Classification and Scope

4.3. Industry Value Chain Analysis

4.3.1. Raw Material Procurement Analysis 

4.3.2. Sales and Distribution Channel Analysis

4.3.3. Downstream Buyer Analysis

Chapter 5. COVID 19 Impact on Metal 3D Printing Market 

5.1. COVID-19 Landscape: Metal 3D Printing Industry Impact

5.2. COVID 19 - Impact Assessment for the Industry

5.3. COVID 19 Impact: Global Major Government Policy

5.4. Market Trends and Opportunities in the COVID-19 Landscape

6.1. Market Dynamics

6.1.1. Market Drivers

6.1.2. Market Restraints

6.1.3. Market Opportunities

6.2. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

6.2.1. Bargaining power of suppliers

6.2.2. Bargaining power of buyers

6.2.3. Threat of substitute

6.2.4. Threat of new entrants

6.2.5. Degree of competition

Chapter 7. Competitive Landscape

7.1.1. Company Market Share/Positioning Analysis

7.1.2. Key Strategies Adopted by Players

7.1.3. Vendor Landscape

7.1.3.1. List of Suppliers

7.1.3.2. List of Buyers

Chapter 8. Global Metal 3D Printing Market, By Technology

8.1. Metal 3D Printing Market, by Technology

8.1.1. Selective Laser Sintering

8.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.2. Direct Metal Laser Sintering

8.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.3. Inkjet printing

8.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.4. Electron Beam Melting

8.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.5. Laser Metal Deposition

8.1.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.6. Laminated Object Manufacturing

8.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.7. Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication

8.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

8.1.8. Selective Laser Melting

8.1.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 9. Global Metal 3D Printing Market, By Software

9.1. Metal 3D Printing Market, by Software

9.1.1. Design Software

9.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.2. Inspection Software

9.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.3. Printer Software

9.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

9.1.4. Scanning Software

9.1.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 10. Global Metal 3D Printing Market, By Component 

10.1. Metal 3D Printing Market, by Component

10.1.1. Hardware

10.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.2. Software

10.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

10.1.3. Services

10.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 11. Global Metal 3D Printing Market, By Application

11.1. Metal 3D Printing Market, by Application

11.1.1. Prototyping

11.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.2. Tooling

11.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

11.1.3. Functional Parts

11.1.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 12. Global Metal 3D Printing Market, By Printer Type

12.1. Metal 3D Printing Market, by Printer Type

12.1.1. Desktop Metal 3D Printer

12.1.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

12.1.2. Industrial Metal 3D Printer

12.1.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast

Chapter 13. Global Metal 3D Printing Market, Regional Estimates and Trend Forecast

13.1. North America

13.1.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.1.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.1.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.1.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.1.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.1.6. U.S.

13.1.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.1.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.1.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.1.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.1.6.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type  

13.1.7. Rest of North America

13.1.7.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.1.7.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.1.7.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.1.7.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.1.7.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.2. Europe

13.2.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.2.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.2.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.2.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application  

13.2.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type  

13.2.6. UK

13.2.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.2.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.2.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.2.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application  

13.2.8. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type  

13.2.9. Germany

13.2.9.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.2.9.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.2.9.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.2.10. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.2.11. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.2.12. France

13.2.12.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.2.12.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.2.12.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.2.12.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.2.13. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.2.14. Rest of Europe

13.2.14.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.2.14.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.2.14.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.2.14.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.2.15. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.3. APAC

13.3.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.3.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.3.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.3.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.3.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.3.6. India

13.3.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.3.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.3.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.3.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.3.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.3.8. China

13.3.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.3.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.3.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.3.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.3.9. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.3.10. Japan

13.3.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.3.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.3.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.3.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.3.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.3.11. Rest of APAC

13.3.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.3.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.3.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.3.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.3.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.4. MEA

13.4.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.4.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.4.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.4.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.4.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.4.6. GCC

13.4.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.4.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.4.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.4.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.4.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.4.8. North Africa

13.4.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.4.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.4.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.4.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.4.9. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.4.10. South Africa

13.4.10.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.4.10.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.4.10.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.4.10.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.4.10.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.4.11. Rest of MEA

13.4.11.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.4.11.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.4.11.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.4.11.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.4.11.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.5. Latin America

13.5.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.5.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.5.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.5.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.5.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.5.6. Brazil

13.5.6.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.5.6.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.5.6.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.5.6.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.5.7. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

13.5.8. Rest of LATAM

13.5.8.1. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Technology

13.5.8.2. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Software

13.5.8.3. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Component

13.5.8.4. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Application

13.5.8.5. Market Revenue and Forecast, by Printer Type

Chapter 14. Company Profiles

14.1. Cognex Corporation

14.1.1. Company Overview

14.1.2. Product Offerings

14.1.3. Financial Performance

14.1.4. Recent Initiatives

14.2. Basler AG.

14.2.1. Company Overview

14.2.2. Product Offerings

14.2.3. Financial Performance

14.2.4. Recent Initiatives

14.3. Sick AG

14.3.1. Company Overview

14.3.2. Product Offerings

14.3.3. Financial Performance

14.3.4. Recent Initiatives

14.4. 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.)

14.4.1. Company Overview

14.4.2. Product Offerings

14.4.3. Financial Performance

14.4.4. Recent Initiatives

14.5. Stratasys Ltd.

14.5.1. Company Overview

14.5.2. Product Offerings

14.5.3. Financial Performance

14.5.4. Recent Initiatives

14.6. Renishaw plc

14.6.1. Company Overview

14.6.2. Product Offerings

14.6.3. Financial Performance

14.6.4. Recent Initiatives

14.7. General Electric Company

14.7.1. Company Overview

14.7.2. Product Offerings

14.7.3. Financial Performance

14.7.4. Recent Initiatives

14.8. Carpenter Technology Corporation

14.8.1. Company Overview

14.8.2. Product Offerings

14.8.3. Financial Performance

14.8.4. Recent Initiatives

14.9. Materialise NV

14.9.1. Company Overview

14.9.2. Product Offerings

14.9.3. Financial Performance

14.9.4. Recent Initiatives

14.10. Voxeljet AG

14.10.1. Company Overview

14.10.2. Product Offerings

14.10.3. Financial Performance

14.10.4. Recent Initiatives

Chapter 15. Research Methodology

15.1. Primary Research

15.2. Secondary Research

15.3. Assumptions

Chapter 16. Appendix

16.1. About Us

16.2. Glossary of Terms

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Frequently Asked Questions

The global metal 3D printing market size is expected to grow from USD 9.66 billion in 2024 to USD 87.33 billion by 2034.

The metal 3D printing market is anticipated to grow at a CAGR of 24.63% between 2025 and 2034.

The major players operating in the metal 3D printing market are Cognex Corporation, Basler AG., Sick AG, 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), Stratasys Ltd., Renishaw plc, General Electric Company, Carpenter Technology Corporation, Materialise NV, Voxeljet AG, Sandvik AB, EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, and Others.

The driving factors of the metal 3D printing market are the rapid prototyping and the production of high-value components.

North America region will lead the global metal 3D printing market during the forecast period 2025 to 2034.

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