Metal AM Market 2025

About the report  The updated report, based on VoxelMatters’ updated database of core metal AM companies—including suppliers of hardware, materials, and services—provides the most comprehensive analysis and forecasts of the global metal additive manufacturing market. Despite the uncertainties caused by current macroeconomic disruptions, the metal AM sector is well-positioned to sustain its growth trajectory. At the same time, it is adapting to rapidly evolving market demands by leveraging innovative technologies, advanced materials, and competitive pricing strategies. Looking at some of the top-level data from the new report we find that in 2024, hardware continued to lead the sector with $2.4 billion in revenue, a 28% increase from 2023. Materials experienced the fastest growth at 35.6%, reaching $820 million, driven by rising demand for high-value materials like titanium. Services grew steadily by 16.7%, contributing $1.5 billion to the total market value. The 300 page report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global metal manufacturing market, supported by over 160 charts and data tables. It highlights how metal additive manufacturing technologies are increasingly offering competitive solutions across a growing range of applications. Larger, more efficient metal L-PBF (laser powder bed fusion) systems continue to dominate the industry, with Chinese manufacturers gaining prominence. Although metal binder jetting and bound metal processes are yet to achieve widespread adoption, emerging AM technologies, such as WAAM (wire arc additive manufacturing) and cold spray, are unlocking new opportunities by significantly reducing the cost per part. Leveraging VoxelMatters Directory—the largest global directory of verified AM companies with nearly 7,000 listings—our research team identified 136 hardware manufacturers, 83 material suppliers, and 257 service providers ( 32 from the previous edition). In total, the underlying dataset for this market study comprises over 60,000 data points, providing one of the most accurate snapshots of the current metal AM global market. Prominent and up-and-coming companies featured in the report include: 3D Systems, 3DEO, ADDMAN, AddUp, ATI, Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), Carpenter Additive, Colibrium Additive (formerly GE Additive), Cumberland Additive, Desktop Metal and ExOne, DMG MORI, EOS, Eplus3D, Falcontech, Farsoon, FIT AG, GF Machining Solutions, GKN Additive, HBD, Höganäs, JAMPT, Kings 3D Printing, Linde, Markforged and Digital Metal, Materials Solutions (Siemens), Oerlikon, Pankl, Proto Labs, Quickparts, RAM3D, Renishaw, Sandvik, Sintavia, SLM Solutions, Toolcraft, TRUMPF, Velo3D, voestalpine and many others. In addition to supporting the market analysis and development efforts of current suppliers, the report is targeted towards companies looking to enter the market and capitalize on developing opportunities. OEMs looking to implement AM for metal part production will benefit from this study by quickly and accurately understanding currently available technologies, materials and services as well as the benefits and challenges of each. Finally, this document serves as a guide for investors looking for the next disruptive production technologies. To learn more about the scope of this study and the methodology behind this research please contact us.