Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) has released an updated analysis projecting that additive manufacturing (AM) applications will reach $24.5 billion in market impact by 2025 and expand to $110 billion by 2034.
The report, AM Applications Analysis: Parts Produced 2025-2034, provides detailed production volumes and market value estimates for both metal and polymer 3D printed components across multiple industries.
The study, which draws on more than a decade of historical market data, indicates that AM technologies are increasingly integrated into manufacturing processes worldwide.
It includes exhaustive data files covering metal and polymer parts, spanning prototypes, tooling, and end-use production parts in eight major industries, including aerospace, healthcare, energy, and defence.
Companies referenced in the report range from EOS, 3D Systems, Stratasys, and Formlabs to GE Aerospace, SpaceX, Tesla, and Philips Corporation.
Within metal AM, aerospace remains the leading sector in market impact, driven by aircraft engines, rocket engines, satellites, space launch vehicles, and unmanned defence systems.
Healthcare dominates by volume, with the orthopedic and biomedical industry producing over 2 million metal components in 2025, and dental applications exceeding 25 million components despite growth in ceramic and composite printing.
For polymer AM, the report highlights the role of low-cost, desktop material extrusion systems, which have enabled high-volume production in service bureaus.
These facilities now print millions of end-use parts annually, including electronic housings, gears, medical device components, and other manufacturing applications.
AM Research describes AM Applications Analysis: Parts Produced 2025-2034 as a key reference for industrial manufacturers, investors, and entrepreneurs seeking insight into the evolving role of additive manufacturing in global production.
