Additive Manufacturing Market Analysis

Printer Type Segment Analysis

By the end of the forecast duration, the industrial printer segment is expected to capture the largest stake of 68.5% in the additive manufacturing market. The heightened demand for robust, reliable, and large-format systems that are capable of serial production is driving the subsegments' dominance in this field. These industrial printers also offer repeatability, superior part quality, and advanced material compatibility, which are highly essential for final part manufacturing. In July 2025, Phillips Additive announced that it had partnered with InssTek to bring advanced directed energy deposition metal 3D printing solutions to India, which also includes systems for industrial, R&D, medical, and large-format applications. The collaboration provides end-to-end support, including system integration, applications engineering, training, and service, hence denoting a wider segment scope.

Material Segment Analysis

In the material segment metals subtype is expected to lead the market with a lucrative share value by the end of 2035. The shift from prototyping to manufacturing functional, high-performance parts directly fuels the demand for metal materials. Also, metals such as titanium, nickel alloys, and aluminum are highly essential for critical applications in aerospace, automotive, and medical implants. On the other hand, their high strength-to-weight ratio and durability under extreme conditions make them indispensable. In November 2025, Fabric8Labs raised USD 50 million to scale its electrochemical additive manufacturing production in the U.S., increasing capacity from 5 million to 22 million components annually for thermal management, wireless communications, and power electronics. The funding was led by NEA and Intel Capital, will expand engineering and production teams and accelerate programs in AI/HPC, RF, and EV systems.

Industry Vertical Segment Analysis

The aerospace & defense category is anticipated to lead the additive manufacturing market, capturing significant revenue over the analyzed timeframe. The sector is emerging as a pioneer in adopting AM for end-use parts. The growth in the segment is highly subject to the weight reduction for improved fuel efficiency and the ability to produce complex, consolidated components, which are generally not possible with traditional manufacturing. As per an article published by National Defense in July 2023, additive manufacturing is transforming defense manufacturing by enabling rapid, on-site production of metal and concrete components, from tooling and jigs to shipboard parts and construction-scale structures. It further notes that the U.S. military has integrated AM across almost all branches, with milestones such as the Navy’s first permanent metal 3D printer aboard a ship and the Jointless Hull Project, which is producing combat vehicle hulls.

Our in-depth analysis of the market includes the following segments: