The global 3D printing market size reached approximately USD 25.15 Billion in 2025. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 22.10% between 2026 and 2035, reaching a value of USD 185.22 Billion by 2035. As per the analysis by Expert Market Research, the market is expected to be driven by the increasing technological advancements.
Additionally, healthcare professionals are increasingly adopting the technology to make prosthetics, dental implants, and the creation of organ tissue. Hence, the expansion of the healthcare sector is catering to the significant 3D printing market growth.
As per the 3D printing market analysis, the increasing adoption of technologies is contributing to market growth. Technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) and smart materials (4D printing), is playing a pivotal role in transforming the market. AI enabled technologies such as in-print monitoring improve the process’ consistency and quality control and can streamline the tools and enable print optimisation. United States and Europe are key regions leading the innovations in 3D printing. Some of the other key countries engaged in innovations are Japan, China, South Korea, Germany, and France.
Latest Updates on Top 3D Printing Companies
In July 2026, Xometry introduced comprehensive upgrades to its artificial intelligence model architecture, improving manufacturing-process recommendations, cost prediction and supplier matching across its digital marketplace.
In July 2026, Protolabs expanded its Multi Jet Fusion 3D printing capabilities through a partnership with HP Additive to support lightweight components for commercial and defence drone manufacturers.
In June 2026, Markforged introduced Onyx GF, a chopped glass fibre-filled nylon material developed for functional colour coding, tooling identification and visual management in industrial workplaces.
In May 2026, Stratasys entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Markforged from Nano Dimension for USD 42.5 million, expanding its composite and metal additive manufacturing portfolio.
Top 10 3D Printing Companies in the World:
1. 3D Systems, Inc.
| Headquarters: |
Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States |
| Establishment: |
1986 |
| Website: |
https://www.3dsystems.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
NYSE: DDD |
| Key Products: |
Polymer and metal 3D printers, printing materials, software and application-specific manufacturing solutions |
| Target Industries: |
Healthcare, dental, aerospace, defence, transportation, motorsports and durable goods |
3D Systems operates through subsidiaries in North America, South America, Europe and the Middle East, Asia Pacific and Oceania, and Africa to provide 3D printing and digital manufacturing solutions, including 3D printers for plastics and metals, materials, software, and digital design tools. The company provides its solutions for the healthcare (personalized health services, dental, medical devices, and regenerative medicine), and industrial sectors. In May 2026, 3D Systems reported first-quarter revenue of USD 95.5 million, up 1% year over year and 11% after excluding divested software businesses. Healthcare revenue increased approximately 21%, supported by growth in dental and medical-technology applications.
2. Xometry, Inc.
| Headquarters: |
North Bethesda, Maryland, United States |
| Establishment: |
2013 |
| Website: |
https://www.xometry.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
NASDAQ: XMTR |
| Key Services: |
3D printing, CNC machining, injection moulding, sheet-metal fabrication and urethane casting |
| Target Industries: |
Aerospace, defence, automotive, medical, robotics, electronics and industrial manufacturing |
Xometry is a renowned AI-enabled marketplace for on-demand manufacturing company. The company is publicly listed on NASDAQ under the symbol XMTR. The company provides additive manufacturing, plastic part production, CNC machining, sheet and tube fabrication, metal part production, and value-added solutions for industries including electronics and semiconductors, energy, aerospace and defence, automotive, robotics, consumer products, design agencies, education, hardware startups, industrial, lighting, medical and dental, and supply chain and purchasing sectors. In July 2026, Xometry upgraded its artificial intelligence architecture with a context-aware process recommender, new cost-prediction models and adaptive supplier-matching technology. The company reported that its updated CNC models improved cost-prediction accuracy by approximately 15%.
3. Stratasys Ltd.
| Principal Offices: |
Eden Prairie, Minnesota, United States, and Rehovot, Israel |
| Establishment: |
1989 |
| Website: |
https://www.stratasys.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
NASDAQ: SSYS |
| Key Technologies: |
FDM, PolyJet, stereolithography, P3 DLP and SAF additive manufacturing |
| Target Industries: |
Aerospace, automotive, healthcare, dental, consumer products, education and industrial manufacturing |
Stratasys Ltd. is an industrial machinery manufacturing company, majorly engaged in 3D printing. The company’s 3D printing catalogue includes PolyJet™ Printers, Stereolithography Printers, FDM Printers, P3™ DLP Printers, SAF™ Printers, etc. The company provides its solutions for the automotive, aerospace, education, consumer products, medical, dental, art and fashion sectors. The company provides competitive advantages at every production stage through smart and connected 3D printers, polymer materials, software ecosystem, and parts on demand. In May 2026, Stratasys entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Markforged from Nano Dimension in an all-cash transaction valued at USD 42.5 million. The proposed acquisition is intended to add continuous-fibre composite and metal printing capabilities to the Stratasys portfolio.
4. Proto Labs, Inc.
| Headquarters: |
Maple Plain, Minnesota, United States |
| Establishment: |
1999 |
| Website: |
https://www.protolabs.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
NYSE: PRLB |
| Key Services: |
3D printing, CNC machining, injection moulding and sheet-metal fabrication |
| Global Reach: |
Digital manufacturing operations across North America and Europe |
Proto Labs, Inc, is a renowned manufacturer of custom parts. The company makes use of injection moulding, computer numerical control (CNC) machining, 3D printing and sheet metal fabrication to develop custom parts for customers. Since its establishment, the company has manufactured more than 450 million parts and have analysed over 13 million unique part designs. The company conducts its operations in the United States and Europe. In July 2026, Protolabs expanded its Multi Jet Fusion capabilities through a partnership with HP Additive, adding production capacity tailored to lightweight drone components and other aerospace applications.
5. Velo3D, Inc.
| Headquarters: |
Fremont, California, United States |
| Establishment: |
2014 |
| Website: |
https://www.velo3d.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
NASDAQ: VELO |
| Key Products: |
Sapphire metal 3D printers, Flow software and Assure quality-control system |
| Target Industries: |
Aerospace, defence, space, energy and advanced industrial manufacturing |
Velo3D is primarily engaged in providing 3D printing solutions for mission-critical parts. The company provides its solutions to the aerospace, defence, and energy sectors. Some of the key customers of the company include SpaceX, Honeywell, and Lam Research. Valeo3D sells its fully integrated hardware and software AM solutions through transaction models such as 3D Printer sale transaction and a recurring payment transaction. In July 2026, Velo3D opened Forge 1, its production campus in Livermore, California, to expand metal additive manufacturing capacity. In the same month, Mears Machine Corporation ordered its fifth Sapphire XC system, with options for two additional systems.
6. EOS GmbH
| Headquarters: |
Krailling, Germany |
| Establishment: |
1989 |
| Website: |
https://www.eos.info/ |
| Ownership: |
Privately held |
| Key Technologies: |
Metal and polymer laser powder bed fusion systems, materials and manufacturing software |
| Target Industries: |
Aerospace, defence, medical, automotive, energy, electronics and industrial manufacturing |
EOS GmbH develops industrial additive manufacturing systems for metal and polymer production. Its portfolio includes laser powder bed fusion equipment, materials, process software, monitoring technology and application-development services. EOS systems are used for serial production, tooling, medical devices, aerospace components, energy equipment and industrial products. The company also provides consulting and training through its Additive Minds business. In June 2026, Beehive Industries agreed to invest more than USD 50 million in 30 EOS M4 ONYX metal additive manufacturing systems to expand production of its 3D-printed Frenzy 8 propulsion engines.
7. Materialise NV
| Headquarters: |
Leuven, Belgium |
| Establishment: |
1990 |
| Website: |
https://www.materialise.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
NASDAQ: MTLS |
| Key Products: |
Magics software, CO-AM platform, medical software and additive manufacturing services |
| Core Businesses: |
Software, medical solutions and manufacturing services |
Materialise is a 3D printing technology company active in 21 countries across the globe. The company has more than 485+ patents granted. In 2022, the company printed over 2.2 million parts, and helped more than 50,000 patients in the same year. The company specialises in rapid prototyping and manufacturing, digital CAD, medical image-based manufacturing, software for additive manufacturing, and 3D printing. In June 2026, Materialise released Magics 30 with improved implicit-geometry support, integrated fixing and editing operations, new label-planning functions and expanded lattice-design capabilities.
8. HP Inc.
| Headquarters: |
Palo Alto, California, United States |
| Establishment: |
1939; HP Inc. formed in 2015 |
| Website: |
https://www.hp.com/ |
| Stock Ticker: |
NYSE: HPQ |
| Key 3D Printing Technologies: |
Multi Jet Fusion, Metal Jet and industrial filament printing |
| Target Industries: |
Automotive, healthcare, consumer products, industrial manufacturing, aerospace and electronics |
HP Inc. develops industrial additive manufacturing systems for polymer and metal components. Its portfolio includes Multi Jet Fusion printers for production-grade polymer parts, Metal Jet systems for binder-jet metal manufacturing and industrial filament-printing technology. HP also works with materials companies, software providers and manufacturing partners to support prototyping and serial production across automotive, healthcare, consumer and industrial applications. In April 2026, HP introduced the Multi Jet Fusion 1200 3D Printer, a compact industrial system, and announced productivity improvements of up to 20% for its Jet Fusion 5600 series. The company also expanded its Metal Jet materials and powder-management ecosystem.
9. Shapeways, Inc.
| Headquarters: |
New York, New York, United States |
| Establishment: |
2007 |
| Website: |
https://www.shapeways.com/ |
| Ownership: |
Privately held |
| Key Offerings: |
Online 3D printing, design support, rapid prototyping and custom-part manufacturing |
| Target Industries: |
Robotics, healthcare, aerospace, consumer products, jewellery and industrial design |
The company offers a digital manufacturing platform and has produced over 21 million components utilizing 11 different technologies, 90 different materials, and finishes for over a million customers worldwide. The NYSE lists Shapeways as a publicly traded company with the ticker SHPW. The business provides services to the gaming, education, healthcare, consumer, robotics, architecture, aerospace, and jewelry industries. As of August 2026, Shapeways continued operating as a privately held digital manufacturing company offering industrial 3D printing and custom-part production services.
10. Markforged, Inc.
| Headquarters: |
Waltham, Massachusetts, United States |
| Establishment: |
2013 |
| Website: |
https://www.markforged.com/ |
| Ownership: |
Subsidiary of Nano Dimension; acquisition by Stratasys pending |
| Key Products: |
FX10, FX20, Metal X, X7 and Digital Forge manufacturing platform |
| Key Materials: |
Onyx, Onyx GF, continuous carbon fibre, fibreglass and metal materials |
Markforged is a technology company providing solutions across industries including consumer packaged goods, aerospace, automotive, education and research, medical, etc. The portfolio of 3D printers includes Metal X™ System PX100™, FX10™, FX20™, X7™, X3™, Mark Two™, Onyx Pro™, Onyx One™. Globally, over 70 countries innovate making use of the company’s platforms. Since its establishment, Markforged has printed more than 10 million parts. The company has the presence of remote teams and partners across the Asia, US, Canada, Europe, the UK, and Australia. In June 2026, Markforged introduced Onyx GF, a chopped glass fibre-filled nylon available in several colours for factory-floor tooling, fixtures and visual management. The material is designed to provide functional colour coding without requiring painting or secondary finishing.
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