Additive Manufacturing Report

The Additive Manufacturing Report 2026, powered by AMT – The Association for Manufacturing Technology, explores where AM can deliver real value into a manufacturing operation.

Additive Manufacturing

Additive manufacturing (AM) transforms how manufacturers design and build parts, unlocking new geometries and materials. Already used in industries like aerospace and medical, it enhances production by complementing traditional methods. With a global market nearing $11 billion and strong growth projected, AM is driving innovation and reshaping manufacturing's future.

AM Quick Facts

Additive revolutionizes the way manufactures can design and build parts. Entirely new geometries and materials are available now to manufacturers.
IMTS puts additive alongside other production technologies and shows who it can supplement and support manufacturers in production.
Additive is already being used in production with industries as diverse as aerospace and medical both making use of the technology in producing parts.
Global Industrial AM market size is estimated to be around ~$11 billion. Service providers make up the majority of the market, followed by materials and then industrial systems.
From 2018-2023, industrial AM market grew with a CAGR of 13.7% and is projected to grow with a CAGR of 14% over the next 5 years.
The North American Industrial AM Hardware market sits at nearly $1 billion, after 11.2% annual growth from 2020-2023

Meet the People Building Additive Manufacturing Solutions

Jim Hockey, Director of Business Development, Incodema3D

Rick Neff

3D Printing Consultant

IMTS: A Personal Reflection of Additive Innovation

Industrial 3D printing champion Rick Neff reflects on a transformative decade in additive manufacturing, from the 3D-printed Strati car to insight from inspiring leaders. Discover key moments and industry advancements from IMTS. Read More

Christina Perla

CEO and Co-Founder at Makelab

Makelab CEO Christina Perla discusses her journey from industrial design to additive manufacturing, building a Brooklyn-based service bureau and scaling production with design thinking. Read More

Melanie Lang

Co-founder & CEO at FormAlloy

Industry Roads

Melanie Lang, co-founder and CEO of FormAlloy, shares how her metal AM company provides an elegant solution to the problem of finding the right part, in the right place at the exact right time. Watch Now

Dive into the Latest Additive Manufacturing Processes

New Metal

Alloys are constantly evolving to meet new demands and incorporate the latest developments. New technologies can even create new possibilities for old(er) materials – like additive manufacturing and Inconel.

By Stephen LaMarca

Exploring the Trade Data on Additive Manufacturing Machinery

Since 2022, imports of additive machinery have been larger than exports by a growing multiple, reaching more than three times the exports in 2025. This pattern indicates a healthy and growing demand for additive technologies.

By Christopher Chidzik

Why Metals and their Sources Matter for Additive Manufacturing in Aerospace

Additive manufacturing in aerospace depends on high-performance metal powders and resilient supply chains. Emerging alloys offer advances, but qualification and scalability remain key challenges.

By Abbey Knoepfel, PH.D

Explore Solutions for Your Business

Metal AM Service Bureau Adds Automation to Support Serial Production

Incodema3D added two Mazak i-700s and a 24-pallet Palletech system – sourced at IMTS – to automate post-processing, boost efficiency, and scale high-mix, low-volume part production.

Image: Stock Photo of 3D printed materials

Hybrid DLP/SLA 3D Printing: Fast, Accurate, Versatile

Classic debates keep life spicy. Horizontal or vertical mill? iPhone or Android? Deep dish or thin crust? A new 3D printer combines technologies for unmatched speed, precision, and versatility.

Image: Additive Manufacturing in Hollywood

3D Printing Hits Hollywood's Red Carpet

A 3D-printed Inconel 718 Optimus Primal head, created by Velo3D and showcased by “3D Printing Nerd,” highlights additive manufacturing's strength while inspiring youth to engage with STEM and 3D printing.

A Green Stream of Critical Materials

In the final episode of the IMTS+ Original Series “Manufacturing Explorers,” brought to you by Mazak, Max and Travis Egan visit 6K Energy. This trip brings a fitting end to the series, as it encompasses sustainability, the EV market, and manufacturing innovation. It features a specialized 6,000-degree microwave plasma process that produces critical battery materials for EVs in high volumes.

Caracol Inc: The ONE Big Thing

Caracol develops Large Format Additive Manufacturing technologies to push the limits of manufacturing beyond what's possible in terms of scale, shape, and material. We brought that idea to life with Heron AM – a robotic large-scale 3D printer to print complex, advanced industrial parts with composite and polymeric resins.

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