Global Additive Manufacturing Market Grew 12% to $4.5 Billion in Q2
On October 8, 2026, Nanjixiong learned that the global additive manufacturing (AM) market reached $4.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 12% year on year, according to the latest report published by 3D Printing Industry.The report states that AI is unlocking new advantages for additive manufacturing. Software and automation have become key growth drivers, particularly in process optimization, quality control and design automation.
The global additive manufacturing market continues to grow.
Regionally, North America and Europe maintained steady growth, while Asia-Pacific, particularly China, led in growth rate. Aerospace, healthcare, automotive and consumer products remained the main application areas.
Nanjixiong's observation
The 12% growth rate indicates that additive manufacturing is moving from post-pandemic recovery into a period of steady expansion. The combination of AI and additive manufacturing will be a key development to watch over the coming years.
AI-translated from an article by Kuaixiong on Nanjixiong, originally published on 2026-10-08. Text and images retain the original source attribution.
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