Everything I can share from latest VoxelMatters' "Metal AM Market" report
The Atomic Layers: S6E29 (00176)
Atomic Layer of the Day:
Some of you may already know this, while for others, it might be news—but for some time now, I’ve been collaborating with VoxelMatters in the field of market reports.
In case you’re unfamiliar, VoxelMatters isn’t just one of the three largest additive manufacturing (AM) media platforms in the world—it also runs the largest global AM company database and, most importantly, serves as an analytical firm gathering sales data from across the industry. These data points are collected, analyzed, compiled, and ultimately published in comprehensive market reports.
And today, for example, the latest Metal AM report has just been released!
No, it’s not cheap. But these aren’t numbers you’ll find in ChatGPT, Grok, or even DeepSeek. This data comes at a price.
How do I know? Because I co-authored this report!
Together with
, we meticulously analyzed and detailed every section, including:metal AM system sales broken down by sub-technologies
material sales trends
metal part production, segmented by service providers and end-use industries
regional breakdowns, covering Europe & the Middle East, North America, and Asia & Australia
Davide published a teaser today on VoxelMatters, which means I now know exactly what I can reveal… and what I can’t.
What I can share:
EOS remains the undisputed leader in the metal AM market, followed by China’s BLT, which climbed several positions since the last report, and Nikon SLM Solutions
the top five is rounded out by U.S. players: 3D Systems and Colibrium Additive. Meanwhile, four Asian companies—DMG Mori, Farsoon Technologies, Eplus3D, and HBD—dominate the 6-10 spots; Desktop Metal is still in the top 10, but—spoiler alert—it’s not because of its Binder Jetting systems…
the majority of Chinese AM system sales still happen within China. While brands like BLT, Farsoon, and Eplus3D (along with ZRapid and Kings3D) are making strides in Europe and North America, their international market share is still relatively small
the global metal AM market is valued at ~$4.7 billion, with forecasts projecting a jump to nearly $60 billion by 2034
the fastest-growing segment? Materials. The market hit $820 million, with a 35.6% YoY growth rate.
What surprised me the most while working on this report?
How many metal 3D printers are actually being sold—and still selling.
The real market share of Binder Jetting within the broader AM ecosystem.
The sheer number of sub-technologies. Yes, PBF still dominates, but the variety of metal 3D printing methods is staggering.
The VoxelMatters report compiles in-depth data from 460+ companies, organizing them by technology, metal alloys, and part types. It includes over 150 tables and charts to provide a clear industry overview.
Of course, I highly recommend it. And no, I don’t get a commission from sales. I’m just proud of the work we put into it over the past few months—and I know firsthand that it’s a high-quality, well-researched report (with my own touch of historical analysis woven in). If you pick it up, you’ll probably spot my signature deep history dives pretty quickly. 😉
Atomic Layer from the Past:
01-29-2016: Qualup introduced the first FFF delta 3D printer with a closed and heated build chamber.
News & Gossip:
Quite unexpectedly, Markforged announced that Desktop Metal has dropped its claims against them without prejudice in the lawsuit against Nano Dimension. Additionally, Markforged stated that the acquisition process by Nano Dimension is progressing, with most required regulatory approvals already secured—except for one. Yes, you guessed it: CFIUS.
Meanwhile, Michael Molitch-Hou has announced energize.am, a new consortium he co-founded. The initiative aims to enhance the efficiency and reliability of energy supply chains by integrating 3D printing technologies. Among its members are 6K, Wayland Additive, and Autentica, with support from NAMIC, a Singapore-based research initiative. The consortium’s primary focus is securing grants to develop closed-loop manufacturing ecosystems.
And finally, Velo3D has appointed Darren Beckett as its new Chief Technology Officer.
Very helpful. Thanks