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3D Printing Trend Report 2024

Download the 3D Printing Trend Report for brand new insights on the 3D printing market. Our 2024 data depicts higher than anticipated market growth, as well as some interesting new trends and predictions

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3D Printing Trend Report 2024

Key findings

  • 3D printing market growing 10.5% faster than predicted

  • 2024 market size estimated at $28.07 billion

  • Market to reach $57.1 billion by the end of 2028

  • 70% of businesses printed more parts in 2023 than in 2022

  • Medical sector has most potential for impact

A deep dive into industry data

The 3D Printing Trend Report offers valuable insights gained from analyzing three primary data sources:

  • Survey to more than 700 engineers, designers and manufacturers

  • Interviews with industry experts

  • Comprehensive analysis of market data

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“Some of the technologies can get such small, fine details. You just can't machine parts that small. You can't mold parts that small.” Adam Hecht, DIVE