The number of 3D printing and additive manufacturing devices is forecast to grow to more than 2.7 million by 2030, an increase of more than two million compared to 2020. 3D printing and additive manufacturing devices for design purposes make up the largest share of the market in 2020 with 550 thousand devices, followed by the manufacturing and field contexts.
Number of 3D printing & additive manufacturing devices worldwide from 2020 to 2030, by context
(in 1,000s)
Characteristic
Design
Manufacturing
Field
2030*
2,130
644
63
2029*
1,978
561
55
2028*
1,820
485
47
2027*
1,659
416
41
2026*
1,498
353
35
2025*
1,337
298
30
2024*
1,178
249
26
2023*
1,020
206
22
2022*
865
168
19
2021*
719
136
16
2020
550
102
13
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