Automotive 3D Printing Market Report 2026

The automotive 3d printing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $4.35 billion in 2025 to $5.31 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth of automotive prototyping activities, increasing demand for design flexibility, expansion of motorsport and performance vehicle development, adoption of rapid tooling solutions, early integration of additive manufacturing technologies.

The automotive 3d printing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $11.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing investments in electric vehicle production, rising demand for lightweight vehicle components, expansion of digital manufacturing strategies, growing adoption of metal 3d printing, increasing focus on supply chain resilience. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of additive manufacturing for functional parts, rising use of lightweight and complex component designs, growing integration of 3d printing in production lines, expansion of on-demand and localized manufacturing, enhanced focus on rapid prototyping and tooling.

The rising investments in the automotive sector are expected to propel the growth of the automotive 3D printing market going forward. Investments in the automotive sector involve allocating capital to various aspects of the industry to generate financial returns. These investments boost automotive 3D printing by increasing demand for 3D-printed parts, funding research and development, and leveraging benefits such as customization, cost efficiency, and sustainability. For instance, in August 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), an Italy-based organization representing major European vehicle manufacturers, the automotive industry invested €85 billion (approximately $93 billion) in 2023, up €12 billion (approximately $13 billion) from the previous year, more than double the amount invested by the next largest private-sector contributor. Therefore, rising investments in the automotive sector are driving the growth of the automotive 3D printing market.

Major companies in the automotive 3D printing market are focusing on innovations such as specialized automotive 3D printing facilities to streamline production workflows, enhance customization, and support next-generation electric vehicle manufacturing. An automotive 3D printing facility uses additive manufacturing processes to design and produce custom components, tools, and production aids with high precision, efficiency, and material optimization. For instance, in February 2023, Ford, a Germany-based automotive manufacturer, launched its new 3D Printing Center in Cologne. The center houses twelve advanced 3D printers capable of producing a wide range of plastic and metal parts, including tools, fixtures, large-format components, and pilot electric vehicle elements. The facility enhances Ford’s production agility, reduces material use and tooling time, and supports its broader Industry 4.0 transformation for European EV manufacturing.

In November 2025, Angstrom Group, a US-based provider of automotive and industrial components and Tier 1 manufacturing solutions, acquired Mantle for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Angstrom aims to strengthen its technological capabilities by integrating advanced metal additive manufacturing into its global production network, accelerating tooling development and enhancing manufacturing efficiency across the automotive supply chain. Mantle is a US-based provider of hybrid metal 3D printing systems.

Major companies operating in the automotive 3d printing market are 3D Systems Corporation, Desktop Metal Inc., Electro Optical Systems (EOS) GmbH, General Electric Company, EnvisionTEC GmbH, Stratasys Ltd., Materialise NV, Ultimaker BV, Voxeljet AG, Hoganas AB, SLM Solutions Group AG, Renishaw plc, Arcam AB, Optomec Inc., Carbon Inc., Hewlett-Packard Incorporated, Markforged Inc., Prodways Group, Beijing Long Yuan Automated Fabrication System Co. Ltd., Concept Laser GmbH, CRP Technology S.r.l., DWS Systems S.r.l., ExOne Company.

North America was the largest region in the automotive 3D printing market in 2025 and North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the automotive 3D printing market share forecast period. The regions covered in the automotive 3d printing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive 3d printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive 3D printing market consists of sales of digital light processing (DLP), and masked stereolithography (MSLA). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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