Automotive 3D Printing Market Report 2025

This Automotive 3D Printing market report covers market characteristics, size & growth, segmentation, regional & country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The automotive 3D printing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.56 billion in 2024 to $4.4 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to customization and personalization, rapid prototyping, complex geometries, reduced material waste, supply chain optimization.

The automotive 3D printing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $10.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to cost reduction spare parts production, sustainable manufacturing, regulatory compliance, metal 3D priniting. Major trends in the forecast period include mass customization, lightweighting, complex geometries, supply chain optimization, spare parts production.

The remarkable rise in electric vehicles has fueled the expansion of the automotive 3D printing market. An electric vehicle (EV) is defined as a vehicle that operates on an electric motor rather than an internal combustion engine that generates power by burning a mixture of fuel and gases. For example, a report published by Kelley Blue Book, a U.S.-based Cox Automotive company, in January 2024, revealed that in 2023, a record 1.2 million car buyers in the United States opted for electric vehicles, representing 7.6% of the total U.S. vehicle market, an increase from 5.9% in 2022. Consequently, the growing demand for electric vehicles is driving the growth of the automotive 3D printing market.

Increasing investments in the automotive sector are anticipated to drive the growth of the automotive 3D printing market in the future. Investments in this sector involve the allocation of capital or financial resources to various facets of the automotive industry with the expectation of generating a financial return. Such investments boost automotive 3D printing by elevating the demand for 3D-printed parts, funding research and development in 3D printing technology, and capitalizing on the advantages of 3D printing, including customization, sustainability, and cost efficiency. For instance, in June 2024, the Verband der Automobilindustrie, a Germany-based association for the automotive industry, reported that in 2022, German automotive companies significantly increased their global R&D investments by 15% compared to the previous year, reaching a total of €52.2 billion. Thus, the rising investments in the automotive sector are fueling the growth of the automotive 3D printing market.

Technological advancements in the automotive 3D printing market represent a significant trend that is gaining traction. Numerous companies are investing in 3D printing for additive manufacturing, optimized bracket production, and tooling for assembly lines. For example, in May 2022, Digital Metal, a Sweden-based metal additive manufacturing company, launched the DMP/PRO binder jet 3D printer. This metal additive manufacturing system employs binder jetting technology to produce complex, high-precision metal parts layer by layer. It selectively applies a binding agent to a powder bed, facilitating the creation of intricate geometries and components suitable for sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and medical. The printer is designed for high throughput and scalability, making it well-suited for both prototype development and full-scale production runs.

In the automotive 3D printing sector, major corporations are increasingly adopting a strategic partnership approach to deliver comprehensive and integrated solutions. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefits and success. A notable example is the November 2022 collaboration between 3D Systems Inc., a US-based engineering firm, and ALM, a US-based company specializing in material research and development for industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing. This partnership enables ALM's clients to utilize a unique copolymer specifically designed for selective laser sintering (SLS) technologies. The collaboration aims to broaden access to high-quality 3D printing materials, making 3D printing more accessible to a diverse range of businesses.

In February 2022, 3D Systems, a prominent US-based company offering a range of products and services encompassing 3D printers, print materials, software, and on-demand manufacturing, successfully acquired Titan Additive LLC for an undisclosed sum. This strategic acquisition positions 3D Systems to enhance the depth and scope of its polymer additive manufacturing (AM) solutions portfolio, enabling the company to cater to emerging applications in diverse markets such as Foundries, Consumer Goods, Service Bureaus, Transportation & Motorsports, Aerospace & Defense, and General Manufacturing. Titan Robotics, the acquired entity, is a reputable US-based manufacturer specializing in large additive manufacturing systems and advanced 3D printing technology.

Major companies operating in the automotive 3D printing market include 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.

Automotive 3D printing involves the use of additive manufacturing technologies within the automotive sector to create intricate parts, prototypes, and tools. This approach facilitates lightweight designs, reduces production times, and enhances cost efficiency. Major applications include rapid prototyping, custom tooling, and on-demand production of parts.

The primary types of components in the automotive 3D printing market include interior components and exterior components, applicable to various vehicle types such as ICE vehicles and electric vehicles. Materials used in this process include metals, plastics, composites, and resins. Automotive 3D printing finds application in prototyping and tooling, research, development, and innovation, as well as in the manufacturing of complex components. The technologies involved in automotive 3D printing encompass stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), electron beam melting (EBM), fused deposition modeling (FDM), laminated object manufacturing (LOM), and three-dimensional inject printing.

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North America was the largest region in the automotive 3D printing market in 2024 and North America is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the automotive 3D printing market share forecast period. The regions covered in automotive 3D printing market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive 3D printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

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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