Selective Laser Sintering Market Report 2026

The selective laser sintering market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $3.46 billion in 2025 to $4.2 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to early adoption of additive manufacturing in prototyping, demand for lightweight and complex components, advancements in laser and powder technologies, cost reduction in polymer 3d printing, growing use of AM in aerospace and automotive.

The selective laser sintering market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.08 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to scaling of additive manufacturing for production use, increasing customization requirements across industries, integration of AI driven process optimization, growth in healthcare and medical device printing, rising investments in digital manufacturing infrastructure. Major trends in the forecast period include expansion of sls for low volume end use part production, rising use of high performance polymer powders, growing adoption of on demand and distributed manufacturing, increasing focus on design freedom and complex geometries, higher demand for rapid prototyping in product development.

The rising demand for consumer electronics is anticipated to support the growth of the selective laser sintering market in the coming years. Consumer electronics refer to devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, televisions, gaming consoles, and wearable gadgets that are purchased for personal use. Selective laser sintering is utilized in the manufacturing of various consumer electronics products, including smartphones, laptops, and wearables. Consequently, increasing demand for consumer electronics is contributing to the expansion of the selective laser sintering market. For example, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association, a Japan-based trade organization, reported that consumer electronics production reached $204.67 million (¥32,099 million), reflecting a 127% increase compared to the previous year. Thus, the growing demand for consumer electronics is driving the selective laser sintering market.

Major companies operating in the selective laser sintering market are emphasizing the development of advanced materials such as thermoplastic polyurethane to strengthen their competitive position. Thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) is a versatile polymer within the thermoplastic elastomers category, combining properties of both rubber and plastic to deliver enhanced performance. For instance, in October 2023, CRP Technology Inc., an Italy-based provider of 3D printing services, introduced ‘Windform TPU’, a rubber-like material designed for the selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing process. This thermoplastic polyurethane offers notable elasticity, flexibility, impact resistance, and softness, with the company highlighting its elongation at break exceeding 400%.

In March 2023, Nexa3D, a US-based 3D printing technology company, acquired XYZ Printing for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition expands and diversifies Nexa3D’s portfolio by incorporating XYZ Printing’s machines and increasing its reach across a broader customer base. It also enables greater integration of technology and distribution capabilities. XYZ Printing is a US-based manufacturer of 3D printers that utilizes selective laser sintering technology.

Major companies operating in the selective laser sintering market are 3D Systems Inc., EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, Sinterit sp. z o.o., Farsoon Technologies, Sintratec AG, Renishaw plc, Ricoh Company Ltd., Prodways Group SA, Sharebot S.R.L., Z Rapid Tech, Materialize NV, Beijing Long Yuan Automated Fabrication System Co. Ltd., Wuhan Binhu Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd., Sisma S.p.A., Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG, HP Inc., Shining 3D, voxeljet AG, UnionTech, Xact Metal Inc.

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

The selective laser sintering market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing powder bed fusion (PBF) SLS, continuous SLS, binder jetting SLS, and direct energy deposition (DED) SLS. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The selecting laser sintering market also includes sales of devices made with polyamides (PA), polystyrenes (PS) devices, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and polyaryletherketones (PAEK). 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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