United States Additive Manufacturing for Military and Defense: Market Analysis and Forecast

The Report Estimates $0.3B in Direct DoD Spend in 2023, Growing to $1.8B in 2032

The market study reveals significant opportunities and potential for 3D printing in the military and defense sectors, and compelling insights into the transformative role of additive manufacturing within these critical sectors. The comprehensive study sheds light on the rapid evolution and potential impact of additive manufacturing technologies on the defense and military landscape.

The study’s findings hold significant implications for defense contractors, technology providers, investors, and policymakers, indicating the need for proactive measures to harness the full potential of additive manufacturing in addressing the ever-evolving national security landscape.  As the world moves towards an era defined by escalating and evolving global tension and security challenges, the integration of additive manufacturing is poised to make its mark on the way defense and military entities conceptualize, develop, and deploy critical assets and equipment.

“Additive Manufacturing for Military and Defense” focuses on the United States military and defense initiatives to incorporate and leverage 3D printing into its operations.  Incisive analysis is provided based on expert and first-person interviews within the US Navy, US Air Force, and Space Force, and the US Army, and offers recommendations for additive manufacturing vendors seeking to sell into the military and defense sector.

The report considers the United States Department of Defense 2024 budget and features an Excel-based market sizing and forecasting for all leading types of 3D printing, including Powder Bed Fusion, Directed Energy Deposition, Metal Binder Jetting, and Bound Metal Deposition.  The report considers revenues derived from hardware, materials, and printing services for both the polymer and metal additive manufacturing markets. 

Companies and organizations mentioned or profiled include but are not limited to 3D Systems, SPEE3D, Markforged, Lockheed Martin, Fortify3D, Boeing, Raytheon, ASTRO America, Additive Manufacturing Coalition, General Dynamics, America Makes, GE Aerospace, Xerion, Nanoe, BASF, and more.