This Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing market report provides a comprehensive analysis of the market’s characteristics, size, and growth, including segmentation, regional and country-level breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends, and strategies. It also tracks historical and forecasted market growth across various geographies.
The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3d printing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.36 billion in 2024 to $3.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing efficiency and reduced production cost, increasing demand for more customized products, increasing demand in healthcare, growing need for optimized 3D printing, and increasing automation.
The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3d printing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments from tech giants, increasing demand for hardware, surge in digitization, growth in the aerospace and defense sector, and increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for defect detection applications. Major trends in the forecast period include Integrating advanced technologies such as context-aware computing, computer vision, and machine learning, adoption of natural language processing, new technologies such as digital light processing and automated sheet lamination, data-based precise manufacturing, and the inclusion of robotics in the systems.
The increasing demand from the automotive industry is anticipated to drive the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the 3D printing market. The automotive sector encompasses the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. The rising adoption of 3D printing in this industry is due to its improved design capabilities, greater precision and accuracy, and manufacturing flexibility. AI in 3D printing offers significant benefits to the automotive industry, including enhanced design and prototyping, improved efficiency and quality, customization options, and accelerated innovation. For example, a report by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) in May 2023 noted that approximately 85.4 million motor vehicles were produced globally in 2022, marking a 5.7% increase from 2021. This growing demand from the automotive sector is a key driver for the AI in 3D printing market.
Key players in the AI in 3D printing market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as AI-powered 3D printing software, to improve design accuracy, optimize printing processes, reduce material waste, and speed up production timelines. This software uses AI to enhance various stages of the 3D printing process, including design, optimization, real-time monitoring, and quality control. For instance, in November 2023, 1000 Kelvin GmBH, a US-based AI solutions company, launched AMAIZE, an AI-powered 3D printing software. This software allows users to upload their print files to the AMAIZE cloud, where it analyzes the parts and automatically corrects thermo-mechanical issues by optimizing scan strategies and process parameters. This feature eliminates the need for expensive finite element simulations and reduces the number of physical iterations, saving materials and energy while cutting costs. The company's goal is to make 3D printing as accessible and efficient as traditional manufacturing processes, promoting sustainability by reducing waste and enhancing production efficiency.
In September 2024, Nano Dimension Ltd., a U.S.-based provider of intelligent machines for the production of Additively Manufactured Electronics, acquired Markforged Holding Corporation for $115 million. This acquisition allows Nano Dimension to broaden its additive manufacturing portfolio by incorporating Markforged's fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology into its existing solutions, thereby enhancing its advanced materials and production capabilities for various industrial applications. Markforged Holding Corporation, also based in the U.S., specializes in 3D printing systems and services that utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and quality of its 3D printing processes.
Major companies operating in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market are General Electric Company, The Hewlett-Packard Company, Autodesk Inc., Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Inc., Xometry Inc., Formlabs Inc., Materialise N.V., Desktop Metal Inc., Redwire Corporation, Carbon Inc., Ultimaker, Markforged Holding Corporation (MKFG), B9Creations LLC, Sculpteo Inc., Inkbit LLC, PrintSyst.ai, Artificial Intelligence Global Company (AIGCom), Hyperganic Group GmbH, AI Build Ltd., 3DHeals LLC.
North America was the largest region in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market in 2023. The regions covered in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing involves incorporating AI technologies to improve different aspects of the 3D printing process, such as design, optimization, quality control, and automation. By leveraging AI, 3D printing can achieve greater efficiency, precision, and innovation, making it more effective and accessible across various industries.
The key elements of AI in 3D printing include hardware, software, and services. Hardware encompasses the physical equipment used in 3D printing that incorporates AI to enhance its functionality and efficiency. This includes technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, context-aware computing, and natural language processing. These technologies are applied in various areas such as efficiency improvement, planning and execution, defect detection, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring. They serve a range of end-users, including those in healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and other sectors.
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The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as material range expansion, 3D printing process optimization, 3D printing workflow automation, quality control and generative design. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market also includes sales of prototyping tools, smart manufacturing aids, personalized consumer goods, and on-demand manufacturing products. 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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The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3d printing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.36 billion in 2024 to $3.31 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing efficiency and reduced production cost, increasing demand for more customized products, increasing demand in healthcare, growing need for optimized 3D printing, and increasing automation.
The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3d printing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 39.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising investments from tech giants, increasing demand for hardware, surge in digitization, growth in the aerospace and defense sector, and increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for defect detection applications. Major trends in the forecast period include Integrating advanced technologies such as context-aware computing, computer vision, and machine learning, adoption of natural language processing, new technologies such as digital light processing and automated sheet lamination, data-based precise manufacturing, and the inclusion of robotics in the systems.
The increasing demand from the automotive industry is anticipated to drive the growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in the 3D printing market. The automotive sector encompasses the design, development, manufacturing, marketing, and sale of motor vehicles. The rising adoption of 3D printing in this industry is due to its improved design capabilities, greater precision and accuracy, and manufacturing flexibility. AI in 3D printing offers significant benefits to the automotive industry, including enhanced design and prototyping, improved efficiency and quality, customization options, and accelerated innovation. For example, a report by the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) in May 2023 noted that approximately 85.4 million motor vehicles were produced globally in 2022, marking a 5.7% increase from 2021. This growing demand from the automotive sector is a key driver for the AI in 3D printing market.
Key players in the AI in 3D printing market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as AI-powered 3D printing software, to improve design accuracy, optimize printing processes, reduce material waste, and speed up production timelines. This software uses AI to enhance various stages of the 3D printing process, including design, optimization, real-time monitoring, and quality control. For instance, in November 2023, 1000 Kelvin GmBH, a US-based AI solutions company, launched AMAIZE, an AI-powered 3D printing software. This software allows users to upload their print files to the AMAIZE cloud, where it analyzes the parts and automatically corrects thermo-mechanical issues by optimizing scan strategies and process parameters. This feature eliminates the need for expensive finite element simulations and reduces the number of physical iterations, saving materials and energy while cutting costs. The company's goal is to make 3D printing as accessible and efficient as traditional manufacturing processes, promoting sustainability by reducing waste and enhancing production efficiency.
In September 2024, Nano Dimension Ltd., a U.S.-based provider of intelligent machines for the production of Additively Manufactured Electronics, acquired Markforged Holding Corporation for $115 million. This acquisition allows Nano Dimension to broaden its additive manufacturing portfolio by incorporating Markforged's fused filament fabrication (FFF) technology into its existing solutions, thereby enhancing its advanced materials and production capabilities for various industrial applications. Markforged Holding Corporation, also based in the U.S., specializes in 3D printing systems and services that utilize Artificial Intelligence (AI) to improve the efficiency and quality of its 3D printing processes.
Major companies operating in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market are General Electric Company, The Hewlett-Packard Company, Autodesk Inc., Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Inc., Xometry Inc., Formlabs Inc., Materialise N.V., Desktop Metal Inc., Redwire Corporation, Carbon Inc., Ultimaker, Markforged Holding Corporation (MKFG), B9Creations LLC, Sculpteo Inc., Inkbit LLC, PrintSyst.ai, Artificial Intelligence Global Company (AIGCom), Hyperganic Group GmbH, AI Build Ltd., 3DHeals LLC.
North America was the largest region in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market in 2023. The regions covered in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing involves incorporating AI technologies to improve different aspects of the 3D printing process, such as design, optimization, quality control, and automation. By leveraging AI, 3D printing can achieve greater efficiency, precision, and innovation, making it more effective and accessible across various industries.
The key elements of AI in 3D printing include hardware, software, and services. Hardware encompasses the physical equipment used in 3D printing that incorporates AI to enhance its functionality and efficiency. This includes technologies such as computer vision, machine learning, context-aware computing, and natural language processing. These technologies are applied in various areas such as efficiency improvement, planning and execution, defect detection, predictive maintenance, and real-time monitoring. They serve a range of end-users, including those in healthcare, automotive, consumer electronics, and other sectors.
The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market statistics, including artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with an artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market share, detailed artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing industry. This artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as material range expansion, 3D printing process optimization, 3D printing workflow automation, quality control and generative design. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The artificial intelligence (AI) in 3D printing market also includes sales of prototyping tools, smart manufacturing aids, personalized consumer goods, and on-demand manufacturing products. 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.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market Characteristics3. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market Trends and Strategies4. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including the Impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, and the Recovery from COVID-19 on the Market32. Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market34. Recent Developments in the Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
5. Global Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market Segmentation
7. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
9. China Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
10. India Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
11. Japan Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
12. Australia Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
13. Indonesia Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
14. South Korea Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
15. Western Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
16. UK Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
17. Germany Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
18. France Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
19. Italy Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
20. Spain Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
21. Eastern Europe Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
22. Russia Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
23. North America Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
24. USA Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
25. Canada Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
26. South America Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
27. Brazil Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
28. Middle East Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
29. Africa Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market
30. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Artificial Intelligence (AI) In 3D Printing Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on artificial intelligence (ai) In 3d printing market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for artificial intelligence (ai) In 3d printing ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The artificial intelligence (ai) In 3d printing market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include: the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Component: Hardware; Software; Services2) By Technology: Computer Vision; Machine Learning; Context-Aware Computing; Natural Language Processing; Other Technologies
3) By Application: Efficiency Enhancement; Planning and Execution; Defect Detection; Predictive Maintenance; Real-Time Monitoring; Other Applications
4) By End-User: Healthcare; Automotive; Consumer Electronics; Other End Users
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: 3D Printers With AI Integration; AI-Powered Print Heads and Extruders; Robotics and Automation for 3D Printing; AI-Driven Sensors for Quality Control; Smart Manufacturing Equipment; Multi-Material 3D Printers With AI Capabilities2) By Software: AI-Enhanced 3D Printing Design Software; Generative Design Software; AI-Based Slicing Software; Predictive Maintenance Software for 3D Printers; AI Algorithms for Print Optimization; Simulation and Modeling Software; AI-Driven Print Monitoring and Management Software
3) By Services: AI Integration and Customization Services; AI-Based 3D Printing Consultation Services; Printing Process Optimization Services; AI-Powered Design and Prototyping Services; Maintenance and Support Services for AI-Enabled 3D Printers; Training and Education Services for AI in 3D Printing
Key Companies Mentioned: General Electric Company; the Hewlett-Packard Company; Autodesk Inc.; Stratasys Ltd.; 3D Systems Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
The major companies featured in this Artificial Intelligence (AI) in 3D Printing market report include:- General Electric Company
- The Hewlett-Packard Company
- Autodesk Inc.
- Stratasys Ltd.
- 3D Systems Inc.
- Xometry Inc.
- Formlabs Inc.
- Materialise N.V.
- Desktop Metal Inc.
- Redwire Corporation
- Carbon Inc.
- Ultimaker
- Markforged Holding Corporation (MKFG)
- B9Creations LLC
- Sculpteo Inc.
- Inkbit LLC
- PrintSyst.ai
- Artificial Intelligence Global Company (AIGCom)
- Hyperganic Group GmbH
- AI Build Ltd.
- 3DHeals LLC
Table Information
Report Attribute | Details |
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No. of Pages | 200 |
Published | April 2025 |
Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 3.31 Billion |
Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 12.55 Billion |
Compound Annual Growth Rate | 39.6% |
Regions Covered | Global |
No. of Companies Mentioned | 21 |