Get instant quote

3D Printing Trend Report 2023

Gain a deep understanding of the current 3D printing market. This free report tracks the changes in additive manufacturing, from market growth, trends in 3D printing applications, and industry predictions for 2023 and beyond.


What's inside

Key findings


  • We predict the overall 3D printing market will grow by 17% to reach $19.9 billion in 2023.


  • 71% of businesses surveyed used 3D printing more in 2022 than in 2021.


  • 83% of respondents believe 3D printing helped them save substantial costs in their manufacturing pipeline.


  • 56% of survey participants named FDM the most frequently used additive technology.


  • For 47% of businesses, 3D printing covered 0-20% of overall manufacturing requirements.


  • 76.24% of businesses produced 10+ parts in their production runs, up from 49% in 2021.

Brand-new insights

The 3D Printing Trend Report offers valuable insights gained from analyzing three primary data sources:


  • A survey conducted by DTSS-3D with engineering businesses
  • A systematic review of the news reported by the media
  • Market trends identified by comparing various market analyst reports

Shape of things to come

The report delves into how cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and smart materials are improving design and production processes within the additive manufacturing sector.

Get your parts manufactured in days

From prototyping to full-scale production. Benefit form our global network of certified manufacturing facillities and get your parts into production in less than 5 minutes.


Learn more about our 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication services.

calendar-lead-time