What Factors Boosted the Aerospace 3D Printing Market in Recent Years?
The market of aerospace 3D printing has seen a remarkable growth recently, scaling from
• $3.15 billion in 2024 to $4.15 billion in 2025, demonstrating a robust CAGR of 31.6%.
The boost can largely be attributed to rising environmental concerns, flourishing aerospace industry, regulatory support and surging demand for customized aerospace components. Numerous investments and funding have also fueled the market escalation during the reviewed period.
What Potential Growth Can be Anticipated in the Aerospace 3D Printing Market?
The aerospace 3D printing market is due for a momentous surge in the forthcoming years.
• The market size is expected to swell to $11.72 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 29.6%.
Burgeoning global market, increasing focus on green aviation, and emerging demand for lightweight components primarily drive this growth. Furthermore, the increase in space launch vehicles and the need for cost savings are expected to add momentum to the market growth. Trends, comprising metal additive manufacturing, in-flight 3D printing, advancing composite printing, AI and machine learning incorporation, along with sustainability and eco-friendly materials, will predominantly reshape the market during the forecast period.
What are the Key Drivers of the Aerospace 3D Printing Market?
The growing call for lightweight parts and components from the aerospace industry is notably propelling the growth of the aerospace 3D printing market. Emphasis on green aviation has significantly advanced the concept of lightweight design in industries, especially in aerospace. 3D printing facilitates the creation and deployment of lightweight prototypes, improving the form and fit of finished parts in the aerospace industry. For instance, an anticipated 20% weight reduction in a Boeing 787 can generate a 10-12% improvement in fuel efficiency, improving operational efficiency, enhancing acceleration, affording higher structural strength, and better protection performance while decreasing carbon footprint.
What is the Market Segmentation of the Aerospace 3D Printing Industry?
The aerospace 3D printing market includes the following segments –
1) By Material Type: Metals, Plastics, Ceramics.
2) By Industry Type: Aircraft, Spacecraft, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
3) By Printer Technology Type: Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS).
4) By Process Type: Material Extrusion, Powder Bed Fusion, Direct Energy Deposition, Material Jetting, Binder Jetting, Sheet Lamination, Vat Photo-Polymerization.
5) By Application: Structural Components, Engine Components, Space Components.
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What Emerging Trends Can Impact the Aerospace 3D Printing Market?
Technological advances are a key trend gaining traction in the aerospace 3D printing market. For instance, in August 2024, Supernova Defense & Space launched their new dedicated unit to address the limitations of traditional manufacturing processes, specifically for complex applications like Solid Rocket Motors (SRMs) used in hypersonic platforms. Utilizing Supernova's proprietary Viscous Lithography Manufacturing (VLM) technology, this will allow for the production of advanced energetic materials, thus enhancing combustion efficiency and enabling custom designs for various defense applications.
Who are the Major Players in the Aerospace 3D Printing Market?
Major companies propelling the aerospace 3D printing market include -
• Norsk Titanium AS
• Materialise NV
• EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
• Arcam AB
• 3D Systems Corporation
• Ultimaker B.V.
• Stratasys Ltd.
• General Electric Company
• Airbus SE
• Safran SA
• Raytheon Technologies Corporation
• The ExOne Company
• MTU Aero Engines AG
• Höganäs AB
• Oerlikon Group AG
• Renishaw plc
• TRUMPF GmbH + Co. KG
• Made In Space Inc.
• Markforged Inc.
• Liebherr-International AG
• EnvisionTEC GmbH
• Optomec Inc.
• XYZprinting Inc.
• SLM Solutions Group AG
• Concept Laser GmbH
• Sciaky Inc.
• Additive Industries B.V.
• Carpenter Technology Corporation
• GKN plc
• Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings Inc.
Which Region Holds the Major Share in the Aerospace 3D Printing Market?
North America was the largest region in the aerospace 3D printing market in 2024. However, Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the future. The regions covered in the report include Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.
