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The additive manufacturing market continued to grow in the second quarter of 2026, adding another quarter to what is becoming a much more consistent expansion for the industry.
Worldwide revenue from metal, polymer, and ceramic 3D printing systems, materials, and services reached $4.48 billion in Q2, according to new data from Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research). That represents 12% growth from the same quarter last year and a slight increase from roughly $4.4 billion in the first quarter of 2026.
The figures come from AM Research’s new Q2 2026 3DP/AM Market Data and Forecast, which covers the metal and polymer AM markets, and its accompanying Q2 2026 Market Insights report. The data tracks the market by company, printing technology, geography, and application.
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