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Global 3D printer hardware revenues grew 31% year-on-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2026, according to new figures from global market intelligence firm CONTEXT. The data points to a return to growth across the additive manufacturing (AM) market, led by a continued recovery in Industrial systems and strong volume gains for Entry-level printers. Unit shipments were higher than in Q2 2025 in three of the four price classes the firm tracks.
Over the trailing twelve months (TTM), Entry-level printers produced 49% of hardware revenue. That makes them the largest segment by value, ahead of Industrial systems at 41%. In Q2, Industrial revenue rose 40% and Entry-level revenue rose 36% YoY. On a TTM basis, revenue