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The global additive manufacturing market reached $4.5 billion in the second quarter of 2026, a 12% increase from the same period a year earlier, according to quarterly tracking data published by Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research).
Drawn from AM Research’s 3DP/AM Market Insights: Q2 2026 dataset covering metal, polymer, and ceramic 3D printing across printers, materials, and services, the figures show the total market edging up sequentially from $4.4 billion in Q1 2026.
Scott Dunham, Executive Vice President at AM Research, described the first half of 2026 as a “welcome time” for the industry, noting that growth had been robust “for many” and had tracked as forecasted, and that some capital had s