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• The rapid rise of drones is creating one of the biggest opportunities for additive manufacturing (AM). Whether they’re used on battlefields, inspecting bridges or crops, or delivering supplies, drones need...
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The rapid rise of drones is creating one of the biggest opportunities for additive manufacturing (AM). Whether they’re used on battlefields, inspecting bridges or crops, or delivering supplies, drones need to be lighter, easier to customize, and quicker to produce. This is partially why drones have become one of the biggest opportunities for 3D printing.
That’s one of the main conclusions of a new Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) report, Additive Manufacturing Opportunities in Unmanned Aerial Systems 2026: Drones Market Analysis and Forecast, which explores how 3D printing is moving into drone production. Rather than simply identifying a fast-growing market, the report argues that drones have become one of the clearest examples of where AM creates real value.
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