Once considered a niche technology, additive manufacturing is now revolutionizing industries, from automotive and aerospace to construction and healthcare. Over 23% of the 3D printing market is driven by the automotive sector, while the healthcare segment alone is expected to reach $27.29 billion by 2030. [1]
From legacy giants like Stratasys, who pioneered Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technologies, to disruptors like Desktop Metal, which specialize in high-speed resin and metal printing, the industry is brimming with innovation. Meanwhile, consumer-focused brands like Prusa Research and Creality have made desktop 3D printing more accessible.
Industrial 3D printing is now more capable of producing rocket engines, prosthetic limbs, entire car chassis, and aerospace-grade titanium parts. The companies leading this charge are reshaping global supply chains.
In this article, I highlight the top 3D printing companies, exploring their business models, latest technological breakthroughs, and impact on the market.
Did you know?In 2024, North America led the global 3D printing market, capturing 41.4% of the total revenue. The market is projected to exceed $101.7 billion by 2032, expanding at a CAGR of 23.4%. [2]
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14. Northann Corp
Founded: 1990Country: United States
Key Products: 3D-printed flooring and wall panels
Revenue: $15.5 million+
Competitive Edge: Fast production & reduced waste
Northann is known for its proprietary 3D-printing technology, which enables the production of hyper-realistic, high-performance flooring and wall panels. It operates at the intersection of additive manufacturing, material science, and interior design, focusing on eco-friendly solutions that mimic the texture and appearance of natural materials.
The company has successfully carved a niche in the luxury vinyl flooring and home improvement industry, leveraging 3D printing to create ultra-realistic surfaces with enhanced durability.
In 2024, Northann Corp reported $13.97 million in revenue but incurred a net loss of $7.13 million. The company is actively collaborating with major home improvement chains to introduce 3D-printed flooring and wall panels to the mass market. [3]
The company is also developing biodegradable and recyclable materials for next-generation flooring, highlighting its commitment to sustainability and eco-friendly manufacturing practices.
13. Velo3D
Founded: 2014Country: United States
Key Products: Sapphire 3D printers, Flow software
Revenue: $45.6 million+
Competitive Edge: Patented LPBF technology
Velo3D has gained global recognition for its high-precision metal 3D printing technology, which allows for support-free printing of complex geometries. This capability makes it a game-changer for industries requiring lightweight, high-performance components such as turbine blades, heat exchangers, and rocket engines.
Unlike traditional metal 3D printers, which often require support structures that limit design freedom, Velo3D’s patented laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) process eliminates these constraints. Velo3D has two key products: [4]
- Sapphire: A high-performance industrial metal 3D printer designed for support-free printing of complex parts in titanium, Inconel, aluminum, and other aerospace-grade metals
- Flow Print Preparation Software: Automates design validation and print optimization, ensuring flawless part production without supports or redesigning for manufacturability.
The company serves top aerospace manufacturers, space exploration companies, and defense contractors, making it a key supplier in the growing space and advanced manufacturing sectors.
12. Renishaw
Founded: 1973Country: United Kingdom
Revenue: $870 million+
Competitive Edge: Vertically integrated manufacturing
Renishaw is a leader in metal 3D printing (DMLS – Direct Metal Laser Sintering), catering to industries such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and industrial tooling. It operates through two primary segments:
- Metrology: It offers a range of precision measurement and process control equipment, such as machine tool probes, calibration and optimization tools, and gauging systems.
- Healthcare: Renishaw develops medical devices and technologies, including neurosurgical products and dental CAD/CAM systems.
The company operates in 36 countries and has over 5,200 employees globally. It demonstrates a strong commitment to research and development (R&D), typically investing around 13% to 18% of its annual sales into R&D, driving continuous technological advancements. [5]
Furthermore, Renishaw strategically collaborates with NASA, Rolls-Royce, Airbus, and major healthcare institutions to advance metal 3D printing technology.
11. Prusa Research
Founded: 2012Country: Czech Republic
Key Products: Prusa i3 series, Prusa MINI+
Competitive Edge: Easily repairable open-source products
Prusa Research is known for open-source innovation, affordable professional-grade printers, and a strong community-driven approach. Its flagship product, the Prusa i3 series, has become the most widely used consumer and professional FDM 3D printer worldwide.
The company sells approximately 10,000 printers every month, making it a dominant force in both the hobbyist and professional markets. Plus, it owns Prusa3D.com, one of the largest online 3D printing communities, and operates Printables, a platform for sharing 3D printable models. [6]
Prusa Research has also expanded into resin-based SLA printing with the Prusa SL1 series, catering to industries like dentistry, jewelry, and prototyping.
In 2024, it introduced the Prusa CORE One, a CoreXY 3D printer designed for versatility and future upgrades. Staying true to its commitment to upgradability, Prusa Research offers a Conversion Kit, allowing users to transform their Original Prusa MK4S printers into the new Prusa CORE One. [7]
10. Markforged
Founded: 2013Country: United States
Revenue: $86.8 million+
Competitive Edge: CFR technology
Markforged has revolutionized on-demand, high-strength part production using continuous fiber reinforcement (CFR) and metal 3D printing technologies. It focuses on engineering-grade, durable components that can replace traditional machined metal and composite parts.
The company’s cloud-connected Digital Forge platform integrates AI-powered part optimization, software-driven automation, and industrial-grade 3D printing, enabling businesses to produce parts with unprecedented precision and performance.
Markforged serves a diverse customer base across industries such as aerospace, automotive, defense, and manufacturing, where strength, durability, and cost efficiency are paramount. The company has over 12,000 customers, including prominent names like NASA, General Motors, and Siemens. [8]
In 2024, Markforged announced a new 316L stainless steel metal filament compatible with the FX10 Metal Kit, expanding the range of materials available for metal 3D printing. [9]
The same year, Nano Dimension announced its intention to acquire Markforged in a $115 million all-cash transaction. This merger aims to create a leading player in additive manufacturing by combining their technologies and resources.
9. Prodways Group
Country: France
Revenue: $82.4 million+
Competitive Edge: Proprietary MOVINGLight technology
Founded in 2013, Prodways has quickly established itself as a key player in high-precision polymer and metal additive manufacturing solutions. The company has acquired Solidscape, Cristal Materials, and Creabis, strengthening its expertise in resin-based and high-precision metal 3D printing.
Publicly traded on Euronext Paris (PWG), Prodways is one of the few European 3D printing companies competing at an industrial scale. While it focuses on prototyping and large-scale production for aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and dental industries, it is particularly strong in dental applications, which account for over 60% of the company’s revenue.
Its proprietary MOVINGLight technology is based on the DLP (Digital Light Processing) photopolymerization process, enabling high-productivity 3D printing in plastic and ceramics with exceptional precision. With up to 40-micron accuracy, it can produce intricate and highly detailed features—making it ideal for dental molds, jewelry, and complex industrial components. [10]
In 2024, the company launched a new series of 3D printers tailored for dental laboratories, leveraging its MOVINGLight DLP technology to enhance precision and efficiency in dental applications.
8. Materialise NV
Founded: 1990Country: Belgium
Key Products: Materialise Magics, Mimics
Revenue: $292 million+
Competitive Edge: Extensive experience in medical applications
Unlike many 3D printing companies that focus primarily on hardware, Materialise is best known for its software platforms and medical solutions that optimize the entire 3D printing process—from design and file preparation to manufacturing and post-processing.
The company has been a pioneer in medical 3D printing, working on personalized implants, surgical guides, and patient-specific models for pre-surgical planning. It offers a range of products and services, including
- Materialise Magics: a leading data preparation software for additive manufacturing, allowing users to convert files to STL, repair errors, and prepare designs for 3D printing.
- Materialise Mimics: a medical imaging software tool that allows clinicians to convert 2D image data into 3D models for surgical planning and patient-specific device design.
Materialise NV is publicly traded on NASDAQ and has remained profitable despite economic downturns, thanks to its high-margin software and healthcare solutions. Over the past ten years, the company has maintained a gross margin of over 55%. [11]
7. 3D Systems
Country: United States
Key Products: SLA and metal 3D printers
Revenue: $440 million+
Competitive Edge: Over 38 years of industry experience
3D Systems is widely credited for inventing stereolithography (SLA), the first commercialized 3D printing technology, and commercializing various SLA-based platforms and materials, including the SLA 750 and Figure 4 platforms.
As one of the largest publicly traded 3D printing companies, 3D Systems has established a comprehensive ecosystem that includes industrial 3D printers, advanced materials, production software, and on-demand manufacturing services.
The company has a portfolio of over 130 materials, offering solutions for diverse applications, including plastics, metals, and composites. These materials are tailored to meet the specific needs of industries such as healthcare, aerospace, and automotive. [12]
In recent years, 3D Systems has undergone strategic restructuring, focusing on industrial and healthcare applications while divesting its consumer 3D printing segment. They have also invested in bioprinting, regenerative medicine, and metal additive manufacturing.
In 2024, the company received FDA clearance for its multi-material, monolithic jetted denture solution, marking a significant advancement in dental 3D printing applications. In 2025, it introduced the NextDent Jetted Denture Solution for producing multi-material monolithic dentures. It also announced upcoming solutions for night guards and direct-printed aligners. [13]
6. UltiMaker
Founded: 2011Country: Netherlands
Key Products: UltiMaker S7, MakerBot Method X
Revenue: $75 million
Competitive Edge: Free, easy-to-use 3D printing software (Cura)
UltiMaker is a leading innovator in fused filament fabrication (FFF) 3D printing, focusing on accessible, high-precision 3D printing solutions for engineers, educators, and small-to-medium businesses. It offers a full-stack 3D printing ecosystem, including desktop printers, industrial-grade materials, cloud-based software, and enterprise solutions.
In 2022, the company merged with MakerBot, forming one of the largest professional 3D printing companies worldwide. This strategic move was backed by a $62.4 million investment from NPM Capital and Stratasys.
In 2024, UltiMaker introduced the Factor 4, an industrial-grade 3D printer designed for light industrial applications. This printer combines high efficiency and reliability, featuring a temperature-controlled build chamber and seamless integration with existing production processes.
In 2024, the company unveiled the UltiMaker S8, a high-speed FDM 3D printer engineered to boost productivity while maintaining precision and reliability. The S8 is capable of print speeds up to 500mm/s and accelerations up to 50,000mm/s², catering to industrial manufacturing needs. [14]
5. Formlabs
Country: United States
Key Products: Form Series
Competitive Edge: Comprehensive Ecosystem
Formlabs is a pioneer in resin-based and selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing. It offers an integrated suite of hardware, materials, and software, providing a seamless user experience that caters to both novices and professionals.
Formlabs gained prominence with its Form 1 3D printer, introduced via a record-breaking Kickstarter campaign in 2012. Over the years, the company has expanded its product lineup with the Form series (resin-based SLA printers) and the Fuse series (SLS printers), pushing the boundaries of high-resolution, affordable 3D printing.
In October 2024, the company unveiled the Form 4, a desktop-sized 3D printer boasting print speeds up to five times faster than its predecessor. They also introduced the Form 4L and Form 4BL, large-format SLA printers designed to cater to users requiring larger build volumes without compromising on speed or precision. Early adopters of this technology include Microsoft, Ford, and NASA. [15]
Despite competition from Stratasys and 3D Systems, Formlabs has solidified its position as the go-to brand for professional resin 3D printing. They have sold over 140,000 printers worldwide, reaching a peak valuation of $2 billion. [16]
4. Nano Dimension
Founded: 2012Country: Israel
Key Product: DragonFly IV 3D printer
Revenue: $57.6 million+
Competitive Edge: Multi-material 3D printing for high-density electronics
Nano Dimension is a leading innovator in additive manufacturing for electronics, specializing in 3D-printed circuit boards (PCBs) and microelectronics. Its cutting-edge DragonFly IV 3D printer has revolutionized the production of highly complex, multi-layered electronic circuits.
Unlike conventional PCB manufacturing, which involves multiple steps, chemical etching, and outsourcing, Nano Dimension’s technology allows in-house, rapid prototyping of customized electronic components. This reduces production time, costs, and supply chain dependencies.
In recent years, the company has expanded its portfolio through strategic acquisitions of high-precision micro-manufacturing companies, including NanoFabrica, Essemtec, DeepCube, and Global Inkjet Systems.
In 2024, it unveiled Ataru Resin, a groundbreaking new material for Digital Light Processing (DLP) 3D printers. This resin offers exceptional high-temperature tolerance and durability, expanding the capabilities of the company’s additive manufacturing solutions. [17]
Financially, Nano Dimension has shown steady revenue growth, reaching approximately $57.6 million in 2024, with an emphasis on expanding its market share in defense, aerospace, and semiconductor industries. [18]
3. Protolabs
Founded: 1999Country: United States
Revenue: $501 million+
Competitive Edge: Fastest turnaround in the industry
Protolabs is a global pioneer in rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing. It specializes in 3D printing, CNC machining, injection molding, and sheet metal fabrication. The company differentiates itself with a fully digitized and automated manufacturing process, enabling ultra-fast production of prototypes and low-volume production parts.
Protolabs has built a reputation for rapid turnaround times, often delivering custom parts within days, substantially faster than traditional manufacturers, which typically take weeks. Plus, it offers a broad material selection, with over 100 materials, including engineering plastics, composites, and high-performance metals.
In recent years, the company has expanded its 3D printing capabilities, integrating new materials, multi-material printing, and high-performance polymers to serve high-tech industries like aerospace and healthcare.
In 2023, Protolabs partnered with the Royal Aeronautical Society to conduct a survey on aerospace manufacturing concerns, offering valuable insights into industry trends and challenges. In 2025, the company expanded its services to include full-service production, enabling it to support clients from prototyping through to full-scale manufacturing. [19][20]
2. Xometry
Founded: 2013Country: United States
Revenue: $486 million
Competitive Edge: AI-powered instant quoting engine
Xometry is a digital manufacturing powerhouse that bridges the gap between businesses and a global network of over 10,000+ manufacturing suppliers, providing an efficient, scalable, and cost-effective solution for producing complex, customized parts.
Unlike traditional contract manufacturing models, Xometry eliminates inefficiencies in pricing, production scheduling, and supplier matching. This makes it a perfect go-to platform for industries like aerospace, automotive, robotics, medical devices, and industrial manufacturing.
The platform’s ability to generate instant quotes using AI algorithms gives businesses a real-time view of pricing, production times, and feasibility, allowing them to optimize supply chain operations. In 2023, it introduced new AI-powered supply chain tools, enabling businesses to better manage inventory forecasting, logistics planning, and production scheduling.
Since its IPO in 2021, Xometry has grown impressively, achieving $486 million in marketplace revenue and $59.6 million in supplier services revenue, with a strong pipeline of repeat customers and enterprise clients. [21]
While Xometry maintains a strong foothold in the US market, it has been aggressively expanding into Europe and Asia through strategic partnerships with European aerospace manufacturers, Asian industrial firms, and global automotive suppliers.
1. Stratasys
Country: United States
Key Products: FDM and PolyJet Printers
Revenue: $572 million+
Competitive Edge: Pioneer of FDM technology
Stratasys is one of the most influential companies in the 3D printing industry, known for its high-performance polymer-based 3D printing solutions. It has played a key role in the evolution of additive manufacturing, particularly through its development of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology.
Stratasys provides industrial-grade printers, materials, and software, allowing businesses to create functional prototypes, production-grade components, and custom manufacturing solutions. It has partnered with major corporations, including Boeing, Ford, Siemens, and General Electric, to explore and advance the use of 3D printing for various applications.
Despite market competition from firms like Markforged, HP, and 3D Systems, Stratasys maintains a competitive edge due to its extensive patent portfolio, material innovations, and customer-centric solutions. As of today, it holds a total of 1,842 patents worldwide, belonging to 583 unique patent families. [22]
In 2025, Stratasys announced the J5 Digital Anatomy 3D printer, targeting the medical sector. This new system is designed to produce highly realistic medical models, enhancing surgical planning and training. The company also secured a $120 million investment from Fortissimo Capital to support its strategic initiatives and growth plans. [23]
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This comprehensive list of 3D printing companies is an invaluable resource for makers and professionals alike! The breakdown of specialties—from aerospace-grade prototyping to affordable consumer models—helps narrow the search for perfect partners. Excited to see how these innovators continue pushing boundaries in bioprinting and sustainable materials. Bookmarked for future projects!