Europe 3D Printing Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034

The Europe 3D printing market size was valued at USD 5.32 Billion in 2024. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 17.20% between 2025 and 2034, reaching a value of USD 26.01 Billion by 2034.

The market is driven by the increasing adoption of additive manufacturing in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and healthcare, with a growing demand for recyclable and biodegradable 3D printing plastics. Companies like BMW and Airbus are leveraging 3D printing for rapid prototyping, customised parts production, and lightweight component manufacturing. The increasing adoption of 3D printing in home printing is also opening significant opportunities for Europe 3D printing market development.

The adoption of 3D printing in construction is gaining momentum in Europe due to its potential for sustainable practices. Companies like COBOD and ICON are pioneering large-scale 3D printing of buildings, reducing material waste and construction time while offering innovative architectural designs.

Governments in Europe are investing heavily in 3D printing technology to drive innovation and competitiveness. For example, the European Union's Horizon 2020 program has funded numerous projects focusing on additive manufacturing, while tech giants like Siemens and HP are expanding their 3D printing capabilities in the region.

Stereolithography technology has the dominating the Europe 3D printing market share, offering high precision and surface finish. Formlabs Form 3 - A popular SLA 3D printer known for its high-quality prints and reliability. Fused Deposition Modelling is a popular 3D printing technology known for its affordability and ease of use. Ultimaker S5 - An FDM 3D printer widely used for rapid prototyping and functional parts production.

Selective Laser Sintering is a technology that uses a laser to sinter powdered material into a solid structure. EOS P 396 - An industrial SLS 3D printer capable of producing high-quality end-use parts and functional prototypes. Electron Beam Melting is a technology that uses an electron beam to melt and fuse metal powder to create parts. GE Additive Arcam EBM Spectra H - An EBM 3D printer used for manufacturing aerospace components with high precision.

Market Segmentation

Europe 3D Printing Market Report and Forecast 2025-2034 offers a detailed analysis of the market based on the following segments:

Market Breakup by Component

Hardware
Software
Services

Market Breakup by Printer Type

Desktop 3D Printer
Industrial Printer

Market Breakup by Technology

Stereolithography
Fuse Deposition Modelling (FDM)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Polyjet Printing
Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
Digital Light Processing
Others

Market Breakup by Material

Polymer
Metal
Ceramic
Others

Market Breakup by Process

Binder Jetting
Material Extrusion
Material Jetting
Powder Bed Fusion
Vat Photopolymerisation
Others

Market Breakup by Application

Prototyping
Tooling
Functional Parts

Market Breakup by Industry Vertical

Automotive
Aerospace and Defence
Healthcare
Consumer Electronics
Education
Power and Energy
Others

Market Breakup by Country

Germany
United Kingdom
France
Italy
Others

Competitive Landscape

Market players are focused on technological advancements to improve efficiency and sustainability in the production process.

HP Inc.
EOS GmbH
SISMA S.p.A.
Renishaw plc.
Stratasys Ltd.
Materialise NV
Proto Labs, Inc.
SLM Solutions AG
Ultimaker B.V.
Nano Dimension Ltd.
ExOne Operating, LLC
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