German consultancy AMPOWER has published its AMPOWER Report 2026 reporting that the industrial AM market returned to growth in 2025 after stagnating in 2024, reaching a volume of over €11 billion (approx. $12.7 billion). Its latest annual market study puts sector growth at 5.6% last year, driven by stronger demand for part production and higher material consumption. Although that result fell below...
The AMPOWER Report 2026 provides insights into the growing significance of desktop polymer systems in industrial applications. This trend challenges traditional classifications and indicates a shift towards large-scale print farms as an alternative to expensive individual industrial systems. The report also underscores ongoing fragmentation and consolidation in metal additive manufacturing, with new suppliers, particularly from China, entering the market. The continued growth of defense and spac...