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After initial commercialization in the 1990s, metal additive manufacturing (also known as metal 3D printing) has witnessed a flurry of interest in the past decade. This time period has witnessed numerous industry-shifting events – from the COVID-19 pandemic to the rise and fall of hyped metal 3D printing startups, the ascent of the Chinese additive manufacturing market, and the continued emergence of novel metal AM technologies. There is no doubt that the metal 3D printing industry is dynamic – a market worth monitoring even in a more challenging macroeconomic environment.

This comprehensive technical report from IDTechEx gives a detailed status and outlook for the industry. Built upon IDTechEx’s history in the market and large number of primary interviews, this report provides an unbiased forecast for the market.