When Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research) announced its upcoming webinar, “3DP/AM Market Insights: 2025 Review and 2026 Preview,” it pointed to a key issue for the industry: which sectors are truly driving additive manufacturing (AM) adoption today.

The discussion comes at a time when the AM industry is still navigating several turbulent years, including consolidation, bankruptcies, and changes in investment trends. Even with these changes, the industry is still expected to grow. Most forecasts show the global AM market will continue to expand. In fact, AM Research estimates the global AM market reached about $15.9 billion in 2024 and could expand to roughly $57.8 billion by 2033.

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