Military 3D Printing Market Companies

- 3D Systems Corporation
- Stratasys Ltd.
- EOS GmbH
- ExOne
- GE Additive
- SLM Solutions Group AG
- Renishaw plc
- Materialise NV
- HP Inc.
Stratasys Ltd
Headquarters: Israel and United States
Product Offerings: Industrial-grade polymer 3D printers, materials (polymers), software (GrabCAD Print), and additive manufacturing services focused on rapid prototyping to serial production of end-use parts. Offers a large portfolio of polymer 3D printing materials addressing a wide range of functional applications.
Market Share & Revenue: One of the leading suppliers with significant market presence globally in military and aerospace additive manufacturing segments (specific military revenue not publicly disclosed).
Recent Developments: Continuously expanding 3D printing technologies and materials, focusing on integrating solutions that streamline manufacturing and supply chains in defense sectors.
Competitive Positioning: Focuses on polymer-based additive manufacturing, providing end-to-end solutions that enhance production speed, reliability, and materials performance, particularly for aerospace and defense sectors.
Key Customers/Industries: Aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare with significant penetration in military aerospace manufacturing for lightweight, durable components.
3D Systems Corporation
Headquarters: Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States
Product Offerings: Comprehensive 3D printing solutions including 3D printers, software, materials (plastics and metals), 3D scanning, and application engineering services. Technologies include stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal printing among others, enabling creation of prototypes and production parts.
Market Share & Revenue: A major player in the military 3D printing market with key contracts such as the Combat Capabilities Development Command Army Research Laboratory; specific segment revenue is embedded in its industrial additive manufacturing portfolio.
Recent Developments: Partnerships to expand 3D printing materials access, development of next-gen metal 3D printers, and contracts for innovative military equipment such as 3D printed combat helmets.
Competitive Positioning: Focuses on breadth of 3D printing technologies with strong emphasis on metal additive manufacturing for military aerospace and defense applications; known for pioneering stereolithography technology.
Key Customers/Industries: Aerospace & defense, healthcare, automotive, durable goods, and technology sectors including the US military and allied defense agencies.
Norsk Titanium AS
Headquarters: Hønefoss, Norway
Product Offerings: Aerospace-grade titanium components produced via proprietary Rapid Plasma Deposition (RPDTM) technology for metal 3D printing; sells value-added parts for aerospace, defense, and industrial sectors.
Market Share & Revenue: Leading provider of titanium structural components in the defense aerospace additive manufacturing market with FAA-approved parts supplied to Boeing and other OEMs; exact revenue specifics not public but recognized as technology leader in metal 3D printing.
Recent Developments: Full-rate production with RPD machines, partnerships with Boeing, investment from major global players, and expansion in defense test part production.
Competitive Positioning: Market leader in metal additive manufacturing specifically focused on titanium parts with a scalable process that reduces cost, lead time, and material waste in defense aerospace applications.
Key Customers/Industries: Aerospace (Boeing, Airbus), defense manufacturing, and industrial sectors globally.
Engineering & Manufacturing Services Inc.
Headquarters: United States
Product Offerings: Metal additive manufacturing services including design for additive manufacturing, rapid prototyping, development, and serial production of aerospace and defense components.
Market Share & Revenue: Recognized player in military 3D printing market serving defense aerospace with proprietary systems and manufacturing capacity.
Recent Developments: Expanding capabilities and partnerships to meet demand for complex bespoke military parts and tooling.
Competitive Positioning: Focused on high-quality aerospace and defense metal parts, leveraging custom manufacturing solutions for mission-critical components.
Key Customers/Industries: US military and aerospace OEMs, defense contractors.
3T Additive Manufacturing Ltd.
Headquarters: Newbury, United Kingdom
Product Offerings: Metal additive manufacturing spanning design, development, rapid prototyping, and serial production using advanced metal 3D printing systems primarily in aerospace and defense sectors.
Market Share & Revenue: A premier European metal additive manufacturing service with key certifications (AS9100, ISO13485) and approved supplier status for major OEMs including defense contractors.
Recent Developments: Acquired by BEAMIT Group to create Europe’s largest additive manufacturing hub; expanded metal printing capacity and certifications for military aerospace applications.
Competitive Positioning: Leading European provider for serial production metal additive manufacturing, with rigorous quality controls and a strong focus on aerospace-defense markets.
Key Customers/Industries: Aerospace, automotive, medical, defense OEMs across UK, Europe, US, and Japan.
Additional Notable Players
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Markforged Inc. (USA): Known for metal and composite 3D printing solutions used in tooling and end-use parts for military aerospace.
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The ExOne Company (USA): Specializes in binder jetting metal 3D printing catering to defense industry needs.
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Optomec Inc. (USA): Provides direct-write additive manufacturing systems tailored for printed electronics and metal parts.
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SPEE3D (Australia): Innovator in cold spray metal 3D printing with field-deployable systems, notably adopted by military forces for on-site metal part production.