Industrial 3D Printer Revenue Jumps 40% on Drone, Rocket and Phone Demand

Global 3D printer hardware revenue grew 31% year-on-year in Q2 2026, according to CONTEXT. Industrial systems revenue rose 40% and entry-level 36%, driven by drones, rockets, data center infrastructure and consumer electronics. The desktop market shows early signs of saturation.

• Global 3D printer hardware revenue rose 31% year-on-year in Q2 2026
• Industrial segment: revenue up 40%, unit shipments up 25% year-on-year
• Metal AM systems made up 53% of industrial units and 75% of industrial revenue
• Entry-level revenue rose 36%, with China accounting for about 95% of shipments