Wohlers Report 2026
Wohlers Report 2026 is the definitive annual analysis of the global additive manufacturing and 3D printing industry, reflecting the market as it stands today.
This year's edition places a strong focus on market maturity and real world adoption. It provides updated revenue and growth data across key AM segments, with expanded input directly from end users, offering clearer visibility into how additive manufacturing is being deployed in production environments.
Built on more than 30 years of continuous industry tracking, the report combines long term trend analysis with a detailed snapshot of current technologies, applications, and regional dynamics. It also examines mergers and acquisitions, patent activity, regulatory and legal developments, and major advances in materials and processes.
Wohlers Report 2026 includes expanded coverage of China and its growing influence on the global AM landscape, alongside updates on recent technical breakthroughs shaping the next phase of industry growth.
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Zane Ross
Engagement Manager, America Makes
“The Wohlers Report is the guide I always keep at hand for consultation. It is really a vade mecum for those looking for an edge in an increasingly complex industry to navigate.”
Gianluca Mattaroccia
Engineering Fellow, The Estée Lauder Companies
“No other report on additive manufacturing comes close to offering what is available in the Wohlers Report. I rely on it year after year.”
Fried Vancraen
Founder and CEO, Materialise
“Anyone with serious interest in professional 3D printing should be reading the Wohlers Report. There's no better resource for anyone in the business of digital fabrication. It is the industry bible.”
Mike Senese
Executive Editor, Make: magazine
“Our members consistently tell us the Wohlers Report is one of the most valued benefits of their affiliation with America Makes.”
Zane Ross
Engagement Manager, America Makes
“The Wohlers Report is the guide I always keep at hand for consultation. It is really a vade mecum for those looking for an edge in an increasingly complex industry to navigate.”
Gianluca Mattaroccia
Engineering Fellow, The Estée Lauder Companies
“No other report on additive manufacturing comes close to offering what is available in the Wohlers Report. I rely on it year after year.”
Fried Vancraen
Founder and CEO, Materialise
“Anyone with serious interest in professional 3D printing should be reading the Wohlers Report. There's no better resource for anyone in the business of digital fabrication. It is the industry bible.”
Mike Senese
Executive Editor, Make: magazine