This is a list of the world’s largest 3D printing companies measured by market capitalisation. Thanks to their resources, these companies dominate the global 3D printing market. The listing is as per the data verified on 5th May 2025.
World’s Largest 3D Printing Companies
There has been a major shake up in the list of the world’s largest 3D printing companies and we are seeing a massive shift where two Chinese companies are now leading the market. The surprising observation is that the market cap of the leading US companies has more or less remained the same (around $1 billion) but Bright Laser & Farsoon (the Chinese companies) are now soaring at $18.3 & $16.8 billion.
| Rank | Company | Market Cap in USD (May ’25) | Stock Price in USD | Mar ’23 Position |
| 1 | Bright Laser | $18.3 billion | 68.28 | – |
| 2 | Farsoon | $16.87 billion | 40.75 | – |
| 3 | Xometry | $1.53 billion | 30.33 | 1 |
| 4 | Protolabs | $924 million | 38.88 | 4 |
| 5 | Stratasys | $801 million | 9.61 | 3 |
| 6 | Nano Dimension | $349 million | 1.59 | 5 |
| 7 | Materialise | $315 million | 5.34 | 7 |
| 8 | 3D Systems | $262 million | 1.93 | 2 |
| 9 | Titomic | $208 million | 0.14 | – |
| 10 | Markforged | $98 million | 4.74 | 9 |
| 11 | AML3D | $47 million | 0.08 | – |
| 12 | BigRep | $31 million | 2.14 | – |
| 13 | Massivit | $22 million | 87.9 | – |
| 14 | Aurora Labs | $13.5 million | 0.02 | – |
Bright Laser: $18.3 billion (China) – $68.28
Bright Laser is a leading Chinese additive manufacturing business that specialises in metal 3D printing technology. The company has established itself as a market leader in industrial-scale metal printing systems, servicing the aerospace, automotive, and medical industries. Their quick expansion reflects China’s strategic investment in modern manufacturing technology, and they have established themselves as the global market leader in 3D printing.
Farsoon: $16.87 billion (China) – $40.75
Farsoon is a pioneering Chinese 3D printing business that produces high-performance plastic and metal laser sintering systems. Founded in 2009, the company has grown rapidly thanks to its open-platform concept, which provides customers with greater freedom in materials and parameters. Farsoon’s strong market position demonstrates China’s growth as a global leader in additive manufacturing technology development and commercialisation.
Xometry: $1.53 billion (USA) – $30.33
Xometry is an AI-enabled on-demand manufacturing platform that connects customers with manufacturing partners for 3D printing, CNC machining, and related services. The company’s digital platform strategy has disrupted traditional manufacturing by providing fast quotes, design feedback, and access to a huge network of manufacturing capabilities, making it the largest US-based company in this ranking. To understand Xometry better, think of it as the Airbnb of On-demand manufacturing.
Protolabs: $924 million (USA) – $38.88
Protolabs is a technology-driven digital manufacturing company that specialises in rapid prototyping and on-demand production. Protolabs produces unique items quickly by merging 3D printing with traditional production methods like as injection moulding and CNC machining. Their automated quoting system and emphasis on quick-turn manufacturing have made them a valuable partner for product developers and engineers worldwide.
Stratasys: $801 million (Israel) – $9.61
Stratasys, founded in 1989, was an early pioneer in the 3D printing business. The Israeli firm specialises in FDM and PolyJet technology, and it provides high-performance printing solutions to industries ranging from aerospace to healthcare. Despite rising competition, Stratasys retains a significant market presence due to its broad intellectual property portfolio and ongoing innovation in materials and printing processes.
Nano Dimension: $349 million (USA) – $1.59
Nano Dimension focusses on additively made electronics (AME) and micro additive manufacturing. Their DragonFly method enables the creation of high-performance electrical gadgets using 3D-printed circuit boards. The company has grown through strategic acquisitions to increase its technological capabilities in precision digital manufacturing, with an emphasis on high-value applications in defence, aerospace, and advanced electronics.
Materialise: $315 million (Belgium) – $5.34.
Materialise, a Belgian software and 3D printing service provider, has been a market mainstay since 1990. The company operates in three segments: software development, manufacturing, and medical solutions. its Mimics Innovation Suite has become the industry standard for medical 3D printing applications, and its manufacturing services are used in industries ranging from consumer products to industrial applications around the globe.
3D Systems – $262 million (USA), $1.93
3D Systems, founded in 1986, was one of the early pioneers of additive manufacturing. The company provides a wide selection of 3D printers, materials, software, and on-demand manufacturing services. Despite rising competition, which has impacted its market position, 3D Systems continues to use its broad patent portfolio and industry experience to serve aerospace, healthcare, and industrial applications.
Titomic – $208 million (Australia) – $0.14
Titomic is an Australian firm best known for its Kinetic Fusion technology, which enables the manufacture of large-scale metal components at unparalleled rates. This technology enables the fabrication of parts with unique material properties and geometries that would be hard to achieve using regular manufacturing methods. Titomic has received a lot of attention for its capacity to deal with difficult-to-print metals like titanium, and it serves the defence, aerospace, and resource industries.
Markforged – $98 million (USA), $4.74
Markforged revolutionised the 3D printing industry with their continuous fibre reinforcement method, which allows for the manufacture of objects with metal-like strength while using reinforced composites. Their Digital Forge platform combines software, materials, and printers to produce industrial-quality parts for manufacturing and engineering applications. The company specialises on providing affordable, production-grade additive manufacturing solutions.
AML3D – $47 million (Australia), $0.08
AML3D is an Australian metal additive manufacturing firm that focusses on large-scale, industrial wire arc additive manufacturing (WAAM) technology. Their proprietary WAM® technology enables the production of big metal components for the marine, defence, and resources industries. AML3D, a relatively fresh arrival into the public markets, reflects Australia’s rising position in specialised metal 3D printing applications.
BigRep: $31 million (Germany) – $2.14
BigRep is a German maker of large-format 3D printers intended for industrial use. Their printers have some of the highest build volumes in the industry, allowing for the fabrication of full-scale prototypes and functioning parts. BigRep is focused on introducing additive manufacturing to industrial design, architecture, and automotive industries where size constraints have previously hampered 3D printing usage.
Massivit, $22 million (Israel) – $87.9
Massivit is an Israeli firm that specialises in large-scale 3D printing solutions for the visual communication, entertainment, and transportation industries. Their patented Gel Dispensing Printing process allows for the quick manufacturing of big, lightweight, hollow objects at far faster speeds than typical 3D printing methods. The company’s target applications include advertising, themed entertainment, and concept modelling.
Aurora Labs – $13.5 million (Australia), $0.02
Aurora Labs is an Australian firm that develops metal 3D printing technology with an emphasis on high-speed, cost-effective solutions. Their Rapid Manufacturing Technology (RMT) attempts to print metal parts at considerably higher speeds than traditional methods. Despite being the smallest firm on this list in terms of market capitalisation, Aurora Labs offers the inventive potential for creating next-generation metal additive manufacturing technology.
Notable Observations
- Bright Laser and Farsoon, both Chinese companies, lead the market, indicating China’s significant presence in the 3D printing industry.
- Xometry and Protolabs continue to be strong players in the U.S. market, focusing on digital manufacturing services.
- Traditional industry leaders like Stratasys and 3D Systems maintain substantial market capitalizations, reflecting their enduring influence.
- Emerging companies such as Titomic and AML3D from Australia are making notable strides in the industry.
Understanding Market Capitalisation
Market Capitalisation is a measure of the total value of a publicly traded company’s outstanding shares of stock. It is calculated by multiplying the current market price of a single share of stock by the total number of outstanding shares.
Final Thoughts
The list of 14 of the largest and the best 3D printing companies around the world also offer a great representation of the entire 3D printing ecosystem. This list has some of the biggest 3D printer manufacturers, 3D printing service providers, software manufacturers and also one of the top medical/healthcare 3D printing company.
Note: The article is for informational purposes only. Manufactur3D does not offer personalised investment recommendations or views about any particular company or stock of a company
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