Direct Metal Laser Sintering 3D Printing Technology Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends By Material Type (Titanium, Aluminum, Nickel, Stainless Steel, Cobalt, Others), By Application (Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, Other End Users), And By Geography - Forecasts From 2025 To 2030

Direct Metal Laser Sintering 3D Printing Technology Market Size:

The direct metal laser sintering 3D printing technology market is expected to grow from USD 186.566 million in 2025 to USD 469.162 million in 2030, at a CAGR of 20.25%.

Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), also known as Selective Laser Melting (SLM), is an additive manufacturing technology that uses a high-density laser on a powdered metal base to melt the powder and create a 3D printed model. DMLS can make strong and durable parts that can be used as both prototypes and end products. Due to the highly versatile design capabilities of DMLs, they can be used to manufacture small integrated structures, dental components, surgical implants, aerospace parts, etc. DMLS technology has also been used by NASA, SpaceX, and other aerospace companies to print specific and accurate parts for their designs. Furthermore, various initiatives like the Metal Additive Program by Canada Makes help in the progress of the DMLS printer industry.

Direct Metal Laser Sintering 3D Printing Technology Market Drivers:

• Advancement of cost-effective raw materials

Although DMLS/SLM printed parts have outstanding material characteristics, DMLS machines are notoriously difficult to buy and run. Metal 3D printing does help in reducing product costs, but the price of buying a DMLS printer and the metal powder required for printing can be rather costly.

However, in a recent advancement, a group of researchers from the Indian Institute of Science's (IISc) Department of Mechanical Engineering has identified a new way of producing metal powders that are substantially cheaper than other methods. According to IISc, the researchers believe that this abrasion-based metal powder has potential in high-performance applications like aviation engines and automotive industries, which demand a high level of precision and sophistication. This would help combat the high cost associated with 3D metal printing processes.

• Growing prevalence in the aerospace industry

DMLS printers have been known for their ability to print metal parts accurately, rapidly, and error-free. This makes it a perfect choice for the aerospace industry.

The DMLS technology has been used by NASA to create complicated component geometries. DMLS 3D printing technology has also been employed by SpaceX in a variety of rockets, including the regeneratively cooled SuperDraco Engine Chamber, which will be used on the crewed spaceflight program and the Dragon Version 2 ship. Furthermore, the expansion of the aerospace and defence industries is driving up demand for DMLS 3D printing technology, which is expected to drive market growth throughout the forecast period. The aerospace and military industry in the United States produced $909 billion in sales in 2019, according to the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA), representing a robust annual growth rate of 6.7 percent over the previous year.

Relativity Space has recently unveiled a project to use a 3D printer to manufacture a real-life rocket. The company has been actively working on a launcher and rocket engine for use in deploying and resupplying satellite constellations. Relativity uses large-scale direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) printers to produce intricate, smaller components for its rockets. DMLS printers have already been utilized to create multiple prototypes of the company's Aeon 1 rocket engine, which includes over 100 pieces. According to Noone, Powder-bed printing technologies, such as DMLS, are becoming more widespread in the aerospace sector. Relativity plans to print at least 95% of its rockets by weight, with Stargate providing half of the components and DMLS providing the other half.

Direct Metal Laser Sintering 3D Printing Technology Market Geographical Outlook:

• North America to become a significant market

North America has been a significant manufacturer and consumer of DMLS printers for a few years now. With its advancements in the aerospace and defense industry, it has become a significant part of the market. EOS recently announced the delivery of its one thousandth DMLS printer in America, which is considered a significant milestone for the company. Its 1000th printer was purchased by Sintavia, a Florida-based 3D printing service provider that offers 3D printed solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. EOS said that it is trusted by leading aerospace companies because of its constant innovation, machine consistency, and industrial-scale production reliability. Presently, 3D Systems, a South Carolina company, has the biggest market share in revenue collection in the North American market.

Segmentation

• By Material Type
  • Titanium
  • Aluminum
  • Nickel
  • Stainless Steel
  • Cobalt
  • Others
• By Application
  • Aerospace
  • Medical
  • Automotive
  • Other End Users
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • France
    • UK
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • UAE
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Others

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1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 

2. MARKET SNAPSHOT

2.1. Market Overview

2.2. Market Definition

2.3. Scope of the Study

2.4. Market Segmentation

3. BUSINESS LANDSCAPE 

3.1. Market Drivers

3.2. Market Restraints

3.3. Market Opportunities 

3.4. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

3.5. Industry Value Chain Analysis

3.6. Policies and Regulations 

3.7. Strategic Recommendations 

4. TECHNOLOGICAL OUTLOOK

5. DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY MARKET BY MATERIAL TYPE

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Titanium

5.3. Aluminum

5.4. Nickel

5.5. Stainless Steel

5.6. Cobalt

5.7. Others

6. DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY MARKET BY APPLICATION

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Aerospace

6.3. Medical

6.4. Automotive

6.5. Other End Users

7. DIRECT METAL LASER SINTERING 3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY MARKET BY GEOGRAPHY

7.1. Introduction

7.2. North America

7.2.1. USA

7.2.2. Canada

7.2.3. Mexico

7.3. South America

7.3.1. Brazil

7.3.2. Argentina

7.3.3. Others

7.4. Europe

7.4.1. Germany

7.4.2. France

7.4.3. United Kingdom

7.4.4. Spain

7.4.5. Others

7.5. Middle East and Africa

7.5.1. Saudi Arabia

7.5.2. UAE

7.5.3. Others

7.6. Asia Pacific

7.6.1. China

7.6.2. India

7.6.3. Japan

7.6.4. South Korea

7.6.5. Indonesia

7.6.6. Thailand

7.6.7. Others

8. COMPETITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND ANALYSIS

8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis

8.2. Market Share Analysis

8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations

8.4. Competitive Dashboard

9. COMPANY PROFILES

9.1. EOS Group

9.2. 3D Systems, Inc.

9.3. SLM Solutions Group AG

9.4. Renishaw plc

9.5. Sisma SpA

9.6. General Electric (Owns 2 companies, namely Concept Laser GmbH and Acram AB)

9.7. Additive Industries

9.8. Trumpf

9.9. Sculpteo

10. APPENDIX

10.1. Currency 

10.2. Assumptions

10.3. Base and Forecast Years Timeline

10.4. Key benefits for the stakeholders

10.5. Research Methodology 

10.6. Abbreviations 

EOS Group

3D Systems, Inc.

SLM Solutions Group AG

Renishaw plc

Sisma SpA

General Electric (Owns 2 companies, namely Concept Laser GmbH and Acram AB)

Additive Industries

Trumpf

Sculpteo