AM machine revenues up 31% in Q2 2026, with metal systems leading industrial growth
Market analyst Context reports that global additive manufacturing machine revenues rose 31% year on year in the second quarter of 2026. Industrial systems grew 40% in revenue, driven by metal powder bed fusion for defence, aerospace and consumer electronics, while entry-level machines grew 36%. Professional-class FDM systems declined, and signs of saturation are appearing among Chinese entry-level exports.