As spring progresses, we are turning our sights to a major segment of additive manufacturing: Polymer AM. Comprising hardware, materials, and services, this segment was worth nearly $10 billion in 2025 and continues to grow as adoption expands and applications continue to develop.
In this eBook, we are presenting a variety of pieces that showcase the breadth of the polymer AM landscape, from consumer-grade initiatives to industrialized production ecosystems. First up is our analysis chapter, which leverages VoxelMatters report data to showcase the key growth drivers within polymer hardware, materials, and services. Next, in cooperation with Axtra3D, we have a feature that illustrates how its HPS-based workflow is enabling industrial series production through integrated, highly automated steps.
From there, we turn to the education segment for a use case out of the Hamburg University of Technology, where engineering students use Creality 3D printers to explore concepts in a hands-on way and develop innovative tools. Next we go to the UK, where 0rCA has developed a containerized, easily deployable system for turning plastic ocean pollution into high-quality PA6 for 3D printing. In our mapping chapter, we highlight a selection of the most influential and innovative polymer 3D printing hardware companies. Finally, VoxelMatters‘ own Davide Sher reviews Formlabs‚ Form 4 industrial SLA system using tough resins.
VoxelMatters’ Polymer AM eBook can be viewed by scrolling through the document above or downloaded for viewing on your favorite mobile device. In our effort to maintain an open discourse and open access to AM news, the publication is free to access. We at VoxelMatters have been ardently following the progress of Polymer AM for years, and we are pleased to put the industry in the spotlight in a new, reader-friendly way!
You can find some of our recent eBook editions below:
- Consumer AM Focus 2026 eBook
- Medical AM Focus 2026 eBook
- Composites AM Focus 2026 eBook
- Energy AM Focus 2025 eBook
- Metal AM Focus 2025 eBook
- AM Services Focus 2025 eBook
All editions can be found here.
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