Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Market Size, Share, and Industry Analysis, By Material (Metal and Nylon), By Application (Tooling, Heavy Equipment & Machinery, and Robotics), By Industry (Consumer Goods, Automotive, Medical Devices, Aerospace & Aeronautics, and Others), and Regional Forecast, 2025-2032

The Global Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Market is experiencing strong growth during the forecast period owing to its high productivity, excellent mechanical properties, and reduced product development time. These machines are highly used in several applications, such as manufacturing fixtures, jigs, housings, snap fits, and living hinges. The equipment offers various industry applications, including aerospace, medical, automotive, electronics, and tooling.

• The Ministry of Oman has announced an investment of about USD 142 million in its four major healthcare projects. The new projects would further surge the demand for medical devices and appliances, boosting the demand for sintering equipment.
• For instance, GE Aerospace announced an investment of about USD 650 million in production facilities and supply chain activities in March 2024. The aerospace industry is liable to stringent standards for safe and reliable performance.

Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Market Driver

Selective Laser Sintering is Popularly Gaining Market Demand Owing to its Wide Industry Application 

Selective Laser Sintering 3D printing is widely used in producing low-volume parts and lightweight components for the automotive and aerospace industries. Manufacturing body kits, on-demand parts, and aftermarket products are all boosting the selective laser sintering equipment market. Several industry sectors are focusing on improved product design, functionality, and enhanced product efficiency, generating significant investment in selective laser sintering equipment. 

• According to the International Energy Agency, electric vehicle sales increased by double-digit in 2023 compared to 2020, which is a result of supportive national policies and incentives.

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Global Machinery and Equipment value added witnessed a double-digit growth rate of about 13.7% in 2021, impacting the growth of the sintering equipment market across the globe.

Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Market Restraint

Several Alternative Solutions Available Might Pose Challenges for the Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Market Growth

SLS Equipment offers limited material options with rough porosity and surface, and a high shrink rate might hinder the market growth during the forecast period. Selective laser sintering machines generate large amounts of waste during their operations.

Selective Laser Sintering Equipment Market Opportunity

Emerging Demand for Rapid Manufacturing and Short-Run Components to Surge Demand For Selective Laser Sintering Equipment

Rapid manufacturing is becoming increasingly popular due to its faster product development, improved quality, and design flexibility across diverse industry sectors, including automotive, aerospace, medical instruments, and jewelry. Increasing demand for customized and replacement products is surging the demand for short-run manufacturing processes, bolstering the market demand for laser sintering equipment across industries. Key players in the market are focusing on mergers and acquisitions to boost their presence.

• For instance, Formlabs acquired Micronics, a 3D printing company that launched its first desktop SLS 3D printer in July 2024.

Segmentation

Key Insights

The report covers the following key insights:

• Micro Macro Economic Indicators
• Drivers, Restraints, Trends, and Opportunities
• Business Strategies Adopted by the Key Players
• Consolidated SWOT Analysis of Key Players

Analysis by Material

Based on material, the market is classified into metal and nylon. Nylon material is preferably used in sintering machines for complex assemblies and durable parts manufacturing with environmental stability. Nylon materials are available in multiple variants tailored to different applications.

Analysis by Application

By application, the market is segmented into tooling, heavy equipment & machinery, and robotics.

Heavy Machinery & Equipment to cater to the highest revenue share in the selective laser sintering equipment market. Industrial sector growth is boosting the growth of customized tools, fixtures, and molds. SLS equipment offers faster implementation and aids in optimizing production lines, propelling the market demand in heavy machinery & equipment application.

Analysis by Industry

By industry, the market is segmented into consumer goods, automotive, medical devices, aerospace & aeronautics, and others. Consumer goods account for the largest revenue market share owing to greater demand for consumer electronics, customized bottles, and electronic accessories. A selective laser sintering machine is used to prototype and functionally prototype various electronic products.   Design of consumer goods such as electronic devices, audio and visual products, mixer grinders, and others propel the market demand for selective laser sintering equipment.

Regional Analysis

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In terms of geography, the global market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, South America, and the Middle East & Africa.

Asia Pacific accounted for the largest share of the global selective laser sintering equipment market in 2023. Surging automotive demand, growing electronics manufacturing across countries including China, India, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries, and rising industrialization are prominent factors impacting the growth of Selective Laser Sintering Equipment in the region.

• In September 2024, the India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) approved five semiconductor units and central and state government subsidies with an investment of about USD 833 million.

North America will witness the highest growth rate in the Selective Laser Sintering Equipment market during the forecast period. The reason is the growing manufacturing sector, general machining, and high demand for electronics manufacturing across emerging countries.

• China’s EV manufacturer BYD has inaugurated its new manufacturing facility in Southeast Asia with an investment of about USD 490 million in July 2024.

Several supportive initiatives, a strong supply chain across trade borders, and increasing investment in manufacturing facilities propel the market growth for selective laser sintering equipment in diverse geographic locations.

Key Players Covered

The global Selective Laser Sintering Equipment market is fragmented, with a large number of regional and local players. In China, the top 5 players account for around 40% -45% of the market.

The report includes the profiles of the following key players:

• 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.)
• EOS GmbH (Germany)
• Farsoon Technologies (China)
• Prodways Group (France)
• Forlabs Inc. (U.S.)
• Sinterit sp z.o.o. (Poland)
• Renishaw Plc (U.K.)
• Sintratec AG (Switzerland)
• Sharebot S.r.l. (Italy)
• Ricoh Company Ltd. (Japan)

Key Industry Developments

• In May 2023, 3D Systems acquired Wematter, a Sweden-based 3D printer manufacturing company. 3D Systems aims to expand its sintering machines’ product portfolio through strategic acquisition.
• In March 2023, Nexa3D announced the acquisition of the SLS business from XYZ Printing with high-performance and high-speed printing and reliability.