Ceramic AM Market 2025

Ceramic AM Market 2025

Published on: March 2025
  • 132 ceramic AM companies individually surveyed and studied.
  • Ceramic AM products generated over $166 million in 2024.
  • Market expected to top $2.5 billion by 2034 at 31.2% CAGR.

This new market study from VoxelMatters provides the most in-depth analysis and forecast of the ceramic additive manufacturing market (units and revenues), including hardware, materials and services, by end-user segment and geography.

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The updated report, based on VoxelMatters’ comprehensive database of technical ceramic additive manufacturing companies—including hardware, materials, and services suppliers—provides the most in-depth analysis and forecasts of the global technical ceramic AM market. Despite some macroeconomic uncertainties, the technical ceramic AM sector continues to grow, driven by increasing demand for high-performance materials and innovations in advanced manufacturing processes.

In a ceramic AM market that generated $166 million in 2024, hardware remained the leading segment, generating $76 million in revenue, reflecting a +27.3% growth from 2023. This indicates that ceramic AM remains an investment-driven market. Materials experienced a +25.4% year-over-year growth, reaching just over $30 million, driven by the rising adoption of materials such as zirconia, alumina, silicon carbide, and hydroxyapatite in high-value applications across aerospace, medical, semiconductors, and other industrial sectors. Services also saw a +29.3% increase, contributing almost $60 million to the market value as key applications enter serial production. Additional value, not quantified in this study, was generated by end-users conducting internal ceramic AM activities for prototypes, tools, and final parts.

This report thoroughly analyzes the global technical ceramic AM market and is supported by 120 charts and data tables. Ceramic AM technologies are gaining traction across various industries, driven by these materials’ superior thermal resistance, chemical stability, and mechanical strength.

Vat photopolymerization (VPP) remains the dominant technology, accounting for 77.6% of hardware revenue in 2024, with digital light processing (DLP) leading the segment, followed by laser stereolithography (SLA) for high-density ceramic parts made primarily from zirconia, alumina, and silicates. Simultaneously, binder jetting (BJP) has emerged as a key technology for dark ceramics such as silicon carbide (SiC), while material jetting (MJP) continues to evolve for industrial applications. Material extrusion (MEX) experienced a slowdown but is now expanding again due to its affordability.

Oxide ceramics such as alumina, zirconia, and silicates remain the primary revenue-generating materials. In contrast, non-oxide materials like silicon carbide, silicon nitride, boron carbide, and calcium-based TCP/HA have shown notable growth.

Adoption remains driven by the aerospace and industrial segments, with a significant increase in semiconductor tooling applications. Ceramic AM service providers continue to expand by developing deeper expertise and establishing serial AM production lines, utilizing either vat photopolymerization or binder jetting.

Geographically, the market is seeing increasing competition from Asian manufacturers, which is challenging European leaders while broadening access to high-performance ceramic AM. In all cases, high-end industrial systems drive revenue, particularly in aerospace, medical, and industrial tooling, while mid-range and entry-level systems fuel wider adoption.

Leveraging VoxelMatters Directory—the world’s largest verified AM company database with over 7,000 listings—our research team identified 35 hardware manufacturers, 45 material suppliers, and 52 service providers (an increase of +22% from the previous edition). The underlying dataset for this market study includes over 18,000 data points, offering one of the most accurate snapshots of the global technical ceramic AM sector.

Prominent and emerging companies featured in the report include:

3DCERAM, Admatec and Formatec (part of Nano Dimension), Alumina Systems, AON, BMF, Bosch Advanced Ceramics, Ceramaret, Ceramco, CeramTec, Concr3de, Desktop Metal and ExOne, FGK, iLaser, Kyocera Fine Ceramics, Lithoz, Nanoe, Prodways, Saint Gobain, Schunk Carbon Technology, SINTX Technologies, SK FINE, SprintRay, Steinbach, Tethon 3D, Ten Dimensions, voxeljet, WZR Ceramic Solutions, XJet, and many more.

Beyond supporting existing suppliers’ market analysis and development efforts, this report is designed to help companies enter the technical ceramic AM market and capitalize on emerging opportunities. OEMs interested in adopting ceramic AM for part production will gain a clear understanding of currently available technologies, materials, and services, along with their benefits and challenges. Additionally, this study is a valuable guide for investors seeking to identify the next wave of disruptive manufacturing technologies.

 To learn more about the scope of this study and the methodology behind this research please contact us.

Chapter 1

1. Introduction

1.1. Introduction to technical ceramic additive manufacturing

1.2. Key trends in technical ceramic additive manufacturing

1.2.1. Trends in ceramic AM hardware

1.2.2. Trends in ceramic AM materials

1.2.3. Trends in ceramic AM services

1.3. Total technical ceramic AM market 2024–2034

1.3.1. Forecast of the technical ceramic AM market 2024–2034

 

Chapter 2

2. Technical ceramic AM hardware technologies

2.1. Overview of technical ceramic AM hardware technologies

2.1.1. Timeline

2.1.2. General evolutionary trends for technical ceramic AM technologies

2.2. Stereolithography

2.2.1. Stereolithography-specific key evolutionary trends

2.2.2. SLA stereolithography

2.2.2.1. SLA key evolutionary trends

2.2.2.2. SLA key players and systems

2.2.3. DLP stereolithography

2.2.3.1. DLP key evolutionary trends

2.2.3.2. DLP key players and systems

2.3. Binder jetting

2.3.1. BJP key evolutionary trends

2.3.2. BJP key players and systems

2.3.2.1. FAST-SPS Sintering

2.4. Material extrusion

2.4.1. Bound filament extrusion technologies

2.4.1.1. MEX (Bound) key evolutionary trends

2.4.1.2. MEX (Bound) key players and systems

2.4.2. Paste deposition/extrusion technologies

2.4.2.1. MEX (Paste) key evolutionary trends

2.5. Material jetting

2.5.1. MJP key evolutionary trends

2.6. Other technologies

2.6.1. Screen printing

2.6.2. Selective laser reaction sintering (SLRS)

2.7. State of the technical ceramic AM hardware market in 2024

2.7.1. Technical ceramic AM hardware unit sales analysis 2024

2.7.1.1. Technical ceramic AM hardware unit sales analysis 2024 by technology

2.7.2. Technical ceramic AM hardware revenue analysis 2024

2.7.2.1. Technical ceramic AM hardware revenue analysis 2024 by technology

2.7.3. Technical ceramic AM hardware installed base analysis 2024

2.7.3.1. Technical ceramic AM hardware installed based analysis 2024 by technology

2.8. 10-year forecast of the technical ceramic AM hardware market 2024–2034

2.8.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware unit sales 2024–2034

2.8.1.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware unit sales 2024–2034 by sub-technologies

2.8.2. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware revenue 2024–2034

2.8.2.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware revenue 2024–2034 by sub-technologies

2.8.3. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware installed base 2024–2034

 

Chapter 3

3. Technical ceramic AM materials

3.1. Overview of technical ceramic AM materials

3.1.1. Technical ceramic slurries

3.1.1.1. Technical ceramic slurry products and suppliers

3.1.2. Technical ceramic powders

3.1.2.1. Technical ceramic powder products and suppliers

3.1.3. Technical ceramic bound filaments

3.1.3.1. Technical ceramic bound filament products and suppliers

3.1.4. Technical ceramic nanoparticles for material jetting

3.2. A closer look at key technical ceramic materials used in AM

3.2.1. Oxide ceramics

3.2.1.1. Alumina

3.2.1.2. Zirconia

3.2.1.3. Silicates and technical silica

3.2.2. Non-oxide ceramics

3.2.2.1. Silicon carbide

3.2.2.2. Silicon nitride

3.2.2.3. Boron carbide and other ceramics

3.2.3. Calcium-based bioceramics

3.2.3.1. Tricalcium phosphate

3.2.3.2. Hydroxyapatite

3.3. State of the technical ceramic AM material market in 2024

3.3.1. Technical ceramic AM material volume analysis 2024

3.3.1.1. Technical ceramic AM material volume 2024 by material form

3.3.2. Technical ceramic AM material revenue analysis 2024

3.3.2.1. Technical ceramic AM material revenue 2024 by material form

3.4. 10-year forecast of the technical ceramic AM material market 2024–2034

3.4.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material volume 2024–2034

3.4.1.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material volume 2024–2034 by material form

3.4.2. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material revenue 2024–2034

3.4.2.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material revenue 2024–2034 by material

 

Chapter 4

4. Technical ceramic AM service providers

4.1. Types of technical ceramic AM service providers

4.1.1. Ceramic AM hardware manufacturers providing AM services

4.1.2. Ceramic material suppliers providing AM services and parts

4.1.3. Ceramic part manufacturers implementing AM and providing parts via outsourced production

4.1.4. Specialized ceramic AM service providers

4.1.5. Medical and dental ceramic AM service providers

4.2. Technical ceramic AM production workflows

4.2.1. DfAM for technical ceramic AM

4.2.2. Loading materials and building ceramic parts

4.2.3. Cleaning and debinding

4.2.4. Sintering

4.2.4.1. Sintering furnaces

4.3. State of the technical ceramic AM service market in 2024

4.3.1. Analysis of the number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services 2024

4.3.1.1. Number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services in 2024 by technology

4.3.2. Revenues generated by technical ceramic AM services analysis 2024

4.3.2.1. Revenues generated by technical ceramic AM services in 2024 by technology

4.4. 10-year forecast of the technical ceramic AM services market 2024–2034

4.4.1. Forecast of the number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services 2024–2034

4.4.1.1. Forecast of the number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services 2024–2034 by sub-technologies

4.4.2. Forecast of revenues generated by technical ceramic AM services 2024–2034

4.4.2.1. Forecast of revenues generated by technical ceramic AM services 2024–2034 by sub-technologies

 

Chapter 5

5. Key vertical markets for technical ceramic AM

5.1. Industrial applications for technical ceramic AM

5.1.1. Medical and dental applications for technical ceramic AM

5.1.2. Aerospace applications for technical ceramic AM

5.1.3. Electronics and semiconductors applications for technical ceramic AM

5.1.4. Other markets for technical ceramic AM

5.2. State of the technical ceramic AM adoption market in 2024

5.2.1. Technical ceramic AM hardware by vertical adoption segment

5.2.2. Technical ceramic AM materials by vertical adoption segment

5.2.3. Technical ceramic AM services by vertical adoption segment

5.3. 10-year forecast of the technical ceramic AM adoption market 2024–2034

5.3.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware by vertical

5.3.2. Forecast of technical ceramic AM materials by vertical

5.3.3. Forecast of technical ceramic AM services by vertical

5.3.4. Forecast of vertical revenues by technical ceramic AM market segment for the top 5 vertical segments

 

Chapter 6

6. Key geographic markets for technical ceramic AM

6.1. Key regional areas of interest for AM

6.1.1. EMEA

6.1.1.1. DACH (Germany, Austria and Switzerland)

6.1.1.2. France and Benelux

6.1.2. North America

6.1.2.1. USA

6.1.3. APAC

6.1.3.1. China

6.1.3.2. Japan

6.1.3.3. South Korea

6.2. State of technical ceramic AM regional markets in 2024

6.2.1. Technical ceramic AM hardware by region

6.2.2. Technical ceramic AM materials by region

6.2.3. Technical ceramic AM services by region

6.3. 10-year forecast of technical ceramic AM regional markets 2024–2034

6.3.1. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware by region

6.3.2. Forecast of technical ceramic AM materials by region

6.3.3. Forecast of technical ceramic AM services by region

 

Table of Figures

Chapter 1

Figure 1. Ceramic AM hardware technology families

Figure 2. Forecast of market revenues (USD M) by segment 2024–2034

Figure 3. Technical ceramic AM market CAGR 2024–2034

Figure 4. Forecast of market revenues (USD M) by top vertical 2024–2034

Figure 5. Forecast of market revenues (USD M) by region 2024–2034

Chapter 2

Figure 6. Benefits and challenges of SLA technology for technical ceramics

Figure 7. Key players and systems in SLA stereolithography

Figure 8. Benefits and challenges of DLP technology for technical ceramics

Figure 9. Key players and systems in DLP stereolithography subcategory

Figure 10. Benefits and challenges of binder jetting technology for technical ceramics

Figure 11. Key players and systems in binder jetting

Figure 12. Benefits and challenges of bound filament technology for technical ceramics

Figure 13. Key players and systems in bound filament extrusion

Figure 14. Benefits and challenges of material jetting technology for technical ceramics

Figure 15. Top 10 hardware companies by unit sales in 2024

Figure 16. Hardware unit sales in 2024 by technology

Figure 17. Hardware unit sales in 2024 by price segment

Figure 18. Hardware unit sales by stereolithography sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 19. Hardware unit sales by jetting technologies in 2024

Figure 20. Hardware unit sales by material extrusion sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 21. Top 10 hardware companies by revenue in 2024

Figure 22. Hardware revenue (USD M) generated in 2024 by technology

Figure 23. Hardware revenue (USD M) generated in 2024 by price segment

Figure 24. Hardware revenue (USD M) generated by stereolithography sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 25. Hardware revenue (USD M) generated by jetting sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 26. Hardware revenue (USD M) generated by material extrusion sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 27. Top 10 hardware companies by unit installed base in 2024

Figure 28. Hardware unit installed base as of 2024 by technology

Figure 29. Hardware unit installed base as of 2024 by price segment

Figure 30. Forecast of hardware unit sales 2024–2034 by technology

Figure 31. Forecast of hardware unit sales 2024–2034 by price segment

Figure 32. Forecast of hardware unit sales by stereolithography sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 33. Forecast of hardware unit sales by jetting sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 34. Forecast of hardware unit sales by material extrusion sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 35. Forecast of hardware revenue (USD M) generated in 2024–2034 by technology

Figure 36. Forecast of hardware revenue (USD M) generated in 2024–2034 by price segment

Figure 37. Forecast of hardware revenue (USD M) generated by stereolithography sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 38. Forecast of hardware revenue (USD M) generated by jetting sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 39. Forecast of hardware revenue (USD M) generated by material extrusion sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 40. Forecast of hardware installed base (thousands) 2024–2034 by technology

Figure 41. Forecast of hardware installed base (thousands) 2024–2034 by price segment

Chapter 3

Figure 42. Table of technical ceramic AM material types and forms

Figure 43. Table of commercially available products

Figure 44. Table of commercially available products

Figure 45. Table of commercially available products

Figure 46. Common oxide ceramics commercially available for AM

Figure 47. Common non-oxide ceramics commercially available for AM

Figure 48. Common calcium-based bioceramics commercially available for AM

Figure 49. Top 10 technical ceramic material companies by volume in 2024

Figure 50. Top 10 materials by volume in 2024

Figure 51. Technical ceramic AM material volume (tonnes) analysis 2024 by material form

Figure 52. Technical ceramic slurry volume (tonnes) by material in 2024

Figure 53. Technical ceramic powder volume (tonnes) by material in 2024

Figure 54. Technical ceramic bound filament/pellet volume (tonnes) by material in 2024

Figure 55. Top 10 technical ceramic material companies by revenue in 2024

Figure 56. Top 10 materials by revenue in 2024

Figure 57. Technical ceramic AM material revenue (USD M) analysis 2024 by material form

Figure 58. Technical ceramic slurry revenue (USD M) by material in 2024

Figure 59. Technical ceramic powder revenue (USD M) by material in 2024

Figure 60. Technical ceramic bound filament/pellet revenue (USD M) by material in 2024

Figure 61. Forecast of technical ceramic AM materials volume (tonnes) 2024–2034 by material form

Figure 62. Forecast of technical ceramic slurry volume (tonnes) by material 2024–2034

Figure 63. Forecast of technical ceramic powder volume (tonnes) by material 2024–2034

Figure 64. Forecast of technical ceramic bound filament/pellet volume (tonnes) by material 2024–2034

Figure 65. Forecast of technical ceramic AM materials revenue (USD M) 2024–2034 by material form

Figure 66. Forecast of technical ceramic slurry revenue (USD M) by material 2024–2034

Figure 67. Forecast of technical ceramic powder revenue (USD M) by material 2024–2034

Figure 68. Forecast of technical ceramic bound filament/pellet revenue (USD M) by material 2024–2034

Chapter 4

Figure 69. Top 10 technical ceramic AM service companies by number of parts produced in 2024

Figure 70. Number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services by technology in 2024

Figure 71. Number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services by part type in 2024

Figure 72. Number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services via stereolithography sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 73. Number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services via jetting sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 74. Number of parts produced by technical ceramic AM services via material extrusion sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 75. Top 10 technical ceramic AM service companies by revenue in 2024

Figure 76. Revenue (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services by technology in 2024

Figure 77. Revenue (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services by part type in 2024

Figure 78. Revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services via stereolithography sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 79. Revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services via jetting sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 80. Revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services by material extrusion sub-technologies in 2024

Figure 81. Forecast of the number of parts (thousands) produced by technical ceramic AM services by technology 2024–2034

Figure 82. Forecast of the number of parts (thousands) produced by technical ceramic AM services by part type 2024–2034

Figure 83. Forecast of the number of parts (thousands) produced by technical ceramic AM services via stereolithography sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 84. Forecast of the number of parts (thousands) produced by technical ceramic AM services via jetting sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 85. Forecast of the number of parts (thousands) produced by technical ceramic AM services via material extrusion sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 86. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services by technology 2024–2034

Figure 87. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services by part type 2024–2034

Figure 88. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services via stereolithography sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 89. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services via jetting sub-technologies 2024–2034

Figure 90. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM services via material extrusion sub-technologies 2024–2034

Chapter 5

Figure 91. Technical ceramic AM hardware units sold by vertical AM adoption segment in 2024

Figure 92. Technical ceramic AM hardware revenues (USD M) by vertical AM adoption segment in 2024

Figure 93. Technical ceramic AM material volume demand (tonnes) by vertical AM adoption segment in 2024

Figure 94. Technical ceramic AM material revenues (USD M) by vertical AM adoption segment in 2024

Figure 95. Number of technical ceramic AM parts produced by services by vertical AM adoption segment in 2024

Figure 96. Revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM parts produced by AM services by vertical adoption segment in 2024

Figure 97. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware units sold by vertical AM adoption segment 2024–2034

Figure 98. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware revenues (USD M) by vertical AM adoption segment 2024–2034

Figure 99. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material volume demand (tonnes) by vertical AM adoption segment 2024–2034

Figure 100. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material revenues (USD M) by vertical AM adoption segment 2024–2034

Figure 101. Forecast of the number of technical ceramic AM parts produced by services by vertical AM adoption segment 2024–2034

Figure 102. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM parts produced by AM services by vertical adoption segment 2024–2034

Figure 103. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic key AM market segments

Figure 104. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM in the industrial segment

Figure 105. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM in the dental segment

Figure 106. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM in the medical segment

Figure 107. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM in the aerospace segment

Figure 108. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM in the energy segment

Chapter 6

Figure 109. Technical ceramic AM hardware units sold by region in 2024

Figure 110. Technical ceramic AM hardware revenues (USD M) by region in 2024

Figure 111. Technical ceramic AM material volume demand (kilograms) by region in 2024

Figure 112. Technical ceramic AM material revenues (USD M) generated by region in 2024

Figure 113. Number of technical ceramic AM parts produced by AM services by region in 2024

Figure 114. Revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM parts produced by AM services by region in 2024

Figure 115. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware units sold by region 2024–2034

Figure 116. Forecast of technical ceramic AM hardware revenues (USD M) by region 2024–2034

Figure 117. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material volume demand (tonnes) by region 2024–2034

Figure 118. Forecast of technical ceramic AM material revenues (USD M) by region 2024–2034

Figure 119. Forecast of the number of technical ceramic AM parts produced by AM services by region 2024–2034

Figure 120. Forecast of revenues (USD M) generated by technical ceramic AM parts produced by AM services by region 2024–2034

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