Additive Manufacturing Research

What Additive Manufacturing Research does

Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR, also known as AM Research) is a New York-based private market research and consulting firm operating under 3DR HOLDINGS, focused exclusively on the 3D printing and additive manufacturing (3DP/AM) industry. The company sells proprietary forecasting models, market studies, and data subscriptions covering the full additive manufacturing stack — printers, materials, services, and end-use applications — across print technology, machine class, geography, and vertical. Its core technology is a set of in-house forecasting models built and maintained over roughly 35 years of high-technology industry analysis, supplemented by quarterly market insights reports (Polymers, Metals, and 3DP/AM Market Insights) and specialized studies such as the 2026 Unmanned Aerial Systems (Drones) report and a ten-year AM Applications Analysis (2025-2034). Diferentiators include in-house IP assessment capability and a deep contact network of tens of thousands of industry insiders.

The firm's offering is organized into three revenue streams: one-time market research reports (Market Studies, Data Reports, White Papers), recurring quarterly data subscriptions (Core Metal and Core Polymer Additive Manufacturing Services, plus a "$5k Data Deal" tier), and customized consulting engagements covering M&A due diligence, technology appraisal, pricing strategy, competitive analysis, and product differentiation. Distribution is primarily direct via its website, supplemented by a strategic content partnership with 3DPrint.com (a sister property under 3DR HOLDINGS that powers the 3DPrint.com PRO premium subscription), event presence at Additive Manufacturing Strategies (AMS) 2026, and webinars led by EVP of Research Scott Dunham.

AMR serves enterprise clients across aerospace, medical, dental, automotive, defense, energy, and materials suppliers, with named customers including GE Additive, 3D Systems, Stratasys, 3M, Evonik, ArcelorMittal, Autodesk, HP, Microsoft, Siemens, Materialise, Sandvik, Oerlikon, SLM, Velo3D, Bain & Co, Citi, and Hershey. The company is led by founder and President Lawrence Gasman, with Scott Dunham (EVP of Research), Joris Peels (VP of Consulting), Missy Wade (VP of Operations), and analyst staff including Vanesa Listek and Oliver Smith (Senior Analyst – Europe). The firm is small (1-10 employees) and privately held, with no disclosed venture funding.

Name

Additive Manufacturing Research

Legal name

3DR HOLDINGS

Website

https://smartechanalysis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Additive Manufacturing Research (AMR) provides market research, proprietary forecasting, and strategic consulting for the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry. It serves enterprise clients across aerospace, medical, automotive, defense, and materials sectors via reports, recurring data subscriptions, and bespoke consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Market Research and Industry Analysis

NAICS

Marketing Research and Public Opinion Polling (54191), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731)

akta.pro primary industry

Consulting, Advisory & Technology Transfer (AM Adoption) (IMAAAJAK)

akta.pro secondary industry

Additive Manufacturing Research & Innovation Labs (IMAAAJAA)

Keywords

• Additive manufacturing research
• 3D printing market analysis
• Industry market forecasting
• Market intelligence reports
• Industry consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Market Research Reports: Sale of in-depth market studies and data reports covering various segments of the additive manufacturing industry. Reports are developed with deep market research and years of industry experience. Available as one-time purchases or through subscriptions.
2. Data Subscriptions: Subscription programs providing quarterly market data updates covering metal and polymer additive manufacturing segments. Includes hardware shipments, revenues, installations, material shipments, applications analysis, and quarterly market insights reports. Subscriptions available as quarterly updates with 1-year terms.
3. Consulting Services: Customized consulting services providing more in-depth analysis and forecasts beyond published reports. Delivered as dedicated reports or final presentations offering strategic guidance on 3DP business aspects. Includes next-generation opportunities analysis, technology appraisal, pricing strategy, competitive analysis, M&A due diligence, and product differentiation studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Additive Manufacturing Research (AM Research, also known as SmarTech Analysis) provides market research reports, proprietary forecasting models, quarterly data subscriptions, and customized consulting services for the 3D printing and additive manufacturing industry. The firm delivers actionable strategic analysis on market sizing, growth projections, competitive dynamics, technology roadmapping, IP assessment, and M&A due diligence for clients across aerospace, medical, automotive, defense, energy, and materials sectors.

Product overview

Additive Manufacturing Research operates as a market research and consulting firm serving the 3D printing/additive manufacturing industry. The company's offering consists of three integrated components: published market studies and data reports (including quarterly 3DP/AM Market Insights, Polymers Market Data, Metals Market Data, and specialized studies like the Unmanned Aerial Systems report), subscription-based Core Metal and Core Polymer Additive Manufacturing Services providing recurring quarterly data updates and forecasts, and customized consulting services covering strategy, technology appraisal, pricing, competitive analysis, M&A due diligence, and product differentiation. Premium content products include White Papers and access to 3DPrint.com PRO and News. The portfolio is designed to serve industry participants seeking data-driven insights for product planning and technology roadmapping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Market Studies
• Data Reports
• Consulting Services
• Core Metal Additive Manufacturing Service
• Core Polymer Additive Manufacturing Service Quarterly subscription covering AM polymer material shipments and revenues by technology and material sub-type, polymer AM parts production services, and polymer AM applications analysis.
• 3DP/AM Market Insights Report Quarterly market insights report combining written analysis with proprietary charts and data, providing direction, insight, color and context on the 3D printing/additive manufacturing market.
• Additive Manufacturing Opportunities in Unmanned Aerial Systems 2026: Drones Market Analysis and Forecast Market study analyzing 3D printing opportunities in drone/unmanned aerial systems, projecting the market from $140M in 2025 to $900M by 2034, with coverage of defense applications.
• AM Applications Analysis: Parts Produced 2025-2034 Ten-year forecast of metal parts production via additive manufacturing, analyzing applications and parts market value and volumes from 2025 to 2034.
• 3DPrint.com PRO Premium subscription news and analysis service providing exclusive industry coverage, insights, and reporting on additive manufacturing, distributed through 3DPrint.com.

Quantifiable outcome

• Global 3D printing market reached $16 billion in 2025 with 10%+ year-over-year growth
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• 3DPrint.comcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStrategic content partnership where AM Research provides market analysis and news content to 3DPrint.com, a leading 3D printing industry news outlet. AM Research leadership contributes articles and insights, and AM Research is featured on the 3DPrint.com PRO platform for premium content distribution.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IDTechEx: Independent market intelligence firm covering 3D printing among other emerging technologies. Publishes subscription research, reports, and consulting on AM materials, hardware, and applications, directly competing with AMR for enterprise buyers.
• AMPOWER: Germany-based consulting and market research firm focused on metal additive manufacturing. Publishes annual reports and bespoke consulting, competing with AMR for industrial AM customers across Europe and globally.
• Wohlers Associates (ASTM International): Producer of the Wohlers Report, the long-standing authoritative annual study of the additive manufacturing industry. Operates as a direct competitor in AM market research, data, and advisory services, now operating under ASTM International's Industry Advisory arm.
• VoxelMatters: Research and media platform dedicated to additive manufacturing. Competes with AMR on market intelligence, reports, and industry analysis for the AM community.

Broad incumbents

• MarketsandMarkets: Global market research and consulting firm publishing syndicated reports across verticals including additive manufacturing. Competes on AM market sizing and forecasting reports, though with a less specialized, more catalog-style offering.
• IDC: Global market intelligence firm producing research on hardware, materials, and services across multiple industries. Publishes analysis on 3D printing as one of many technology segments, competing for enterprise IT and operations buyers.
• Frost & Sullivan: Large global research and consulting firm covering many industries including additive manufacturing. Overlaps with AMR on industrial market sizing and growth forecasts, but as part of a much broader portfolio rather than AM specialization.
• Gartner: Leading global research and advisory firm covering technology and industrial markets including 3D printing. Competes at the high end of the enterprise research market with broader coverage than AMR's AM specialization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AMResearch_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/smartech-markets-publishing
• Facebookfacebook.com/SmarTechPub

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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