Key takeaways
- Top pick: Stratasys, best for: Manufacturers printing polymer prototypes, tooling and end-use parts.
- Also near the top: EOS, best for: Aerospace, medical and industrial firms moving to serial metal production; and 3D Systems, best for: Manufacturers and healthcare firms needing several print technologies.
- How it was ranked: 10 deep tech companies compared. Each verdict is below.
Best Industrial 3D Printing Companies: Top 10 Ranked. Stratasys ranks first, with a Lister Score of 97.2.
Stratasys leads for polymer production printing across FDM, PolyJet and other processes, and
EOS is the most proven name in laser powder bed fusion for metal and plastic.
3D Systems offers the broadest range of technologies, while HP's Multi Jet Fusion is the strongest choice for high-volume nylon parts.
Best Industrial 3D Printing Companies in 2026, compared| RANK | ENTRY | BEST FOR | SCORE | FROM |
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| 1 |  StratasysStratasys reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $137.6 million. | Manufacturers printing polymer prototypes, tooling and end-use parts | 97.2 | Custom |
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| 2 |  EOSEOS installed its 5,000th industrial 3D printer, at Keselowski Advanced Manufacturing in North Carolina, in 2025. | Aerospace, medical and industrial firms moving to serial metal production | 95.9 | Custom |
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| 3 |  3D Systems3D Systems reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of $94.6 million. | Manufacturers and healthcare firms needing several print technologies | 94.5 | Custom |
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| 4 |  HPHP launched the compact Multi Jet Fusion 1200 at RAPID + TCT 2026, marking ten years in additive manufacturing. | Service bureaus and manufacturers producing nylon parts at volume | 93.2 | Custom |
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| 5 |  Nikon SLM SolutionsNikon SLM Solutions reported 2024 revenue of €150 million, up 36%. | Aerospace and defence firms printing large metal parts | 91.9 | Custom |
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| 6 |  Colibrium AdditiveGE Additive rebranded as Colibrium Additive in April 2024. | Aerospace and medical manufacturers qualifying metal parts | 90.6 | Custom |
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| 7 |  Bright Laser TechnologiesBLT reported 2025 revenue of about 1.85 billion yuan, up about 40% on the year before. | Aerospace and industrial buyers in China and Asia | 89.3 | Custom |
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| 8 |  FormlabsFormlabs lists the Form 4 from $2,625 and the Fuse X1 SLS system from $84,999. | Engineering teams and smaller factories bringing printing in-house | 88.0 | From $2,625 |
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| 9 |  Farsoon TechnologiesFarsoon reported 2025 revenue of 715 million yuan, up 45%, and cumulative global system sales above 1,400 units. | Manufacturers wanting open, configurable powder bed systems | 86.7 | Custom |
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| 10 |  CarbonAdidas uses Carbon's Digital Light Synthesis process to produce the lattice midsoles in its 4D footwear. | Brands producing lattice and elastomer parts at scale | 85.4 | Custom |
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How to choose
Start from what you need it for. Where each entry fits best:
- Stratasys (#1): Manufacturers printing polymer prototypes, tooling and end-use parts
- EOS (#2): Aerospace, medical and industrial firms moving to serial metal production
- 3D Systems (#3): Manufacturers and healthcare firms needing several print technologies
- HP (#4): Service bureaus and manufacturers producing nylon parts at volume
- Nikon SLM Solutions (#5): Aerospace and defence firms printing large metal parts
- Colibrium Additive (#6): Aerospace and medical manufacturers qualifying metal parts
- Bright Laser Technologies (#7): Aerospace and industrial buyers in China and Asia
- Formlabs (#8): Engineering teams and smaller factories bringing printing in-house
- Farsoon Technologies (#9): Manufacturers wanting open, configurable powder bed systems
- Carbon (#10): Brands producing lattice and elastomer parts at scale
Each entry's full verdict is below.
The ranking, in detail
01
FDM, PolyJet and production polymer printers
Stratasys, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Rehovot, Israel, and listed on Nasdaq, makes FDM, PolyJet, stereolithography and powder-based polymer printers for prototyping and production in aerospace, automotive, medical and consumer goods.
PROS- Broadest polymer technology range
- Large installed base and materials catalogue
CONS- Limited metal printing offer
- Price on request for industrial systems
- Best for
- Manufacturers printing polymer prototypes, tooling and end-use parts
- Where it falls short
- It offers limited metal printing capabilities compared to its polymer focus.
- Pick something else if
- you need extensive metal printing options.
97.2
02
Laser powder bed fusion for metal and polymer
EOS, a privately owned company based in Krailling, Germany, makes laser powder bed fusion systems for metal and polymer parts and supports customers with materials, software and consulting.
PROS- Long track record in powder bed fusion
- Both metal and polymer systems
CONS- Premium pricing
- Price on request
- Best for
- Aerospace, medical and industrial firms moving to serial metal production
- Where it falls short
- Buyers seeking transparent costs will find pricing is only available upon request.
- Pick something else if
- you need upfront pricing without a custom quote.
95.9
03
Stereolithography, SLS, metal and healthcare printing
3D Systems, based in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, makes stereolithography, selective laser sintering, direct metal and other printers, with a large healthcare business in dental and medical devices.
PROS- Very broad technology portfolio
- Strong healthcare and dental applications
CONS- Revenue has been under pressure
- Price on request for industrial systems
- Best for
- Manufacturers and healthcare firms needing several print technologies
- Where it falls short
- Industrial system pricing is not listed publicly.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent upfront pricing.
94.5
04
Multi Jet Fusion for high-volume polymer parts
HP makes Multi Jet Fusion printers that fuse nylon and other polymer powders layer by layer, used by service bureaus and manufacturers for production runs of functional parts, and also sells Metal Jet binder jetting systems.
PROS- Fast, repeatable polymer production
- Backed by a global technology company
CONS- Strongest in polymers, smaller metal business
- Price on request
- Best for
- Service bureaus and manufacturers producing nylon parts at volume
- Where it falls short
- HP has a smaller metal business and requires price requests.
- Pick something else if
- you need extensive metal printing capabilities.
93.2
05
Large-format, multi-laser metal printers
Nikon SLM Solutions, based in Lübeck, Germany, and owned by Nikon, makes multi-laser metal powder bed fusion systems, including the large-format NXG 600 series used for aerospace and defence parts.
PROS- Very large build volumes with many lasers
- Backing from Nikon
CONS- Focused on high-end metal only
- Large-system sales can be delayed
- Best for
- Aerospace and defence firms printing large metal parts
- Where it falls short
- It focuses on high-end metal only, limiting material options.
- Pick something else if
- you need non-metal printing capabilities.
91.9
06
GE Aerospace's metal additive systems
Colibrium Additive, part of GE Aerospace, makes laser powder bed fusion and electron beam melting systems and offers consulting drawn from GE's own production of printed jet engine parts.
PROS- Proven in GE's own engine production
- Laser and electron beam processes
CONS- Smaller machine range than some rivals
- Price on request
- Best for
- Aerospace and medical manufacturers qualifying metal parts
- Where it falls short
- You must request pricing directly rather than seeing it listed.
- Pick something else if
- you need transparent upfront pricing.
90.6
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Metal additive systems and printed parts from China
Bright Laser Technologies (BLT), based in Xi'an, China, and listed on the Shanghai STAR Market, makes metal additive manufacturing systems, powders and printed parts for aerospace, engines, automotive and medical uses.
PROS- Machines, powders and parts from one company
- Fast revenue growth
CONS- Mainly sold in China
- Export limits in some markets
- Best for
- Aerospace and industrial buyers in China and Asia
- Where it falls short
- It is mainly sold in China and faces export limits in some markets.
- Pick something else if
- you need a global supplier.
89.3
08
Resin and SLS printers for professional production
Formlabs, based in Somerville, Massachusetts, makes stereolithography and selective laser sintering printers, from the Form 4 resin printer to the Fuse X1 large-format SLS system, with published prices.
PROS- Published, accessible prices
- Easy to install and run
CONS- Smaller build volumes than heavy industrial systems
- No metal printing
- Best for
- Engineering teams and smaller factories bringing printing in-house
- Where it falls short
- It lacks metal printing capabilities and offers smaller build volumes than heavy industrial systems.
- Pick something else if
- you need metal printing or large-scale production.
88.0
09
Open-platform metal and polymer powder bed fusion
Farsoon Technologies, based in Changsha, China, and listed on the Shanghai STAR Market, makes metal and polymer laser powder bed fusion systems with open parameters and sells them in China, Europe, North America and Asia Pacific.
PROS- Open material and process parameters
- Metal and polymer systems
CONS- Smaller service network outside China
- Price on request
- Best for
- Manufacturers wanting open, configurable powder bed systems
- Where it falls short
- Its service network is smaller outside China.
- Pick something else if
- you need extensive local support outside China.
86.7
10
Digital Light Synthesis for elastomer and polymer parts
Carbon, based in Redwood City, California, makes resin printers using its Digital Light Synthesis process, with materials and software for lattices, elastomers and durable polymer parts.
PROS- Strong in lattices and elastomers
- Proven in consumer product production
CONS- Resin parts only
- Smaller company than the largest printer makers
- Best for
- Brands producing lattice and elastomer parts at scale
- Where it falls short
- It only produces parts from resin materials.
- Pick something else if
- you need metal or ceramic printing.
85.4
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best Industrial 3D Printing Companies?
Stratasys ranks first on Lister. Stratasys, headquartered in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, and Rehovot, Israel, and listed on Nasdaq, makes FDM, PolyJet, stereolithography and powder-based polymer printers for prototyping and production in aerospace, automotive, medical and consumer goods.
What are the top 10 Industrial 3D Printing Companies?
1. Stratasys; 2. EOS; 3. 3D Systems; 4. HP; 5. Nikon SLM Solutions; 6. Colibrium Additive; 7. Bright Laser Technologies; 8. Formlabs; 9. Farsoon Technologies; 10. Carbon.
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