Additive Manufacturing Strategy Advisory

Mission

Our goal is to enable our customers to successfully integrate Additive Manufacturing into their business to sustainably benefit from the technology.

AMPOWER Report 2026

Leading report on

Additive Manufacturing market

Additive Manufacturing Consulting Approach

Grow your Additive Manufacturing business

Over the years, the AMPOWER team developed a unique Additive Manufacturing consulting approach. AM tech companies rely on AMPOWERs combined top down and bottom-up methodology to seize market opportunities and become market leaders in their segments. Additive Manufacturing consulting by AMPOWER is always focused on the added value for end users generated by the AM technology. Following the mantra of adding value, the AMPOWER team has built up extensive know-how of the major AM user segments, their requirements, and their production strategies. Combined with a global network of C-level stakeholders in the industry, AMPOWER is the ideal partner for AM tech companies to become successful leaders in their industry.

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The team unites more than 40 years industrial AM experience
Proprietary first hand market data with AMPOWER Report
Vast global network of AM users and suppliers
Added value oriented Additive Manufacturing consulting approach
Global C-Level on demand expert network
More than 250 international Additive Manufacturing consulting projects

Knowledge

Market and Technology Studies

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Impact of AI in AM

Studies

The study analyzes around 50 AI solutions to provide a factual assessment of their current technological maturity and commercial impact across the AM production chain.

The study analyzes around 50 AI solutions to provide a factual assessment of their current technological maturity and commercial impact across the AM production chain.

Wire Laser and Wire Arc DED

Studies

The study independently tested nine wire DED technologies to deliver a comprehensive assessment of their technological maturity and commercial parameters.

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Tool steel

Studies

The study provides a state-of-the-art overview of tool steel processing using AM technologies. Overall, 8 different tool steels and 18 process and material combinations are studied.

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Addressable Market Metal AM

Studies

In this study, AMPOWER presents an objective and independent analysis beyond the current AMPOWER Report data. By analyzing nine material groups in seven industries, AMPOWER shows how decreasing production costs can increase the potential metal AM market.

Advancements in Photopolymer AM

Studies

AMPOWER challenges the maturity of AM Photopolymer technologies and benchmarks several systems in terms of material properties, productivity, economical and sustainability aspects.

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Copper Additive Manufacturing

Studies

Out of the 20 different metal AM technologies AMPOWER categorizes today, vendors of half a dozen technologies have introduced processing of copper and another half a dozen researches the use. AMPOWER assessed the maturity, productivity and cost structure.

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Composite Additive Manufacturing

Studies

Processing of composite materials is a fast growing field within the field of Additive Manufacturing. Today, more than 19 companies develop technology to offer solutions that enable 3D printed components made from composite materials and continuous fibers.

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Cost of Additive Manufacturing

Studies

AMPOWER conducted a market study on actual costs in Additive Manufacturing to provide an overview on the status quo and to answer several key questions. Firstly, how much does AM cost internally and externally today, how will these costs develop in the future?

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Direct Energy Deposition

Studies

AMPOWER performed a detailed study on surface finishing processes of metal AM parts. The study included research on surface finishing processes, their advantages, use cases and details on the cost structure. In total, 10 different processes that allow (semi-)automatic surface finishing were tested empirically using LB-PBF specimens and 4 different alloys: AlSi10Mg, Ti-6Al-4V, 316L and nickel-based 718.

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Hot Isostatic Pressing Of Titanium AM Parts

Studies

To advance the knowledge on HIP treatments for AM parts, while enhancing AM specific material properties, AMPOWER investigates and optimizes HIP cycles for LB-, EB-PBF and BJT in this study.

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Surface Finish

Studies

AMPOWER performed a detailed study on surface finishing processes of metal AM parts. The study included research on surface finishing processes, their advantages, use cases and details on the cost structure. In total, 10 different processes that allow (semi-)automatic surface finishing were tested empirically using LB-PBF specimens and 4 different alloys: AlSi10Mg, Ti-6Al-4V, 316L and nickel-based 718.

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Sinter-based technologies

Studies

In this study, AMPOWER presents an objective and independent view on the current capabilities of sinter-based AM technologies compared with LB-PBF and metal injection molding (MIM). By analyzing over 50 specimens from 9 different system suppliers, AMPOWER is revealing the characteristics of the different technologies.

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Additive Manufacturing Consulting for investors

Analyzing the true potential and seize market opportunities

The fast-growing Additive Manufacturing industry offers unique investment opportunities. The Additive Manufacturing consulting expertise of AMPOWER helps investors navigate through the variety of technologies, applications, and markets. Based on a proprietary market report which is released every year, the AMPOWER team is equipped with firsthand market information and can assess addressable markets for every Additive Manufacturing technology. In the past years, AMPOWER has built up a vast and global network of industry experts, supply chain representatives and major technology users. Alongside this market and network capabilities, the Additive Manufacturing consulting work is backed by numerous tools and methodologies, developed over the years. Proven and continuously improved tools for cost calculations, market assessment, carbon footprint calculations and application screenings enable the AMPOWER team to provide its clients with firsthand information to make the right decisions in any investment opportunity.

Additive Manufacturing Strategy Advisory

Additive Manufacturing Strategy Advisory

Mission

Additive Manufacturing Consulting Approach

Grow your Additive Manufacturing business

Knowledge

Market and Technology Studies

Additive Manufacturing Consulting for investors

Analyzing the true potential and seize market opportunities

Publications

AMPOWER Insights

AMPOWER Report 2026

Management Summary

Additive Manufacturing consulting for user

Consulting services for Users of Additive Manufacturing

Additive Manufacturing Consulting for suppliers

Become a successful supplier by recognizing and utilizing the added value

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