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China's 3D Printing Equipment Output Surges 50.9% Year-on-Year in Jan-Apr 2026

2026-05-18 · Impact score: 27

According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on May 18, the value-added output of China's industrial enterprises above a designated size grew 5.6% year-on-year in the first four months of 2026. Among major industrial products, output of 3D printing equipment surged 50.9%, ranking among the fastest. During the same period, lithium-ion battery output rose 36.0% and industrial robot output increased 25.7%. The robust growth in 3D printing equipment output reflects continued demand for smart manufacturing upgrades. Rising adoption of additive manufacturing across downstream applications signals a transition from R&D prototyping to scaled production. This capacity expansion will drive stable demand for upstream materials such as metal powders.

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2026年1-4月我国3D打印设备产量同比增长50.9%

国家统计局5月18日发布数据，2026年1至4月全国规模以上工业增加值同比增长5.6%。其中3D打印设备产量同比增幅达50.9%。该增速在主要工业产品中位居前列。同期锂离子电池产量增长36.0%，工业机器人产量增长25.7%。数据覆盖2026年前四个月。 3D打印设备产量高速增长，反映出制造业智能化升级需求持续释放。下游应用领域对增材制造技术的接纳度正在提升。这一产量增速表明，3D打印正从研发试制向规模化生产阶段过渡。设备端的放量将为金属粉末等上游材料带来稳定需求。

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