3D printing – Additive manufacturing in Berlin
In Berlin, companies and scientific institutions cover the entire value chain of additive manufacturing.
Additive manufacturing is one of the key technologies in modern production that is increasing the flexibility and efficiency of many industrial companies. This is impressively reflected in current statistics and forecasts.
In 2024 alone, the global 3D printing industry generated EUR 10.72 billion. By 2025, this value is expected to increase to EUR 19 billion. This corresponds to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13 percent from 2024 to 2029.
(Source: AMPOWER Report, 2025)
Why Berlin?
„BigRep was founded in Berlin in 2014 and has established itself from Kreuzberg as a leading global provider of complete solutions for large-format additive manufacturing. In Berlin, we are part of one of the leading startup and 3D printing clusters in Europe, which gives us access to first-class, international employees with diverse talents. Thanks to Berlin, we speak almost all of our customers' languages. A clear competitive advantage.“
Why Berlin?
„trinckle is a Berlin-based software company that simplifies design for 3D printing by automating complex, repetitive steps in the design process – enabling people without a design background to create functional, customized parts. Our software is used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, manufacturing, medical, dental, and more. Berlin is the ideal location for trinckle – with access to international talent, a strong startup culture, leading research institutions, a vibrant AM and software community, and public support through grants and important networks.“
trinckle 3D GmbH
Photo: ©trinckle
Why Berlin?
„With its wide range of materials including polymers, ceramics, and metals, additive manufacturing is highly relevant for many of BAM's research areas. Its applicability to automotive, aerospace, and medical technology is being actively researched in Berlin. Our global cooperation and research projects often result in innovations and patents that meet BAM's goal of industrial usefulness.“
The state of Berlin has recognised the potential of these innovative manufacturing methods and has been promoting them for years as an important part of the Master Plan Industry. A complete value chain exists locally – from research and development to software and printer manufacturers to material suppliers and global networks of professional 3D printing.
AMBER - Additive Manufacturing Berlin Brandenburg
AMBER is an innovation network and regional umbrella brand created on behalf of the Berlin Senate with significant involvement from Berlin Partner. The platform connects business and science and brings together regional expertise. Berlin is thus becoming a showroom and testing ground for novel production technologies and innovative value creation networks, as well as a catalyst for the rapid translation of research findings into sustainable, internationally competitive solutions.
IAM Hub Berlin
The establishment of a hub for additive manufacturing methods in Marienpark has been an important milestone. In addition to co-working spaces for innovative 3D printing companies and scientific institutes, the Industrial Additive Manufacturing Hub Berlin (IAM Hub) offers a Demo Center as a testing and experimentation ground for novel 3D printing technologies.
Additive Manufacturing Forum
The annual Additive Manufacturing Forum sponsored by Berlin Partner draws an increasing number of participants to Berlin each year and is becoming one of the most important international gatherings of the 3-D printing industry.
