Aerospace & Defense
Airbus, Lockheed Martin, SpaceX, NASA use metal AM for brackets and fuel systems. GE Aviation LEAP fuel nozzles: 100,000+/year. US military prints FPV drones from files in hours.
Healthcare & Dental
Align Technology produces millions of custom aligners. CELLINK bioinks enable 3D-printed bioresorbable heart valves. Japan/EU hospitals use patient-specific surgical models.
Automotive
BMW, Ford, Volkswagen run dedicated AM centers for tooling, jigs and lightweight EV parts.
Construction
ICON, COBOD, Apis Cor lead 3D-printed housing. Japan completed the world first 3D-printed railway station in one week.