Adoption of 3D Printing on the Rise, Especially Among Small Labs

By Kelly Fessel Carr

Posted Nov 13, 2025 in LMT Surveys

The market penetration of 3D printing continues to rise, with 83% of respondents to LMT’s 2025 3D Printing Survey using the technology either in-house or via outsourcing; this is a 20-percentage-point increase since our 2021 survey. Lab operators are embracing printing to achieve an all-digital workflow, save time, increase productivity and be on the cutting edge of technology (see Top 10 Advantages of 3D Printing below).


While 3D printing has been well-entrenched in larger laboratories for several years, more and more smaller labs are getting on board. In 2021, 45% of one- to five-person labs were using 3D printing; today,...

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  • Kelly Fessel Carr

    Associate Publisher / Editor at LMT Communications, Inc. · Newtown, CT

    At the helm of the magazine for over 39 years, Kelly is the heart and soul of the editorial department, guiding and shaping our coverage - both in print and online - to bring dental laboratory decision-makers the news and...

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