r/AdditiveManufacturing

17k members
r/AdditiveManufacturing is a subreddit with 17k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses 3d printing, printing, 3d, printer, and looking for, and they frequently recommend/review 3d printer, 3d printers, and fdm printer.
* A tight knit community of users who are passionate about AM * A valuable intellectual resource for persons or entities looking to develop or troubleshoot novel methods of AM * A community willing to provide critical and polite feedback for all things AM * A place to post interesting and new news or other announcements regarding AM or subjects immediately surrounding AM

Popular Themes in r/AdditiveManufacturing

#1
Solution Requests
: "Looking for a professional, "non-China" FDM printer for small-batch government contract work"
11 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Advice Needed 3d Printers And Career: Establishing Additive Manufacturing in 3rd World Country"
8 posts
#3
Ideas
: "I'm building a free 3D Printing Material Database & AI Material Matcher. Need your feedback/ideas!"
3 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Asking for help during desperate times"
1 post
#5
Opportunities
: "AM/3D Printing Engineer looking for a referral — any leads appreciated!"
1 post
#6
Self-Promotion
: "Something BIG is coming. Stay tuned for our big news!"
1 post

Popular Topics in r/AdditiveManufacturing

#1

3d Printing

: "3d Printing Nylon Tips and advice"
8 posts
#2

Printing

: "3D Printing Nylon Tips and advice"
5 posts
#3

3d

: "3d printing Nylon Tips and advice"
5 posts
#4

Printer

2 posts
#5

Looking For

: "Looking For a YouTube video: 3D printing design space exploration with 3D plots and boundary testing"
2 posts
#6

Handheld 3d Laser Scanner

1 post
#7

Service Bureau

1 post
#8

Materials

1 post
#9

Desktop Printers

1 post
#10

3d Printer

1 post

Products Discussed in r/AdditiveManufacturing

3d Printer

9 reviews
#1
Stratasys
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
AON3D
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Bambu
4.0★ from 1 review

3d Printers

7 reviews
#1
H350
4.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Fuse 1
3.0★ from 1 review
#3
EOS
5.0★ from 1 review

Fdm Printer

7 reviews
#1
Stratasys
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#2
Markforged
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Bambu
5.0★ from 1 review

Flair Used in r/AdditiveManufacturing

#1
General Question
: "3d printer management software for a mixed setup?"
12 posts
#2
Careers
: "Asking for help during desperate times"
7 posts
#3
Technical Question
: "3D printing Nylon Tips and advice"
7 posts
#4
Show'n'Tell
: "SLM Titanium SR71 Blackbird model"
6 posts
#5
Technology
: "Introducing Fuse X1: Formlabs' newest industrial SLS printer, plus our new Flexible 80A Resin V2!"
6 posts
#6
Which Printer?
: "Advice for our first industrial grade 3d printer"
6 posts
#7
Science/Research
: "Bambu prints Nylon CF and every Filament within its Temperature Range more reliably and stronger than the Vision Miner IDEX 22"
4 posts
#8
Pro Machines
: "SAF vs MJF - what’s your experience?"
3 posts
#9
Education
: "3D Printed Molds for Silicone Molding - our Best Tips and Tricks"
3 posts
#10
Applications
: "My parametric generator for TPU bellows and sleeves. I hope you find it helpful!"
2 posts

Member Growth in r/AdditiveManufacturing

Yearly
+2k members(17.2%)

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Last updated: September 20, 2026