GITNUXREPORT 2025

Hr In The 3D Printing Industry Statistics

HR in 3D printing faces talent shortages, digital skills, and automation shifts.

Jannik Linder

Co-Founder of Gitnux, specialized in content and tech since 2016.

First published: April 29, 2025

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40% of 3D printing firms invest in extensive employee training programs

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Employee training hours increased by 22% in 3D printing companies during 2022, indicating a focus on skill development

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70% of 3D printing companies have adopted flexible working policies to improve employee satisfaction

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Employee satisfaction scores in 3D printing firms increased by an average of 8% after implementing flexible work policies

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70% of HR managers report that employee engagement is higher in companies with clear career development pathways

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Average annual training hours per employee in 3D printing companies reached 24 hours in 2022, up from 18 hours in 2020

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65% of 3D printing companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled HR professionals

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The average employee turnover rate in 3D printing firms is 12%, higher than the overall manufacturing sector at 8%

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45% of HR managers in the 3D printing sector believe that talent shortages are a primary challenge for the industry

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30% of HR professionals in the 3D printing sector reported increased demand for digital skills among candidates

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55% of HR managers in 3D printing companies plan to increase their HR team headcount in the upcoming year

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52% of HR professionals in the industry are actively seeking candidates proficient in advanced manufacturing software

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Approximately 35% of HR teams in 3D printing companies are using data analytics to enhance talent acquisition and retention

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Over 70% of HR leaders in the industry report remote or hybrid work arrangements becoming more common in 3D printing firms

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80% of HR professionals in the industry believe that sustainability initiatives impact company culture positively

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Recruitment time in the 3D printing industry has decreased by 18% due to improved digital hiring practices

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65% of HR departments in the sector report challenges in upskilling existing employees for new 3D printing technologies

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25% of HR budgets in 3D printing companies are allocated to talent acquisition and onboarding, reflecting strategic investment in human resources

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50% of HR professionals in the industry report that attracting top technical talent remains a top challenge

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45% of 3D printing HR teams focus on improving workplace culture to retain talent

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Leadership development programs in 3D printing companies have increased by 30% over three years

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55% of HR departments report difficulty in retaining skilled engineering talent in the 3D printing sector

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Over 65% of HR managers believe that automation will significantly change HR roles within 5 years

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20% of employees in 3D printing firms are engaged through internal mobility programs, helping reduce turnover

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57% of HR leaders in the 3D printing industry prioritize employee well-being programs

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22% of HR personnel in the industry are focused on implementing sustainability and eco-friendly practices

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The inclusion of mental health support programs in HR offerings increased by 50% in 3D printing firms during 2022

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55% of HR teams prioritize developing leadership skills among younger employees to ensure future industry growth

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80% of HR departments have increased their focus on data-driven decision-making in 2023

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The global 3D printing market size was valued at approximately $13.2 billion in 2022

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The worldwide demand for skilled HR professionals in the 3D printing sector is projected to grow by 12% annually

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20% of 3D printing companies have implemented AI-driven HR tools for recruitment

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The adoption of cloud-based HR management systems in 3D printing companies increased by 60% during 2022

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35% of HR departments have integrated AI chatbots for candidate screening processes

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78% of HR teams believe that cross-functional collaboration is crucial for innovation in 3D printing companies

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The HR workforce in the 3D printing industry has grown by 15% annually over the past five years

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60% of startups in the 3D printing industry have less than 50 employees, indicating a small but rapidly growing workforce

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The median age of employees working in 3D printing industries is 34 years old, indicating a relatively young workforce

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75% of HR departments in 3D printing prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives

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The average salary for HR roles in the 3D printing industry ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually

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The percentage of women employed in the 3D printing industry is estimated at 22%, showing gradual gender diversity growth

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The average tenure of employees in the 3D printing industry is approximately 3.5 years, which is below the industry average of 4.2 years

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90% of 3D printing organizations offer some form of continuous learning and development

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The average age of HR leaders in the 3D printing industry is 45 years old, illustrating experienced management

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40% of companies in the industry plan to implement diversity hiring initiatives in the next year

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60% of 3D printing companies use social media platforms for employer branding and recruiting

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49% of 3D printing firms report that remote onboarding has become a standard practice, improving time-to-productivity

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Key Highlights

The global 3D printing market size was valued at approximately $13.2 billion in 2022
The HR workforce in the 3D printing industry has grown by 15% annually over the past five years
65% of 3D printing companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled HR professionals
The average employee turnover rate in 3D printing firms is 12%, higher than the overall manufacturing sector at 8%
45% of HR managers in the 3D printing sector believe that talent shortages are a primary challenge for the industry
60% of startups in the 3D printing industry have less than 50 employees, indicating a small but rapidly growing workforce
30% of HR professionals in the 3D printing sector reported increased demand for digital skills among candidates
The median age of employees working in 3D printing industries is 34 years old, indicating a relatively young workforce
20% of 3D printing companies have implemented AI-driven HR tools for recruitment
75% of HR departments in 3D printing prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives
The average salary for HR roles in the 3D printing industry ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually
55% of HR managers in 3D printing companies plan to increase their HR team headcount in the upcoming year
40% of 3D printing firms invest in extensive employee training programs

As the $13.2 billion 3D printing industry races ahead with a booming workforce growing at 15% annually, it faces a fierce battle to attract skilled HR professionals amid evolving digital demands and increasing diversity initiatives.

Employee Engagement, Training, and Satisfaction

40% of 3D printing firms invest in extensive employee training programs
Employee training hours increased by 22% in 3D printing companies during 2022, indicating a focus on skill development
70% of 3D printing companies have adopted flexible working policies to improve employee satisfaction
Employee satisfaction scores in 3D printing firms increased by an average of 8% after implementing flexible work policies
70% of HR managers report that employee engagement is higher in companies with clear career development pathways
Average annual training hours per employee in 3D printing companies reached 24 hours in 2022, up from 18 hours in 2020

Employee Engagement, Training, and Satisfaction Interpretation

As the 3D printing industry molds its future, a strategic focus on employee development and flexible work policies is not only shaping skilled, satisfied teams—boosting engagement by 8%—but also ensuring that innovation is built on a foundation of well-trained talent committed to manufacturing tomorrow.

Human Resources Challenges and Strategies

65% of 3D printing companies report difficulty in recruiting skilled HR professionals
The average employee turnover rate in 3D printing firms is 12%, higher than the overall manufacturing sector at 8%
45% of HR managers in the 3D printing sector believe that talent shortages are a primary challenge for the industry
30% of HR professionals in the 3D printing sector reported increased demand for digital skills among candidates
55% of HR managers in 3D printing companies plan to increase their HR team headcount in the upcoming year
52% of HR professionals in the industry are actively seeking candidates proficient in advanced manufacturing software
Approximately 35% of HR teams in 3D printing companies are using data analytics to enhance talent acquisition and retention
Over 70% of HR leaders in the industry report remote or hybrid work arrangements becoming more common in 3D printing firms
80% of HR professionals in the industry believe that sustainability initiatives impact company culture positively
Recruitment time in the 3D printing industry has decreased by 18% due to improved digital hiring practices
65% of HR departments in the sector report challenges in upskilling existing employees for new 3D printing technologies
25% of HR budgets in 3D printing companies are allocated to talent acquisition and onboarding, reflecting strategic investment in human resources
50% of HR professionals in the industry report that attracting top technical talent remains a top challenge
45% of 3D printing HR teams focus on improving workplace culture to retain talent
Leadership development programs in 3D printing companies have increased by 30% over three years
55% of HR departments report difficulty in retaining skilled engineering talent in the 3D printing sector
Over 65% of HR managers believe that automation will significantly change HR roles within 5 years
20% of employees in 3D printing firms are engaged through internal mobility programs, helping reduce turnover
57% of HR leaders in the 3D printing industry prioritize employee well-being programs
22% of HR personnel in the industry are focused on implementing sustainability and eco-friendly practices
The inclusion of mental health support programs in HR offerings increased by 50% in 3D printing firms during 2022
55% of HR teams prioritize developing leadership skills among younger employees to ensure future industry growth
80% of HR departments have increased their focus on data-driven decision-making in 2023

Human Resources Challenges and Strategies Interpretation

As the 3D printing industry rapidly innovates with new technologies and sustainable practices, HR faces the challenge of recruiting amid talent shortages, escalating turnover, and evolving skill demands, prompting a strategic overhaul that melds digital savvy, employee well-being, and data analytics—highlighting that in this cutting-edge sector, the race for talent isn’t just about filling seats, but Future-Proofing the workforce.

Industry Growth and Market Size

The global 3D printing market size was valued at approximately $13.2 billion in 2022
The worldwide demand for skilled HR professionals in the 3D printing sector is projected to grow by 12% annually

Industry Growth and Market Size Interpretation

As 3D printing reshapes industries with a $13.2 billion footprint, the sector's rapid ascent now demands an evolving HR strategy, with a projected 12% annual growth in skilled HR professionals to keep pace with innovation's rapid print.

Technological Adoption and Innovation in HR

20% of 3D printing companies have implemented AI-driven HR tools for recruitment
The adoption of cloud-based HR management systems in 3D printing companies increased by 60% during 2022
35% of HR departments have integrated AI chatbots for candidate screening processes
78% of HR teams believe that cross-functional collaboration is crucial for innovation in 3D printing companies

Technological Adoption and Innovation in HR Interpretation

As the 3D printing industry embraces AI and cloud solutions—boasting a 60% surge in HR management adoption and a third of HR teams leveraging chatbots—it's clear that innovative collaboration and smart recruitment are shaping a future where talent acquisition and teamwork 3D print success on an unprecedented scale.

Workforce Demographics and Composition

The HR workforce in the 3D printing industry has grown by 15% annually over the past five years
60% of startups in the 3D printing industry have less than 50 employees, indicating a small but rapidly growing workforce
The median age of employees working in 3D printing industries is 34 years old, indicating a relatively young workforce
75% of HR departments in 3D printing prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives
The average salary for HR roles in the 3D printing industry ranges from $60,000 to $80,000 annually
The percentage of women employed in the 3D printing industry is estimated at 22%, showing gradual gender diversity growth
The average tenure of employees in the 3D printing industry is approximately 3.5 years, which is below the industry average of 4.2 years
90% of 3D printing organizations offer some form of continuous learning and development
The average age of HR leaders in the 3D printing industry is 45 years old, illustrating experienced management
40% of companies in the industry plan to implement diversity hiring initiatives in the next year
60% of 3D printing companies use social media platforms for employer branding and recruiting
49% of 3D printing firms report that remote onboarding has become a standard practice, improving time-to-productivity

Workforce Demographics and Composition Interpretation

As the 3D printing industry’s workforce rapidly evolves—a young, diverse, and increasingly social-media savvy bunch—their 15% annual HR growth signals that even in a field built on innovation, people remain the true blueprint for progress.