GITNUXREPORT 2025

Remote And Hybrid Work In The 3D Printing Industry Statistics

Majority embrace remote/hybrid work boosts productivity, innovation, and flexibility.

Jannik Linder

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

First published: April 29, 2025

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43% of 3D printing companies increased their investment in digital collaboration platforms in 2023

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67% of companies in the 3D printing industry reported adopting remote or hybrid work policies in 2023

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54% of 3D printing professionals believe remote work has increased productivity

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48% of 3D printing firms conducted virtual collaboration training for remote teams in 2023

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The adoption rate of remote work in the 3D printing hardware manufacturing sector rose by 22% in 2023

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38% of 3D printing startups operate entirely remotely

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63% of employees in the 3D printing industry saw a decrease in commuting time due to remote work arrangements

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42% of research and development teams in 3D printing report improved innovation productivity when working remotely

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The number of remote jobs in 3D printing increased by 30% from 2022 to 2023

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55% of 3D printing professionals reported challenges in remote team communication

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81% of remote 3D printing team members reported higher job satisfaction

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52% of 3D printing project managers reported better project outcomes with remote teams

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75% of 3D printing professionals use cloud-based collaboration tools

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69% of managers in the 3D printing industry believe hybrid work models are crucial for attracting talent

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29% of 3D printing freelancers work exclusively remotely

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58% of 3D printing firms surveyed are planning to implement more flexible work arrangements in 2024

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Key Highlights

67% of companies in the 3D printing industry reported adopting remote or hybrid work policies in 2023
54% of 3D printing professionals believe remote work has increased productivity
48% of 3D printing firms conducted virtual collaboration training for remote teams in 2023
The adoption rate of remote work in the 3D printing hardware manufacturing sector rose by 22% in 2023
38% of 3D printing startups operate entirely remotely
75% of 3D printing professionals use cloud-based collaboration tools
63% of employees in the 3D printing industry saw a decrease in commuting time due to remote work arrangements
42% of research and development teams in 3D printing report improved innovation productivity when working remotely
The number of remote jobs in 3D printing increased by 30% from 2022 to 2023
69% of managers in the 3D printing industry believe hybrid work models are crucial for attracting talent
55% of 3D printing professionals reported challenges in remote team communication
43% of 3D printing companies increased their investment in digital collaboration platforms in 2023
81% of remote 3D printing team members reported higher job satisfaction

The 3D printing industry is undergoing a revolutionary shift as remote and hybrid work models take center stage, with 67% of companies embracing these flexible arrangements in 2023—boosting productivity, fostering innovation, and transforming how professionals collaborate in this cutting-edge field.

Industry Adoption and Practices

43% of 3D printing companies increased their investment in digital collaboration platforms in 2023

Industry Adoption and Practices Interpretation

With nearly half of 3D printing companies boosting their digital collaboration investments in 2023, it's clear that in a rapidly evolving industry, printing innovation now hinges as much on virtual teamwork as on tangible prototypes.

Remote Work Trends and Implementation

67% of companies in the 3D printing industry reported adopting remote or hybrid work policies in 2023
54% of 3D printing professionals believe remote work has increased productivity
48% of 3D printing firms conducted virtual collaboration training for remote teams in 2023
The adoption rate of remote work in the 3D printing hardware manufacturing sector rose by 22% in 2023
38% of 3D printing startups operate entirely remotely
63% of employees in the 3D printing industry saw a decrease in commuting time due to remote work arrangements
42% of research and development teams in 3D printing report improved innovation productivity when working remotely
The number of remote jobs in 3D printing increased by 30% from 2022 to 2023
55% of 3D printing professionals reported challenges in remote team communication
81% of remote 3D printing team members reported higher job satisfaction
52% of 3D printing project managers reported better project outcomes with remote teams

Remote Work Trends and Implementation Interpretation

As 2023 demonstrated, in the 3D printing industry remote work isn't just a tantalizing future—it's a layered blueprint for boosting productivity, fostering innovation, and shrinking your commute, even if communication still needs some calibration.

Technology and Tool Usage

75% of 3D printing professionals use cloud-based collaboration tools

Technology and Tool Usage Interpretation

With three-quarters of 3D printing professionals embracing cloud collaboration, it's clear that the industry is printing its way into a future where teamwork is no longer limited by physical boundaries but by imagination.

Workforce Composition and Behavior

69% of managers in the 3D printing industry believe hybrid work models are crucial for attracting talent
29% of 3D printing freelancers work exclusively remotely
58% of 3D printing firms surveyed are planning to implement more flexible work arrangements in 2024

Workforce Composition and Behavior Interpretation

In the evolving landscape of 3D printing, the industry’s shift towards hybrid and remote work—endorsed by over two-thirds of managers and embraced primarily by freelancers—signals that even the most cutting-edge manufacturing sectors recognize that flexibility is the blueprint for attracting talent and staying ahead in innovation.