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... global turnover with 3D printing to 10 billion euros. German companies alone are already generating an estimated 1 billion euros with 3D-printed products. However, the proportion of turnover generated in relation to total turnover in Germany is still rather small: companies that use 3D printing generate 1.8% of their turnover. In comparison: in the USA, the share of turnover is over 5%, with an average of 3%.