The paper states that implementing additive technologies (3D printing) in industrial processes supposes a comprehensive analysis of their economic efficiency, including the assessment of capital and operational costs, as well as a comparison with traditional manufacturing methods. The article examines key aspects affecting the profitability of 3D printing in industry namely the cost of equipment and materials, energy efficiency, production speed, waste reduction, and the ability to manufacture complex parts in a single technological operation. The paper pays special attention to a comparative analysis of additive and conventional methods (casting, machining) in terms of cost, production flexibility, and payback period; provides practical examples of successful 3D printing implementation in various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and medical sectors. The authors discuss factors limiting the widespread adoption of additive technologies such as high initial costs, the need for post-processing, and dependence on the raw material quality. The findings propose strategies for cost minimization, including hybrid technologies, process digitalization, and the quality control automation. Based on analysing statistical data and economic models, the work states the prospects for developing 3D printing in industry and the conditions under which its fulfilment becomes economically viable.