3D Printed Electronics Market

The global 3D-printed electronics market is projected to witness immense growth, expanding at a CAGR of 27.8% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. The growth is mainly credited to the growing advantages of 3D printed electronics, including high proficiency and accuracy, minimal wastage in the production process, etc. The proliferation of touch devices and smart displays is a major factor driving the growth of the 3D-printed electronics market. As 3D printing technology develops at a rapid pace, functional elements such as antennas, switches, and sensors are currently being incorporated into 3D printed products, paving the way for exciting new applications, markets, and opportunities. Further, the rising need for cost-effective and high-performance manufacturing also bodes well for market growth.

3D printing has enticed great interest in the field of rapid prototyping for a variety of applications due to its flexibility in manufacturing and geometrical designs compared to subtractive methods such as laser cutting and mechanical machining. With the use of conductive inks combined with base materials, the printers are capable of 3D printing electronic objects. These objects are printed as a single, continuous part that effectively creates fully functional electronics that require minimal or zero assemblies. In such a way, 3D printing is used to manufacture a variety of antennas, circuit boards, circuits, batteries, sensors, and microelectromechanical systems.

Industry experts and engineers are experimenting with conformal electronics, i.e., stretchable electronics that can be embedded in smart apparel, fitness trackers, skin patches, etc. Furthermore, as technology advances, printing at the nanoscale and the use of newer materials such as graphene may open up new possibilities in product design, providing lucrative opportunities to the 3D-printed electronics market in the near future.

Market Snapshot

Antennas Have the Highest Market Share

The global 3D printed electronics market, based on product type, is segmented into antennas, printed circuit boards (PCBs), sensors, and others (actuators, inductors, and mechatronic integrated devices (MID)). The environmental and technical benefits, as well as the potential cost savings, drive demand for this product. The physical size of a 3D-printed antenna is relatively small in comparison with the existing designs; therefore, they are intended to consume less space. 3D printing has allowed researchers to formulate the antenna arrays in their new configuration. A thorough study conducted by the researchers concluded that the design of 3D-printed antennas could be useful in the future for creating mobile devices with 5G capabilities and higher.

Aerosol Jet Printing to Continue its Supremacy in the Market

In 2017, based on technology, the global 3D printed electronics market was led by aerosol jet printing. Aerosol jet printing has emerged as one of the most promising technologies for microscale digital 3D printing using functional nanomaterial inks. Electronic products such as antennas, printed circuit boards (PCBs), sensors, etc., can be printed using aerosol jet printing. The technology is currently opening new avenues in the development of products by sweeping out the traditional constraints with respect to substrate shape, material incompatibilities, processing cost, etc., thereby providing higher flexibility.

Aerospace and Defense Garnered the Largest Market Share in 2017

In 2017, based on the end-use vertical, the global 3D printed electronics market was led by the aerospace and defense vertical. The aerospace and defense industries are among the early adopters of 3D printing technology. The history of 3D printing dates back to 1983, with some of the aerospace and defense industries beginning their experiments with the technology as early as 1988. The demand for new aerospace and electronic defense devices that pack more functionality into minimal space is augmenting the need for advanced manufacturing methods that tightly integrate electronic circuitry with physical packaging. Because of its exceptional ability to print electronics directly onto 3D surfaces, 3D printing is an ideal solution for reducing device weight and size.

North America Dominates the 3D Printed Electronics Market Globally.

3D-printed electronics technology is gaining massive preference over traditional manufacturing methods due to its high efficacy and precision. Based on geography, the 3D-printed electronics market was led by North America in 2017. The growth of this region is mainly attributed to the increasing adoption of 3D printing technology in several end-use verticals, especially in the aerospace and defense industries. The U.S. market dominated the North American market in 2017 and is projected to remain dominant in the coming years.

Europe accounted for the second-largest 3D-printed electronics market in 2017. Asia Pacific is projected to emerge as the fastest-growing region during the forecast period from 2018 to 2026. The increasing use of consumer electronic devices, including wearable devices, smartphones, drones, etc., is expected to grow at a higher rate in the near future. A developing consumer electronics industry is projected to augment the growth prospects of the 3D-printed electronics market in the Asia Pacific region.

Competitive Insights

Major players in the 3D printed electronics market include Nano Dimension Ltd., Molex LLC, Xerox Corporation, Novacentrix, Optomec Inc., NeoTech AMT GmbH, Voxel8, Inc., Beta Layout GmbH, Draper, and EoPlex Inc., among others. Product innovation remains one of the major strategies implemented by the players operating in the 3D-printed electronics market in order to strengthen their positions globally. With advancements in technologies, demand for 3D-printed electronics is likely to evolve rapidly in the coming years. As a result, the market players are focusing on strengthening their product portfolios by adopting several strategies, including new product development, partnerships, mergers, acquisitions, etc.

For instance, in February 2018, Nano Dimension, one of the leading 3D-printed electronics providers, announced the availability of the world’s very first 3D-printed electronics on-demand online service. Engineers and designers will have unprecedented access to developing smart objects thanks to the service. The new and unique 3D printing capabilities position the company to provide professional-grade printed antennas, encapsulated sensors, and 3D printed circuitry to the engineers and designers within a span of a few days. The novel service marks a further expansion of the company’s rapidly growing impact as one of the world’s leading 3D-printed electronics providers, enabling customers to solve unique design challenges and reduce product development timelines.

Periods of History and Forecast

The research report presents the analysis of each segment from 2016 to 2026, considering 2017 as the base year for the research. The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for each of the respective segments was calculated for the forecast period from 2018 to 2026.

Report Scope by Segments

The 3D-printed electronics market report provides market size and estimates based on market dynamics and key trends observed in the industry. The report provides a holistic view of the global 3D printed electronics market based on product type, technology, end-use vertical, and geography. Key segments covered in the report are as follows:

This report’s distinct data points

• Current and future scenarios of 3D printed electronics across the globe
• Qualitative and quantitative insights across different geographies and sub-geographies
• The adoption rate of 3D-printed electronics in various applications
• comprehensive mapping of the competitive landscape and the market participants’ behavior.
• Must-have information for market players to enhance and sustain their market footprint
• Comparative scenario for all segments for the years 2017 (actual) and 2026 (forecast)

1. Preface
1.1. Report Description
1.1.1. Purpose of the Report
1.1.2. Target Audience
1.1.3. USP and Key Offerings
1.2. Research Scope
1.3. Research Methodology
1.3.1. Phase I – Secondary Research
1.3.2. Phase II – Primary Research
1.3.3. Approach Adopted
1.3.4. Top-Down Approach
1.3.5. Bottom-Up Approach
1.3.6. Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.3.7. Assumptions
1.4. Market Segmentation

2. Executive Summary
2.1. Market Snapshot: Global 3DPE Market
2.2. Global 3DPE Market, by Product Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.3. Global 3DPE Market, by Technology, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.4. Global 3DPE Market, by End-use Vertical, 2017 (US$ Mn)
2.5. Global 3DPE Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Mn)

3. Market Dynamics
3.1. Introduction
3.1.1. Global 3DPE Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
3.2. Market Dynamics
3.2.1. Market Drivers
3.2.2. Market Restraints
3.3. See-Saw Analysis
3.3.1. Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.4. Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
3.5. Market Positioning of Key Players, 2017
3.5.1. Major Strategies Adopted by Key Players

4. Global 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market, by Product Type , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
4.1. Overview
4.2. Antennas
4.3. Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs)
4.4. Sensors
4.5. Others

5. Global 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market, by Technology , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
5.1. Overview
5.2. Aerosol Jet Printing
5.3. Inkjet Printing
5.4. Others

6. Global 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market, by End-use Vertical , 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
6.1. Overview
6.2. Aerospace & Defense
6.3. Automotive
6.4. Consumer Electronics
6.5. Healthcare
6.6. Telecom
6.7. Others

7. North America 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.1. Overview
7.1.1. North America 3DPE Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
7.2. North America 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.2.1. Market Analysis
7.3. North America 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.3.1. Market Analysis
7.4. North America 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.4.1. Market Analysis
7.5. North America 3DPE Market Value, By Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.1. Market Analysis
7.5.2. U.S.
7.5.2.1. U.S. 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.2.2. U.S. 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.2.3. U.S. 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.3. Rest of North America
7.5.3.1. Rest of North America 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.3.2. Rest of North America 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
7.5.3.3. Rest of North America 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)

8. Europe 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.1. Overview
8.1.1. Europe 3DPE Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
8.2. Europe 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.2.1. Market Analysis
8.3. Europe 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.3.1. Market Analysis
8.4. Europe 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.4.1. Market Analysis
8.5. Europe 3DPE Market Value, By Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.1. Market Analysis
8.5.2. U.K.
8.5.2.1. U.K. 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.2.2. U.K. 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.2.3. U.K. 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.3. Germany
8.5.3.1. Germany 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.3.2. Germany 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.3.3. Germany 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.4. France
8.5.4.1. France 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.4.2. France 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.4.3. France 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.5. Rest of Europe
8.5.5.1. Rest of Europe 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.5.2. Rest of Europe 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
8.5.5.3. Rest of Europe 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)

9. Asia Pacific 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.1. Overview
9.1.1. Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
9.2. Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.2.1. Market Analysis
9.3. Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.3.1. Market Analysis
9.4. Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.4.1. Market Analysis
9.5. Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, By Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.1. Market Analysis
9.5.2. Japan
9.5.2.1. Japan 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.2.2. Japan 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.2.3. Japan 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.3. China
9.5.3.1. China 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.3.2. China 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.3.3. China 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.4. India
9.5.4.1. India 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.4.2. India 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.4.3. India 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.5. Rest of Asia Pacific
9.5.5.1. Rest of Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.5.2. Rest of Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
9.5.5.3. Rest of Asia 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)

10. Rest of the World 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market Analysis, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.1. Overview
10.1.1. Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value and Growth, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
10.2. Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.2.1. Market Analysis
10.3. Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.3.1. Market Analysis
10.4. Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.4.1. Market Analysis
10.5. Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, By Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.5.1. Market Analysis
10.5.2. Middle East & Africa
10.5.2.1. Middle East & Africa 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.5.2.2. Middle East & Africa 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.5.2.3. Middle East & Africa (MEA) 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.5.3. Latin America
10.5.3.1. Latin America 3DPE Market Value, By Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.5.3.2. Latin America 3DPE Market Value, By Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
10.5.3.3. Latin America 3DPE Market Value, By End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)

11. Company Profiles
11.1. Nano Dimension Ltd.
11.2. Molex LLC
11.3. Xerox Corporation
11.4. Novacentrix
11.5. Optomec Inc.
11.6. NeoTech AMT GmbH
11.7. Voxel8, Inc.
11.8. Beta Layout GmbH
11.9. Draper
11.10. EoPlex, Inc.

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 2 Market Size Estimation – Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 3 Global 3DPE Market Segmentation
FIG. 4 Global 3DPE Market, by Product Type, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 5 Global 3DPE Market, by Technology, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 6 Global 3DPE Market, by End-use Vertical, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 7 Global 3DPE Market, by Geography, 2017 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 8 Global 3DPE Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn) and (Y-o-Y%)
FIG. 9 See-Saw Analysis: Global 3DPE Market
FIG. 10 Attractive Investment Proposition, by Geography, 2017
FIG. 11 Global Market Positioning of Key 3D Printed Electronics Manufacturers, 2017
FIG. 12 Global 3DPE Market Value Share, by Product Type, 2017 & 2026 (Value %)
FIG. 13 Global 3DPE Market for Antennas, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 14 Global 3DPE Market for Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs), 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 15 Global 3DPE Market for Sensors, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 16 Global 3DPE Market for Others, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 17 Global 3DPE Market Value Share, by Technology, 2017 & 2026 (Value %)
FIG. 18 Global 3DPE Market for Aerosol Jet Printing, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 19 Global 3DPE Market for Inkjet Printing, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 20 Global 3DPE Market for Others, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn
FIG. 21 Global 3DPE Market Value Share, by End-use Vertical, 2017 & 2026 (Value %)
FIG. 22 Global 3DPE Market Value for Aerospace & Defense, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 23 Global 3DPE Market Value for Automotive, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 24 Global 3DPE Market Value for Consumer Electronics, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 25 Global 3DPE Market Value for Healthcare, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 26 Global 3DPE Market Value for Telecom, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 27 Global 3DPE Market Value for Others, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 28 North America 3DPE Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 29 U.S. 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 30 Rest of North America 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 31 Europe 3DPE Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 32 U.K. 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 33 Germany 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 34 France 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 35 Rest of Europe 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 36 Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 37 China 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 38 Japan 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 39 India 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 40 Rest of Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 41 RoW 3DPE Market Value, 2016 – 2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 42 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 43 Latin America 3DPE Market Value, 2016-2026, (US$ Mn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global 3D Printed Electronics (3DPE) Market Value
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 Global 3DPE Market, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 Global 3DPE Market, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 6 Global 3DPE Market, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 North America 3DPE Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 8 North America 3DPE Market Value, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 North America 3DPE Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 10 North America 3DPE Market Value, by Region/Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 Europe 3DPE Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 12 Europe 3DPE Market Value, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 13 Europe 3DPE Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 14 Europe 3DPE Market Value, by Region/Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 15 Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 16 Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 17 Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 18 Asia Pacific 3DPE Market Value, by Region/Country, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 19 Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, by Product Type, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 20 Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, by Technology, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 21 Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, by End-use Vertical, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 22 Rest of the World 3DPE Market Value, by Region, 2016 – 2026 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 23 Nano Dimension Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 24 Molex LLC: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 25 Xerox Corporation: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 26 Novacentrix: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 27 Optomec Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 28 NeoTech AMT GmbH: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 29 Voxel8, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 30 Beta Layout GmbH: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 31 Draper: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)
TABLE 32 EoPlex, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Business Description; Product Portfolio; Financial Information; Business Overview and Recent Development)