3D Printing Market

Market Insights

3D printing, also called additive manufacturing, refers to a process used for making three-dimensional solid objects using a 3D digital model. As the name suggests, this is achieved by using additive processes where the desired object is created by placing successive layers of the raw material. Unlike traditional manufacturing, no drilling, cutting, or welding is involved in the process. This makes 3D printing a clean, fast, and efficient manufacturing process with minimal wastage of raw materials. 3D printing technology has found application across various sectors, such as automotive, healthcare, construction, jewelry, and others. Some of the most popular technologies used in 3D printing include polyjet, fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA), among others.

The most significant factor fueling the market growth is the high precision and efficiency of the 3D printing process over traditional manufacturing. Since the manufacturing process is based upon a digital model, the products are easier to customize and manufacture. Additionally, 3D printing enables optimum use of material, thereby reducing the overall raw material loss. Considering the strong potential of 3D printing, various global tech giants are heavily investing in the technology through the acquisition of other players in the market. Subsequently, the 3D printing market is estimated to register exponential growth worldwide in the coming years. Nevertheless, the major factor hindering the market growth is the high initial cost, especially in the case of the individual user. Furthermore, the software tools required for operating 3D printing are costly, inflating the overall manufacturing process. In addition, 3D printing requires skilled labor, which becomes a challenge for the industry’s growth.

The report titled “Global3D Printing Market- Growth, Share, Opportunities and Competitive Analysis, 2016 – 2023” offers strategic insights into the global 3D printing market along with the market size and estimates for the duration of 2014 to 2023. The said research study covers an in-depth analysis of multiple market segments based on technology types, applications, and cross-sectional studies across different geographies. In addition, the study covers the comparative analysis of different segments for the year 2015&2023. The report also provides a prolific view of market dynamics, such as market drivers, restraints, and opportunities.

In order to help strategic decision-makers, the report also includes competitive profiling of the leading 3D printer manufacturers, their SCOT (Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities, and Weaknesses) analysis, market positioning, and key developments. The major players profiled in the report are 3D Systems, Inc., Stratasys Ltd., Materialise NV, Shapeways B.V., Arcam AB, Solidscape, Inc., Optomec, Inc., and others. Other in-depth analysis provided in the report includes:

• Current and future market trends to justify the forthcoming attractive markets within the 3D printing industry
• Market fuelers, market impediments, and their impact on the market growth
• In-depth competitive environment analysis
• Trailing 2-Year market size data (2014 – 2015)
• SRC (Segment-Region-Country) Analysis

Overall, the research study provides the following:

• A holistic view of the global 3D printing market.
• Offering market size and estimates for the period from 2016 to 2023.
• Keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors.

On the basis of application, the 3D printing market is segmented into the following categories:

• Electronics and Consumer Products
• Healthcare
• Automotive
• Industrial
• Aerospace
• Construction
• Defense
• Others

As of 2014, the global 3D printing market is dominated by the electronics and consumer products segment. The segment comprises various mobile device antennas, circuit boards, sensor structures, and other consumer products. 3D printing is highly helpful in producing high-precision products with critical dimensions. With the rising miniaturization of electronic products, it becomes difficult to manufacture components of electronic devices using traditional processes. As a result, 3D printing is expected to continue witnessing strong growth within the electronics and consumer products segment.

The healthcare segment is expected to register the highest growth in the overall 3D printing market in the coming years. 3D printing is considered among the most dynamic and revolutionizing technologies used in the medical sector. The technology can be used for making prosthetics and precise medical devices. This is expected greatly revolutionize medical treatment in the coming years. Thus, 3D printing technology holds huge potential in the healthcare sector and is expected to witness high adoption in the near future.

The global 3D printing market is segmented, based on the technology, into the following categories

• PolyJet
• Stereolithography (S.L.)
• Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)
• Electron Beam Melting
• Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
• Others

The 3D printing market comprises a large number of technologies for different applications. PolyJet, stereolithography(S.L.), fused deposition modeling (FDM), electron beam melting, and selective laser sintering (SLS) are among the most popular technologies used for 3D printing. Amongst these, the polyjet 3D printing segment accounts for the largest share, in terms of revenue, in the global 3D printing market. The PolyJet technology segment is followed by the FDM technology.

PolyJet technology offers high precision and smooth surfaces on the finished product. Another significant advantage of the PolyJet printing technology is that many materials can be used for a single prototype. Moreover, PolyJet 3D printing is faster as compared to various other technologies. As a result, the segment is estimated to retain its dominant position in the market throughout the forecast period.

The global 3D printing market has been segmented, on the basis of geographical regions, as per the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • Italy
  • U.K.
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia-Pacific
  • India
  • China
  • Japan
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
• Middle East and Africa
  • GCC Countries
  • South Africa
  • Rest of Middle East and Africa

As of 2014, the 3D printing market worldwide is dominated by the North American region. The North American segment contributes to more than one-third of the total revenue generated worldwide as of 2014. The region experienced strong penetration of 3D printing technology across various applications. Additionally, the region enjoys a large number of players, thereby supporting market growth.

The Asia Pacific region is expected to register the highest growth in the coming years. The market growth here is mainly supported by China and Japan, having strong adoption rates of 3D printing technology. Further, the Middle East & Africa region is estimated to witness strong growth in the coming years. The growth is majorly expected from the GCC countries segment.

Chapter 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 Market Segmentation
1.4 Research Methodology
1.4.1 Phase I – Secondary Research
1.4.2 Phase II – Primary Research
1.4.3 Phase III – Expert Panel Review
1.4.4 Assumptions
1.4.5 Approach Adopted

Chapter 2 Executive Summary
2.1 Market Snapshot: Global 3D Printing Market
2.2 Global 3D Printing Market, By Technology
2.3 Global 3D Printing Market, By Application
2.4 Global 3D Printing Market, By End-user
2.5 Global 3D Printing Market, By Geography

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Product Insights and Market Overview
3.1.1 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
3.2 Key Market Trends and Future Outlook
3.3 Market Drivers
3.4 Market Growth Inhibitors
3.5 Opportunities
3.6 See-Saw Analysis
3.6.1 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
3.7 Competitive Analysis
3.7.1 Market Positioning of Key Vendors

Chapter 4 Global 3D Printing Market Analysis, by Technology
4.1 Market Analysis
4.2 Global PolyJet 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
4.3 Global Stereolithography 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
4.4 Global FDM 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
4.5 Global EBM 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
4.6 Global SLS 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
4.7 Global Other 3D Printing Technologies Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)

Chapter 5 Global 3D Printing Market Analysis, by Application
5.1 Market Analysis
5.2 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Electronics & Consumer Products, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
5.3 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Healthcare, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
5.4 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Automotive, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
5.5 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Industrial, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
5.6 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Aerospace, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
5.7 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Construction, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
5.8 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Defense, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
5.9 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Others, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)

Chapter 6 Global 3D Printing Market Analysis, By End-user
6.1 Market Analysis
6.2 Global 3D Printing Market for Commercial, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
6.3 Global 3D Printing Market for Personal, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)

Chapter 7 North America 3D Printing Market Analysis
7.1 Overview
7.2 North America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Technology, 2014 – 2023
7.2.1 SRC Analysis
7.3 North America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Application, 2014 – 2023
7.3.1 SRC Analysis
7.4 North America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By End-user, 2014 – 2023
7.4.1 SRC Analysis
7.5 North America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Region, 2014 – 2023
7.5.1 SRC Analysis

Chapter 8 Europe 3D Printing Market Analysis
8.1 Overview
8.2 Europe 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Technology, 2014 – 2023
8.2.1 SRC Analysis
8.3 Europe 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Application, 2014 – 2023
8.3.1 SRC Analysis
8.4 Europe 3D Printing Market Analysis, By End-user, 2014 – 2023
8.4.1 SRC Analysis
8.5 Europe 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Region, 2014 – 2023
8.5.1 SRC Analysis

Chapter 9 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Analysis
9.1 Overview
9.2 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Technology, 2014 – 2023
9.2.1 SRC Analysis
9.3 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Application, 2014 – 2023
9.3.1 SRC Analysis
9.4 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Analysis, By End-user, 2014 – 2023
9.4.1 SRC Analysis
9.5 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Region, 2014 – 2023
9.5.1 SRC Analysis

Chapter 10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 3D Printing Market Analysis
10.1 Overview
10.2 MEA 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Technology, 2014 – 2023
10.2.1 SRC Analysis
10.3 MEA 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Application, 2014 – 2023
10.3.1 SRC Analysis
10.4 MEA 3D Printing Market Analysis, By End-user, 2014 – 2023
10.4.1 SRC Analysis
10.5 MEA 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Region, 2014 – 2023
10.5.1 SRC Analysis

Chapter 11 Latin America 3D Printing Market Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Latin America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Technology, 2014 – 2023
11.2.1 SRC Analysis
11.3 Latin America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Application, 2014 – 2023
11.3.1 SRC Analysis
11.4 Latin America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By End-user, 2014 – 2023
11.4.1 SRC Analysis
11.5 Latin America 3D Printing Market Analysis, By Region, 2014 – 2023
11.5.1 SRC Analysis

Chapter 12 Company Profiles
12.1 3D Systems, Inc.
12.1.1 3D Systems, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.2 Stratasys Ltd.
12.2.1 Stratasys Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.3 Materialise NV
12.3.1 Materialise NV: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.4 Shapeways B.V.
12.4.1 Shapeways B.V.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.5 Arcam AB
12.5.1 Arcam AB: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.6 Solidscape, Inc.
12.6.1 Solidscape, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.7 Optomec, Inc.
12.7.1 Optomec, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.8 Concept Laser GmbH
12.8.1 Concept Laser GmbH: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.9 ExOne Company
12.9.1 ExOne Company: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.10 EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
12.10.1 EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)

List of Figures

FIG. 1 Global 3D Printing: Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global 3D Printing Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global 3D Printing Market, By Technology, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 5 Global 3D Printing Market, By Application, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 6 Global 3D Printing Market, By End-user, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 7 Global 3D Printing Market, By Geography, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 8 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 9 See-Saw Analysis : Global 3D Printing Market
FIG. 10 Market Positioning of Key 3D Printing Manufacturers, 2014
FIG. 11 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue Contribution, By Technology, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 12 Global PolyJet 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 13 Global Stereolithography 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 14 Global FDM 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 15 Global EBM 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 16 Global SLS 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 17 Global Other 3D Printing Technologies Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 18 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue Contribution, By Application, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 19 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Electronics & Consumer Products, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 20 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Healthcare, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 21 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Automotive, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 22 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Industrial, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 23 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Aerospace, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 24 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Construction, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 25 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Defense, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 26 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue for Others, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 27 Global 3D Printing Market Revenue Contribution, By End-user, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 28 Global 3D Printing Market for Commercial, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 29 Global 3D Printing Market for Personal, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 30 North America 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 31 Europe 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 32 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 33 MEA 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)
FIG. 34 Latin America 3D Printing Market Revenue, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global 3D Printing Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 North America 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Technology, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 North America 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 6 North America 3D Printing Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 North America 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 8 Europe 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Technology, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 Europe 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 10 Europe 3D Printing Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 Europe 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 12 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Technology, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 13 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 14 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 15 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 16 MEA 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Technology, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 17 MEA 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 18 MEA 3D Printing Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 19 MEA 13D Printing Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 20 Latin America 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Technology, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 21 Latin America 3D Printing Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 22 Latin America 3D Printing Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 23 Latin America 13D Printing Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 24 3D Systems, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 25 Stratasys Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 26 Materialise NV: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 27 Shapeways B.V.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 28 Arcam AB: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 29 Solidscape, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 30 Optomec, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 31 Concept Laser GmbH: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 32 ExOne Company: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 33 EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)