3D Printing Materials Market

Market Insights

With the rising advancement in 3D printing technology, the adoption of 3D printers is expected to increase substantially across different sectors. Additionally, the high precision, speed, and convenience of manufacturing offered by 3D printing have already led to a strong penetration of 3D printers across electronics, automotive, and other industrial applications. This has led to a strong demand for high-performance 3D printing materials that offer higher flexibility, durability, and stability. With various untapped applications of 3D printing coming up, market players are increasingly focusing on developing high-performance, application-specific materials. Currently, plastics, metals, and ceramics are most popularly used for making objects using 3D printing technology.

The most significant factor fueling the market growth is the rapidly growing penetration of 3D printing technology across different applications. 3D printing has found crucial application across segments such as healthcare and aerospace. These applications require high-precision products along with high-performance materials. As a result, companies operating in the market are now increasing their focus on the development of their own materials so as to provide an entire product suite.

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 materials market is estimated to register exponential growth worldwide in the coming years. Nevertheless, a major factor hindering the market growth is the high initial cost, especially in the case of the individual user. The software tools required for operating 3D printing are also costly, which makes the overall manufacturing process more expensive. In addition, 3D printing requires skilled labor, which becomes a challenge for industry growth. This may ultimately hamper the market’s growth for materials.

The report titled “Global 3D Printing Materials Market: Growth, Share, Opportunities, and Competitive Analysis, 2016–2023” offers strategic insights into the global 3D printing materials industry along with the market size (in revenue and volume) and estimates for the duration of 2014–2023. The research study in question includes an in-depth examination of multiple market segments based on materials, applications and a cross-sectional study across various geographies. The study covers the comparative analysis of different segments for the years 2015 and 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 material vendors, their SCOT (Strengths, Challenges, Opportunities, and Weaknesses) analysis, market positioning, and key developments. Some of 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 and materials industry
• Market fuelers, market impediments, and their impact on 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 a holistic view of the global 3D printing materials market, offering market size and estimates for the period from 2016 to 2023, keeping in mind the above-mentioned factors.

The global 3D printing materials market is segmented, based on the type of material, into the following categories:

• Metals
• Plastics
• Ceramics
• Others

As per the above categorization, the 3D printing materials market comprises a large number of materials, including polyamide, titanium, paintable resin, silver, gold, aluminide, stainless steel, and bronze. In terms of volume and revenue, the plastics segment accounted for the largest share in 2014. The demand is largely governed by electronics and other industrial applications.

With further growth in the sectors, the segment is expected to maintain its market dominance, expanding at the fastest rate during the forecast period. The ceramics segment is estimated to register the slowest growth since the material is rapidly being replaced with metallic and plastic materials in different applications.

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 Materials Market
2.2 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By Material
2.3 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By Application
2.4 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By End-user
2.5 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By Geography

Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
3.1 Product Insights and Market Overview
3.1.1 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
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 Materials Market Analysis, By Material
4.1 Market Analysis
4.2 Global Plastic 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
4.3 Global Metallic 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
4.4 Global Ceramic 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
4.5 Global Other 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chapter 11 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis
11.1 Overview
11.2 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis, By Material, 2014 – 2023
11.2.1 SRC Analysis
11.3 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis, By Application, 2014 – 2023
11.3.1 SRC Analysis
11.4 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Analysis, By End-user, 2014 – 2023
11.4.1 SRC Analysis
11.5 Latin America 3D Printing Materials 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 Royal DSM NV
12.3.1 Royal DSM NV: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
12.4 Arkema SA
12.4.1 Arkema SA: 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 CRP Group
12.7.1 CRP Group: 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 Materials: Market Segmentation
FIG. 2 Global 3D Printing Materials Market: Research Methodology
FIG. 3 Top-Down and Bottom Up Approach
FIG. 4 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By Material, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 5 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By Application, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 6 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By End-user, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 7 Global 3D Printing Materials Market, By Geography, 2015 (US$ Mn)
FIG. 8 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 9 See-Saw Analysis : Global 3D Printing Materials Market
FIG. 10 Market Positioning of Key 3D Printing Materials Manufacturers, 2014
FIG. 11 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue Contribution, By Material, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 12 Global Plastic 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 13 Global Metallic 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 14 Global Ceramic 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 15 Global Other 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 16 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue Contribution, By Application, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 17 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Electronics & Consumer Products, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 18 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Healthcare, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 19 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Automotive, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 20 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Industrial, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 21 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Aerospace, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 22 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Construction, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 23 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Defense, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 24 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Others, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 25 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue Contribution, By End-user, 2015 & 2023 (Value %)
FIG. 26 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Commercial, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 27 Global 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume for Personal, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 28 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 29 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 30 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 31 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)
FIG. 32 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue and Volume, 2014 – 2023, (US$ Mn) (Tons)

List of Tables

TABLE 1 Market Snapshot: Global 3D Printing Materials Market
TABLE 2 Impact Indicators
TABLE 3 Impact Analysis of Drivers and Restraints
TABLE 4 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 5 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 6 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 7 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 8 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 9 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 10 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 11 North America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 12 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 13 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 14 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 15 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 16 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 17 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 18 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 19 Europe 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 20 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 21 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 22 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 23 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 24 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 25 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 26 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 27 Asia Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 28 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 29 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 30 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 31 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 32 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 33 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 34 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 35 MEA 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 36 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 37 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Material, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 38 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 39 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Application, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 40 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 41 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By End-user, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 42 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Revenue, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (US$ Mn)
TABLE 43 Latin America 3D Printing Materials Market Volume, By Region, 2014 – 2023 (Tons)
TABLE 44 3D Systems, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 45 Stratasys Ltd.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 46 Royal DSM NV: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 47 Arkemaa SA: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 48 Arcam AB: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 49 Solidscape, Inc.: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 50 CRP Group: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 51 Concept Laser GmbH: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 52 ExOne Company: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)
TABLE 53 EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems: Company Snapshot (Company Details, Geographical Presence, Product Portfolio, Key Applications Served, SCOT Analysis, Recent Developments)