Additive manufacturing (AM), also known as 3D printing, is a process of joining materials to make objects from 3D model data, usually layer upon layer. In metal additive manufacturing, metal powder materials such as titanium alloys, nickel alloys, aluminum alloys, and others are used to produce metal parts. Metal additive manufacturing industry has transformed manufacturing by enabling the production of complex geometries that are impossible or impractical to achieve with traditional methods. It allows mass customization and reduces waste. The technology also helps in optimizing part designs for enhanced structural integrity and performance. With continued advancements in materials and processes employed, there has been huge adoption of metal additive manufacturing across various industries like automotive, aerospace, healthcare, industrial equipment and consumer products.
Market Dynamics:
Global metal additive manufacturing market growth is driven by various factors such as rising demand from aerospace & defense industry, reduced waste generation, and design flexibility offered by metal additive manufacturing. The need for specialized parts with complex geometries in aerospace industry can drive the market growth. However, high capital investment and lack of standardization can hamper the market growth. Meanwhile, discovery of new metal materials for 3D printing and automation of post-processing activities can offer significant growth opportunities.
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