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3D Printing - Thematic Intelligence

Publisher GlobalData
Published Mar 07, 2023
Length 59 Pages
SKU # GBDT17840245

Description

3D Printing - Thematic Intelligence

Summary

It is 40 years since the creation of the first 3D printed part, and the industry is well into adulthood. It has made a mark on the manufacturing world, but there is much more to be done. The industry no longer needs to prove that 3D printing works but must now establish its place in the manufacturing mix.

By 2030, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing (AM), will be a $70.8 billion industry, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% between 2021 and 2030, according to GlobalData forecasts. The software segment of the industry will deliver the fastest growth as companies prioritize adopting workflow automation tools. Automation enables companies to reduce the time and cost of the production cycle, facilitating 3D printing’s transition into mass manufacturing.

Key Highlights
  • The COVID-19 pandemic provided clear evidence of the risk posed to manufacturing companies worldwide when they rely on a single location as the hub of their supply chain. The shakeout from that supply chain shock continues amid further geopolitical and economic concerns caused by the Russia-Ukraine war.
  • Momentum is growing towards reshoring manufacturing in home countries rather than relying on over-stretched supply chains. 3D printing will have a major role to play in the new supply chain ecosystem.
  • For an industry to develop, standardized processes are critically important. Standardization covers best practices, regulations, and benchmarks. 3D printing has always been closely associated with prototyping and short production runs. To facilitate the technology’s adoption into mass digital manufacturing, 3D printing companies must guarantee product standardization, particularly in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and healthcare. Investing in workflow automation tools will be the fastest and most cost-efficient way of achieving this.
Scope
  • This report provides an overview of the 3D printing theme.
  • It identifies the key trends impacting growth of the theme over the next 12 to 24 months.
  • It includes a comprehensive industry analysis, including market size and growth forecasts to 2030 for 3D printing services, software, materials, and hardware. In addition, there is analysis of signals data, including M&A deals, foreign direct investment, venture financing, patents, company filings, jobs, and social media posts.
  • The detailed value chain breaks down artificial intelligence into four layers: hardware, materials, software, and services.
Reasons to Buy
  • 3D printing has a growing range of applications, from the largest industries to the smallest personal products, from jet engines to custom-designed underwear, from tailored running shoes to life-saving living tissue. With many companies considering reshoring some of their supply chain operations, spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations, 3D printing could potentially disrupt the entire manufacturing industry supply chain.

Table of Contents

59 Pages
Executive Summary
Players
Technology Briefing
Definition
The seven types of 3D printing technology
Fused deposition modeling
Direct metal deposition
Powder bed fusion
Binder jetting
Polyjet
Vat photopolymerization
Bioprinting
4D printing
The cost of 3D printing
Trends
Technology trends
Macroeconomic trends
Regulatory trends
Industry Analysis
Market size and growth forecasts
A post-COVID China and the US Inflation Reduction Act will spur 3D printing growth
What’s next for the 3D printing industry?
There are five clear use cases for 3D printing
Mergers and acquisitions
Venture financing
Foreign direct investment
Patent trends
Company filings trends
Hiring trends
Social media trends
Use cases
Automotive
Aerospace
Consumer goods
Healthcare
Construction
Jewelry
Food
Toys
Timeline
Value Chain
Hardware
Materials
Software
Services
Companies
Public companies
Private companies
Glossary
Further Reading
GlobalData reports
Our Thematic Research Methodology
About GlobalData
Contact Us
List of Tables
Table 1: Technology trends
Table 2: Macroeconomic trends
Table 3: Regulatory trends
Table 4: Key M&A transactions associated with the 3D printing theme since January 2021
Table 5: Venture financing
Table 6: Foreign direct investment
Table 7: Public companies
Table 8: Private companies
Table 9: Glossary
Table 10: GlobalData reports
List of Figures
Figure 1: Who are the leading players in the 3D printing theme and where do they sit in the value chain?
Figure 2: There are seven primary technologies within the 3D printing industry
Figure 3: Fused deposition modeling
Figure 4: Direct metal deposition
Figure 5: Powder bed fusion
Figure 6: Binder jetting
Figure 7: Polyjet
Figure 8: Vat photopolymerization
Figure 9: Bioprinting
Figure 10: A 4D-printed object can change its shape and behavior
Figure 11: Ranking the cost of additive manufacturing methods
Figure 12: The 3D printing market will be worth $70.8 billion by 2030
Figure 13: Lead time and price are the leading factors for using 3D printing technologies
Figure 14: 3D printing-related patent publications peaked in 2021
Figure 15: There was an acceleration of 3D printing mentions between 2020 and 2021
Figure 16: 3D printing-related hiring peaked in June 2022
Figure 17: 3D printing social media mentions peaked in January 2022
Figure 18: Prototyping is still the most popular application of 3D printing technologies
Figure 19: The first commercially available 3D-printed car
Figure 20: 3D printing repair using DED
Figure 21: 3D printing is disrupting the aerospace industry
Figure 22: 3D printing provides personalized experiences
Figure 23: The orthodontic industry was the first to use 3D printing in large-scale production
Figure 24: 3D printing expands the limits of construction
Figure 25: 3D printing is used to create jewelry
Figure 26: The alternative meat sector has embraced 3DP
Figure 27: Lego’s first commercially available 3D-printed toy
Figure 28: The 3D printing story
Figure 29: The 3D printing value chain - Separate hardware, materials, software, and services layers define the industry
Figure 30: The 3D printing value chain - Hardware in 3D printing includes metal, polymer, and ceramic printers, bioprinters, and post-processing machines
Figure 31: The 3D printing value chain - 3D printing’s materials are metals, polymers, ceramics, and biomaterials
Figure 32: The 3D printing value chain - Software in 3D printing includes CAD, workflow automation, and quality assurance
Figure 33: The 3D printing value chain - Services in 3D printing cover consulting, on-demand production, and repairs and maintenance
Figure 34: Our five-step approach for generating a sector scorecard

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