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Strategic Intelligence: 3D Printing

Publisher GlobalData
Published May 07, 2025
Length 46 Pages
SKU # GBDT20043777

Description

Strategic Intelligence: 3D Printing

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; it must now establish its place in the manufacturing mix.

Key Highlights
  • In 2024, the 3D printing or additive manufacturing (AM) market was worth $25 billion, according to GlobalData forecasts. By 2030, 3D printing will be a $74 billion industry, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20% between 2024 and 2030. The services segment of the industry will deliver the fastest growth as industry leaders expand their rapid prototyping and on-demand manufacturing services. Software will also be an important growth sector as companies accelerate their adoption of workflow automation tools. Automation enables companies to reduce the time and cost of the production cycle and improves the quality and repeatability of 3D-printed parts.
  • Global economic and geopolitical uncertainty has hit everyone's pockets, from consumers to corporations and investors. The 3D printing market is no different. In 2024, the industry experienced several bankruptcies, public delistings, and workforce layoffs. The 3D printing industry will continue to grow in the coming years. However, the transition to mass manufacturing will take longer as capital investments remain low and operating costs increase. The industrial 3D printing market will suffer the most, as it requires investment into current technologies to flourish.
Scope
  • This report looks at the current 3D printing market as the industry tries to move from prototyping to mass manufacturing. It examines the latest technology, macroeconomic, and regulatory trends, 3D printing leaders and upcoming innovators, and what the industry will look like in the next five years.
Reasons to Buy
  • Understand 3D printing's position in the overall manufacturing industry. Identify the benefits of 3D printing compared to traditional manufacturing methods. Learn the strengths and weaknesses of different 3D printing companies. Assess how the global macroeconomic outlook is impacting the 3D printing market.

Table of Contents

46 Pages
Executive Summary
Players
Technology Briefing
Definition
The seven types of 3D printing technology
Fused deposition modeling
Direct energy deposition
Powder bed fusion
Binder jetting
Polyjet
Vat photopolymerization
Bioprinting
4D printing
Challenges to widespread 3D printing adoption
Trends
Technology trends
Macroeconomic trends
Regulatory trends
Industry Analysis
Market size and growth forecasts
The industrial hardware market struggles while the entry-level market thrives
Use cases
There are five clear use cases for 3D printing
Impact on industries
Automotive
Aerospace
Healthcare
Construction
Semiconductors
Food
Timeline
Value Chain
Hardware
Materials
Software
Services
Companies
Public companies
Private companies
Glossary
Further Reading
GlobalData reports
Our Thematic Research Methodology
About GlobalData
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List of Tables
Table 1: Technology trends
Table 2: Macroeconomic trends
Table 3: Macroeconomic trends
Table 4: Public companies
Table 5: Private companies
Table 6: Glossary
Table 7: 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 energy deposition
Figure 5: Powder bed fusion
Figure 6: Binder jetting
Figure 7: Polyjet
Figure 8: Vat photopolymerization
Figure 9: Bioprinting
Figure 10: 4D-printed objects can change shape and behavior
Figure 11: The 3D printing market will be worth $74 billion by 2030
Figure 12: Industrial 3D printer shipments fell in 2024, while entry-level printer shipments increased
Figure 13: Prototyping is still the most popular application of 3D printing technologies
Figure 14: The Cadillac Celestiq has over 100 3D-printed parts
Figure 15: Stratasys’ AIS Antero 800NA material
Figure 16: Open Bionics’ 3D-printed Hero Arm
Figure 17: Icon’s Vulcan printer & Icon’s Phoenix robotic printing system
Figure 18: A 3D-printed wafer table
Figure 19: Steakholder Foods’ MX200 printer
Figure 20: The 3D printing story
Figure 21: The 3D printing value chain
Figure 22: The 3D printing value chain - Hardware
Figure 23: The 3D printing value chain - Materials
Figure 24: The 3D printing value chain - Software
Figure 25: The 3D printing value chain - Services
Figure 26: Our five-step approach for generating a sector scorecard

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