
Strategic Intelligence: 3D Printing
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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
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.
- 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.
- 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
- Contact Us
- 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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