The "3D Printing Market, Till 2035: Distribution by Type of Offering, Type of Printer, Type of Connectivity, Type of Automation, Printing Orientation, Technology, Type of Software, Type of Material, Process, Application, End-User, and Geography: Industry Trends and Global Forecasts" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
The global 3D printing market is projected to expand significantly, increasing from USD 18.5 billion in the current year to USD 93.7 billion by 2035, demonstrating a CAGR of 20.6% through the forecast period. As Industry 4.0 continues to revolutionize manufacturing, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is at the forefront of technological innovation, allowing for the efficient creation of complex three-dimensional objects from digital designs.
This comprehensive report covers various sections, including market size analysis, competitive landscape, company profiles, market megatrends, patent analysis, Porter's Five Forces, SWOT analysis, and value chain analysis. It answers crucial questions regarding market participants, leading companies, market influences, as well as current and future market sizes.
3D Printing Market: Growth and Trends
The transition to the fourth industrial revolution is reshaping manufacturing through the integration of intelligent systems and interconnected devices. In this landscape, 3D printing plays a pivotal role in technological advancement, facilitating rapid prototyping and the production of complex figures with reduced setup costs. Industries such as dental, aerospace, and automotive are leveraging these capabilities for innovative solutions.
3D printing's journey from rapid prototyping in the 1980s to its current role in producing lightweight components for the aerospace industry exemplifies its evolution. Although 3D printing offers numerous benefits, including precision and material versatility, the industry faces regulatory challenges, including copyright and intellectual property concerns. Despite these issues, the technology's integration into diverse industrial applications is expected to drive significant growth.
3D Printing Market: Key Segments
Market trends suggest the printers segment will continue to dominate, supported by innovations like portable 3D printers from companies such as BigRep and WASP. Within printer types, industrial models are preferred due to their application in producing lightweight components across various sectors.
In terms of connectivity, standalone printers are currently leading, favored for tasks like rapid prototyping without requiring an internet connection, which can leverage cost-efficiencies compared to cloud-connected alternatives. Likewise, manual 3D printers currently hold a major market share, though automated systems featuring precision enhancements are projected to grow rapidly.
Horizontal printing maintains a commanding market presence due to quicker printing times, while technologies like fused deposition modeling (FDM) dominate, thanks to their material versatility and application reproducibility. Metal remains the preferred material, especially for industries seeking lighter and cost-effective production.
The design software segment captures the largest market share, acting as a vital link in creating intricate and innovative designs for printing. The prevalence of powder bed fusion (PBF) as a dominant process highlights its adaptability for a range of materials and compact machine applications.
Prototyping remains the most significant application of 3D printing, offering a cost-effective solution for industries seeking to optimize their production component designs. Regionally, North America presently holds the largest market share, although Asian markets are anticipated to grow rapidly during the forecast period.
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A selection of companies mentioned in this report includes, but is not limited to:
- 3D Systems
- 3DCeram
- Arcam
- Autodesk
- Canon
- Carbon
- Dassault Systemes
- Desktop Metal
- EnvisionTec
- EOS
- ExOne
- Formlabs
- GE Additive
- Hoganas
- HP Development
- madeinspace.us
- Markforged
- Materialise
- Nano Dimension
- Nexa3D
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