3D Printing in Medical Devices Market by Product Type (Bone & Cartilage Scaffolds, Ligament & Tendon Scaffolds, Prosthetics & Implants), Technology (Droplet Deposition/Extrusion-Based Technologies, Electron Beam Melting, Laser Beam Melting), Component, En

3D Printing in Medical Devices Market by Product Type (Bone & Cartilage Scaffolds, Ligament & Tendon Scaffolds, Prosthetics & Implants), Technology (Droplet Deposition/Extrusion-Based Technologies, Electron Beam Melting, Laser Beam Melting), Component, End User - Global Forecast 2024-2030


The 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market size was estimated at USD 7.09 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 8.69 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 22.99% to reach USD 30.19 billion by 2030.

Various 3D printing technologies have emerged in the medical device industry, offering innovative solutions for orthopedic implants, surgical instruments, and patient-specific models. The significant advantage of 3D printing is its ability to manufacture highly-customized devices tailored to individual patient's anatomy and requirements. 3D-printed cranial implants can be designed based on precise measurements from scans or MRI images, ensuring an accurate fit while minimizing complications during surgery. Patient-specific guides help surgeons accurately plan and execute complex procedures, such as joint replacement surgeries, with greater precision. In recent years, 3D printing has emerged as a driving force for innovation in medical devices owing to its inherent benefits in customization and rapid prototyping. There is an increasing trend toward using this technology for personalized medicine and patient-specific prosthetics, orthopedic implants, dental appliances, and surgical instruments. These applications have been facilitated by advancements in biocompatible materials such as metals, polymers, ceramics, and even biological substances, such as hydrogels, for tissue engineering. Despite its numerous benefits, the widespread adoption of 3D printing in medical devices faces challenges owing to higher costs associated with the 3D printed medical devices, and a lack of expertise to operate these devices act as a restraining factor. Moreover, ongoing R&D efforts by market companies to advance 3D printing materials for medical purposes are expected to revolutionize 3D printing in the medical device industry.

Regional Insights

The Americas represents a highly developing landscape for 3D printing in the medical devices market due to the presence of strong healthcare infrastructure, rising R&D investments, and strict FDA regulations that encourage innovation in 3D printing. The favorable government initiatives and investments for introducing 3D printing in medical devices across Australia, India, and South Korea is benefiting the market growth in the Asia-Pacific. The massive presence of advanced technologies that assist in 3D printing with ongoing research and development (R&D) activities encourages the availability of novel 3D printing medical devices in the EMEA region. In Europe, EU countries have unified their regulations under the Medical Device Regulation (MDR), which mandates strict control over 3D-printed medical device manufacturing.

Market Insights
  • Market Dynamics

    The market dynamics represent an ever-changing landscape of the 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market by providing actionable insights into factors, including supply and demand levels. Accounting for these factors helps design strategies, make investments, and formulate developments to capitalize on future opportunities. In addition, these factors assist in avoiding potential pitfalls related to political, geographical, technical, social, and economic conditions, highlighting consumer behaviors and influencing manufacturing costs and purchasing decisions.
    • Market Drivers
      • High demand for personalized or customized medical devices
      • Awareness about 3D printing of medical devices provided by regulatory authorities
      • Market Restraints
        • High cost and quality concerns of 3D printed medical device
        • Market Opportunities
          • Advancements in printing materials and emergence of bioprinting
          • Enhanced potential in point-of-care diagnostics manufacturing
          • Market Challenges
            • Dearth of trained professionals for using 3D-printed medical device
            • Market Segmentation Analysis
              • Product Type: Increasing demand for prosthetics & implants for increased satisfaction with medical treatments
              • Technology: Rising adoption of photopolymerization technology for manufacturing microscale devices
              • Component: Growing utilization of various equipments based on material compatibility, and production speed
              • End User: Wider application across the hospitals for better patient care and efficiently streamline clinical workflows
              • Market Disruption Analysis
              • Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
              • Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
              • Pricing Analysis
              • Technology Analysis
              • Patent Analysis
              • Trade Analysis
              • Regulatory Framework Analysis
              FPNV Positioning Matrix

              The FPNV positioning matrix is essential in evaluating the market positioning of the vendors in the 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market. This matrix offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining critical metrics related to business strategy and product satisfaction. This in-depth assessment empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success, namely Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

              Market Share Analysis

              The market share analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth assessment of the current state of vendors in the 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions, companies are offered a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. These contributions include overall revenue, customer base, and other vital metrics. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With these illustrative details, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

              Recent Developments
              • restor3d to acquire fellow 3D printed medical device firm Conformis

                Restor3d, Inc., a 3D printed medical device company, has entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire all outstanding shares of Conformis, Inc. The merger states that the combined portfolios of restor3d and Conformis will provide clinically differentiated and cost-effective solutions across various areas of the orthopedic landscape, including shoulder, foot & ankle, spine, and large joints. This strategic merger will enable the company to serve the needs of patients along with healthcare professionals alike.

                EOS, Tecomet, Precision ADM, and OIC partner to provide end-to-end solution for medical device 3D printing

                EOS GmbH, Tecomet, Inc., Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC), and Precision ADM Inc have formed a collaborative partnership aiming to deliver a comprehensive end-to-end solution for 3D printing in medical devices. The range of services offered by this collaboration includes front-end engineering and design services, 510k approval pathways, device and machine validation, pre-clinical testing, and commercialization. The complete end-to-end solution this partnership provides is designed to reduce product development lead time and time to market while minimizing overall risk.

                Formlabs Introduces BioMed Durable Resin for Strong, Impact-Resistant Medical Devices

                Formlabs Inc. has developed BioMed Durable Resin, a material that is biocompatible and certified as USP Class VI. This resin is specifically designed for patient-specific instruments (PSI), customizable surgical instruments, and product development workflows that require biocompatibility. It is manufactured in an FDA-registered ISO 13485 facility and can be safely used in applications involving long-term skin contact, as well as short-term contact with tissue, bone, and dentin.
              Strategy Analysis & Recommendation

              The strategic analysis is essential for organizations seeking a solid foothold in the global marketplace. Companies are better positioned to make informed decisions that align with their long-term aspirations by thoroughly evaluating their current standing in the 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market. This critical assessment involves a thorough analysis of the organization’s resources, capabilities, and overall performance to identify its core strengths and areas for improvement.

              Key Company Profiles

              The report delves into recent significant developments in the 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include 3D Systems Corporation, Abbott Laboratories, Anatomics Pty Ltd., Anisoprint SARL, Ansys, Inc., Apium Additive Technologies GmbH, Arkema SA, BICO Group, Biomedical Modeling Inc., Carbon, Inc., EOS GmbH, Evonik Industries AG, Formlabs Inc., GE HealthCare Technologies Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc., Materialise NV, Organovo Holdings Inc., Prodways Group, Proto Labs, Inc., RapidMade Inc., Renishaw PLC, Restor3d, Inc., Siemens AG, SLM Solutions Group AG, Smith & Nephew PLC, Solvay S.A., Stratasys Ltd., Stryker Corporation, Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc., Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc., and Zortrax S.A..

              Market Segmentation & Coverage

              This research report categorizes the 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:
              • Product Type
                • Bone & Cartilage Scaffolds
                • Ligament & Tendon Scaffolds
                • Prosthetics & Implants
                  • Custom Implants
                  • Standard Implants
                  • Surgical Guides
                    • Craniomaxillofacial Guides
                    • Dental Guides
                    • Orthopedic Guides
                    • Surgical Instruments
                      • Retractors
                      • Scalpels
                      • Surgical Fasteners
                      • Tissue Engineering Products
                      • Technology
                        • Droplet Deposition/Extrusion-Based Technologies
                          • Fused Deposition Modeling
                          • Low-Temperature Deposition Manufacturing
                          • Multiphase Jet Solidification
                          • Electron Beam Melting
                          • Laser Beam Melting
                            • Direct Metal Laser Sintering
                            • Selective Laser Melting
                            • Selective Laser Sintering
                            • Photopolymerization
                              • Digital Light Processing
                              • Polyjet 3D Printing Technology
                              • Stereolithography
                              • Two-Photon Polymerization
                              • Component
                                • Equipment
                                • Materials
                                  • Ceramics
                                  • Paper
                                  • Resin
                                  • Services & Software
                                  • End User
                                    • Academic Institutions & Research Laboratories
                                    • Ambulatory Surgical Centers
                                    • Diagnostic Centers
                                    • Hospitals
                                    • Region
                                      • Americas
                                        • Argentina
                                        • Brazil
                                        • Canada
                                        • Mexico
                                        • United States
                                          • California
                                          • Florida
                                          • Illinois
                                          • New York
                                          • Ohio
                                          • Pennsylvania
                                          • Texas
                                          • Asia-Pacific
                                            • Australia
                                            • China
                                            • India
                                            • Indonesia
                                            • Japan
                                            • Malaysia
                                            • Philippines
                                            • Singapore
                                            • South Korea
                                            • Taiwan
                                            • Thailand
                                            • Vietnam
                                            • Europe, Middle East & Africa
                                              • Denmark
                                              • Egypt
                                              • Finland
                                              • France
                                              • Germany
                                              • Israel
                                              • Italy
                                              • Netherlands
                                              • Nigeria
                                              • Norway
                                              • Poland
                                              • Qatar
                                              • Russia
                                              • Saudi Arabia
                                              • South Africa
                                              • Spain
                                              • Sweden
                                              • Switzerland
                                              • Turkey
                                              • United Arab Emirates
                                              • United Kingdom


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1. Preface
1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update
3. Executive Summary
4. Market Overview
5. Market Insights
5.1. Market Dynamics
5.1.1. Drivers
5.1.1.1. High demand for personalized or customized medical devices
5.1.1.2. Awareness about 3D printing of medical devices provided by regulatory authorities
5.1.2. Restraints
5.1.2.1. High cost and quality concerns of 3D printed medical device
5.1.3. Opportunities
5.1.3.1. Advancements in printing materials and emergence of bioprinting
5.1.3.2. Enhanced potential in point-of-care diagnostics manufacturing
5.1.4. Challenges
5.1.4.1. Dearth of trained professionals for using 3D-printed medical device
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
5.2.1. Product Type: Increasing demand for prosthetics & implants for increased satisfaction with medical treatments
5.2.2. Technology: Rising adoption of photopolymerization technology for manufacturing microscale devices
5.2.3. Component: Growing utilization of various equipments based on material compatibility, and production speed
5.2.4. End User: Wider application across the hospitals for better patient care and efficiently streamline clinical workflows
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
5.3.1. Presence of native and established medical device market vendors offering innovative 3D printing technologies in the Americas
5.3.2. Government support to increase the manufacturing and usage of 3D medical devices in Asia-Pacific region
5.3.3. Advancements, Research and Development, and Investments in 3D Printing for Medical Devices in Europe and Middle East
5.4. Cumulative Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
5.5. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.6. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
5.6.1. Threat of New Entrants
5.6.2. Threat of Substitutes
5.6.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
5.6.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
5.6.5. Industry Rivalry
5.7. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.8. Regulatory Framework Analysis
6. 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market, by Product Type
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Bone & Cartilage Scaffolds
6.3. Ligament & Tendon Scaffolds
6.4. Prosthetics & Implants
6.5. Surgical Guides
6.6. Surgical Instruments
6.7. Tissue Engineering Products
7. 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market, by Technology
7.1. Introduction
7.2. Droplet Deposition/Extrusion-Based Technologies
7.3. Electron Beam Melting
7.4. Laser Beam Melting
7.5. Photopolymerization
8. 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market, by Component
8.1. Introduction
8.2. Equipment
8.3. Materials
8.4. Services & Software
9. 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market, by End User
9.1. Introduction
9.2. Academic Institutions & Research Laboratories
9.3. Ambulatory Surgical Centers
9.4. Diagnostic Centers
9.5. Hospitals
10. Americas 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market
10.1. Introduction
10.2. Argentina
10.3. Brazil
10.4. Canada
10.5. Mexico
10.6. United States
11. Asia-Pacific 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market
11.1. Introduction
11.2. Australia
11.3. China
11.4. India
11.5. Indonesia
11.6. Japan
11.7. Malaysia
11.8. Philippines
11.9. Singapore
11.10. South Korea
11.11. Taiwan
11.12. Thailand
11.13. Vietnam
12. Europe, Middle East & Africa 3D Printing in Medical Devices Market
12.1. Introduction
12.2. Denmark
12.3. Egypt
12.4. Finland
12.5. France
12.6. Germany
12.7. Israel
12.8. Italy
12.9. Netherlands
12.10. Nigeria
12.11. Norway
12.12. Poland
12.13. Qatar
12.14. Russia
12.15. Saudi Arabia
12.16. South Africa
12.17. Spain
12.18. Sweden
12.19. Switzerland
12.20. Turkey
12.21. United Arab Emirates
12.22. United Kingdom
13. Competitive Landscape
13.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
13.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
13.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
13.3.1. restor3d to acquire fellow 3D printed medical device firm Conformis
13.3.2. EOS, Tecomet, Precision ADM, and OIC partner to provide end-to-end solution for medical device 3D printing
13.3.3. Formlabs Introduces BioMed Durable Resin for Strong, Impact-Resistant Medical Devices
13.3.4. Materialise and Vuzix Announce Collaboration to Bring Smart Eyewear to Consumers
13.3.5. Zimmer Biomet to acquire medical device company OSSIS
13.3.6. Stratasys Completes Acquisition of Covestro’s Additive Manufacturing Materials Business
13.3.7. Stratasys Signs Agreement with Ricoh USA, Inc. for Print-On-Demand Medical Models
13.3.8. Desktop Metal and Henkel announce the onboarding of Loctite branded formulations on the Xtreme 8k machine
13.3.9. Stryker Corporation opens new Additive Manufacturing facility in Ireland
13.3.10. 9T Labs raises USD 17 million in Series A funding to advance carbon fiber 3D printing
14. Competitive Portfolio
14.1. Key Company Profiles
14.2. Key Product Portfolio

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