3D Printing Market, By Technology (Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), PolyJet, and Others (SLM, EBM, DLP, etc.)), By Application (Automotive, Aerospace and Defens

3D Printing Market, By Technology (Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), PolyJet, and Others (SLM, EBM, DLP, etc.)), By Application (Automotive, Aerospace and Defense, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Industrial/Business Machines, and Others), By End User (Manufacturers, Service Bureaus, Designers and Engineers, Hobbyists and Consumers, and Others), By Geography (North America, Latin America, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East, and Africa)


The global 3D printing market has seen tremendous growth over the past decade driven by expanding applications in diverse industries. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is the process of producing three dimensional solid objects from a digital file. It allows the creation of complex geometries that would otherwise be impossible to manufacture using conventional methods. From automotive to aerospace and medical to consumer goods, 3D printing brings significant advantages to product design and manufacturing processes. The technology enables mass customization, cost savings through optimized design and reduced material wastage. Advancements in materials, software and printers are making 3D printing more accessible and affordable for businesses of all sizes. With several applications yet to be explored fully and ongoing innovations, the 3D printing industry is poised to revolutionize manufacturing worldwide.

Market Dynamics:

The global 3D printing market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of over 20% between 2024 to 2031 driven by several factors. Significant reduction in 3D printer prices over the past few years is encouraging adoption across new application areas and by small businesses. Improving functionality of desktop 3D printers allow for in-house prototyping and production of non-critical parts. Large scale production using industrial 3D printers is finding use cases in automotive and aerospace manufacturing for superior designs. The scope of compatible materials for 3D printing has increased multi-fold including thermosets, advanced metals and composites. This is enhancing applications from prototypes to end-use products. Software advancements for 3D modeling, scanning, slicing and process simulation are supporting complex designs. However, constraints around limited materials, print speeds and sizes continue to hinder broader uptake. High capital expenditure required for industrial 3D printers also poses a challenge, especially for SMEs.

Key features of the study:
  • This report provides in-depth analysis of the global 3D printing market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2024 as the base year
  • It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
  • This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
  • It profiles key players in the global 3D printing market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
  • Key companies covered as a part of this study include 3D Systems Corporation, Arkema, EOS GmbH, ExOne Company, General Electric Company (GE Additive), Hewlett Packard Inc., Markforged Holding Corporation, Materialise NV, Renishaw plc, SLM Solutions Group AG, Stratasys Ltd, Sisma SPA, Ultimaker BV, voxeljet AG, and Xometry Inc.
  • Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
  • Global 3D printing market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
  • Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analyzing the global 3D printing market.
Detailed Segmentation:
  • Technology Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
  • Stereolithography (SLA)
  • Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
  • Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
  • PolyJet
  • Others (SLM, EBM, DLP, etc.)
  • Application Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace and Defense
  • Healthcare
  • Consumer Goods
  • Industrial/Business Machines
  • Others
  • End User Insights (Revenue, USD Bn, 2019 - 2031)
  • Manufacturers
  • Service Bureaus
  • Designers and Engineers
  • Hobbyists and Consumers
  • Others
  • By Regional Insights (Revenue, USD Bn 2019 - 2031)
  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Mexico
  • Rest of Latin America
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • U.K.
  • Spain
  • France
  • Italy
  • Russia
  • Rest of Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • South Korea
  • ASEAN
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
  • Middle East
  • GCC Countries
  • Israel
  • Rest of Middle East
  • Africa
  • South Africa
  • North Africa
  • Central Africa
  • Key Players Insights
  • 3D Systems Corporation
  • Arkema
  • EOS GmbH
  • ExOne Company
  • General Electric Company (GE Additive)
  • Hewlett Packard Inc.
  • Markforged Holding Corporation
  • Materialise NV
  • Renishaw plc
  • SLM Solutions Group AG
  • Stratasys Ltd
  • Sisma SPA
  • Ultimaker BV
  • voxeljet AG
  • Xometry Inc.


1. RESEARCH OBJECTIVES AND ASSUMPTIONS
Research Objectives
Assumptions
Abbreviations
2. MARKET PURVIEW
Report Description
Market Definition and Scope
Executive Summary
Global 3D Printing Market, By Technology
Global 3D Printing Market, By Application
Global 3D Printing Market, By End User
3. MARKET DYNAMICS, REGULATIONS, AND TRENDS ANALYSIS
Market Dynamics
Impact Analysis
Key Highlights
Regulatory Scenario
Product Launches/Approvals
PEST Analysis
PORTER’s Analysis
Merger and Acquisition Scenario
4. Global 3D Printing Market, By Technology, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
PolyJet
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others (SLM, EBM, DLP, etc.)
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
5. Global 3D Printing Market, By Application, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Automotive
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Aerospace and Defense
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Healthcare
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Consumer Goods
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Industrial/Business Machines
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
6. Global 3D Printing Market, By End-User, 2024-2031, (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share Analysis, 2024 and 2031 (%)
Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2019 - 2031
Segment Trends
Manufacturers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Service Bureaus
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Designers and Engineers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Hobbyists and Consumers
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
Others
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2019-2031, (USD Bn)
7. Global 3D Printing Market, By Region, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Introduction
Market Share (%) Analysis, 2024,2027 & 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Y-o-Y Growth Analysis (%), 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Regional Trends
North America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
U.S.
Canada
Latin America
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Brazil
Argentina
Mexico
Rest of Latin America
Europe
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Germany
U.K.
Spain
France
Italy
Russia
Rest of Europe
Asia Pacific
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
China
India
Japan
Australia
South Korea
ASEAN
Rest of Asia Pacific
Middle East
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
GCC Countries
Israel
Rest of Middle East
Africa
Introduction
Market Size and Forecast, By Technology, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By Application, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
Market Size and Forecast, By End User, 2019 - 2031, Value (USD Bn)
South Africa
North Africa
Central Africa
8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE
3D Systems Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Arkema
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
EOS GmbH
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
ExOne Company
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
General Electric Company (GE Additive)
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Hewlett Packard Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Markforged Holding Corporation
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Materialise NV
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Renishaw plc
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
SLM Solutions Group AG
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Stratasys Ltd
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Sisma SPA
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Ultimaker BV
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
voxeljet AG
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
Xometry Inc.
Company Highlights
Product Portfolio
Key Developments
Financial Performance
Strategies
9. Analyst Recommendations
Wheel of Fortune
Analyst View
Coherent Opportunity Map
10. References and Research Methodology
References
Research Methodology
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