Digital Fabrication Market, By Technology Type (3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing, Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining, Laser Cutting and Engraving, Digital Embroidery, Waterjet Cutting, Others), By Material Type (Plastics, Metals, Ceramics, Composites, Others), By End-use Industry (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, Architecture and Construction, Consumer Goods, Electronics, Education and Research, Others), By Application (Prototyping, Production Parts Manufacturing, Customization and Personalization, Tooling and Jigs, Art and Sculpture, Rapid Manufacturing, Others), By Size of Fabrication (Small-Scale Fabrication, Medium-Scale Fabrication, Large-Scale Fabrication), By Geography (North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, Middle East and Africa)
Digital fabrication refers to the use of computer-controlled tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, and CNC (Computer Numerical Control) routers to produce physical objects from digital models or files. This emerging technology allows people to turn their ideas into physical products faster and more efficiently using automated production methods. Digital fabrication has applications across many industries, including manufacturing, engineering, healthcare, education, and consumer goods. As digitization increases globally and interactive online platforms enable the sharing of design files, the digital fabrication market is poised to experience significant growth in the coming years. They allow for low-volume production runs with flexibility in design iterations. This has led to their adoption by engineers and designers for rapid prototyping as well as the production of end-use parts. The declining costs of equipment and materials are further boosting the accessibility of these technologies. The digital fabrication market is expected to continue a high growth trajectory as new applications in healthcare, aerospace, consumer goods and other sectors emerge.
Market Dynamics:
The global digital fabrication market growth is driven by several factors, such as reduced production costs compared to conventional manufacturing, greater design flexibility, and rapid prototyping capabilities. The ability to produce customized products on-demand using digital fabrication technology is fueling its adoption across industries. Additionally, ongoing advancements in 3D printing materials and multi-material printers are expanding the range of applications. However, high initial investment requirements for equipment like 3D printers, limited material options, and a lack of standard processes are some challenges faced by the market players. The expansion of open-source communities dedicated to digital fabrication enhances accessibility to designs and software, opening up new possibilities.
Key features of the study:
- This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global digital fabrication market, and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2023–2030), considering 2022 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 digital fabrication 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 Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Corporation, HP Inc., General Electric Company, Materialise NV, Proto Labs Inc., Voxeljet AG, ExOne Company, Autodesk Inc., Siemens AG, EOS GmbH, Renishaw plc, SLM Solutions Group AG, Carbon Inc., Desktop Metal 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
- The global digital fabrication 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 digital fabrication market
- Digital Fabrication Market By Technology Type:
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining
- Laser Cutting and Engraving
- Digital Embroidery
- Waterjet Cutting
- Others
- Digital Fabrication Market By Material Type:
- Plastics
- Metals
- Ceramics
- Composites
- Others
- Digital Fabrication Market By End-use Industry:
- Aerospace and Defense
- Automotive
- Healthcare
- Architecture and Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electronics
- Education and Research
- Others
- Digital Fabrication Market By Application:
- Prototyping
- Production Parts Manufacturing
- Customization and Personalization
- Tooling and Jigs
- Art and Sculpture
- Rapid Manufacturing
- Others
- Digital Fabrication Market By Size of Fabrication:
- Small-Scale Fabrication
- Medium-Scale Fabrication
- Large-Scale Fabrication
- Digital Fabrication Market By Region:
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and Africa
- Company Profiles:
- Stratasys Ltd.
- 3D Systems Corporation
- HP Inc.
- General Electric Company
- Materialise NV
- Proto Labs, Inc.
- Voxeljet AG
- ExOne Company
- Autodesk, Inc.
- Siemens AG
- EOS GmbH
- Renishaw plc
- SLM Solutions Group AG
- Carbon, Inc.
- Desktop Metal, Inc.
- 1. Research Objectives and Assumptions
- Research Objectives
- Assumptions
- Abbreviations
- 2. Market Purview
- Report Description
- Market Definition and Scope
- Executive Summary
- Digital Fabrication Market, By Technology Type
- Digital Fabrication Market, By Material Type
- Digital Fabrication Market, By End-Use Industry
- Digital Fabrication Market, By Application
- Digital Fabrication Market, By Size of Fabrication
- Digital Fabrication Market, By Region
- Coherent Opportunity Map (COM)
- 3. Market Dynamics, Regulations, and Trends Analysis
- Market Dynamics
- Drivers
- The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) and the industrial automation movement
- Increase in demand for advanced industrial robots
- Restraints
- The cost of equipment and materials
- Opportunities
- Growing awareness regarding advantages of digital fabrication
- Impact Analysis
- Key Highlights
- Regulatory Scenario
- Product launch/Approvals
- PEST Analysis
- PORTER’s Analysis
- Merger and Acquisition Scenario
- 4. Digital Fabrication Market – Impact of Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic
- COVID-19 Epidemiology
- Supply Side and Demand Side Analysis
- Economic Impact
- 5. Digital Fabrication Market, By Technology Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023 and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 – 2030
- Segment Trends
- 3D Printing/Additive Manufacturing
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Laser Cutting and Engraving
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Digital Embroidery
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Waterjet Cutting
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- 6. Digital Fabrication Market, By Material Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 – 2030
- Segment Trends
- Plastics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Metals
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Ceramics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Composites
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- 7. Digital Fabrication Market, By End-use Industry, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 – 2030
- Segment Trends
- Aerospace and Defense
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Automotive
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Healthcare
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Architecture and Construction
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Consumer Goods
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Electronics
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Education and Research
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- 8. Digital Fabrication Market, By Application, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 – 2030
- Segment Trends
- Prototyping
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Production Parts Manufacturing
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Customization and Personalization
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Tooling and Jigs
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Art and Sculpture
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Rapid Manufacturing
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Others
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- 9. Digital Fabrication Market, By Size of Fabrication, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, 2023and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, 2018 – 2030
- Segment Trends
- Small-Scale Fabrication
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Medium-Scale Fabrication
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Large-Scale Fabrication
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- 10. Digital Fabrication Market, By Region, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Introduction
- Market Share Analysis, By Country, 2023and 2030 (%)
- Y-o-Y Growth Analysis, For Country 2018 –2030
- Country Trends
- North America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-Use Industry, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Size of Fabrication, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-Use Industry, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Size of Fabrication, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Germany
- U.K.
- Spain
- France
- Italy
- Russia
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-Use Industry, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Size of Fabrication, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia South Korea
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-Use Industry, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Size of Fabrication, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- Introduction
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Technology Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Material Type, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By End-Use Industry, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Application, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Size of Fabrication, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- Market Size and Forecast, and Y-o-Y Growth, By Country, 2017-2030, (US$ Bn)
- GCC Countries
- Israel
- South Africa
- North Africa
- Central Africa
- Rest of Middle East
- 11. Competitive Landscape
- Stratasys Ltd.
- Company Highlights
- Product Portfolio
- Key Developments
- Financial Performance
- Strategies
- 3D Systems Corporation
- HP Inc.
- General Electric Company
- Materialise NV
- Proto Labs, Inc.
- Voxeljet AG
- ExOne Company
- Autodesk, Inc.
- Siemens AG
- EOS GmbH
- Renishaw plc
- SLM Solutions Group AG
- Carbon Inc.,
- Desktop Metal Inc.
- Analyst Views
- 12. Section
- Research Methodology
- About us
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