Technology Landscape, Trends and Opportunities in the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market

Technology Landscape, Trends and Opportunities in the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market


The technologies in 3D printing medical device have undergone significant changes in recent years, from prototyping to mass production of 3D printed medical device. The rising wave of new technologies, such as photo polymerization are creating significant potential for various medical devices application and driving the demand for 3D printed medical devices.

In the 3D printing medical device market, various technologies, such as laser bean melting, photo polymerization, electron beam melting, droplet deposition, and three-dimensional printing technologies are used in the surgical guides, surgical instruments, prosthetic & implants, and tissue engineering products applications. Growing technological advancements in 3D printing and increasing investment made by governments around the world in the healthcare sector are creating new opportunities for various 3D printing medical device technologies.

This report analyzes technology maturity, degree of disruption, competitive intensity, market potential, and other parameters of various technologies in the 3D printing medical device market. Some insights are depicted below by a sample figure. For more details on figures, the companies researched, and other objectives/benefits on this research report, please download the report brochure.

The study includes technology readiness, competitive intensity, regulatory compliance, disruption potential, trends, forecasts and strategic implications for the global 3D printing medical device technology by application, technology, and region as follows:

Technology Readiness by Technology Type

Competitive Intensity and Regulatory Compliance

Disruption Potential by Technology Type

Trends and Forecasts by Technology Type [$M shipment analysis from 2018 to 2030]:
  • Laser Beam Melting
  • Photo Polymerization
  • Electron Beam Melting
  • Droplet Deposition
  • Three-Dimensional Printing
Trends and Forecasts by Application [$M shipment analysis from 2018 to 2030]:
  • Surgical Guides
  • Laser Beam Melting
  • Photo Polymerization
  • Electron Beam Melting
  • Droplet Deposition
  • Three-Dimensional Printing
  • Surgical Instruments
  • Laser Beam Melting
  • Photo Polymerization
  • Electron Beam Melting
  • Droplet Deposition
  • Three-Dimensional Printing
  • Prosthetics and Implants
  • Laser Beam Melting
  • Photo Polymerization
  • Electron Beam Melting
  • Droplet Deposition
  • Three-Dimensional Printing
  • Tissue Engineering Products
  • Laser Beam Melting
  • Photo Polymerization
  • Electron Beam Melting
  • Droplet Deposition
  • Three-Dimensional Printing
Trend and Forecast by Region [$M shipment analysis for 2018 – 2030]:
  • North America
  • United States
  • Canada
  • Mexico
  • Europe
  • Germany
  • France
  • United Kingdom
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Asia Pacific
  • Japan
  • China
  • India
  • The Rest of the World
  • Brazil
Latest Developments and Innovations in the 3D Printing Medical Device Technologies

Companies / Ecosystems

Strategic Opportunities by Technology Type

Some of the 3D printing medical device companies profiled in this report includes Stratasys, 3T RPD, Renishaw, Materialise, and SLM Solutions Group.

The Lucintel study finds that the total market size of the 3D printing medical device market is anticipated to be $2.3 billion in 2030 and is forecast to grow at 9.7% during next five years. Photo polymerization technology is the largest segment of the 3D printing medical device market and is growing at an above-average rate. Widespread application of this technology across the medical industry for manufacturing surgical guides (orthopedic and dental), prosthetics and implants, porous scaffolds, and dental restorations are driving the demand for 3D printing medical device technology.

This report answers following 9 key questions:

Q.1 What are some of the most promising and high-growth technology opportunities for the 3D printing medical device market?

Q.2 Which technology will grow at a faster pace and why?

Q.3 What are the key factors affecting dynamics of different technologies? What are the drivers and challenges of these technologies in 3D printing medical device market?

Q.4 What are the levels of technology readiness, competitive intensity and regulatory compliance in this technology space?

Q.5 What are the business risks and threats to these technologies in 3D printing medical device market?

Q.6 What are the latest developments in 3D printing medical device technologies? Which companies are leading these developments?

Q.7 Which technologies have potential of disruption in this market?

Q.8 Who are the major players in this 3D printing medical device market? What strategic initiatives are being implemented by key players for business growth?

Q.9 What are strategic growth opportunities in this 3D printing medical device technology space?

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1. Executive Summary
2. Technology Landscape
2.1: Technology Background and Evolution
2.2: Technology and Application Mapping
2.3: Technology Landscape
3. Technology Readiness
3.1: Technology Commercialization and Readiness
3.2: Drivers and Challenges in 3D Printing Medical Device Technologies
3.3: Regulatory Compliance
3.4: Competitive Intensity
4. Technology Trends and Forecasts
4.1: 3D Printing Medical Device Market Opportunity
4.2: Technology Trends and Growth Forecasts
4.2.1: Laser Beam Melting
4.2.2: Photo Polymerization
4.2.3: Electron Beam Melting
4.2.4: Droplet Deposition
4.2.5: Three-Dimensional Printing
4.3: Opportunities by Application Segment
4.3.1: Surgical Guides
4.3.1.1: Laser Beam Melting
4.3.1.2: Photo Polymerization
4.3.1.3: Electron Beam Melting
4.3.1.4: Droplet Deposition
4.3.1.5: Three-Dimensional Printing
4.3.2: Surgical Instruments
4.3.2.1: Laser Beam Melting
4.3.2.2: Photo Polymerization
4.3.2.3: Electron Beam Melting
4.3.2.4: Droplet Deposition
4.3.2.5: Three-Dimensional Printing
4.3.3: Prosthetics and Implants
4.3.3.1: Laser Beam Melting
4.3.3.2: Photo Polymerization
4.3.3.3: Electron Beam Melting
4.3.3.4: Droplet Deposition
4.3.3.5: Three-Dimensional Printing
4.4.4: Tissue Engineering Products
4.4.4.1: Laser Beam Melting
4.4.4.2: Photo Polymerization
4.4.4.3: Electron Beam Melting
4.4.4.4: Droplet Deposition
4.4.4.5: Three-Dimensional Printing
5. Technology Opportunity by Region
5.1: Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market by Region
5.2: North American 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.2.1: Market by Technology: Laser Beam Melting, Photo Polymerization, Electron Beam Melting, Droplet Deposition, and Three-Dimensional Printing
5.2.2: United States 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.2.3: Canadian 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.2.4: Mexican 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.3: European 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.3.1: Market by Technology: Laser Beam Melting, Photo Polymerization, Electron Beam Melting, Droplet Deposition, and Three-Dimensional Printing
5.3.2: German 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.3.3: French 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.3.4: United Kingdom 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.3.4: Italian 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.3.5: Spanish 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.4: APAC 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.4.1: Market by Technology: Laser Beam Melting, Photo Polymerization, Electron Beam Melting, Droplet Deposition, and Three-Dimensional Printing
5.4.2: Japanese 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.4.3: Chinese 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.4.4: Indian 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.5: ROW 3D Printing Medical Device Market
5.5.1: Market by Technology: Laser Beam Melting, Photo Polymerization, Electron Beam Melting, Droplet Deposition, and Three-Dimensional Printing
5.5.2: Brazilian 3D Printing Medical Device Market
7. Latest Developments in 3D Printing Medical Device Technology
7. Companies / Ecosystem
7.1: Product Portfolio Analysis
7.1: Market Share Analysis
7.2: Geographical Reach
8. Strategic Implications
8.1: Implications
8.2: Growth Opportunity Analysis
8.2.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market by Technology
8.2.2: Growth Opportunities for the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market by Application
8.2.3: Growth Opportunities for the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market by Region
8.3: Emerging Trends in the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market
8.4: Disruption Potential
8.5: Strategic Analysis
8.5.1: New Product Development
8.5.2: Capacity Expansion in the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market
8.5.3: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Joint Ventures in the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market
8.5.4: Technology Developments in the Global 3D Printing Medical Device Market
9. Company Profiles of Leading Players
9.1:Stratasys
9.2: 3T RPD Ltd.
9.3: Renishaw Plc
9.4: Materialize NV
9.5: SLM Group Solutions AG
9.6: Prodways Group
9.7: GE Healthcare
9.8: 3D Systems Corporation
9.9: EnvisionTec GmbH
9.10: EOS GmbH

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