3D Printers Market by Type (Industrial, Desktop), Technology (FDM, SLS, SLA, EBM), Printing Material (Metal, Polymer, Ceramics), End User (Industrial End User, 3D Printing Service Providers) and Geography—Global Forecasts to 2029

3D Printers Market by Type (Industrial, Desktop), Technology (FDM, SLS, SLA, EBM), Printing Material (Metal, Polymer, Ceramics), End User (Industrial [Consumer Products, Medical, R&D], Service Providers), and Geography—Global Forecasts to 2029

The research report titled, ‘3D Printers Market by Type (Industrial, Desktop), Technology (FDM, SLS, SLA, EBM), Printing Material (Metal, Polymer, Ceramics), End User (Industrial [Consumer Products, Medical, R&D], Service Providers) and Geography—Global Forecasts to 2029,’ provides an in-depth analysis of the 3D printers market across five major regions and emphasizes on the current market trends, sizes, shares; recent developments; and forecasts till 2029. The 3D Printers Market is expected to reach a value of $50.39 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 31.1% during the forecast period 2022–2029.

The growth of this market is attributed to the rising demand for manufacturing complex parts, the reduced manufacturing expenses and minimized waste, and the improvements in product developments and supply chains.

The study offers a comprehensive analysis of the 3D printers market concerning the type (industrial 3D printers, desktop 3D printers); technology (fused deposition modeling [FDM], selective laser sintering [SLS], stereolithography [SLA], direct metal laser sintering [DMLS], polyjet, multijet fusion [MJF], digital light processing [DLP], binder jetting, electron-beam melting [EBM], directed energy deposition [DED], laser metal fusion [LMF], selective absorption fusion [SAF], and LCD 3D printing); printing material (metal, polymer, ceramics, composites, resins, and other materials); end user (industrial [aerospace & defense, automotive, consumer products, semiconductor & electronics, chemical & materials, medical, energy, research & development, oil & gas, and industrial applications], 3D printing service providers); and geography. The study also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the market at the country level.

Based on type, the global 3D printers market is segmented into industrial 3D printers and desktop 3D printers. In 2022, the industrial 3D printers segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global 3D printers market. The large market share of this segment is largely attributed to its ability to create functional, full-scale objects ranging from end-use products to high-strength industrial tools. Industrial 3D printers are designed for professional and industrial usages, from rapid prototyping to direct manufacturing.

Based on technology, the global 3D printers market is segmented into fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA), direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), polyjet, multijet fusion (MJF), digital light processing (DLP), binder jetting, electron-beam melting (EBM), directed energy deposition (DED), laser metal fusion (LMF), selective absorption fusion (SAF), and LCD 3D printing. In 2022, the fused deposition modeling (FDM) segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global 3D printers market. The major factors contributing to the large market share of this segment are its affordability and capability to create complex and customized shapes for the automotive and aerospace industries. FDM is also used to build durable production parts for low-volume and short-run production applications.

Based on printing material, the global 3D printers market is segmented into metal, polymer, ceramics, composites, resins, and other materials. In 2022, the polymer segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global 3D printers market. The large market share of this segment is attributed to its capability to print low-cost functional parts with diverse properties and capabilities. Polymer is used in several sectors, from 3D printed surgical guides and tools to replicas of human organs for pre-surgical planning.

Based on end user, the 3D printers market is segmented into industrial end users and 3D printing service providers. In 2022, the industrial end users segment is expected to account for the largest share of the global 3D printer market. The large market share of this segment is mainly attributed to the higher usage of 3D printers for printing jigs, fixtures, parts, and spares with reduced complexity and expenditure.

Based on geography, the 3D printers market is segmented into five major regions: Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. In 2022, the Europe region is estimated to account for the largest share of the 3D printers market. The growth of the 3D printers market in Europe is attributed to the rising demand for complex parts in manufacturing, increasing focus on reducing manufacturing expenses, growing need to minimize wastes, rising on-demand spare parts production, and increased customization of products.

Some of the key players operating in the 3D printers market are 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), GE Additive (U.S.), DMG Mori Company Limited (Japan), Renishaw plc (U.K), TRUMPF GmbH & CO. KG (Germany), HP Inc. (U.S.), XYZprinting, Inc. (U.S.), Carbon, Inc. (U.S.), Stratasys Ltd. (Israel), Formlabs Inc. (U.S.), Markforged Holding Corporation (U.S.), Voxeljet AG (Germany), Desktop Metal, Inc. (U.S.), Fusion3 design LLC (U.S.), DWS s.r.l (Italy), and EOS GmbH (Germany).

Key Questions Answered in the Report-

Which are the high-growth market segments in terms of type, technology, printing material, end user, and geography?
What is the historical market size for the 3D printers market?
What are the market forecasts and estimates for the period 2022–2029?
What are the major drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges in the 3D printers market?
Who are the major players in the market, and what share of the market do they hold?
How is the competitive landscape for the 3D printers market?
What are the recent developments in the 3D printers market?
What are the different strategies adopted by the major players in the market?
What are the key geographic trends, and which are the high-growth countries?
Who are the local emerging players in the 3D printers market, and how do they compete with the other players?

Scope of the Report

3D Printers Market, by Type

Industrial 3D Printer
Desktop 3D Printer

3D Printers Market, by Technology

Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
Stereolithography (SLA)
Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
PolyJet
MultiJet Fusion (MJF)
Digital Light Processing (DLP)
Binder Jetting
Electron-Beam Melting (EBM)
Directed Energy Deposition (DED)
Laser Metal Fusion (LMF)
Selective Absorption Fusion (SAF)
LCD 3D Printing

3D Printers Market, by Printing Material

Metal
Polymer
Ceramics
Composites
Resin
Other Materials

3D Printers Market, by End User

Industrial End Users
Aerospace & Defense
Mounts & Fixtures
Body & Spare Parts
Weapon Printing
Prototype and Test Unit
Automotive
Prototyping
Custom & Spare Parts
Mounts & Fixtures
Consumer Products
Electronic Products
Jewelry & Luxury Goods
Decorative Arts
Parts & Fixtures
Semiconductor & Electronics
IC & PCB
Electronic Components
Chemical & Materials
Medical
Dental
Instrument Printing
Bio printing Tissues and Organs
Prototype and 3D Models
Prosthetic Printing
Energy
Research & Development
Oil & Gas
Industrial Applications
Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
Molds & Tools Printing
Parts & Prototype Printing
3D Printing Service Providers

3D Printers Market, by Geography

North America
U.S.
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
India
Japan
South Korea
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Rest of Europe (RoE)
Middle East & Africa
Latin America

3D Printers Market Report Summary - Report Summary

Report Metrics	Details
Years Considered	2020 - 2029
Base Year	2021
Forecast Period	2022-2029
Page Count	200
Units Referenced	Value (USD Million)
Segments/Key Topics	Market by Type, Market by Technology, Market by Printing Material, Market by End User, Market by Geography
Regions Covered	North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
Key Companies Mentioned	3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), GE Additive (U.S.), DMG Mori Company Limited (Japan), Renishaw plc (U.K), TRUMPF GmbH & CO. KG (Germany), HP Inc. (U.S.), XYZprinting, Inc. (U.S.), Carbon, Inc. (U.S.), Stratasys Ltd. (Israel), Formlabs Inc. (U.S.), Markforged Holding Corporation (U.S.), Voxeljet AG (Germany), Desktop Metal, Inc. (U.S.), Fusion3 design LLC (U.S.), DWS S.r.l (Italy), and EOS GmbH (Germany).

FAQs About the Report

What is the focus of the 3D printers market?

The 3D printers market report covers the market size & forecasts for the 3D printers by type, technology, printing material, end user, and geography. The 3D printers market study in this report involves the value analysis of various segments and subsegments of the 3D printers market at regional and country levels.

What is the value of revenue generated from 3d printers across the globe? at what rate is the demand expected to grow for the next 5–7 years?

The 3D printers market is projected to reach a value of $ 50.39 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 31.1% during the forecast period.

Which type category held the major share of the market in 2022?

Based on the type, the industrial 3D printers segment is expected to account for the largest share of the 3D printers market in 2022.

Which is the high-growth end-use application segment of the 3D printers market?

Based on end user, the 3D printing service provider segment is expected to grow at the highest CAGR during the forecast period. The growth of this segment is mainly attributed to the reduction in manufacturing cost and process downtime. 3D printing service providers fit into two main categories - application-agnostic service providers and application-specific service providers. The first are firms with deep knowledge of different 3D printing technology types. They provide services to a variety of adopting industries.

What are the key factors supporting the growth of this market? what are the major opportunities for existing market players and new entrants in the 3D printers market?

Manufacturers’ rising need to produce complex parts, reduce manufacturing expenses, and minimize waste, and improvement in product development and supply chain are factors driving the growth of this market. Additionally, growing use of 3D printers to produce functional end-use parts and composite 3D printing offer lucrative opportunities for the growth of this market. Some of the major trends that may support the growth of this market are on-demand spare parts production, increased customized products, and the use of AI in 3D printing.

Who are the major players operating in the 3D printers market?

The key players profiled in the 3D printers market are 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), GE Additive (U.S.), DMG Mori Company Limited (Japan), Renishaw plc (U.K), TRUMPF GmbH & CO. KG (Germany), HP Inc. (U.S.), XYZprinting, Inc. (U.S.), Carbon, Inc. (U.S.), Stratasys Ltd. (Israel), Formlabs Inc. (U.S.), Markforged Holding Corporation (U.S.), Voxeljet AG (Germany), Desktop Metal, Inc. (U.S.), Fusion3 design LLC (U.S.), DWS S.r.l (Italy), and EOS GmbH (Germany).

Which regions/countries are likely to offer significant growth opportunities for the vendors in this market during the analysis period?

Emerging countries from Asia-Pacific are projected to offer significant growth opportunities for vendors in this market due to rapid development in the manufacturing sector in the region with growing interests in new technologies for efficient production