PUBLISHER: IDC | PRODUCT CODE: 1132552
PUBLISHER: IDC | PRODUCT CODE: 1132552
This IDC Market Forecast examines the Western European 3D printer market, split by technology for units shipped, with values for 16 countries. In addition, long-term forecasts provide expectations for units and value for the next five years in each market and category. Key forecast assumptions are identified with the factors accelerating and inhibiting the various segments. Western Europe comprises Germany, France, the U.K., Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Switzerland, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Ireland."3D printers speed up manufacture and enable customization for devices, reducing costs and inventory related to traditional manufacturing process. This technology improves supply channels by producing on demand," said Julio Vial, research manager, IDC Imaging, Printing, and Document Solutions.