3D Printing Materials Market by Form, Technology, Type, Application, End-User

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[184 Pages Report] The 3D Printing Materials Market size was estimated at USD 4.74 billion in 2023 and expected to reach USD 5.98 billion in 2024, at a CAGR 32.23% to reach USD 33.57 billion by 2030.

3D printing or additive manufacturing technology is used to develop a three-dimensional object from a CAD or digital 3D model. The extensive utilization of 3D printing technology across the automotive, aerospace, electronics, and aerospace sector for a range of purely aesthetic and fully functional applications are resulting in increased demand for 3D printing materials. The growing adoption of 3D printing technology due to its ability to produce superior quality products and cost-effectiveness is raising the demand for high-performance 3D printing materials. Additionally, governments worldwide are taking initiatives to increase the adoption of 3D printing technology, which in turn is accelerating the use of 3D printing materials. However, the high cost and adverse effects pertaining to the exposure to 3D printing materials may impact their adoption by the end-use sectors. Moreover, the introduction of bio-based materials and the increasing utilization of 3D printing in the home printing and education sector are expected to expand the use of 3D printing materials across various industrial verticals.

KEY MARKET STATISTICS
Base Year [2023]	USD 4.74 billion
Estimated Year [2024]	USD 5.98 billion
Forecast Year [2030]	USD 33.57 billion
CAGR (%)	32.23%

Form: Significant utilization of powder-based materials

In the filament segment, the extensive use of materials such as PLA, ABS, metals, and composites in Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) underscores its popularity for prototyping and functional part creation across the automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods sectors. The domain of liquid materials, integral to processes such as Stereolithography (SLA), Digital Light Processing (DLP), and Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP), excels in delivering high-precision parts with exquisite detail and smooth finishes, finding its niche in the dental, healthcare, and jewelry industries. Powder-based materials, central to Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), and Electron Beam Melting (EBM), are pivotal for their ability to fabricate complex shapes and internal structures directly, without supports, cutting down on waste and post-processing efforts, a feature highly valued in aerospace, automotive, and medical applications.

End-User: Rising use of 3D printing materials in the construction industry ushering in the era of sustainability

The aerospace and defense sector capitalizes on high-performance materials such as titanium alloys and advanced polymers to create durable parts that can withstand harsh conditions, thereby reducing costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The automotive domain is transforming production by using ABS, PLA, and various metal alloys for lightweight and complex component designs, a trend further accelerated by the rise of electric vehicles. The construction industry is experiencing a paradigm shift, with 3D printing with concrete, plastics, and metal alloys enabling custom designs, reduced waste, and lower costs, ultimately ushering in a new era of sustainability and efficiency. In consumer goods and electronics, the flexibility in design and rapid prototyping capabilities of 3D printing, utilizing plastics, resins, and composites, are revolutionizing product development. The education sector is steadily adopting 3D printing, particularly in STEM and design courses, with PLA being the material of choice for its user-friendliness and affordability. The healthcare and medical devices industry is witnessing significant advancements, with biocompatible materials facilitating personalized patient care through custom-made prosthetics, implants, and surgical instruments.

Regional Insights

The 3D printing material market is highly developing in the Americas owing to the increasing adoption of 3D printing technology across various industrial sectors, including aerospace, healthcare, and automotive, along with favorable government initiatives to promote the use of 3D printing across the United States, Canada, Brazil, Ontario, Virginia, and Mexico. Improving economic conditions and the growing industrial sector are creating opportunities for expanding the use of 3D printing materials across the APAC region. The increasing popularity of 3D printing technology across various industrial sectors and the availability and production of various 3D printing materials are accelerating their use in the EMEA region. Moreover, the development of sustainable 3D printing materials, the emergence of startups, and rules and regulations imposed by governments worldwide to ensure the quality and safety of products are expected to facilitate the use of 3D printing materials globally across the end-use sectors.

FPNV Positioning Matrix

The FPNV Positioning Matrix is pivotal in evaluating the 3D Printing Materials Market. It offers a comprehensive assessment of vendors, examining key metrics related to Business Strategy and Product Satisfaction. This in-depth analysis empowers users to make well-informed decisions aligned with their requirements. Based on the evaluation, the vendors are then categorized into four distinct quadrants representing varying levels of success: Forefront (F), Pathfinder (P), Niche (N), or Vital (V).

Market Share Analysis

The Market Share Analysis is a comprehensive tool that provides an insightful and in-depth examination of the current state of vendors in the 3D Printing Materials Market. By meticulously comparing and analyzing vendor contributions in terms of overall revenue, customer base, and other key metrics, we can offer companies a greater understanding of their performance and the challenges they face when competing for market share. Additionally, this analysis provides valuable insights into the competitive nature of the sector, including factors such as accumulation, fragmentation dominance, and amalgamation traits observed over the base year period studied. With this expanded level of detail, vendors can make more informed decisions and devise effective strategies to gain a competitive edge in the market.

Key Company Profiles

The report delves into recent significant developments in the 3D Printing Materials Market, highlighting leading vendors and their innovative profiles. These include 3D Systems Corporation, 3D4Makers B.V., Apium Additive Technologies GmbH, AREVO, Inc., Arkema S.A., BASF SE, Carbon, Inc., Desktop Metal, Inc., EOS GmbH, Equispheres Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Fictiv, Inc., Formlabs Inc., General Electric Company, Glowforge, Inc., Henkel AG & Co. KGaA, HP Inc., Intamsys Technology Co., Ltd., Markforged Holding Corporation, Materialise NV, Mighty Buildings, Inc., Nexa3D Inc., Proto Labs, Inc., Rapidmade, Inc., Stratasys Ltd., Taulman3D, LLC, Xometry, Inc., and Zortrax S.A..

Market Segmentation & Coverage

This research report categorizes the 3D Printing Materials Market to forecast the revenues and analyze trends in each of the following sub-markets:

Form
- Filament
- Liquid
- Powder

Technology
- Binder Jetting
- Digital Light Processing
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering
- Electron Beam Melting
- Fused Deposition Modelling
- Multi Jet Fusion
- Polyjet
- Selective Laser Sintering
- Stereolithography

Type
- Ceramics & Composites
- Metals
  - Aluminium
  - Cobalt-Chrome
  - Copper
  - Nickel
  - Steel
  - Titanium

Polymers
- Acrylic Styrene
- Photopolymers
- Polyamide
- Polycarbonates
- Polylactic Acid
- Polypropylene
- Thermoplastic Elastomers

Application
- Manufacturing
- Prototyping
- Research & Development

End-User
- Aerospace & Defense
- Automotive
- Construction
- Consumer Goods & Electronics
- Education
- Healthcare & Medical Devices

Region
- Americas
  - Argentina
  - Brazil
  - Canada
  - Mexico
  - United States
    - California
    - Florida
    - Illinois
    - New York
    - Ohio
    - Pennsylvania
    - Texas
- Asia-Pacific
  - Australia
  - China
  - India
  - Indonesia
  - Japan
  - Malaysia
  - Philippines
  - Singapore
  - South Korea
  - Taiwan
  - Thailand
  - Vietnam

Europe, Middle East & Africa
- Denmark
- Egypt
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Israel
- Italy
- Netherlands
- Nigeria
- Norway
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom

The report offers valuable insights on the following aspects:

1. Market Penetration: It presents comprehensive information on the market provided by key players.

2. Market Development: It delves deep into lucrative emerging markets and analyzes the penetration across mature market segments.

3. Market Diversification: It provides detailed information on new product launches, untapped geographic regions, recent developments, and investments.

4. Competitive Assessment & Intelligence: It conducts an exhaustive assessment of market shares, strategies, products, certifications, regulatory approvals, patent landscape, and manufacturing capabilities of the leading players.

5. Product Development & Innovation: It offers intelligent insights on future technologies, R&D activities, and breakthrough product developments.

The report addresses key questions such as:

1. What is the market size and forecast of the 3D Printing Materials Market?

2. Which products, segments, applications, and areas should one consider investing in over the forecast period in the 3D Printing Materials Market?

3. What are the technology trends and regulatory frameworks in the 3D Printing Materials Market?

4. What is the market share of the leading vendors in the 3D Printing Materials Market?

5. Which modes and strategic moves are suitable for entering the 3D Printing Materials Market?

Product Code: MRR-030C42D3EDEF

1. Preface

1.1. Objectives of the Study
1.2. Market Segmentation & Coverage
1.3. Years Considered for the Study
1.4. Currency & Pricing
1.5. Language
1.6. Stakeholders

2. Research Methodology

2.1. Define: Research Objective
2.2. Determine: Research Design
2.3. Prepare: Research Instrument
2.4. Collect: Data Source
2.5. Analyze: Data Interpretation
2.6. Formulate: Data Verification
2.7. Publish: Research Report
2.8. Repeat: Report Update

3. Executive Summary

4. Market Overview

5. Market Insights

5.1. Market Dynamics
- 5.1.1. Drivers
  - 5.1.1.1. Growing demand for 3D printing materials from the end-use sectors
  - 5.1.1.2. Government initiatives to support the adoption of 3D printing
- 5.1.2. Restraints
  - 5.1.2.1. High cost associated with 3D printing materials
- 5.1.3. Opportunities
  - 5.1.3.1. Growing penetration of bio-based materials
  - 5.1.3.2. Adoption of 3D printing technology in home printing and education sector
- 5.1.4. Challenges
  - 5.1.4.1. Potential health harm from exposure to toxic substances used in printing
5.2. Market Segmentation Analysis
- 5.2.1. Form: Significant utilization of powder-based materials
- 5.2.2. End-User: Rising use of 3D printing materials in the construction industry ushering in the era of sustainability
5.3. Market Trend Analysis
- 5.3.1. Rise in the adoption of 3D printing technology across the industrial sector to accelerate the use of 3D printing materials in the Americas region
- 5.3.2. Government initiatives for adopting additive manufacturing technology to facilitate the use of 3D printing materials in the APAC region
- 5.3.3. Expanding 3D printing manufacturing facilities, significant R&D, and introduction of sustainable materials in the EMEA region
5.4. Cumulative Impact of Russia-Ukraine Conflict
5.5. Cumulative Impact of High Inflation
5.6. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.6.1. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.6.2. Threat of Substitutes
- 5.6.3. Bargaining Power of Customers
- 5.6.4. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.6.5. Industry Rivalry
5.7. Value Chain & Critical Path Analysis
5.8. Regulatory Framework Analysis
5.9. Client Customization

6. 3D Printing Materials Market, by Form

6.1. Introduction
6.2. Filament
6.3. Liquid
6.4. Powder

7. 3D Printing Materials Market, by Technology

7.1. Introduction
7.2. Binder Jetting
7.3. Digital Light Processing
7.4. Direct Metal Laser Sintering
7.5. Electron Beam Melting
7.6. Fused Deposition Modelling
7.7. Multi Jet Fusion
7.8. Polyjet
7.9. Selective Laser Sintering
7.10. Stereolithography

8. 3D Printing Materials Market, by Type

8.1. Introduction
8.2. Ceramics & Composites
8.3. Metals
8.4. Polymers

9. 3D Printing Materials Market, by Application

9.1. Introduction
9.2. Manufacturing
9.3. Prototyping
9.4. Research & Development

10. 3D Printing Materials Market, by End-User

10.1. Introduction
10.2. Aerospace & Defense
10.3. Automotive
10.4. Construction
10.5. Consumer Goods & Electronics
10.6. Education
10.7. Healthcare & Medical Devices

11. Americas 3D Printing Materials Market

11.1. Introduction
11.2. Argentina
11.3. Brazil
11.4. Canada
11.5. Mexico
11.6. United States

12. Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market

12.1. Introduction
12.2. Australia
12.3. China
12.4. India
12.5. Indonesia
12.6. Japan
12.7. Malaysia
12.8. Philippines
12.9. Singapore
12.10. South Korea
12.11. Taiwan
12.12. Thailand
12.13. Vietnam

13. Europe, Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Materials Market

13.1. Introduction
13.2. Denmark
13.3. Egypt
13.4. Finland
13.5. France
13.6. Germany
13.7. Israel
13.8. Italy
13.9. Netherlands
13.10. Nigeria
13.11. Norway
13.12. Poland
13.13. Qatar
13.14. Russia
13.15. Saudi Arabia
13.16. South Africa
13.17. Spain
13.18. Sweden
13.19. Switzerland
13.20. Turkey
13.21. United Arab Emirates
13.22. United Kingdom

14. Competitive Landscape

14.1. Market Share Analysis, 2023
14.2. FPNV Positioning Matrix, 2023
14.3. Competitive Scenario Analysis
- 14.3.1. Nexa3D announced the acquisition of AddiFab
- 14.3.2. Lithoz launches LithaGlass 3D printing material in partnership with Glassomer
- 14.3.3. Lithoz Launched LithaGlass Material for 3D Printing
- 14.3.4. Fictiv Launched 10 New Advanced 3D Printing Materials
- 14.3.5. Farsoon and Evonik collaborate on TPC material for powder bed fusion 3D printing
- 14.3.6. Nexa3D Announced the Acquisition of XYZprinting's SLS Technology
- 14.3.7. Formlabs introduces new material for Fuse series SLS 3D printers
- 14.3.8. Zeda Snags USD 52M Investment to Drive Innovation & Asia expansion
- 14.3.9. Evove raises British Pound 5.7m to increase manufacturing capacity of membranes enhanced with 3D printing
- 14.3.10. Medical device firm BellaSeno to use Evonik 3D printing materials for bone regeneration scaffolds
- 14.3.11. Slm Solutions' Partnership with Elementum 3d to Produce High-Performance Parts with High-Quality Alloys for Aerospace and Space Customers
- 14.3.12. Zortrax introduced new metal materials for Endureal 3D printing system
- 14.3.13. Nexa3D announced three new resin materials & three new partnerships
- 14.3.14. Henkel and Carbon Expand Strategic Partnership to Provide Customers Superior Materials and Printing Capabilities
- 14.3.15. 3D Systems & ALM Announce Partnership to Accelerate Materials Adoption, Drive Additive Manufacturing Industry Growth
- 14.3.16. This female co-founded 3D printing AI startup grabs British Pound 5M funding to design super-green machines of the future
- 14.3.17. Stratasys Makes Strategic Investment in Axial3D
- 14.3.18. Nexa3D Adds New Photoplastic Materials, Further Expanding its Industrial 3D Printing Applications

15. Competitive Portfolio

15.1. Key Company Profiles
15.2. Key Product Portfolio