3D Printing Materials Market Overview
As per Roots Analysis, the global 3D printing materials market size is estimated to grow from USD 2.1 billion in the current year to USD 14.6 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 19.3% during the forecast period, till 2035.
The opportunity for 3D printing materials market has been distributed across the following segments:
Type of Material
- Ceramics
- Glass
- Gypsum
- Silica Sand
- Others
- Metals
- Aluminum
- Cobalt-Chrome
- Copper
- Nickel
- Steel
- Titanium
- Other Metals
- Plastics
- Acrylic Styrene Acrylonitrile (ASA)
- Photopolymers
- Polyamide (PA)
- Polycarbonates (PC)
- Polylactic Acid
- Polypropylene (PP)
- Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE)
- Other Polymers
- Others
- Laywood
- Paper
- Others
Form
Technology
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
- Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
- Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
- Stereolithography (SLA)
- Others
Application
- Prototyping,
- Manufacturing
- Others
End Users
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Construction
- Consumer Goods
- Electronics and Consumers
- Health Care
- Others
Geographical Regions
- North America
- Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Latin America
- Middle East and North Africa
3D PRINTING MATERIALS MARKET: GROWTH AND TRENDS
3D printing is one of the breakthroughs that the manufacturing sector has experienced, contributing to the innovation of various technologies. Also referred to as additive manufacturing, 3D printing makes it possible to create three-dimensional objects from digital designs. Due to its capacity to produce relatively intricate models with different materials, 3D printing is utilized in a wide range of industries, such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare.
Driven by ongoing research and development of biocompatible materials and continual advancements in material science, manufacturers can create materials with superior mechanical properties, enhanced thermal and chemical resistance, and improved printability, which has spurred growth in this area. Further, the development of biocompatible and sustainable materials is driving the market towards more eco-friendly solutions. Owing to the adoption of 3D printing technology in both industrial and consumer sectors, new and innovative applications, the 3D printing materials market is projected to experience significant growth during the forecast period.
3D PRINTING MATERIALS MARKET: KEY SEGMENTS
Market Share by Type of Material
Based on type of material, the global 3D printing materials market is segmented into ceramics, metals, plastics and others. According to our estimates, currently, plastic segment captures the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to its benefits in affordable prototyping, the ability to create complex designs, lower weight, and reduced material waste, thus boosting demand in the global market.
Market Share by Form
Based on form, the 3D printing materials market is segmented into filaments, liquid and powder. According to our estimates, currently, filaments segment captures the majority of the market, owing to their distinctive properties and elevated melting point. However, powder segment is expected to experience the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period.
Market Share by Technology
Based on technology, the 3D printing materials market is segmented into direct metal laser sintering (DMLS), fused deposit molding (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), stereolithography (SLA) and others. According to our estimates, currently, fused deposition modelling technologies segment captures the majority share of the market, due to their compatibility with a range of filaments, shorter printing times, and ability to replicate applications effectively.
Market Share by Applications
Based on applications, the 3D printing materials market is segmented into prototyping, manufacturing and others. According to our estimates, currently, prototyping segment captures the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to the fact that it lowers labor costs and minimizes waste produced during the manufacturing prototyping stage. Moreover, this trend is expected to continue throughout the forecast period.
Market Share by End Users
Based on end users, the 3D printing materials market is segmented into aerospace, automotive, construction, consumer goods, electronics and consumers, health care and others. According to our estimates, currently, aerospace and defense sector captures the majority share of the market. This can be attributed to an increasing demand for lightweight materials to enhance manufacturing efficiency, save fuel, and boost performance. Additionally, the automotive sector is expected to experience the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Market Share by Geographical Regions
Based on geographical regions, the 3D printing materials market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Middle East and North Africa, and the rest of the world. According to our estimates, currently, North America captures the majority share of the market. Meanwhile, Asia is projected to achieve the highest compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during this forecast period.
Example Players in 3D Printing Materials Market
- 3D Systems
- Arkema
- BASF
- Desktop Metal
- EOS
- Evonik Industries
- ExOne
- Formlabs
- General Electric
- Henkel
- Hoganas
- IC3D
- Lithoz
- Markforged
- Materialise NV
- Proto Labs
- Sandvik
- Sculpeto
- Solvay
- Stratasys
- Royal DSM
- Tenthon 3D
- Zortax
3D PRINTING MATERIALS MARKET: RESEARCH COVERAGE
The report on the 3D printing materials market features insights on various sections, including:
- Market Sizing and Opportunity Analysis: An in-depth analysis of the 3D printing materials market, focusing on key market segments, including [A] type of material, [B] form, [C] technology, [D] application, [E] end users and [F] geography.
- Competitive Landscape: A comprehensive analysis of the companies engaged in the 3D printing materials market, based on several relevant parameters, such as [A] year of establishment, [B] company size, [C] location of headquarters and [D] ownership structure.
- Company Profiles: Elaborate profiles of prominent players engaged in the 3D printing materials market, providing details on [A] location of headquarters, [B] company size, [C] company mission, [D] company footprint, [E] management team, [F] contact details, [G] financial information, [H] operating business segments, [I] service / product portfolio, [J] moat analysis, [K] recent developments, and an informed future outlook.
- Megatrends: An evaluation of ongoing megatrends in the 3D printing materials industry.
- Patent Analysis: An insightful analysis of patents filed / granted in the 3D printing materials domain, based on relevant parameters, including [A] type of patent, [B] patent publication year, [C] patent age and [D] leading players.
- Porter's Five Forces Analysis: An analysis of five competitive forces prevailing in the 3D printing materials market, including threats of new entrants, bargaining power of buyers, bargaining power of suppliers, threats of substitute products and rivalry among existing competitors.
KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED IN THIS REPORT
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- Which are the leading companies in this market?
- What factors are likely to influence the evolution of this market?
- What is the current and future market size?
- What is the CAGR of this market?
- How is the current and future market opportunity likely to be distributed across key market segments?
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