PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1218800
PUBLISHER: Stratistics Market Research Consulting | PRODUCT CODE: 1218800
According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Aerospace 3D Market is accounted for $3.14 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $8.50 billion by 2028 growing at a CAGR of 18.07% during the forecast period. Making three-dimensional solid objects from a digital file is a process known as additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing. Utilizing additive processes, a 3D-printed object is produced. In an additive process, an object is made by adding layers of material one after the other until the object is formed. It is possible to think of each of these layers as a thinly sliced cross-section of the object. Complex shapes can be produced using 3D printing with less material than with traditional manufacturing techniques. The current trend is to use 3D printing to find solutions for practical applications in aerospace and space manufacturing as a result of advancements in 3D printing technology. Although the space industry is accelerating the adoption of 3D printing, the aviation and aerospace industries were among the first to embrace additive manufacturing (AM) for research and development in production.
According to the report published by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) that represents 83% of total commercial air traffic, the market is up by 50% compared to 2019. It predicts the rise of air traffic by 4% over the next 20 years.
Market Dynamics:
Driver:
Rising demand for lightweight and durable aerospace components
Aircraft manufacturers have been able to investigate ways to improve fuel efficiency thanks to the rise in jet fuel prices and the implementation of strict government regulations on the carbon footprint produced by the aviation industry. By 2050, net-zero carbon emissions are anticipated in the aviation sector, according to IATA. Engine optimization and weight reduction are the main strategies used by aircraft manufacturers to increase fuel efficiency and reach the desired objective. The advantages of design optimization and significant weight reduction are made possible for aircraft manufacturers by additive manufacturing. The complexity of the operation and net weight can be reduced by collating complicated assemblies into single components using 3D printing technologies. Such factors are promoting market expansion.
Restraint:
Time Consuming Process of 3D printed parts
Most 3D printed parts need some sort of cleaning up to get rid of support material from the build and to smooth the surface to get the desired finish, even though large parts need post-processing. Water jetting, sanding, chemical soak and rinse, air or heat drying, assembly, and other post-processing techniques are used. Even though 3D printing enables quick production of parts, post-processing has the potential to slow down manufacturing time. Product deliveries may be delayed as a result of slower manufacturing because of how the supply chain may be impacted.
Opportunity:
Cloud-based 3D printing services
Integration of cloud management services with additive manufacturing technology will play a significant role in determining the market potential within the aerospace sector in the upcoming years. Some fundamental functions supported by cloud-based 3D printing services include real-time monitoring, mobile component optimization, and remote manufacturing and management. Companies that provide these services have installed their equipment in both their facilities and the facilities for their dealer network. These devices take advantage of Industry 4.0 and are cloud-connected. Additionally, by entering the necessary information, end users can directly print the necessary component through their computers.
Threat:
Limited availability of material and excessive costs
Although 3D printing has a variety of benefits for manufacturing, there aren't many raw materials that can be used. This is because not all metals or plastics can be heated to a temperature that enables 3D printing. Additionally, very few of these printable materials are safe, and many of them cannot be recycled.
COVID-19 Impact
Globally, the COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on the aviation industry, which in turn reduced demand for new aircraft and significantly reduced passenger traffic. Major aerospace industry players like Boeing and Airbus experienced problems like a halt in production, forced plant closures by the government, a shortage of raw materials, and a labour force. Stratasys and other additive manufacturing industry participants offered to produce medical equipment for hospitals as a way to offset the COVID-19 effect. Due to the COVID-19 epidemic, businesses in sectors like aviation and automobiles had trouble operating. However, both the corporate and public sectors are working extremely hard to improve supply chains and manufacturing technologies in order to make the industry more attractive.
The Aircraft segment is expected to be the largest during the forecast period
Due to large increase in global air travel aircraft segment is expected to hold the largest share during the projection period. Air fares are falling exponentially, which is further boosting demand for air travel and accelerating demand for the global market. This is in addition to increased competition among domestic and international airline companies.
The Materials segment is expected to have the highest CAGR during the forecast period
The materials segment is anticipated to experience the highest CAGR during the forecast period. One of the primary drivers of this segment's growth is the dramatically rising demand for a wide variety of materials used in the manufacture of aircraft's engines and structural components. Additionally, it is anticipated that the global market will grow due to market players' increased focus on producing engine components and significant investments in R&D.
Region with largest share:
During the forecast period, North America region is expected to hold largest share during the forecast period. The demand for 3D printing in the aerospace industry is expected to increase due to supply chain innovation and rising demand for lighter aircraft components. The North American market will be driven by recent technological advancements in 3D printing as well as financial support from the US government for R&D. Additionally, a substantial base of aerospace component manufacturing and the presence of important industrial players are anticipated to fuel growth in this region.
Region with highest CAGR:
Due to the expansion of OEMs and Tier 1 players' efforts to take market share away from nations like China and India the market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to have the highest CAGR. Moreover, this region is seeing an increase in the use of 3D printers for manufacturing small parts for space and aircraft systems. In addition, the region's market is anticipated to be driven by the introduction of new technologies and an increase in government investment in aircraft development programmes.
Key players in the market
Some of the key players profiled in the Aerospace 3D Market include Aerojet Rocketdyne, Arcam AB, Envisiontec GmbH, Hoganas AB, 3D Systems, Materialise NV, MTU Aero Engines AG, Norsk Titanium AS, Stratasys Ltd., Materialise NV, EOS GmbH, General Electric Company, CleanGreen3D, Ultimaker BV, Proto Labs, Inc., Safran SA, Relativity Space, The ExOne Company, Voxeljet AG, Velo 3D, Norsk Titanium AS and SLM Solutions Group AG.
Key Developments:
In May 2022, Materialise, a global leader in 3D printing solutions introduced CO-AM, an open software platform to manage the additive manufacturing (AM) production process more efficiently. CO-AM will give manufacturers cloud-based access to a full range of software tools that allow them to plan, manage and optimize every stage of their AM operations. With CO AM, with this, Materialise has addressed the untapped potential to use AM for serial manufacturing and mass personalization.
In May 2022, Sratasys subsidiary MakerBot and 3D printer manufacturer Ultimaker announced a merger that will see the creation of a new desktop 3D printing company. The merged company will look to provide a comprehensive 'ecosystem' of hardware, software and materials for the desktop 3D printing market to an expanded global customer base.
In May 2022, 3D Systems announced that aerospace manufacturer Airbus has contracted it to produce "critical components" of the satellite OneSat by Airbus. 3D Systems will now deploy its DMP Factory 500 platform to serially produce parts of its antenna arrays for the satellite.
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