PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1939179
PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1939179
3D printed implants serve as artificial devices designed to substitute a missing or damaged biological structure within the body. They are created by depositing successive layers of material based on input from a digital 3D model.
The primary technologies employed for implantation in 3D printed medical implants include laser beam melting, electronic beam melting, droplet deposition, laminated deposition, and two-photon polymerization. Laser beam melting, a manufacturing process, involves digitally cutting 3D components into 2D layers through a high-performance laser, melting and bonding at these specific points. These implants find various applications in dental, orthopedic, and craniomaxillofacial fields, catering to end-users such as medical and surgical centers, pharmaceutical companies, the biotechnology industry, and medical institutions.
Tariffs are impacting the 3D printed implants market by increasing costs of imported metal powders, biomaterials, precision printing equipment, and post-processing machinery used in implant manufacturing. North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported advanced printers and raw materials, while Asia-Pacific faces cost pressure on cross-border material sourcing. These tariffs are raising production costs and extending device qualification timelines. However, they are also encouraging localized material production, domestic printer manufacturing, and regional supply chain development for medical-grade additive manufacturing.
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The 3D printed implants market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $3.9 billion in 2025 to $4.64 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising incidence of orthopedic and dental disorders, early adoption of additive manufacturing in healthcare, improvements in medical-grade 3D printing materials, increasing surgeon acceptance of customized implants, regulatory approvals for printed implants.
The 3D printed implants market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $9.51 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 19.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing demand for personalized healthcare solutions, expansion of cranio-maxillofacial and orthopedic surgeries, rising investments in biocompatible materials, increasing use of digital twin technologies in implant design, advancement in high-resolution 3D printing systems. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of patient-specific implant designs, rising use of advanced metal and polymer printing materials, growing integration of digital surgical planning, expansion of complex anatomical implant applications, enhanced focus on implant precision and fit.
The rising number of dental procedures is expected to drive the growth of the 3D-printed implants market. Dental procedures include treatments and interventions performed by dental professionals to diagnose, prevent, or manage various oral health conditions. The increase in dental treatments is boosting demand for patient-specific 3D-printed implants, such as crowns, bridges, and prosthetic devices, which are customized to match individual dental anatomy. For instance, in November 2024, according to the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA), a UK-based Special Health Authority, dental services delivered 34 million treatment courses-up 4.3% from 2022/23-with total activity rising 3.4% to 73 million units, 18 million adults seen over the 24 months to March 2024, 6.6 million children seen over the 12 months to March 2024, and 31% of adult treatments involving a scale and polish. This rising use of dental procedures is supporting growth in the 3D-printed implants market.
Major companies in the 3D-printed implants market are developing innovative products such as porous PEEK implants to enhance bone integration and optimize clinical outcomes in orthopedic and spinal procedures. Porous PEEK implants are polymer-based devices created with interconnected porous structures to support biological ingrowth while maintaining mechanical properties compatible with human bone. For instance, in September 2024, Nvision Biomedical Technologies, a US-based medical device and implant manufacturer, announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had cleared the first 3D-printed PEEK interbody system made from PEEK-OPTIMA. The system features additively manufactured porous architecture to promote multidirectional bone ingrowth and improve implant fixation during cervical and lumbar spinal fusion. It also provides mechanical performance similar to natural bone and enhanced radiolucency, allowing surgeons to assess fusion progression more accurately and reduce the risk of implant subsidence.
In September 2023, Restor3D Inc., a US-based company providing surgical and medical instruments, including 3D printed implants, acquired Conformis Inc. for an undisclosed amount. This strategic acquisition aims to broaden Restor3D Inc.'s product portfolio, enhance its capabilities in 3D printed orthopedic implants, and deliver clinically differentiated and cost-effective solutions to patients. Conformis Inc., a US-based company specializing in 3D-printed orthopedic implants, adds valuable expertise and resources to Restor3D Inc.'s expansion efforts.
Major companies operating in the 3d printed implants market are Johnson & Johnson, Medtronic plc, Stryker Corporation, Zimmer Biomet Holdings Inc, Lima Corporation, Smith & Nephew plc, Globus Medical Inc, Exactech Inc, KLS Martin Group, Materialise NV, Xilloc Medical B V, 3D LifePrints Ltd, Oxford Performance Materials, Cyfuse Medical, Cyfuse Biomedical K K, SINTX Technologies Inc, restor3d Inc, Additive Orthopaedics Inc, Conformis Inc, Anatomics Pty Ltd
North America was the largest region in the 3D printed medical implants market in 2025. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the global 3D printed medical implants market. The regions covered in the 3D printed implants market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the 3D printed implants market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain
The 3D printed implants market consists of sales of 3D implants created by technologies such as laser beam melting, electronic beam melting, droplet deposition, laminated deposition, and two-photon polymerization. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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