Report Highlights
The global market for 3-D printing materials reached $475.4 million in 2015. This market is expected to reach $576.6 million in 2016 and over $1.5 billion in 2021, registering a compound annual growth (CAGR) of 21.5% over the next five years.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global market for advanced materials used in 3-D printing and related technologies
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021
- Information on the types of materials used, device technology types, the industry's state of development, and market terminology
- Segmentation of the market into major manufacturers, most popular materials and device types, regional markets, and end use applications
- Profiles of leading companies in the industry including manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors
Report Scope
The report addresses trends in 3-D printing materials technology and the global market for the most promising new 3-D printing material applications during the period from 2015 through 2021, including:
- Materials:
- Plastics and polymers.
- Ceramics.
- Metals.
- Others (e.g., wax, graphene, bio-ink).
- Applications:
- Automotive.
- Aerospace.
- Consumer goods.
- Medical and dental.
- Other.
The report does not cover 3-D printing equipment or services in any detail.
Major elements covered in the study format include:
- Executive summary.
- Overview (i.e., definitions, brief history, technology characteristics, applications, market summary).
- Developments in 3-D printing technology that are expected to influence the market through 2021.
- Detailed market estimates and projections for each material and application type during the period from 2015 to 2021.
- Descriptions of key players in the 3-D printing industry.
Analyst Credentials
Andrew McWilliams spent more than 25 years as a consultant with Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company and A.T. Kearny focused on manufacturing before segueing into research analysis. He has been covering myriad technology categories for BCC Research for more than 15 years. McWilliams has a BA from Princeton University and an MA from Harvard University. He has worked in more than 40 countries and he resides in the greater Boston area.
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BCC Research estimates the total global market for 3D printing materials totaled $245 million in 2013. This market is expected to reach $285 million in 2014 and $650 million in 2019, registering a compound annual growth (CAGR) of 17.9% over the next five years.
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- An overview of the global market for advanced materials used in 3D printing and related technologies.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, estimates for 2014 and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2019.
- Information on the types of materials used, device technology types, the industry's state of development, and market terminology.
- Segmentation of the market into major manufacturers, most popular materials and device types, regional markets, and end use applications.
- Comprehensive profiles of leading companies in the industry including manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors.
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