Report Highlights
The global market for 3D printing should grow from $8.4 billion in 2018 to reach $23.0 billion by 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 22.4% for the period of 2018-2023.
Report Includes
- 32 data tables and 17 additional tables
- Industry analysis of the three-dimensional (3D) printing technologies and their global markets
- Analyses of the global market trends with data from 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
- Characterization and quantification of the market potential for 3D printers by printer type, device technology, end user and geographical region
- Regional dynamics of 3D printing technologies covering North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and other emerging markets
- Country specific data and analysis for United States, Canada, Mexico, Japan, China, India, France, Germany, U.K., Italy, Spain and Middle East and Africa
- Identification of 3D printing technologies with the greatest commercial potential during the forecast period
- Study of impact analysis and discussion of technological, regulatory, and economic trends that are affecting the market
- Emphasis on competitive landscape and discussion of key competitors market, strategies, trends in product launch, collaborations, mergers and acquisitions, financial statistics etc
- Company profiles of the major manufacturers and suppliers of 3D printing, including Align Technology, Evonik Industries AG, Graphene 3d Labs, Inc., Metalysis Ltd. and Optomec
Report Scope
This report overviews the global market for 3D printing and analyzes global market trends. It uses 2017 as a base year and provides estimates for 2018 and 2023 with projection of CAGR in the forecast duration.
The report includes discussion of technological factors, competitive factors and economic trends affecting the market. Furthermore, it explains the major drivers and regional dynamics of the global 3-dimensional (3D) printing market and current trends within the industry.
The report covers 3D printing material, printer, services and software segments in brief. For material and software, BCC Research also has separate reports, AVM101C and IFT167A, respectively.
The global market for 3D printers has been analyzed in terms of types and technologies. Types covered are desktop/consumer 3D printers and commercial/industrial 3D printers. Technologies discussed include powder bed fusion, vat photopolymerization, material extrusion, direct energy deposition, jetting and others. The report concludes with detailed profiles of major vendors in the global 3D printing market.
The major sections of this study are:
- Executive summary.
- Overview (definitions, brief history, technology characteristics, applications and market summary).
- Developments in 3D printing technology that are expected to influence the market through 2023.
- Detailed market estimates and projections for each printer type and technology during the period 2017-2023.
- Brief market insights about the 3D printing material and software industry during the period 2017-2023.
- Descriptions of key players in the 3D printing industry.
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Report Highlights
The global market for three-dimensional printing will grow from nearly $3.7 billion in 2016 to more than $10.4 billion by 2021, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.2% for the period of 2016-2021.
Report Includes
- An overview of the global markets for 3D printing.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, 2016, and projections of CAGRs through 2021.
- Coverage of five different types of technologies: laser sintering, electron beam melting, fused disposition modeling, laminated object manufacturing, and three dimensional inkjet printing.
- Geographic segmentation of the market across North America, Europe and Asia.
- Information on materials used including polymers, metals and a few others (such as ceramics and paper).
- Evaluation of end-use applications in the areas of aerospace, automotive, consumer, healthcare and research.
- Analysis of the market's dynamics, specifically growth drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities.
- Profiles of major players in the industry.
Report Highlights
The global market for 3D printing totaled nearly $2.8 billion in 2013 and nearly $3.8 billion in 2014. This segment is predicted to reach nearly $15.2 billion in 2019, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32.2%.
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- An overview of the global markets for 3D printing.
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2013, 2014, and projections of CAGRs through 2019.
- Coverage of five different types of technologies: laser sintering, electron beam melting, fused disposition modeling, laminated object manufacturing, and three dimensional inkjet printing.
- Geographic segmentation of the market across North America, Europe and Asia.
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- End-use application in the areas of aerospace, automotive, consumer, healthcare and research.
- Analysis of the market's dynamics, specifically growth drivers, inhibitors, and opportunities.
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