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Aug 23, 2022 (The Expresswire) --3D Printing Market Size Trend 2022, Analysis, growth, share, Status and Forecast 2026
● Global “3D Printing Market” By Type (, Metal, Polymer, Ceramics, Other,), By Application (, Aerospace and Defense, Automobile Industry, Medical and Dental, Other,) Geography (North America (United States, Canada and Mexico), South America (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia), Europe (Germany, France, UK, Russia and Italy), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, Korea, India and Southeast Asia), Middle East and Africa (Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Nigeria and South Africa)) Industry Trends 2022
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● However, Concerns for an excessive rate of the product together with approximately the right usage of 3D Printing 2022 amongst manner are a number of the elements predicted to behave as a barrier to market growth.
List of TOP Key Players in 3D Printing Market Report are:
● Stratasys
● EOS
● GE Additive
● 3D Systems
● HP
● SLM Solutions
● EnvisionTEC
● Renishaw
● ExOne
● Optomec
● SHINING 3D
● VoxelJet AG
● BLT
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Market Analysis and Insights: Global 3D Printing Market
The global 3D Printing market is valued at considerable rate by the end of 2026, growing at a steady rate of CAGR during 2022-2026.
Global 3D Printing Market: Drivers and Restrains
The research report has incorporated the analysis of different factors that augment the marketâs growth. It constitutes trends, restraints, and drivers that transform the market in either a positive or negative manner. This section also provides the scope of different segments and applications that can potentially influence the market in the future. The detailed information is based on current trends and historic milestones. This section also provides an analysis of the volume of production about the global market and also about each type from 2015 to 2026. This section mentions the volume of production by region from 2015 to 2026. Pricing analysis is included in the report according to each type from the year 2015 to 2026, manufacturer from 2015 to 2020, region from 2015 to 2020, and global price from 2015 to 2026.
A thorough evaluation of the restrains included in the report portrays the contrast to drivers and gives room for strategic planning. Factors that overshadow the market growth are pivotal as they can be understood to devise different bends for getting hold of the lucrative opportunities that are present in the ever-growing market.
This market study covers the global and regional 3D Printing market with an in-depth analysis of the overall growth prospects in the 3D Printing market. Furthermore, it sheds light on the comprehensive competitive landscape of the global 3D Printing market. The report further offers a dashboard overview of leading companies encompassing their successful marketing strategies, market contribution, and recent developments in both historic and present contexts.
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On the thought of the product, this report displays the assembly, revenue, price, market share and rate of growth of each type, primarily split into
● Metal
● Polymer
● Ceramics
● Other
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On the thought of the highest users/applications, this report focuses on the status and outlook for major applications/end users, consumption (sales), market share and rate of growth for each application, including
● Aerospace and Defense
● Automobile Industry
● Medical and Dental
● Other
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Major regions covered within the report:
● North America
● Europe
● Asia-Pacific
● Latin America
● Middle East Africa
The global 3D Printing market is anticipated to rise at a considerable rate during the forecast period, between 2022 and 2026. In 2022, the market was growing at a mild rate and with the rising adoption of strategies by key players, the market is predicted to rise over the projected horizon. The report also tracks the most recent market dynamics, like driving factors, restraining factors, and industry news like mergers, acquisitions, and investments.
The report can help to know the market and strategize for business expansion accordingly. Within the strategy analysis, it gives insights from market positioning and marketing channel to potential growth strategies, providing in-depth analysis for brand fresh entrants or exists competitors within the 3D Printing industry. Global 3D Printing Market Report 2022 provides exclusive statistics, data, information, trends and competitive landscape details during this niche sector.
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Major Points from Table of Contents:
1 3D Printing Market Overview 1.1 3D Printing Product Overview 1.2 3D Printing Market Segment by Type 1.2.1 Metal 1.2.2 Polymer 1.2.3 Ceramics 1.2.4 Other 1.3 Global 3D Printing Market Size by Type (2015-2026) 1.3.1 Global 3D Printing Market Size Overview by Type (2015-2026) 1.3.2 Global 3D Printing Historic Market Size Review by Type (2015-2020) 1.3.2.1 Global 3D Printing Sales Market Share Breakdown by Type (2015-2026) 1.3.2.2 Global 3D Printing Revenue Market Share Breakdown by Type (2015-2026) 1.3.2.3 Global 3D Printing Average Selling Price (ASP) by Type (2015-2026) 1.3.3 Global 3D Printing Market Size Forecast by Type (2021-2026) 1.3.3.1 Global 3D Printing Sales Market Share Breakdown by Application (2021-2026) 1.3.3.2 Global 3D Printing Revenue Market Share Breakdown by Application (2021-2026) 1.3.3.3 Global 3D Printing Average Selling Price (ASP) by Application (2021-2026) 1.4 Key Regions Market Size Segment by Type (2015-2020) 1.4.1 North America 3D Printing Sales Breakdown by Type (2015-2026) 1.4.2 Europe 3D Printing Sales Breakdown by Type (2015-2026) 1.4.3 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Sales Breakdown by Type (2015-2026) 1.4.4 Latin America 3D Printing Sales Breakdown by Type (2015-2026) 1.4.5 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Sales Breakdown by Type (2015-2026)2 Global 3D Printing Market Competition by Company 2.1 Global Top Players by 3D Printing Sales (2015-2020) 2.2 Global Top Players by 3D Printing Revenue (2015-2020) 2.3 Global Top Players 3D Printing Average Selling Price (ASP) (2015-2020) 2.4 Global Top Manufacturers 3D Printing Manufacturing Base Distribution, Sales Area, Product Type 2.5 3D Printing Market Competitive Situation and Trends 2.5.1 3D Printing Market Concentration Rate (2015-2020) 2.5.2 Global 5 and 10 Largest Manufacturers by 3D Printing Sales and Revenue in 2019 2.6 Global Top Manufacturers by Company Type (Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3) (based on the Revenue in 3D Printing as of 2019) 2.7 Date of Key Manufacturers Enter into 3D Printing Market 2.8 Key Manufacturers 3D Printing Product Offered 2.9 Mergers and Acquisitions, Expansion3 Global 3D Printing Status and Outlook by Region (2015-2026) 3.1 Global 3D Printing Market Size and CAGR by Region: 2015 VS 2020 VS 2026 3.2 Global 3D Printing Market Size Market Share by Region (2015-2020) 3.2.1 Global 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Region (2015-2020) 3.2.2 Global 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Region (2015-2020) 3.2.3 Global 3D Printing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 3.3 Global 3D Printing Market Size Market Share by Region (2021-2026) 3.3.1 Global 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Region (2021-2026) 3.3.2 Global 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Region (2021-2026) 3.3.3 Global 3D Printing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2021-2026) 3.4 North America 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 3.4.1 North America 3D Printing Revenue Growth (2015-2026) 3.4.2 North America 3D Printing Sales Growth (2015-2026) 3.5 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 3.5.1 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Revenue Growth (2015-2026) 3.5.2 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Sales Growth (2015-2026) 3.6 Europe 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 3.6.1 Europe 3D Printing Revenue Growth (2015-2026) 3.6.2 Europe 3D Printing Sales Growth (2015-2026) 3.7 Latin America 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 3.7.1 Latin America 3D Printing Revenue Growth (2015-2026) 3.7.2 Latin America 3D Printing Sales Growth (2015-2026) 3.8 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 3.8.1 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Revenue Growth (2015-2026) 3.8.2 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Sales Growth (2015-2026)4 Global 3D Printing by Application 4.1 3D Printing Segment by Application 4.1.1 Aerospace and Defense 4.1.2 Automobile Industry 4.1.3 Medical and Dental 4.1.4 Other 4.2 Global 3D Printing Sales by Application: 2015 VS 2020 VS 2026 4.3 Global 3D Printing Historic Sales by Application (2015-2020) 4.4 Global 3D Printing Forecasted Sales by Application (2021-2026) 4.5 Key Regions 3D Printing Market Size by Application 4.5.1 North America 3D Printing by Application 4.5.2 Europe 3D Printing by Application 4.5.3 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing by Application 4.5.4 Latin America 3D Printing by Application 4.5.5 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing by Application5 North America 3D Printing Market Size by Country (2015-2026) 5.1 North America Market Size Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 5.1.1 North America 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 5.1.2 North America 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 5.2 North America Market Size Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 5.2.1 North America 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 5.2.2 North America 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 5.3 North America Market Size Growth by Country 5.3.1 U.S. 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 5.3.2 Canada 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026)6 Europe 3D Printing Market Size by Country (2015-2026) 6.1 Europe Market Size Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 6.1.1 Europe 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 6.1.2 Europe 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 6.2 Europe Market Size Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 6.2.1 Europe 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 6.2.2 Europe 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 6.3 Europe Market Size Growth by Country 6.3.1 Germany 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 6.3.2 France 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 6.3.3 U.K. 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 6.3.4 Italy 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 6.3.5 Russia 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026)7 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Market Size by Country (2015-2026) 7.1 Asia-Pacific Market Size Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 7.1.1 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 7.1.2 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 7.2 Asia-Pacific Market Size Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 7.2.1 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 7.2.2 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 7.3 Asia-Pacific Market Size Growth by Country 7.3.1 China 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.2 Japan 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.3 South Korea 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.4 India 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.5 Australia 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.6 Taiwan 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.7 Indonesia 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.8 Thailand 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.9 Malaysia 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.10 Philippines 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 7.3.11 Vietnam 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026)8 Latin America 3D Printing Market Size by Country (2015-2026) 8.1 Latin America Market Size Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 8.1.1 Latin America 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 8.1.2 Latin America 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 8.2 Latin America Market Size Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 8.2.1 Latin America 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 8.2.2 Latin America 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 8.3 Latin America Market Size Growth by Country 8.3.1 Mexico 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 8.3.2 Brazil 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 8.3.3 Argentina 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026)9 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Market Size by Country (2015-2026) 9.1 Middle East and Africa Market Size Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 9.1.1 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 9.1.2 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2015-2020) 9.2 Middle East and Africa Market Size Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 9.2.1 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Sales Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 9.2.2 Middle East and Africa 3D Printing Revenue Market Share by Country (2021-2026) 9.3 Middle East and Africa Market Size Growth by Country 9.3.1 Turkey 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 9.3.2 Saudi Arabia 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026) 9.3.3 U.A.E 3D Printing Market Size Growth (2015-2026)10 Company Profiles and Key Figures in 3D Printing Business 10.1 Stratasys 10.1.1 Stratasys Corporation Information 10.1.2 Stratasys Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.1.3 Stratasys 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.1.4 Stratasys 3D Printing Products Offered 10.1.5 Stratasys Recent Development 10.2 EOS 10.2.1 EOS Corporation Information 10.2.2 EOS Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.2.3 EOS 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.2.4 Stratasys 3D Printing Products Offered 10.2.5 EOS Recent Development 10.3 GE Additive 10.3.1 GE Additive Corporation Information 10.3.2 GE Additive Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.3.3 GE Additive 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.3.4 GE Additive 3D Printing Products Offered 10.3.5 GE Additive Recent Development 10.4 3D Systems 10.4.1 3D Systems Corporation Information 10.4.2 3D Systems Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.4.3 3D Systems 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.4.4 3D Systems 3D Printing Products Offered 10.4.5 3D Systems Recent Development 10.5 HP 10.5.1 HP Corporation Information 10.5.2 HP Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.5.3 HP 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.5.4 HP 3D Printing Products Offered 10.5.5 HP Recent Development 10.6 SLM Solutions 10.6.1 SLM Solutions Corporation Information 10.6.2 SLM Solutions Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.6.3 SLM Solutions 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.6.4 SLM Solutions 3D Printing Products Offered 10.6.5 SLM Solutions Recent Development 10.7 EnvisionTEC 10.7.1 EnvisionTEC Corporation Information 10.7.2 EnvisionTEC Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.7.3 EnvisionTEC 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.7.4 EnvisionTEC 3D Printing Products Offered 10.7.5 EnvisionTEC Recent Development 10.8 Renishaw 10.8.1 Renishaw Corporation Information 10.8.2 Renishaw Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.8.3 Renishaw 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.8.4 Renishaw 3D Printing Products Offered 10.8.5 Renishaw Recent Development 10.9 ExOne 10.9.1 ExOne Corporation Information 10.9.2 ExOne Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.9.3 ExOne 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.9.4 ExOne 3D Printing Products Offered 10.9.5 ExOne Recent Development 10.10 Optomec 10.10.1 Company Basic Information, Manufacturing Base and Competitors 10.10.2 3D Printing Product Category, Application and Specification 10.10.3 Optomec 3D Printing Sales, Revenue, Price and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.10.4 Main Business Overview 10.10.5 Optomec Recent Development 10.11 SHINING 3D 10.11.1 SHINING 3D Corporation Information 10.11.2 SHINING 3D Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.11.3 SHINING 3D 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.11.4 SHINING 3D 3D Printing Products Offered 10.11.5 SHINING 3D Recent Development 10.12 VoxelJet AG 10.12.1 VoxelJet AG Corporation Information 10.12.2 VoxelJet AG Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.12.3 VoxelJet AG 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.12.4 VoxelJet AG 3D Printing Products Offered 10.12.5 VoxelJet AG Recent Development 10.13 BLT 10.13.1 BLT Corporation Information 10.13.2 BLT Description, Business Overview and Total Revenue 10.13.3 BLT 3D Printing Sales, Revenue and Gross Margin (2015-2020) 10.13.4 BLT 3D Printing Products Offered 10.13.5 BLT Recent Development11 3D Printing Upstream, Opportunities, Challenges, Risks and Influences Factors Analysis 11.1 3D Printing Key Raw Materials 11.1.1 Key Raw Materials 11.1.2 Key Raw Materials Price 11.1.3 Raw Materials Key Suppliers 11.2 Manufacturing Cost Structure 11.2.1 Raw Materials 11.2.2 Labor Cost 11.2.3 Manufacturing Expenses 11.3 3D Printing Industrial Chain Analysis 11.4 Market Opportunities, Challenges, Risks and Influences Factors Analysis 11.4.1 Industry Trends 11.4.2 Market Drivers 11.4.3 Market Challenges 11.4.4 Porterâs Five Forces Analysis12 Market Strategy Analysis, Distributors 12.1 Sales Channel 12.2 Distributors 12.3 Downstream Customers13 Research Findings and Conclusion14 Appendix 14.1 Methodology/Research Approach 14.1.1 Research Programs/Design 14.1.2 Market Size Estimation 14.1.3 Market Breakdown and Data Triangulation 14.2 Data Source 14.2.1 Secondary Sources 14.2.2 Primary Sources 14.3 Author Details 14.4 Disclaimer
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FAQs
What is the most common application for 3D printing? ›
Prototyping. The first and by far the largest application of 3D printing technology is prototype development. In the early days of 3D printing, designers and engineers realized they could save time and money by having their prototypes printed instead of machined.
Which country is leading in 3D printing? ›No | COUNTRY | REVENUES [mln $] |
---|---|---|
1 | Germany | 1,282.12 |
2 | USA | 1,231.51 |
3 | China | 1,045.94 |
4 | France | 489.23 |
In recent years, 3D printing has developed significantly and can now perform crucial roles in many applications, with the most common applications being manufacturing, medicine, architecture, custom art and design, and can vary from fully functional to purely aesthetic applications.
What types of industries are using 3D printers? ›- Architecture and Construction Industry. When it comes to architecture and construction, 3D printing is used to produce detailed models of buildings. ...
- Aerospace/Aviation. ...
- Medical/Healthcare Industry. ...
- Entertainment. ...
- Fashion Industry. ...
- Transportation/Automotive. ...
- Applications of 3D printing in different industries. ...
- Conclusion.
The first residential building in Europe and the CIS, constructed using the 3D printing construction technology, was the home in Yaroslavl (Russia) with the area of 298.5 sq.
Where are 3D printers made? ›Parts are mainly sourced from Europe, but some specifically manufactured parts, such as stepper motors, are sourced from China.
Will 3D printed houses be cheaper? ›3D printed houses may be the future of the construction industry Affordable housing advocates say 3D printed homes could be a game changer, but so far they haven't proven cheaper to build than conventional houses.
What is 3D printing mainly used for in industry? ›Prototypes. Prototyping has been the primary use of 3D printing for automotive applications. With the ability to produce multiple design iterations in a shorter amount of time, 3D printing is an effective tool for product development.
What industries will 3D printing change? ›3D printing is also now being used for rapid prototyping in a variety of industries today including aerospace, medical, and automotive. As technology in 3D printing has improved, the ability to make larger items as well as more detailed objects has become more commonplace.
How 3D printing enhances industrial design practices? ›- Design accuracy. With traditional manufacturing practices, the gap between the actual product and digital design is somewhat evident. ...
- Faster improvisations. ...
- Personalization. ...
- Product safety. ...
- Seamless design communication. ...
- 3D printing future in industrial design.
What is the current value of the 3D printing industry? ›
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Global 3D printing products and services market size from 2020 to 2026 (in billion U.S. dollars)
With needs-based segmentation, the target market for 3D printing can be divided into the following customer segments: Businesses that need to prototype products quickly. Businesses that make customized or personalized products. Businesses that need to create parts or products on-demand.
What percentage of companies use 3D printing? ›The 3D printing industry has been on a stable growth path over the last decade. Although 3D printing is still less than 1 per cent of the global manufacturing market, the technology is set to become an invaluable tool for production workflows.
Where is 3D printing used in industry? ›It is applied in various fields such as education, manufacturing & prototyping, construction, medicine, and art & jewelry. Earlier 3D materials and printer models were pricey, but with advancements in technology, the cost of these materials and machines has gone down.
What does FDM mean 3D printing? ›FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) originally invented and patented by Stratasys founder Scott Crump in 1989. Fast forward to the present, FDM is now the most commonly used 3D printing process.
What is 3D printing used for in manufacturing? ›3D printing is a manufacturing process that produces objects in accordance to a 3D digital model. By using a 3D printer and adding material layer by layer, such as plastics and metals, complex objects can be produced both rapidly and at low cost, in short runs or as one-of-a-kind parts.
What does FDM stand for? ›Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) are the go-to 3D printing methods for professionals and hobbyists alike, offering considerable design flexibility for prototyping, general part fabrication and short-run manufacturing.