Global 3D Printing Material Market 2021 (Includes Business Impact of COVID-19)

                                          
Report updated on 11th September, 2021: Global 3D Printing Material Market 2021 (Includes Business Impact of COVID-19)
Global 3D Printing Material Market Analysis Trends, Applications, Analysis, Growth, and Forecast to 2030 is a recent report generated by Trusted Business Insights. The global 3D printing material market report has been segmented on the basis of material type, form, application and region.
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The global 3D Printing Material market size was valued at USD$ 1.37 billion in 2020 and is projected to reach UDS$9.40 billion by 2030, and is anticipated to expand at a CAGR of 20.83% over the forecast period from 2020 to 2030.


3D Printing Material Market: Introduction


3D printing materials are utilized to make a 3 dimensional object where consecutive layers of specific material are designed to manufacture another object. 3D printing involves various processes for creating 3D printing material including fused filament fabrication (FFF), selective laser melting (SLM), stereo lithography (SLA) and among others. Digital file containing information for configuration of desired object and materials utilized act as intermediate between resultant product and 3D printers. 3D printing materials are utilized in three forms i.e., filament, powder, and liquid. Polymers (plastics), ceramics, and metals, among others are key materials utilized 3D printing. Polymers are most commonly utilized printing materials. Presently, across the globe 98% of hearing aids are manufactured using 3D printing process. Smartphone producers are also using these 3D printing technologies to manufacture several components of smartphones.

3D printing materials are majorly utilized in the aerospace & defense industry. Metal powders such as nickel, titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and others are utilized various application in aerospace & defense sector, as these materials has as ability to withstand extreme conditions. Medical & dental sector is another major application that employ 3D printing technology. Various medical products including surgical equipment, tissue engineering products, and implants and prosthetics are manufactured using 3D printing technology. In addition, 3D printing is used for technologies in the field of healthcare such as dental, cranio-maxillofacial, and orthopedic.


3D Printing Material Market: Dynamics


Increasing adoption for 3D printing material in end-use industry including medical & dental and aerospace & defense is a factor expected to boost the global 3D printing material market growth. Growing demand of 3D printing material from automotive and consumer goods industries is among additional factor expected to drive the global 3D printing material market growth.

Growing popularity and high acceptance of the 3D printing technology, coupled with high adoption rate of new and enhanced technologies and financial support from the government bodies. These are additional factors projected to drive the global market growth.

However, high raw material cost is a key factor expected to restraint the global 3D printing material market growth.


3D Printing Material Market: Segment Analysis


Among the material type segments, the plastics segment is projected to register moderate revenue share in the global 3D printing material market. The revenue of the plastics segment is projected to register highest CAGR.

Among the application segments, the aerospace and defense segment is expected to register moderate revenue share in the global 3D printing material market. 3D printing materials manufacture using titanium offers high stiffness and strength resulting into increased demand in aerospace and defense applications. The revenue of the aerospace and defense segment is anticipated to register fastest CAGR.


3D Printing Material Market: Region Analysis


The North America market is expected to account for major revenue share in the global 3D printing material market. The North America market is anticipated to register fastest revenue growth, due to high growth in the medical and dental, automotive, and aerospace industries.


Below are the active patents related to 3D Printing Material Market.


Patent Number: US7291002B2

Apparatus and methods for 3D printing

Abstract

The invention relates to apparatus and methods for producing three-dimensional objects and auxiliary systems used in conjunction with the aforementioned apparatus and methods. The apparatus and methods involve continuously printing radially about a circular and/or rotating build table using multiple printheads. The apparatus and methods also include optionally using multiple build tables. The auxiliary systems relate to build material supply printhead cleaning diagnostics, and monitoring operation of the apparatus.

Application File Date: 2004-04-02

Application Granted Date: 2007-11-06

Current Assignee: 3D Systems Inc

Patent Number: US9688022B2

Color or multi-material three-dimensional (3D) printing

Abstract

A three-dimensional (3D) continuous color printer includes one or more cartridges each with a building material stored therein, a mixer coupled to each cartridge, and a single printhead coupled to a mixer output, wherein the building material stored in the cartridge is transported to the mixer and the single print head to form a continuous color object.

Application File Date: 2016-10-28

Application Granted Date: 2017-06-27

Current Assignee: San Draw Inc

Patent Number: CN104327470A

Modified PLA (polylactic acid) material for 3D printers

Abstract

The invention discloses a modified PLA (polylactic acid) material for 3D printers, which comprises the following components in parts by mass: 30-88 parts of PLA, 2-25 parts of toughener, 0.5-18 parts of nano oxide, 5-30 parts of lignin, 4-35 parts of polyacrylate, 1-12 parts of crosslinking agent, 2-20 parts of filler and 1-10 parts of coupling agent. The lignin can form a network structure to be dispersed inside the PLA structure, thereby enhancing the strength of the PLA through the network structure. The coupling agent is used for enhancing the dispersity of the filler in the PLA, thereby further enhancing the impact resistance of the filler reinforcing material. The nano oxide is fine particles (nanoparticles) with high rigidity, and the crack in the molecular structure derivates when meeting the nanoparticles in the expansion process, so that the energy is absorbed, thereby achieving the goal of toughening.

Application File Date: 2014-11-13

Application Granted Date: 2016-08-17

Current Assignee: CHANGZHOU HANBANG ENGINEERING PLASTIC Co Ltd

Global 3D Printing Material Market Segmentation:

Segmentation by Material Type:

  
Plastics
  
Metals
  
Ceramics
  
Others (Elastomers, Composites, Resins, Wax, Cellulose, Edible Materials (Chocolate), and Biomaterials)

Segmentation by Form:

  
Filament
  
Powder
  
Liquid

Segmentation by Application:

  
Aerospace & defense
  
Medical & dental
  
Automotive
  
Consumer Goods
  
Others (fashion, electronics, art & sculpture, jewelry, food, and architecture)


Key Market Players included in the report:


  
3D Systems Corp.
  
Arcam AB
  
Arkema S.A. (France)
  
CRP Group
  
Envisiontec GmbH
  
EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems (Germany)
  
ExOne Company (US)
  
General Electric (US)
  
HOganAs AB (Sweden)
  
LPW Technology Ltd.
  
Materialise NV (Belgium)
  
Royal DSM (Netherlands)
  
Sandvik AB (Sweden)
  
Stratasys Ltd. (US)