3D Printing Materials Market Insights: Industry Opportunities, Drivers, Outlook and Trends Research Report

According to the US Food and Drug Administration – the process of producing three-dimensional objects by layering raw materials is known as 3D Printing. Each new layer is added to the one before it until the object is complete. Objects are created using a digital 3D file, such as a CAD drawing or a Magnetic Resonance Image (MRI). The report covers key aspects such as 3D printing materials market size, emerging trends, growth drivers, challenges, competitive environment, and future growth prospects. 

3D Printing Materials Companies

The technology of printing a three-dimensional (3D) object from a digital file using materials such as plastic, metal, and ceramic is called 3D printing. The materials used are called 3D printing materials. Plastics, metals (including powders), resins, and ceramics are materials used in 3D printing. 3D printing materials are available in various shapes and sizes. Designers and engineers prefer to create functional prototypes using 3D printing materials with the same or similar material properties as the final product.

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The global 3D printing materials market is projected to grow from USD 2.5  billion in 2022 to USD 7.9  billion by 2027, at a CAGR of 25.6% during the forecast  period. The market's growth is attributed to the growing adoption of 3D printing technology in the healthcare, aerospace & defense, automotive, and consumer goods industries.

General Electric is one of the leading players in the 3D printing materials market worldwide. The company offers its 3D printing materials through the GE Additive business division. General Electric provides additive manufacturing solutions under its Aviation segment. It offers various 3D printing metals to the aerospace, medical, dental, and automotive end-use industries. GE Additive acquired multiple companies working in the 3D printing ecosystem, such as Concept Laser, Arcam AB, and AP&C, to expand its presence in the additive manufacturing domain. The operations of General Electric are spread across Europe, North America, Latin America, and Asia Pacific. General Electric has a large sales force and third-party distributors, which helps the company operate its business across the globe.

EOS GmbH, founded in 1989, is the world's leading technology supplier in the industrial 3D printing of metals and polymers. The company is a pioneer and innovator in additive manufacturing. When understanding the interaction between laser and powder materials, EOS is unrivaled in its field and offers all key elements from a single source. Systems, materials, and process parameters are intelligently designed to work together to ensure the highest possible component quality. EOS GmbH designs and manufactures integrated e-manufacturing solutions for additive manufacturing. The company offers a wide range of plastic and metal materials for additive manufacturing. It offers its services to various end-use industries, including aerospace, lifestyle, medical, industrial, and automotive. Its direct metal laser sintering (DMLS) technology is widely used by the leading manufacturers in the aerospace & defense industry. The company has a wide presence across various regions including North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia Pacific, and Middle East & Africa.

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Materialise NV is a leading provider of 3D printing materials and solutions. It provides prototyping, medical, and dental 3D printing solutions. Materialise NV also offers 3D printing software and 20 different materials through its Belgium-based subsidiary. It enables users to design their products online. Materialise NV provides products and services for the engineering, medical, and consumer industries. The company is working in close partnership with the major suppliers of 3D printing materials and printers to provide new solutions in the 3D printing space through its segments such as software, medical, and manufacturing. With the expansion of the AM Metal market, Materialise NV acquired ACTech in Germany to extend the company's metal capabilities, with a specific emphasis on the low-volume production of highly complex metal parts. The acquisition also enabled Materialise to develop and improve its software suite for metal 3D printing.

Europe is the second-largest region in terms of value during the forecast period

Europe is the second major market in terms of the consumption of 3D printing materials. It has a significant number of existing manufacturers that are actively participating in development activities, especially in expansions and new product launches. The region has the presence of major 3D printing manufacturers such as EOS GmbH (Germany), Materialise NV (Belgium), Sandvik AB (Sweden), Arkema (France), and Höganäs AB (Sweden). Europe is home to major automotive and, aerospace & defense industries that are responsible for the augmenting demand for 3D printing materials in the region. The increasing usage of 3D printing materials in the healthcare industry is playing a major role in the increasing demand for 3D printing materials. Governments in Europe are significantly adopting additive manufacturing in the manufacturing sector.
The major players active in the market are 3D Systems, Inc. (US), Arkema (France), Stratasys (US), General Electric (US), EOS GmbH (Germany), Materialise (Belgium), Sandvik AB (Sweden), Höganäs AB (Sweden), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), BASF SE (Germany), Henkel AG & CO. KGaA (Germany), and Solvay (Belgium).

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In terms of value and volume, the healthcare end-use industry is expected to hold the largest market share during the forecast period

3D printing materials are widely used in the healthcare industry for manufacturing surgical equipment, prosthetics, implants, and tissue engineering products. These products are manufactured using 3D printing technology as it offers a high level of precision during manufacturing. In the healthcare sector, bio-based grades of materials certified by various government agencies are used for making capsules to ensure that the required dosages of medicines designed for particular body organs reach them on time. 3D printing materials market growth in the healthcare industry can be attributed to the development of new and improved grades of 3D printing materials for the industry through financial support from various governments for their development.

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