3D Printing Market
                     Market Highlights 
The global 3D printing market is expected to witness a strong growth in the forthcoming years. 3D 
printing is touted as an innovative technology that will offer solutions for various design and 
developmental issues that currently exists. The global manufacturing sector is likely to benefit from 
the advances in 3D printing. The technology is expected to benefit the manufacturing world. 3D 
printing holds tremendous application potential, thereby holds significant market prospects.  
The attractive application potential of 3D printing in sectors such as consumer goods, automobile, 
healthcare, and aerospace is drawing a strong commercial interest towards the technology. 3D 
printing has already made a considerable headway in some of the manufacturing verticals. 
Advantages such as high precision, minimum wastage of raw material, and cost efficiency are 
prompting manufacturers to explore the technology. In addition, advances in computer aided 
design (CAD) model or a digital scan, and bioprinting is likely to propel the global 3D printing 
market forward.  
Segmentation: 
Segmental analysis of the 3D printing market has been conducted on the basis of technology, 
material, operation model, and application.  
Based on technology, the market has been segmented into Digital Light Processing (DLP), Selective 
Laser Sintering (SLS), Electronic Beam Melting (EBM), Comprises Stereolithography (SLA), 
Laminated object manufacturing (LOM), Selective laser melting (SLM), and Fused deposition 
modelling (FDM). Based on material, the market has been segmented into polymer, ceramic, nylon 
and comprises metal. Based on operation model, the market has been segmented into service 
provider and comprises in-house. Based on application, the market has been segmented into 
plastics, electronics, consumer goods, comprises automotive and aerospace, pharma and medical, 
energy logistics and transport, wholesale and retail and mechanical and plant engineering.  
Regional Analysis: 
North America is expected to spearhead the global 3D printing market during the forecast period. 
In terms of value, North America represented the largest share of the market in 2016. This can be 
attributed to the presence of some of the leading 3D printing technology companies in the countries 
such as the U.S. and Canada. The North America 3D printing market is led by the U.S. and this trend 
is likely to continue beyond 2019. Adoption of 3D printing in sectors such as defence and aerospace 
is supporting the market growth in the region. The aforementioned sectors are expected to present 
lucrative opportunities in the foreseeable future. North America is followed by Europe and Asia 
Pacific (APAC) respectively. During the forecast period, the APAC market is projected to exhibit the 
highest growth.  
Competitive Dashboard: 
Some of the leading companies operating in the global market for 3D printing include Shapeways 
(U.S.), Carbon 3D (U.S.), Zortrax (Poland), Stratasys Ltd. (U.S.), Canon Inc. (Japan), Graphene 3D Lab 
Inc. (U.S.), Shapeways, Inc. (U.S.), The Argen Corporation (U.S.), The Exone Company (U.S.), 
Envisiontec GmbH (Germany), 3d ceram (France), Formlab (U.S.), 3D Hubs (Netherlands), Beijing 
Tiertime Technology Co., Ltd. (China), Proto Labs (U.S.), Reprap (Denmark), Ultimaker 
(Netherlands), Optomec Inc. (U.S.), Local Motors (U.S.), 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), 
MyMiniFactory (U.K.), Arcam Group (Swedan), Wiivv Wearables Inc. (Canada), Amazon.Com, Inc. 
(U.S.), Materialise NV (Belgium) and HP Inc (U.S.) The level of competition in the market is high. 
This continues to prompt companies to implement aggressive growth strategies. Technology 
companies are taking a deeper interest in the 3D printing technology owing to its high potential. 
Market players are engaging in mergers and acquisition activities and investing in R&D pipelines to 
capitalise on emerging technology trends in 3D printing. Moreover, having a large and diverse 
portfolio is essential for achieving long-term sustainability. Increased government funding also 
remains as encouraging factor for companies. Meanwhile, private public partnership for new 
product development gains further momentum in emerging economies.