Global Markets for 3D Printing

Report Highlights

The global market for 3D printing should grow from $19.5 billion in 2021 to $56.1 billion by 2026, at compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 23.5% for the period of 2021-2026.

Report Includes

• 27 data tables and 16 additional tables
• An updated review of the global market for overall three-dimensional (3D) printing or additive manufacturing (AM) technologies
• Analyses of the global market trends, with data from 2020, estimates for 2021, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2026
• Identification of 3D printing technologies with the greatest commercial potential in the industry during the forecast period (2021 to 2026)
• Information pertaining to key drivers and constraints that will shape the market for these technologies as the basis for projecting demand over the next five years
• Understanding of recent market trends in overall 3D printing market and its four components: 3D printers, 3D printing services, software and printing materials
• Identification of the companies best positioned to meet this demand because of their proprietary technologies, strategic alliances or other advantages
• Discussion of macro- and micro-economic factors responsible for having an in-depth impact on the growth of the nanoscale 3D printing market
• Emphasis on the key developments that have made their mark on the overall 3D printing market, along with an opportunity assessment of the 3D printing materials industry
• Evaluation of competitive landscape and market strategies, trends in product launch, market share analysis and financial statistics of key stakeholder companies
• Descriptive company profiles of the major market players, including Autodesk Inc., Dassault Systems, EnvisionTEC, Evonik Industries AG and Nova Polymers Inc.

Report Scope

The report addresses trends in 3D printing technology and the global market for the most promising 3D printing technology applications during the period from 2020 through 2026, including:

• Systems
  • Powder bed fusion.
  • Vat photopolymerization.
  • Material extrusion.
  • Jetting.
  • Directed energy deposition.
  • Laminated object manufacturing.
  • Other processes.

• Software

• Materials
  • Plastics and polymers.
  • Ceramics.
  • Metals.
  • Others (e.g., wax, graphene, bio-ink).

• Services
  • Printing.
  • Maintenance.
  • Training.
  • Consulting.

Analyst Credentials

Andrew McWilliams spent more than 25 years as a consultant with Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company and A.T. Kearny focused on manufacturing before segueing into research analysis. He has been covering myriad technology categories for BCC Research for more than 15 years. McWilliams has a BA from Princeton University and an MA from Harvard University. He has worked in more than 40 countries and he resides in the greater Boston area.