3D Printing Medical Devices Market by Types (surgical guides and others), by Component (system and others), by Technology (3D printing and others), by Application (external wearable devices, implants and others), by End-users - Forecast till 2032

3D Printing Medical Devices Market Overview

The key market drivers enhancing global market growth include increasing public-private funding for 3D printing initiatives, the high prevalence of dental and orthopedic diseases, the simplicity with which custom medical products can be established using 3D printing, the expansion of 3D printing use in the healthcare sector, the availability of technologically advanced 3D printing materials for medical or dental applications, and the growing preference for 3D-printed products in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries.

Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

The high prevalence of orthopedic and dental diseases, the ease with which custom medical products can be created using 3D printing, the expansion of the use of 3D printing in the healthcare industry, the availability of technologically advanced 3D printing materials for medical or dental applications, and the growing preference for 3D-printed professional products are the key market drivers enhancing global market growth.

The dental care and surgical fields are changing from conventional to digital. Using computer-controlled processes, direct digital manufacturing produces a physical thing directly from a digital design. As 3D printing technology develops, direct digital production is being employed more frequently than conventional manufacturing methods.

By eliminating the need for tooling, reducing the time between design and production, and improving productivity, 3D printing medical devices offers distinct advantages. The usage of medical printing technology benefits users in many ways across the entire healthcare process. The market for 3D printing medical devices is expanding as a result of these technologies' improved clinical outcomes, increased procedural efficiency, decreased reintervention costs, and benefits as a comprehensive treatment strategy for severe injuries.

June 2023: EOS, Precision ADM, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC), and Tecomet, four businesses in the medical device manufacturing sector, established a cooperation in June 2023. An all-inclusive solution for the additive manufacture of medical devices will be offered by this cooperation. A thorough grasp of the entire process chain, which includes design, post-processing, testing, sterilization, and packaging in addition to printing, is necessary to scale AM medical device production. Incomparable experience in additive manufacturing will result from our collaboration with Tecomet, OIC, and Precision ADM, which will assist medical device manufacturers in navigating the difficulties of the regulatory environment and supplying high-quality, dependable goods.

A collaboration was formed in June 2023 among EOS, Precision ADM, Orthopaedic Innovation Centre (OIC), and Tecomet, all of which operate in the medical device manufacturing industry. By collaborating, an all-encompassing solution for the additive manufacturing of medical devices will be presented. In addition to printing, a comprehensive understanding of the entire process chain—design, post-processing, testing, sterilization, and packaging—is required to scale AM medical device production. Our collaboration with Tecomet, OIC, and Precision ADM will yield unparalleled expertise in additive manufacturing. This knowledge will be instrumental in aiding medical device manufacturers through the complexities of the regulatory landscape and ensuring the provision of dependable, high-quality products.

Ricoh USA and Stratasys, a provider of polymer 3D printing solutions, executed a contract in March 2023 for the delivery of print-on-demand 3D-printed anatomic models intended for clinical environments. Ricoh's precision additive manufacturing services, Axial3D's cloud-based segmentation-as-a-service solution, and Stratasys' 3D printing technology are consolidated into a single, user-friendly patient-specific 3D solution. Built upon an existing partnership between Stratasys and Ricoh 3D for Healthcare, the new service intends to enhance accessibility to 3D-printed medical models.

July 2023: Desktop Health, the medical 3D printing division of Desktop Metal, announced the launch of PrintRoll, a rotating build platform that can produce intelligent tubular solutions for the vascular, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive channels of the body using the 3D-Bioplotter bioprinting system. As stated by Desktop Health, the 3D-Bioplotter is an extrusion-based 3D printer manufactured in Switzerland, which utilizes a needle point to manipulate liquids, melts, pastes, gels, and other substances, including cells. In addition, temperature, sterility, and design parameters contribute to its high precision.

3D Printing Medical Devices Market Trends

• Increased use of digital manufacturing processes to propel market growth

The process of producing three-dimensional solid objects from digital designs/files is known as 3D printing, also called additive manufacturing. The digital revolution of dentistry and medical procedures has developed tremendously over recent years, aiming to improve clinical workflow through integrating technology. The industry is transitioning from conventional to digital dental care and surgeries. Direct digital manufacturing creates a physical object directly from a digital design using computer-controlled procedures. Direct digital manufacturing is becoming more widely used than traditional manufacturing techniques as 3D printing technology advances. 3D printing Medical Devices provide distinct benefits by eliminating the need for tooling, shortening the time between design and production, and increasing output. Medical printing devices provide numerous advantages to users throughout the healthcare lifecycle. 3D printing medical devices improve clinical outcomes and procedural efficiency while lowering reintervention costs, offering benefits as an overall treatment plan for complicated injuries, thereby driving the market expansion of the 3D printing medical devices.

The rise in the prevalence of osteoarthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions is one of the major factors propelling the expansion of the 3D printing medical devices industry share. Replicating a patient's joint using 3D printing medical devices technology provides surgeons with vital information that a 2-dimensional scan may not reveal—the risk of developing osteoarthritis increases with age. According to the National Library of Medicine, by 2040, 78 million (or 26%) of U.S. adults ages 18 and older will have arthritis that has been officially diagnosed. The widespread adoption of technological advancements in the medical industry, such as portable, multi-material, colored 3D printers, also drives the growth of the 3D printing medical devices market revenue.

3D Printing Medical Devices Market Segment Insights:

3D Printing Medical Devices Types Insights

The market segments of 3D printing medical devices based on types includes surgical guides, prosthetics, and others. The prosthetics segment held the majority share in 2022, contributing to around ~65-67% of the global 3D printing medical devices market revenue. The rising prevalence of chronic diseases and the rising demand for prosthetics implants in developing countries account for a large portion of this segment. Customized medical products and equipment are one of the benefits that 3D printers in medical devices provide. As a result, custom-made prosthetics and implants benefit both patients and doctors. Moreover, customized implants improve surgery time, patient recovery time, and implant success. Other factors likely to fuel the prosthetics segment market growth in the forecast period include an increase in amputation cases globally and an increase in limb amputation due to cardiovascular disease.

January 2019: Apollo Hospitals in Mumbai, India, performed a 3D-printed titanium skull implant on one of its patients. The 3D-printed titanium prosthetics implant was chosen as it would accurately replicate the structure of the patient's skull. These 3D printed prosthetics are MRI compatible, reduce the risk of infection, and, most importantly, can be tailored to the patient's specific shape.

Figure 2: Global 3D Printing Medical Devices Market, by Types, 2023 & 2032 (USD Billion)

Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

3D Printing Medical Technology Insights

The global market segmentation of 3D printing medical devices based on technology includes 3D printing and others. The 3D printing segment dominated the global market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period, 2023-2032. One of the most recent trends in the 3D printing medical devices market is the growing use of 3D printing technology in the vertebral body sector. The spine industry is embracing 3D printing medical devices to create new innovative products that can enhance bone ingrowth and strengthen implant fixation to spine bone, thereby reducing the number of manufacturing steps and making the 3D printing technology more cost-effective across several cases. For example, Medtronic introduced TiONIC Technology, a titanium 3D-printed platform. TiONIC Technology is a 3D printing method that uses lasers to produce implants with improved surface textures. Artic-L is the company's first implant designed with TiONIC Technology. The titanium implant is intended for use in spine surgery by surgeons.

3D Printing Medical Devices Component Insights

Components have bifurcated the global 3D printing medical devices market data into systems and materials. The materials segment dominated the market in 2022 and is projected to be the faster-growing segment during the forecast period 2023-2032. The growing demand for the droplet deposition process has significantly increased the size of the 3D printing materials segment. As provided by 3D printing technology, chemical material endurance has become a significant draw for potential customers. These materials can withstand extremely high temperatures, making them highly durable 3D printing materials on the market. Rapid technological advancements, such as full-color 3D printing and the use of multiple materials, have increased market demand for advanced technologies. Advanced healthcare equipment materials are now portable and can be carried to remote locations, broadening the scope of 3D printing medical devices market services.

3D Printing Medical Devices Application Insights

The global 3D printing medical devices industry has been segmented based on application into external wearable devices, implants, etc. Implants held the most significant segment share in 2022 due to the widespread adoption of 3D printing techniques in manufacturing prosthetics and implants, increased availability of suitable quality biomaterials and ceramics for 3D printing, and continued industry investment in developing novel 3D printers. Biological materials (such as bones and skin), ceramics, plastics, and metals are just a few examples of materials that can be used to create highly customized prostheses and implants via 3D printing. The growth of this market segment is expected to be positively influenced by the 3D printing of customized implants, which is luring in new investors and manufacturers of medical devices. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry estimates that 3 million dental implant users are now in the United States. Besides, the number is increasing by an estimated 500,000 annually, boosting the demand for dental 3D printed product lines.March 2023: A contract between Ricoh USA and Polymer 3D printing solutions supplier Stratasys for the delivery of print-on-demand 3D-printed anatomic models for clinical settings was signed in March 2023. Patient-specific 3D solutions from Stratasys combine Ricoh's precision additive manufacturing services, Axial3D's cloud-based segmentation-as-a-service solution, and the company's 3D printing technology into a single handy solution. The new service, which aims to improve access to 3D-printed medical models, is built on an existing partnership between Stratasys and Ricoh 3D for Healthcare.July 2023: The launch of PrintRoll, a rotating build platform that can produce intelligent tubular solutions for the body's vascular, digestive, respiratory, and reproductive channels on the 3D-Bioplotter bioprinting system, was announced by Desktop Health, the medical 3D printing division of Desktop Metal, in July 2023. According to Desktop Health, the 3D-Bioplotter is a Swiss-made, extrusion-based 3D printer that processes liquids, melts, pastes, gels, or other materials, including cells, through a needle tip. It also has high precision and temperature, sterility, and design controls.

3D Printing Medical Devices Regional Insights

By Region, the study provides market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Rest of the World. The North American 3D Printing Medical Devices market accounted for USD 0.5 billion in 2022 and will likely exhibit significant CAGR growth over the study period. This expansion can be attributed to a surge in the development of 3D printed wearables to meet the region's growing demand for efficient healthcare and strong R&D and promotion of new therapies. Moreover, North America is the leading manufacturing hub for highly reliable, complex, and expensive 3D-printed wearable and medical devices. This, in turn, is expected to propel the regional market for 3D-printed wearables forward. Besides, technological advances in 3D printing, increased spending for advancement in 3D printers for healthcare, and a rise in the patient pool in this region have all contributed to its dominance. Increased acquisition, product release, and product authorization by key players operating in North America further fuels the 3D printing medical devices industry growth.

Further, the major countries studied in the global market report are the U.S., Germany, Canada, France, the UK, Spain, Italy, Japan, India, Australia, China, South Korea, and Brazil.

Figure 3: GLOBAL 3D PRINTING MEDICAL DEVICES MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (%)

Source: Primary Research, Secondary Research, MRFR Database, and Analyst Review

The European 3D printing medical devices market accounts for the second-largest market share due to an aging population, the rising prevalence of cardiovascular diseases, and growth in replacement and implant procedures. The region's flourishing healthcare sector has also drawn the attention of numerous medical device manufacturing firms. Rising R&D spending and increased investments in 3D printing also contribute to regional market growth for 3D printing medical devices. Tissue engineering, personalized prosthetics, and bio-printing are examples of 3D printing technology advancements that will drive the European market demand for 3D printing medical devices during the forecasted period. Further, the German market of 3D printing medical devices held the largest market share, and the UK 3D printing medical devices market was the fastest-growing market in the European region.

The Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Medical Devices Market is expected to grow at the fastest CAGR from 2023 to 2032, owing to an increase in government initiatives to raise awareness, a rise in medical tourism, increased research activities in the region, the availability of massive untapped markets, a large population pool, and the region's growing demand for quality healthcare. Moreover, medical device companies plan to expand their regional operations as it is a prime medical manufacturing and sourcing location. Furthermore, China’s market of 3D printing medical devices held the largest market share, and the Indian market of 3D printing medical devices was the fastest-growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.

3D Printing Medical Devices Key Market Players & Competitive Insights

The comprehensive research and development programs the major market players carry out to introduce advanced techniques have greatly assisted the industry’s growth. In addition, market participants are launching new products, entering contracts, acquiring companies, increasing investments, and working with other organizations, among other significant market developments, to expand their global footprint. Rival companies in the global 3D printing medical devices industry must provide low-cost products and services to grow and thrive in a market environment that is becoming more competitive and growing.

The 3D printing medical devices market's major players, such as 3D Systems Corporations, Prodways Group, Stratasys Ltd, and others, are working to increase market opportunity by making research and development investments. In recent years, the 3D printing medical devices industry has contributed some of the most substantial benefits to surgical guides and prosthetics products.

Stratasys Ltd is an American Israeli company that produces 3D printing medical devices, software, materials for polymer additive manufacturing, and on-demand 3D-printed parts. Stratasys offers complete polymer 3D printing solutions for the entire product life cycle, including design, manufacturing, and healthcare. Stratasys Ltd announced its acquisition of Origin in January 2021. The acquisition is expected to contribute to the company's geographic expansion strategy. The acquisition expands the company's software-centric additive manufacturing solution, which uses digital light processing to offer 3D printing technology.

Also, nTopology is a New York City-based engineering software company that creates advanced engineering tools for industrial automation. Their nTop Platform technology combines synthetic geometry and simulation results to create manufacturing models. In September 2020, nTopology raised USD 40 million in investment to create the nTop software platform for processes involving additive 3D printing of medical devices. In the long run, this will be profitable for 3D printing medical devices.

Key Companies in the market of 3D printing medical devices include

• 3D Systems Corporations


• Stratasys Ltd


• Cyfuse Medical K.K.


• EOS GmbH Concept


• Oxford Performance Materials Inc


• Prodways Group

3D Printing Medical Devices Industry Developments

May 2022: Organovo Holdings Inc announced the release of a 3D tissue system for Crohn's disease.

October 2021: 3D Systems Inc has announced the acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies to broaden its biological expertise and tissue engineering capabilities.

March 2021: Stratasys Ltd officially launched the J5 DentaJet 3D Poly Jet printer for dental laboratories in the 3D printing medical devices industry.

February 2021: EnvisionTEC (Germany) has been acquired by Desktop Metal Inc (US). This acquisition will expand the company's existing 3D printing medical devices client base.

3D Printing Medical Devices Report Scope

3D Printing Medical Devices Market Segmentation:

3D Printing Medical Devices Types Outlook

• Surgical Guides


• Prosthetics


• Others

3D Printing Medical Devices Component Outlook

• System


• Material

3D Printing Medical Devices Technology Outlook

• 3D Printing


• Others

3D Printing Medical Devices Application Outlook

• Wearable External Devices


• Implants


• Others

3D Printing Medical Devices Regional Outlook

• North America
  
  
  
  • US
  
  
  • Canada
  
  
  
  


• Europe


• Germany
  
  
  
  • France
  
  
  • UK
  
  
  • Italy
  
  
  • Spain
  
  
  • Rest of Europe
  
  
  
  


• Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  • China
  
  
  • Japan
  
  
  • India
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • South Korea
  
  
  • Australia
  
  
  • Rest of Asia-Pacific
  
  
  
  


• Rest of the World
  
  
  
  • Middle East
  
  
  • Africa
  
  
  • Latin America