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Digital 3D Printing Market Analysis

ID: MRFR//7208-CR | 200 Pages | Author: Rahul Gotadki| January 2020

The digital 3D printing market has experienced significant growth in recent years, driven by various market trends. One of the key trends shaping the market is the increasing adoption of additive manufacturing technologies across various industries. Companies are leveraging 3D printing to streamline their production processes, reduce costs, and bring innovative products to market faster. This adoption is particularly evident in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and consumer goods, where 3D printing is revolutionizing traditional manufacturing methods.

Another prominent trend in the digital 3D printing market is the expansion of materials and technologies. Advancements in materials science have enabled the printing of a wide range of materials, including metals, plastics, ceramics, and composites. This versatility allows manufacturers to create complex, customized parts with exceptional precision and durability. Furthermore, the development of new printing technologies, such as stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), and fused deposition modeling (FDM), is driving innovation and expanding the application possibilities of 3D printing.

Additionally, the market is witnessing a growing demand for on-demand and distributed manufacturing solutions. With the rise of digital platforms and cloud-based software, companies can now easily access 3D printing services and resources, enabling them to manufacture parts locally and on-demand. This trend not only reduces lead times and transportation costs but also offers greater flexibility and scalability in production.

Moreover, sustainability is becoming a significant driving force in the digital 3D printing market. Traditional manufacturing processes often result in significant waste and environmental impact. In contrast, 3D printing offers a more sustainable alternative by minimizing material waste and energy consumption. Furthermore, the ability to produce lightweight, optimized parts can contribute to fuel efficiency and resource conservation in various industries, aligning with global efforts towards sustainability.

Furthermore, the democratization of 3D printing technology is fueling market growth. As the cost of 3D printers continues to decline and accessibility increases, more individuals and small businesses are entering the market. This democratization empowers entrepreneurs, designers, and hobbyists to turn their ideas into reality, driving innovation and creativity in product development and manufacturing.

Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated certain trends in the digital 3D printing market. The outbreak highlighted the importance of agile and decentralized manufacturing capabilities, prompting companies to invest in 3D printing technology to produce essential medical supplies, personal protective equipment (PPE), and other critical components. This rapid response demonstrated the resilience and versatility of 3D printing in addressing supply chain disruptions and meeting urgent healthcare needs.

Covered Aspects:

Report Attribute/Metric Details
Segment Outlook by Component, Material, Technology, Application, End-User

Global Digital 3D Printing Market Overview


Digital 3D Printing Market Size was valued at USD 18.00 Billion in 2023. The Digital 3D Printing industry is projected to grow from USD 20.62 Billion in 2024 to USD 62.46 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.86% during the forecast period (2024 - 2032). 3D Printing is a process in which physical objects are created by depositing materials in layers based on a digital model. The creation of a 3D printed object is achieved using additive processes. In an additive process, an object is created by laying down successive layers of materials until the object is created. 3D Printing enables to produce complex shapes using less material than traditional manufacturing methods. Each 3D Printing process requires software, hardware, and materials to work together.


Digital 3D Printing Market


Digital 3D Printing Market Trends


Increasing applications of Digital 3D Printing in healthcare industry is expected to boost market growth. 3D Printing techniques have empowered medical practitioners, manufacturers of medical devices, as well as researchers due to their use in dental & orthodontic treatments, orthopedic implants, tissue engineering, and drug development. As a result, the increasing benefits of the mentioned applications would boost digital 3d printing market growth. 3D Printing technique is useful to speed up procedures and helps to minimize the trauma faced by patients due to conventional treatment options. Technological advancements in digital 3D Printing, rising public-private funding for 3D Printing activities are the major drivers that contribute to the growth of the digital 3D Printing market.


Global Digital 3D Printing Market, by Component, 2023 & 2032 (USD Billion)  Digital 3D Printing Market


Source: MRFR Analysis


Digital 3D Printing Market Segment Insights


Global Digital 3D Printing Market analysis is segmented based on Component, Material, Technology, Application and End User.


Digital 3D Printing Component Insights


The market for digital 3D Printing, based on component, has been categorized as system/device and software/services. System/Device held 867.53 market value in 2018


Digital 3D Printing Material Insights


Global market for digital 3D Printing, based on material, has been segregated into polymers, metal & alloy, ceramics, and others.


Digital 3D Printing Technology Insights


Global digital 3D Printing market trends based on technology has been segregated into stereolithography, deposition modeling, laser sintering, jetting technology, electron beam melting, and others.


Digital 3D Printing Application Insights


Global market for digital 3D Printing based on application has been categorized into dental, prosthetics, orthopedics, medical components, tissue engineering, hearing aids, drug screening, and others.


Digital 3D Printing End User Insights


Global market of digital 3D Printing, based on end-user, has been segregated into hospitals & surgical centers, dental clinics & laboratories (offices), pharmaceutical & biotechnology companies, and others.


Digital 3D Printing Market Regional Insights


Global Digital 3D Printing Market, based on region, has been divided into the Americas, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and the Middle East & Africa.


The Americas led the market and accounted for the largest share in 2018, owing to the existence of medical device companies and the rising prevalence of diseases along with increased adoption of treatment by patients. In North America, the US held the largest of the market share in 2018 owing to the presence of major market players, developed healthcare infrastructure, high awareness, and availability of advanced treatment options. For instance, in November 2015, a group of medical researchers from North Carolina’s Wake Forest University developed a method to print the 3D form of custom medications in the configuration of pills. As a result, increasing applications of 3D Printing is expected to drive the market growth.


Europe accounts for the second-largest share in the global digital 3D Printing market owing to the presence of favorable government initiatives & laws and target population base, rising prevalence of lifestyle-associated conditions, and the presence of developed economies such as Germany, the UK, and France. Since the ban on animal testing for cosmetics in 2013, the wellness industry had been a significant supporter of 3D Printing in Europe.


Asia-Pacific is estimated to be the fastest-growing market during the forecast period due to the increasing per capita health spending, growing older population base, rising incidence of accidents, and developing the healthcare sector in China, Japan, India, and Australia.


The Middle East & Africa digital 3D Printing market is segmented into two major regions, namely the Middle East and Africa. In this region, the Middle East is anticipated to dominate owing to the presence of countries such as Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and others. The Middle East and Africa has less economic developments and extremely low-income due to which the region accounts for the least market share but is expected to grow with the increasing cases of chronic diseases and demand for better treatments in countries.


Key Players


The Prominent Players in the Global market for digital 3D Printing are 



  • Stratasys Ltd (US)

  • 3D Systems, Inc. (US)

  • Carbon, Inc. (US)

  • EnvisionTEC (US)

  • Formlabs (US)

  • ExOne (US)

  • Materialise (Europe)

  • General Electric (US)

  • Micron Dental (US)

  • Renishaw PLC (UK)


Some of the key strategies followed by players operating in the Global Digital 3D Printing Market were acquisitions, expansions, product launches, partnerships, mergers, collaborations, alliances, and product approvals.


June 2019:Materialise received the FDA clearance for the cardiovascular planning software suite. Thus, the suite has helped clinicians to produce patient-specific 3D models for more than 20 years.


November 2019:ExOne introduced the X1 160PRO metal 3D printer for high-volume production of quality parts.


February 2019:EnvisionTEC and AvaDent digital dental solutions announced a new partnership. This partnership offered a complete digital workflow solution for digital dentures, from impressions and digital design to try-in and final restoration.


Digital 3D Printing Market Segmentation


Digital 3D Printing Component Outlook



  • System/Device

  • Software/Services


Digital 3D Printing Material Outlook



  • Polymers

  • Metal and Alloy

  • Ceramics

  • Others


Digital 3D Printing Technology Outlook



  • Stereo Lithography

  • Deposition Modeling

  • Laser Sintering

  • Jetting Technology

  • Electron Beam Melting

  • Others


Digital 3D Printing Application Outlook



  • Dental





    • Dental Implants



    • Endosteal Implants



    • Sub-Periosteal Implants



    • Dentures



    • Crowns & Bridges



    • Others




  • Prosthetics


    • Prosthetics implants



    • Hip Disarticulation



    • Lower Limb/Extremity Componentry



    • Finger Splints



    • Others





  • Orthopedics




  • Medical Components



  • Tissue Engineering


  • Bone and Cartilage Scaffolds




  • Ligament and Tendon Scaffolds



  • Hearing Aids

  • Drug Screening


Digital 3D Printing End User Outlook



  • Hospitals & Surgical Centers

  • Dental Clinics & Laboratories (Offices)

  • Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology Companies

  • Others


Digital 3D Printing Market Region Outlook




  • North America

    • US

    • Canada



  • Latin America


Europe

  • Western Europe

    • Germany

    • France

    • UK

    • Italy

    • Spain

    • Rest of Western Europe



  • Eastern Europe


Asia-Pacific

  • Japan

  • China

  • India

  • Australia

  • South Korea

  • Rest of Asia-Pacific


Middle East & Africa

  • Middle East

  • Africa


Available Additional Customizations

  • Mega Trends in the Market

  • Challenges in the Digital 3D Printing Market


Intended Audience

  • Medical device companies

  • Contract research organizations

  • Research & development organizations

  • Academic institutes


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