3D Printing Hardware Market Size, Share, Opportunities, And Trends by Technology (Vat Photopolymerization, Stereolithography, Digital Light Processing, Continuous Digital Light Processing, Metal Extrusion, Material Jetting, Binder Jetting, Direct Energy Deposition, Powder Bed Fusion, Sheet Lamination), by End-User (Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace and Defence, Construction, Others), And By Geography - Forecasts from 2025 to 2030

3D Printing Hardware Market Size:

The 3D printing hardware market is expected to grow from USD 16.328 billion in 2025 to USD 36.037 billion in 2030, at a CAGR of 17.15%.

3D Printing Hardware Market Trends:

3D printing, or additive manufacturing, is an automated procedure for creating quick prototypes and functioning end-use items. It converts virtual designs created with computer-aided design (CAD) software into thin, virtual, horizontal layer-wise cross-sections until the model is complete. It is a more innovative, speedier, more agile method of product creation and production. Additive manufacturing is developing from a prototyping tool to a functioning aspect of fabrication, owing to significant developments in material composition, such as the increasing use cases of polymers and metals.

Furthermore, the availability of additive manufacturing technology has expanded due to lower equipment prices, increased competence, and increased awareness. In recent years, newer and more effective fused deposition modeling technologies have enabled the use of a wider range of materials, resulting in widespread acceptance across numerous industries. The market's growth is attributed to the significant growth of various industries, such as consumer electronics, healthcare, and automotive, among others. Their growing focus on cost reduction is further inclining them towards adopting advanced 3D Printing technologies, which is expected to boost the adoption of 3D printing hardware, further fueling market growth during the forecast period. Additionally, various technical breakthroughs, such as artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), are also boosting the usage of 3D printing machines, as these technologies enable automated printing for more efficient production. For example, Additive Manufacturing Technologies (AMT), a UK-based company, launched its new Digital Manufacturing Systems at Formnext in November 2019. It makes use of AMT's patented technology to offer an automated and digital solution for the full manufacturing process.

However, as technology progresses, 3D printing may pose a threat to established systems of intellectual property (IP) protection, resulting in a significant increase in the unlawful use of printed weapons and pharmaceuticals, which is projected to stymie market growth. Furthermore, the market is hampered by the high equipment costs required to achieve significant economies of scale. Besides, the market's standardized structure is hampered by the lack of an international standards body that regulates hardware manufacturers.

The most preferred technology has been discovered as selective laser sintering (SLS). Due to its several advantages over other technologies, it is predicted to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period.  As a replacement for the photosensitive resin used in stereolithography, SLS uses 12 powder nylon as a raw material.  Companies and research organizations worldwide have been recognized as potential users of this material and technology to address issues such as the resin's brittleness when exposed to sunshine. Moreover, SLS is both cost and substance, as it does not require any post-printing support structures. Likewise, SLS delivers increased durability and can be used to create working parts or prototypes.

3D Printing Hardware Market Segmentation Analysis:

By End-User, Aerospace businesses are actively experimenting with 3D printing to produce various hardware components for their products. Boeing, for example, utilizes industrial 3D printing to create interior sections for its planes, while NASA uses it to create rocket engines and satellite parts. Additionally, this technology is projected to be widely adopted in the automotive industry. Many automotive manufacturers have prioritized rapid tooling along with additive manufacturing. Another important application of this technology in the vehicle industry is interior customization.

3D Printing Hardware Market Geographical Outlook:

North America is likely to dominate the 3D printing hardware market, similar to how it has dominated technological adoption. The United States is the most advanced country in 3D printing, according to the 3D printing Sentiment Index done by Ultimaker, a desktop 3D printing business, in November 2019. Plenty of new product launches, as well as product improvements and developments, are projected to fuel market expansion. For a stronger market position, several 3D printing solution suppliers are extending their presence in the North American market. For example, at RAPID+TCT 2019, Roboze, an Italian 3D printer maker, debuted its high-temperature ROBOZE Xtreme line for the first time in North America. In North America, there have also been a vast array of new product launches, mergers, and acquisitions aimed at maximizing the potential of 3D printing. RAPLAS, for example, teamed with RP America in May 2019 to bring 3D printing technology to the North American market.

Segmentation

• By Technology
  • Vat Photopolymerization
  • Stereolithography
  • Digital Light Processing
  • Continuous Digital Light Processing
  • Metal Extrusion
  • Material Jetting
  • Binder Jetting
  • Direct Energy Deposition
  • Powder Bed Fusion
  • Sheet Lamination
• By End-User
  • Healthcare
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace and Defence
  • Construction
  • Others
• By Geography
  • North America
    • USA
    • Canada
    • Mexico
  • South America
    • Brazil
    • Argentina
    • Others
  • Europe
    • United Kingdom
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Others
  • Middle East and Africa
    • Saudi Arabia
    • Israel
    • Others
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Indonesia
    • Thailand
    • Taiwan
    • Others

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1. Introduction
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Market Segmentation

2. Research Methodology
2.1. Research Data
2.2. Assumptions

3. Executive Summary
3.1. Research Highlights

4. Market Dynamics
4.1. Market Drivers
4.2. Market Restraints
4.3. Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
4.3.1. Bargaining Power of End-Users
4.3.2. Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.3.3. Threat of New Entrants
4.3.4. Threat of Substitutes
4.3.5. Competitive Rivalry in the Industry
4.4. Industry Value Chain Analysis

5. 3D Printing Hardware Market Analysis, by Technology
5.1. Introduction
5.2. Vat Photopolymerization
5.2.1. Stereolithography
5.2.2. Digital Light Processing
5.2.3. Continuous Digital Light Processing
5.3. Metal Extrusion
5.4. Material Jetting
5.5. Binder Jetting
5.6. Direct Energy Deposition
5.7. Powder Bed Fusion
5.7.1. Metal Extrusion
5.7.2. Material Jetting
5.7.3. Binder Jetting
5.7.4. Direct Energy Deposition
5.7.5. Powder Bed Fusion
5.8. Sheet Lamination

6. 3D Printing Hardware Market Analysis, by End-User
6.1. Introduction
6.2. Healthcare
6.3. Automotive
6.4. Aerospace and Defence
6.5. Construction
6.6. Others

7. 3D Printing Hardware Market Analysis, by Geography
7.1. Introduction
7.2. North America
7.2.1. USA
7.2.2. Canada
7.2.3. Mexico
7.3. South America
7.3.1. Brazil
7.3.2. Argentina
7.3.3. Others
7.4. Europe
7.4.1. United Kingdom
7.4.2. Germany
7.4.3. France
7.4.4. Italy
7.4.5. Others
7.5. The Middle East and Africa
7.5.1. Saudi Arabia
7.5.2. Israel
7.5.3. Others
7.6. Asia Pacific
7.6.1. China
7.6.2. Japan
7.6.3. India
7.6.4. South Korea
7.6.5. Indonesia
7.6.6. Thailand
7.6.7. Taiwan
7.6.8. Others 

8. Competitive Environment and Analysis
8.1. Major Players and Strategy Analysis
8.2. Emerging Players and Market Lucrativeness
8.3. Mergers, Acquisitions, Agreements, and Collaborations
8.4. Vendor Competitiveness Matrix

9. Company Profiles 
9.1. Stratasys Ltd.
9.2. The Exone Company
9.3. Ultimaker BV
9.4.  Xjet
9.5.  HP
9.6. SLM Solutions Group
9.7. Sciaky
9.8. Protolabs Inc.
9.9. Voxeljet AG
9.10. 3D Systems Corporation

Stratasys Ltd.

The Exone Company

Ultimaker BV

 Xjet

 HP

SLM Solutions Group

Sciaky

Protolabs Inc.

Voxeljet AG

3D Systems Corporation