Global Metal 3D Printing Market is valued at approximately USD 6.20 billion in 2022 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 24.60% during the forecast period 2023-2030. Metal 3D printing, also known as metal additive manufacturing, is an advanced manufacturing technique that involves creating three-dimensional objects layer by layer using metal powders. This innovative process offers a transformative approach to traditional manufacturing methods by enabling the production of intricate and complex metal parts with high precision. Metal 3D printing involves the use of various metal alloys, including titanium, aluminum, stainless steel, and nickel alloys, and so on. The Metal 3D Printing Market is expanding because of factors such as the rising application of additive manufacturing in various industry verticals, increasing adoption of metal 3D printers for designing and prototyping products and expansion of automotive and aerospace sectors.
The aerospace and automotive sectors are increasingly using Metal 3D printing for lightweight components, rapid prototyping, and producing complex geometries, driving significant demand for Metal 3D printing technology. The technology facilitates rapid prototyping, accelerates the design-to-production timeline, and allows for on-demand, localized manufacturing, contributing to the overall efficiency of the supply chain. The expansion of the automotive and aerospace sectors, driven by the need for advanced and customized components, positions Metal 3D Printing as a key enabler of innovation and efficiency in these critical industries, propelling its sustained growth in the market. According to the Space Foundation, total government spending on space and aerospace programs increased by 8% in 2022. Additionally, in July 2021, Sintavia, LLC introduced its exclusive copper 3D printing technology tailored for GRCop-42, a material utilized by NASA and private aerospace entities for manufacturing rocket thrust chamber assemblies. Furthermore, in April 2021, the U.S. Army enlisted Applied Science & Technology Research Organization (ASTRO) to spearhead the development and delivery of the world's largest metal 3D printer dedicated to vehicle production. Thus, rising demand from the automotive and aerospace sectors is driving the market growth. In addition, rising technological advancement and government initiatives and investments are creating new opportunities for market growth. However, the lack of standards and high cost of Metal 3D printing stifles market growth throughout the forecast period of 2023-2030.
The key regions considered for the Global Metal 3D Printing Market study includes Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa. North America dominated the market in 2022. Metal 3D printing is undergoing substantial growth in the United States, propelled by technological advancements, widespread adoption across diverse industries, and an escalating demand for tailor-made, high-performance metal components. Asia Pacific is expected to grow at the fastest rate over the forecast period, owing to the advancements and enhancements observed across the manufacturing sector within the region. Additionally, the United States is establishing itself as a pivotal manufacturing center for the automotive and healthcare industries. The region's dominance in the production of consumer electronics, along with rapid urbanization trends, is further fueling the increasing demand for three-dimensional printing technologies. Asia Pacific is projected to grow at a significant rate owing to advancements and enhancements within the manufacturing sector in the region are notable, with a growing emphasis on becoming a manufacturing hub for the automotive and healthcare industries. The region's prowess in consumer electronics production, combined with rapid urbanization, is fueling an increased demand for three-dimensional printing technology in the area.
Major market player included in this report are:
- 3D Systems Corporation
- Stratasys Ltd
- Renishaw plc
- General Electric Company
- Carpenter Technology Corporation
- Materialise NV
- Voxeljet AG
- Sandvik AB
- EOS GmbH
- The ExOne Company
Recent Developments in the Market:
- In October 2021, 3D Systems disclosed its acquisition of Volumetric Biotechnologies, a biotech company situated in Houston. This strategic acquisition positions 3D Systems to enhance its manufacturing capabilities to produce fully bio-compatible human organs using Additive Manufacturing (AM).
Global Metal 3D Printing Market Report Scope:
- Historical Data - 2020 - 2021
- Base Year for Estimation - 2022
- Forecast period - 2023-2030
- Report Coverage - Revenue forecast, Company Ranking, Competitive Landscape, Growth factors, and Trends
- Segments Covered - Technology, Software, Component, Application, Printer Type, Vertical, Region
- Regional Scope - North America; Europe; Asia Pacific; Latin America; Middle East & Africa
- Customization Scope - Free report customization (equivalent up to 8 analyst's working hours) with purchase. Addition or alteration to country, regional & segment scope*
The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within countries involved in the study.
The report also caters detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, it also incorporates potential opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:
By Technology:
- Selective Laser Sintering
- Direct Metal Laser Sintering
- Inkjet printing
- Electron Beam Melting
- Laser Metal Deposition
- Laminated Object Manufacturing
- Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication
- Selective Laser Melting
By Software:
- Design Software
- Inspection Software
By Component:
- Hardware
- Software
- Services
By Application:
- Prototyping
- Tooling
- Functional Parts
By Printer Type:
- Desktop Metal 3D Printer
- Industrial Metal 3D Printer
By Vertical:
- Desktop Vertical
- Industrial Vertical
By Region:
- North America
- U.S.
- Canada
- Europe
- UK
- Germany
- France
- Spain
- Italy
- ROE
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- Australia
- South Korea
- RoAPAC
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
Table of Contents
Chapter 1.Executive Summary
- 1.1.Market Snapshot
- 1.2.Global & Segmental Market Estimates & Forecasts, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.1.Metal 3D Printing Market, by Region, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.2.Metal 3D Printing Market, by Technology, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.3.Metal 3D Printing Market, by Software, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.4.Metal 3D Printing Market, by Component, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.5.Metal 3D Printing Market, by Application, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.6. Metal 3D Printing Market, by Printer Type, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.2.7. Metal 3D Printing Market, by Vertical, 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 1.3.Key Trends
- 1.4.Estimation Methodology
- 1.5.Research Assumption
Chapter 2.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Definition and Scope
- 2.1.Objective of the Study
- 2.2.Market Definition & Scope
- 2.2.1.Industry Evolution
- 2.2.2.Scope of the Study
- 2.3.Years Considered for the Study
- 2.4.Currency Conversion Rates
Chapter 3.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Dynamics
- 3.1.Metal 3D Printing Market Impact Analysis (2020-2030)
- 3.1.1.Market Drivers
- 3.1.1.1.Rising application of additive manufacturing in various industry verticals
- 3.1.1.2.Increasing adoption of metal 3D printers for designing and prototyping products
- 3.1.1.3.Expansion of automotive and aerospace sectors
- 3.1.2.Market Challenges
- 3.1.2.1.Lack of standards related to material traceability, part quality
- 3.1.2.2.High cost of Metal 3D printing
- 3.1.3.Market Opportunities
- 3.1.3.1.Rising technological advancement
- 3.1.3.2. Government initiatives and investments
Chapter 4.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Industry Analysis
- 4.1.Porter's 5 Force Model
- 4.1.1.Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 4.1.2.Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 4.1.3.Threat of New Entrants
- 4.1.4.Threat of Substitutes
- 4.1.5.Competitive Rivalry
- 4.2.Porter's 5 Force Impact Analysis
- 4.3.PEST Analysis
- 4.3.1.Political
- 4.3.2.Economical
- 4.3.3.Social
- 4.3.4.Technological
- 4.3.5.Environmental
- 4.3.6.Legal
- 4.4.Top investment opportunity
- 4.5.Top winning strategies
- 4.6.COVID-19 Impact Analysis
- 4.7.Disruptive Trends
- 4.8.Industry Expert Perspective
- 4.9.Analyst Recommendation & Conclusion
Chapter 5.Global Metal 3D Printing Market, by Technology
- 5.1.Market Snapshot
- 5.2.Global Metal 3D Printing Market by Technology, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 5.3.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Estimates & Forecasts by Technology 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 5.4.Metal 3D Printing Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 5.4.1. Selective Laser Sintering
- 5.4.2. Direct Metal Laser Sintering
- 5.4.3. Inkjet printing
- 5.4.4. Electron Beam Melting
- 5.4.5. Laser Metal Deposition
- 5.4.6. Laminated Object Manufacturing
- 5.4.7. Electron Beam Freeform Fabrication
- 5.4.8. Selective Laser Melting
Chapter 6.Global Metal 3D Printing Market, by Software
- 6.1.Market Snapshot
- 6.2.Global Metal 3D Printing Market by Software, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 6.3.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Estimates & Forecasts by Software 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 6.4.Metal 3D Printing Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 6.4.1. Design Software
- 6.4.2. Inspection Software
Chapter 7.Global Metal 3D Printing Market, by Component
- 7.1.Market Snapshot
- 7.2.Global Metal 3D Printing Market by Component, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 7.3.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Estimates & Forecasts by Component 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 7.4.Metal 3D Printing Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 7.4.1. Hardware
- 7.4.2. Software
- 7.4.3. Services
Chapter 8.Global Metal 3D Printing Market, by Application
- 8.1.Market Snapshot
- 8.2.Global Metal 3D Printing Market by Application, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 8.3.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Estimates & Forecasts by Application 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 8.4.Metal 3D Printing Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 8.4.1. Prototyping
- 8.4.2. Tooling
- 8.4.3. Functional Parts
Chapter 9.Global Metal 3D Printing Market, by Printer Type
- 9.1.Market Snapshot
- 9.2.Global Metal 3D Printing Market by Printer Type, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 9.3.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Estimates & Forecasts by Printer Type 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 9.4.Metal 3D Printing Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 9.4.1. Desktop Metal 3D Printer
- 9.4.2. Industrial Metal 3D Printer
Chapter 10.Global Metal 3D Printing Market, by Vertical
- 10.1.Market Snapshot
- 10.2.Global Metal 3D Printing Market by Vertical, Performance - Potential Analysis
- 10.3.Global Metal 3D Printing Market Estimates & Forecasts by Printer Type 2020-2030 (USD Billion)
- 10.4.Metal 3D Printing Market, Sub Segment Analysis
- 10.4.1. Desktop Vertical
- 10.4.2. Industrial Vertical
Chapter 11.Global Metal 3D Printing Market, Regional Analysis
- 11.1.Top Leading Countries
- 11.2.Top Emerging Countries
- 11.3.Metal 3D Printing Market, Regional Market Snapshot
- 11.4.North America Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.4.1.U.S. Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.4.1.1.Technology breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 11.4.1.2.Software breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 11.4.1.3.Component breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 11.4.1.4.Application breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 11.4.1.5.Printer Type breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 11.4.1.6.Vertical breakdown estimates & forecasts, 2020-2030
- 11.4.2.Canada Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.5.Europe Metal 3D Printing Market Snapshot
- 11.5.1.U.K. Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.5.2.Germany Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.5.3.France Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.5.4.Spain Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.5.5.Italy Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.5.6.Rest of Europe Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.6.Asia-Pacific Metal 3D Printing Market Snapshot
- 11.6.1.China Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.6.2.India Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.6.3.Japan Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.6.4.Australia Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.6.5.South Korea Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.6.6.Rest of Asia Pacific Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.7.Latin America Metal 3D Printing Market Snapshot
- 11.7.1.Brazil Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.7.2.Mexico Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.8.Middle East & Africa Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.8.1.Saudi Arabia Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.8.2.South Africa Metal 3D Printing Market
- 11.8.3.Rest of Middle East & Africa Metal 3D Printing Market
Chapter 12.Competitive Intelligence
- 12.1.Key Company SWOT Analysis
- 12.2.Top Market Strategies
- 12.3.Company Profiles
- 12.3.1. 3D Systems Corporation
- 12.3.1.1.Key Information
- 12.3.1.2.Overview
- 12.3.1.3.Financial (Subject to Data Availability)
- 12.3.1.4.Product Summary
- 12.3.1.5.Recent Developments
- 12.3.2.Stratasys Ltd
- 12.3.3.Renishaw plc
- 12.3.4.General Electric Company
- 12.3.5.Carpenter Technology Corporation
- 12.3.6.Materialise NV
- 12.3.7.Voxeljet AG
- 12.3.8.Sandvik AB
- 12.3.9.EOS GmbH
- 12.3.10.The ExOne Company
Chapter 13.Research Process
- 13.1.Research Process
- 13.1.1.Data Mining
- 13.1.2.Analysis
- 13.1.3.Market Estimation
- 13.1.4.Validation
- 13.1.5.Publishing
- 13.2.Research Attributes
- 13.3.Research Assumption