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3D Printing

Rapid Prototyping/Additive Fabrication/Solid Imaging via Stereolithography, Fused Deposition Modeling, Selective Laser Sintering and Inkjet Technologies

Research Report

Pages
47
Deliverables
Released
2Q 2009
Product Code
RR-3DPT-09
Price
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The term "3D Printing" is a general name for process, in which a three-dimensional object is created by adding materials a little bit at a time in successive layers to build up a full-scale model of an item. 3D Printing may be used to create a single item for design visualization purposes, to create a component to determine how well it will integrate with other components, or to generate products for short-run manufacturing.

As the global economic downturn continues to impede market growth, ABI Research expects the 3D Printing industry will see revenues decline in the near term, with a return to growth by 2011.

What Questions Does This Report Answer?

  • What are the different 3D Printing technologies?
  • What are the major business drivers for 3D Printing technologies?
  • What types of products can be made via 3D Printing?
  • Which companies lead the market for 3D Printing systems?
  • Which end-use markets consume most 3D Printing systems?
  • Which global regions are the hottest market for 3D Printing technologies?

Who Needs This Report?

  • Aerospace firms
  • Architectural firms
  • Automotive designers and manufacturers
  • CAD/CAM/CAE software vendors
  • Consumer Products vendors
  • Electronics vendors
  • Industrial design firms
  • Industrial tooling vendors
  • Materials/Materials Science firms
  • Medical/dental implants/products firms
  • New Product Design firms
  • Printer manufacturers
  • Reverse-engineering firms
  • Short-run manufacturers
  • Venture capital firms

Table of Contents


Section 1.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1. Challenging Market Conditions Set the Stage for Consolidation
1.1.1. Modest Growth Ahead
1.1.2. Growth Is Constrained by Economic Headwinds
1.1.3. Consolidation Is Likely
1.2. Seeking a Broader Market
1.2.1. Blended Manufacturing Model May Be the First Step
1.2.2. New Technologies Seek to Open Up New Markets
1.2.3. Issues Related to Consumables

Section 2.
3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW
2.1. What Constitutes 3D Printing?
2.1.1. What Comes Out of a 3D Printer?
2.2. 3D Printing Technologies
2.2.1. Stereolithography
2.2.2. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
2.2.3. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
2.2.4. Inkjet Technologies
2.3. Emerging Technologies
2.3.1. Microfabrica???s EFAB Technology
2.3.2. Optomec???s Aerosol Jet Technology

Section 3.
BUSINESS AND REGULATORY ISSUES
3.1. Market Overview
3.1.1. 3D Printing???s Path Less Traveled
3.1.2. A Heterogeneous, Broad Market
3.1.3. Concentration amid Diversity
3.1.4. Sources of Growth
3.1.5. Escape from the Lab
3.1.6. The ???Soft??? Skills of 3D Printing
3.1.7. Onto the Factory Floor
3.1.8. Intellectual Property Disputes

Section 4.
MARKET OUTLOOK
4.1. Impact of the Global Economic Downturn
4.2. Broader Industry Trends
4.3. 3D Printing Industry Revenue Forecast
4.4. 3D Printing Industry Revenue Forecast by Global Region
4.5. 3D Printing Industry System Shipments/Installed Base Forecasts
4.6. 3D Printing Systems Average Selling Price Forecast
4.7. 3D Printing Industry Materials/Consumables Forecast

Section 5.
COMPANY PROFILES
5.1. 3D Systems Inc.
5.2. Arcam AB
5.3. Concept Laser GmbH
5.4. Desktop Factory Inc.
5.5. EOS GmbH
5.6. Microfabrica Inc.
5.7. Objet Geometries Ltd.
5.8. Optomec
5.9. Stratasys Inc.
5.10. Z Corporation

Section 6.
INDUSTRY DIRECTORY




18 Tables
  • Markets for Medical Implants
  • Leading 3D Software Vendors
  • 3D Printing System Vendor Global Revenues, 2008-2013, in Millions of US Dollars
  • 3D Printing Systems Vendor Global Revenues, 2008-2013, in Millions of US Dollars, by Major Geographic Region
  • Global 3D Printing Systems Sales by Year, 2008-2013, in Numbers of Units
  • 3D Printing Systems Cumulative Global Installed Base by Year, 2008-2013, in Numbers of Units
  • Average Selling Price of a 3D Printing System, in US Dollars, 2008-2013
  • Global Spending on 3D Printing System Materials/Consumables, 2008-2013, in Millions of US Dollars
  • 3D Systems Inc. Product and Materials Offerings
  • Arcam AB Product and Materials Offerings
  • Concept Laser GmbH Product and Materials Offerings
  • Desktop Factory Inc. Product and Materials Offerings
  • EOS GmbH Product and Materials Offerings
  • Microfabrica Inc. Product and Materials Offerings
  • Objet Geometries Ltd. Product and Materials Offerings
  • Optomec Inc. Product and Materials Offerings
  • Stratasys Inc. Product and Materials Offerings
  • Z Corporation Product and Materials Offerings
7 Charts
  • Five-Year Rolling CAGR for 3D Printing Industry Revenue, 2003-2008
  • 3D Printing Systems Vendor Global Revenues, 2008-2013, in Millions of US Dollars
  • 3D Printing Systems Vendor Global Revenues, 2008-2013, in Millions of US Dollars, by Major Geographic Region
  • Global 3D Printing Systems Sales by Year, 2008-2013, in Numbers of Units
  • 3D Printing Systems Cumulative Global Installed Base by Year, 2008-2013, in Numbers of Units
  • Average Selling Price of a 3D Printing System, in US Dollars, 2008-2013
  • Global Spending on 3D Printing System Materials/Consumables, 2008-2013, in Millions of US Dollars
5 Figures
  • Stratasys Inc. Fused Deposition Modeling Process
  • Microfabrica???s EFAB Process
  • Optomec Aerosol Jet Technology
  • Bifurcation among the Industry Leaders
  • The Significant Opportunity in Manufacturing