Global Metal 3D Printing Market Research Report: Forecast (2024-2030)

Metal 3D Printing Market - By Type (Hardware, Services, Software), By Material (Titanium, Aluminum, Stainless Steels, Nickel Alloys, Cobalt Alloys, Others), By Application (Prototyping, Tooling, Funct... ... ping, Tooling, Functional Parts Production, Customized Component, Spare Parts Manufacturing, Others), By End User (Aerospace and Defense, Automotive, Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Industrial Machinery) and Others Read more

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  • May 2024
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Market Definition

A metal 3D printer, also known as a metal additive manufacturing (AM) system used for fabricating objects using metal materials. These metal 3D printers use various metal powders or wire feedstock as the raw material to develop metal-based 3D printed products.

Market Insights & Analysis: Global Metal 3D Printing Market (2024-30):

The Global Metal 3D Printing Market size is estimated to grow at a CAGR of around 31.3% during the forecast period, i.e., 2024-30. The rising adoption of metal-based 3D printed products across various industries, the depreciating price of metal 3D printing technology, increasing R&D investment, etc., is amplifying the Global Metal 3D Printing market. These innovative & smart technologies are helping the different industry verticals to transform their manufacturing process & enhance their production capabilities. As a result, several fabrication units are opting for metal 3D printing, uplifting the Global Metal 3D Printing Market.

Further, the cost of metal 3D printing technology is constantly declining owing to which there has been surging adoption of these technologies within various industry verticals. The metal powders' prices used in 3D printing have decreased due to improvements in powder production processes, increased supply, and competition among suppliers. Additionally, the development of alternative metal powders and alloys has expanded material options and reduced costs. These factors significantly contributed to this price reduction. In addition, the growing number of companies entering the metal 3D printing industry has intensified competition, leading to price competition among manufacturers. This competitive environment encourages companies to offer more affordable pricing and value-added services to attract customers, ultimately driving down prices. For instance,

  • In 2023, Formlabs, a pioneering leader in the 3D printing industry, announced a substantial 30% reduction for Form 3+ 3D printers in India.
Report Coverage Details
Study Period Historical Data: 2019-22
Base Year: 2023
Forecast Period: 2024-30
CAGR (2024-2030) 31.3%
Regions Covered North America: US, Canada, Mexico
Europe: Germany, The UK, France, Italy, The Netherlands, Spain, Rest of Europe
Asia-Pacific: China, India, Japan, South Korea, Rest of Asia-Pacific
South America: Brazil, Argentina, Rest of South America
Middle East & Africa: Saudi Arabia, The UAE, Qatar, South Africa, Rest of Middle East and Africa
Key Companies Profiled 3DEO, Sandvik AB, BLT (Bright Laser Technologies), Renishaw plc., Markforged, Inc., SLM Solutions, Shanghai Hanbang United 3D Tech Co., Ltd., General Electric, 3D Systems Inc., Stratasys, BASF SE, AMLD3D Limited, Wipro, Enterprises Pvt. Ltd., Proto Labs, Inc., Hoganas AB, Others
Unit Denominations USD Million/Billion

 

This price decrease has made 3D printing more accessible, enabling its adoption by regular businesses and fueling the rapid growth & development of the Global Metal 3D Printing Market. Moreover, governments worldwide are increasingly investing in R&D on 3D printing, which has positively impacted technology propagation and adoption. For instance,

  • In 2022, the government of India reported its aim to capture about 5% of the global market share in 3D printing by adding nearly USD 2-3 billion to the GDP in the coming 2-3 years.

These resources enable researchers and engineers to experiment, refine, and scale up metal 3D printing processes, driving technological advancements and reducing barriers to adoption.

Moreover, traditional subtractive manufacturing processes often generate significant material waste as parts from larger blocks of material. In contrast, metal 3D printing is an additive manufacturing process where material is deposited layer by layer to build up the final part. This additive approach minimizes material waste, as only the necessary amount of material is used to create the desired component. With growing awareness of environmental issues and sustainability concerns, companies are increasingly seeking manufacturing methods that minimize their environmental impact, making them an attractive option for environmentally conscious businesses and industries. This would significantly augment the size & volume of the Global 3D Metal Printing Market in the coming years.

  1. Market Segmentation
  2. Introduction
    1. Product Definition
    2. Research Process
    3. Assumptions
  3. Executive Summary
  4. Global Metal 3D Printing Market Value Chain Analysis
  5. Global Metal 3D Printing Market Trends & Developments
  6. Global Metal 3D Printing Market Dynamics
    1. Drivers
    2. Challenges
  7. Global Metal 3D Printing Market Hotspot & Opportunities
  8. Global Metal 3D Printing Market Regulations and Policy
  9. Global Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Type
        1. Hardware
          1. Metal 3D Printers- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          2. Material Handling Systems - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          3. Post-Processing Equipment- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          4. Metal Powders- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        2. Services - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          1. Prototyping- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          2. Production Manufacturing- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          3. Consulting and Design Services- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        3. Software
          1. Design Software- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          2. Simulation and Analysis Tools- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
          3. Workflow and Production Management Software- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
      2. By Material
        1. Titanium- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        2. Aluminum- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        3. Stainless Steels- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        4. Nickel Alloys- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        5. Cobalt Alloys- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        6. Others (Too Steel, Refractory Metals, etc.) - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
      3. By Application
        1. Prototyping - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        2. Tooling- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        3. Functional Parts Production- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        4. Customized Component- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        5. Spare Parts Manufacturing - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        6. Others (Architectural Components, Space Exploration, etc.) - Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
      4. By End User
        1. Aerospace and Defense- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        2. Automotive- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        3. Healthcare- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        4. Consumer Goods- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        5. Industrial Machinery- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
        6. Others (Jewelry, Art & Design, etc.)-Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, (USD Million)
      5. By Region
        1. North America
        2. South America
        3. Europe
        4. The Middle East and Africa
        5. Asia-Pacific
      6. By Competition
        1. Market Share & Analysis
        2. Competition Characteristics
  10. North America Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      2. By Material- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      3. By Application- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      4. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. The US
        2. Canada
        3. Mexico
    3. The US Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    4. Canada Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    5. Mexico Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
  11. South America Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      2. By Material- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      3. By Application- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      4. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. Brazil
        2. Argentina
        3. Rest of South America
    3. Brazil Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    4. Argentina Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
  12. Europe Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      2. By Material- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      3. By Application- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      4. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. Germany
        2. The UK
        3. France
        4. Italy
        5. The Netherlands
        6. Spain
        7. Rest of Europe
    3. Germany Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    4. The UK Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    5. France Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    6. Italy Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    7. The Netherlands Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    8. Spain Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
  13. The Middle East and Africa Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      2. By Material- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      3. By Application- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      4. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. Saudi Arabia
        2. The UAE
        3. Qatar
        4. South Africa
        5. Rest of Middle East and Africa
    3. Saudi Arabia Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    4. The UAE Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    5. Qatar Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    6. South Africa Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
  14. Asia-Pacific Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030F
    1. Market Size & Analysis
      1. By Revenues (USD Million)
    2. Market Share & Analysis
      1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      2. By Material- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      3. By Application- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      4. By End User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
      5. By Country
        1. China
        2. India
        3. Japan
        4. South Korea
        5. Rest of Asia-Pacific
    3. China Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    4. India Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    5. Japan Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
    6. South Korea Metal 3D Printing Market Outlook, 2019-2030
      1. Market Size & Analysis
        1. By Revenues (USD Million)
      2. Market Share & Analysis
        1. By Type- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
        2. By End-User- Market Size & Forecast 2019-2030, USD Million
  15. Global Metal 3D Printing Market Key Strategic Imperatives for Growth & Success
  16. Competition Outlook
    1. Company Profiles 
      1. 3DEO
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      2.  Sandvik AB
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      3. BLT (Bright Laser Technologies)
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      4. Renishaw plc.
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      5. Markforged, Inc.
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      6. SLM Solutions
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      7. Shanghai Hanbang United 3D Tech Co., Ltd.
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      8. General Electric
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      9. 3D Systems Inc.
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      10. Stratasys
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      11. BASF SE
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      12. AMLD3D Limited
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      13. Wipro Enterprises Pvt. Ltd
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      14. Proto Labs, Inc.
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      15. Hoganas AB
        1. Business Description
        2. Service Portfolio
        3. Strategic Alliances or Partnerships
        4. Recent Developments
        5. Financial Details
        6. Others
      16. Others
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