Advanced Materials for 3D Printing: Technologies and Global Markets

Report Highlights

The global market for 3-D printing materials reached $475.4 million in 2015. This market is expected to reach $576.6 million in 2016 and over $1.5 billion in 2021, registering a compound annual growth (CAGR) of 21.5% over the next five years.

Report Includes

• An overview of the global market for advanced materials used in 3-D printing and related technologies
• Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2015, estimates for 2016, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2021
• Information on the types of materials used, device technology types, the industry's state of development, and market terminology
• Segmentation of the market into major manufacturers, most popular materials and device types, regional markets, and end use applications
• Profiles of leading companies in the industry including manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors

Report Scope

The report addresses trends in 3-D printing materials technology and the global market for the most promising new 3-D printing material applications during the period from 2015 through 2021, including:

• Materials:
• Plastics and polymers.
• Ceramics.
• Metals.
• Others (e.g., wax, graphene, bio-ink).
• Applications:
• Automotive.
• Aerospace.
• Consumer goods.
• Medical and dental.
• Other.

The report does not cover 3-D printing equipment or services in any detail.

Major elements covered in the study format include:

• Executive summary.
• Overview (i.e., definitions, brief history, technology characteristics, applications, market summary).
• Developments in 3-D printing technology that are expected to influence the market through 2021.
• Detailed market estimates and projections for each material and application type during the period from 2015 to 2021.
• Descriptions of key players in the 3-D printing industry.

Analyst Credentials

Andrew McWilliams spent more than 25 years as a consultant with Ernst & Young, McKinsey & Company and A.T. Kearny focused on manufacturing before segueing into research analysis. He has been covering myriad technology categories for BCC Research for more than 15 years. McWilliams has a BA from Princeton University and an MA from Harvard University. He has worked in more than 40 countries and he resides in the greater Boston area.