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The global 3D printing software and services market is estimated to register a CAGR of 25.2% between 2017 and 2021. This growth in the market is attributed to the increasing demand from various end use application verticals such as healthcare industry, consumer industry, automotive industry, fashion & aesthetics industry, aerospace & defense industry, education industry and architecture industry, among others.
With the emergence of several new software in the category of design/modeling, data preparation, simulation and machine control (which includes slicing software), there is a wide range of opportunities arriving in the 3D printing industry to design and implement various 3D printed objects. The global 3D printing software and services market is estimated to register a CAGR of 25.2% between 2017 and 2021. This growth in the market is attributed to the increasing demand from various end use application verticals such as healthcare industry, consumer industry, automotive industry, fashion & aesthetics industry, aerospace & defense industry, education industry and architecture industry, among others. Manufacturers, designers, artisans and individuals are harnessing the cutting-edge technology of 3D printing and mass production to create objects for numerous applications. 3D printing companies have responded with a range of online 3D printing services that offer technologies catering to a wide range of uses. Their ultimate goal is to help the clients utilize the technology without investing substantial time and money into researching 3D design principals and 3D printing technologies for a particular business.
While most of the consumer 3D printers can be purchased for $1000 or less, the cost of commercial 3D printers that offer the precision and build quality that many businesses need, can be as high as thousands of dollars. Hence, the current trend that is trailing in the 3D printing industry is that many of the small businesses are opting for 3D printing services, wherein they upload the design they need, and get the 3D printed products constructed by a 3D printing service provider (that already has a 3D printer) at a substantially low cost. In other words, service bureaus that 3D print objects on demand provide a way for smaller companies to rapidly prototype without having to invest large sums up front. Currently, most of the companies are providing print on demand services for various applications like rapid prototyping, concept modeling, and the creation of custom parts. The consumer base in this category includes hobbyists, academic institutions, research institutions etc.
The report is a compilation of different segments of global 3D printing software and services market including market breakdown by software type, service type, service by material used, service by technology, service by application, service by end use industry and geographical location. It also includes sections on competitive insights and market dynamics. Herein, the revenue generated from software and services is tracked to calculate the market size. While highlighting the key driving and restraining forces for this market, the report also provides a comprehensive section of the application areas of the 3D printing software and services market. It also details the key participants involved in the industry.
The report answers the following questions about the global 3D printing software and services market:
• What is the global market size of 3D printing software and services market?
• What is the market size of different types of software used in 3D printing? What is the market size of different types of 3DP services?
• What are the different application areas where 3D printing service is the most employed in? What is the market size of 3DP services used in different applications? Which application will lead the global 3D printing service market by the end of forecast period?
• What are the different factors driving and challenging the global 3DP software and services market in the forecast period?
• What are the different opportunities to look for investment in the global 3DP software and services market?
• Who are the leading players in the global 3DP software and services market? What are the key strategies they have followed to expand their market in 3DP software and service business?
• What kind of new strategies are being adopted by the established and naive participants to make a mark in the industry?
• Which region will lead the global 3DP software and service market by the end of forecast period? Also, which country in that specific region will have the largest and smallest market share by value and volume in the forecast period?
• Which region and country are the most favorable for growth and investment in the global 3DP software and service market?
• What is the market share of the leading players in the global 3DP service market?
The report puts special emphasis on the market share and size of automotive, consumer industry and medical sector owing to their large scale share in the current and upcoming market of 3D printing software and service. The industry analysis has also been done to examine the impact of various factors and understand the overall attractiveness of the industry.
The most often used strategies for developing a better hold on the market have been partnerships, agreements and collaborations, product launches and developments, business expansions, followed by mergers & acquisitions, among others. The company profile section includes significant information about the key companies involved along with their financials, financial summaries and key strategies & developmental activities in the recent years.
Further, the report includes an exhaustive analysis of the regional split into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), South America and Middle East & Africa. Each region details the individual push and pull forces in addition to the key players from that region. Some of the key players constituting the 3DP software and services market include Stratasys, 3D Systems, Dassault Systemes, Autodesk, Siemens, Materialise NV, Prodways, Voxeljet, Exone, Protolabs, PTC, GPI Prototyping and Manufacturing Services, Organovo, Citim GmbH, Digital Mechanics Sweden AB, Shapeways, Doob Group, Sculpteo, Pixologic, MadeInSpace, Imaginarium and Trimble.
| TABLE OF CONTENT | ||
| Executive Summary | ||
| 1 | Research Scope and Methodology | |
| 1.1 | Report Scope | |
| 1.2 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Research Methodology | |
| 1.2.1 | Assumptions and Limitations | |
| 1.2.2 | Primary Research | |
| 1.2.3 | Secondary Research | |
| 1.2.4 | Data Triangulation | |
| 1.2.5 | Data Analysing & Market Estimation | |
| 1.2.6 | Stakeholders | |
| 1.2.7 | Influencing Factors | |
| 2 | Market Dynamics | |
| 2.1 | Drivers | |
| 2.1.1 | High Investment Cost of 3D Printers | |
| 2.1.2 | Strong Growth in Medical Industry | |
| 2.1.3 | Growing Demand from Various Manufacturing Sectors | |
| 2.1.4 | Ease of Developing Customized 3DP Products | |
| 2.1.5 | Government Initiatives and Rising Investments for R&D | |
| 2.2 | Restraints | |
| 2.2.1 | High Cost and Complexity of 3DP Software | |
| 2.2.2 | Lack of Technical Expertise | |
| 2.2.3 | Quality and Functionality of 3DP Products | |
| 2.2.4 | Legal Issues | |
| 2.2.5 | Environmental Issues | |
| 2.3 | Opportunities | |
| 2.3.1 | Opportunities in Emerging Economies | |
| 2.3.2 | Growing Demand in Emerging Applications | |
| 2.3.3 | Development of More User Friendly Software | |
| 2.3.4 | Opportunity to Enhance the Supply Chain Management | |
| 3 | Competitive Insights | |
| 3.1 | Key Strategies and Developments | |
| 3.1.1 | Partnerships, Agreements, and Collaborations | |
| 3.1.2 | New Product Launches and Product Developments | |
| 3.1.3 | Business Expansions | |
| 3.1.4 | Mergers and Acquisitions | |
| 3.1.4.1 | Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Analysis | |
| 3.1.5 | Other Developments | |
| 3.2 | Market Share Analysis | |
| 3.2.1 | Market Share Analysis of 3D Printing Services Market | |
| 3.3 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis | |
| 3.3.1 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis by Region | |
| 3.3.2 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis by Country | |
| 3.4 | Country Share Analysis | |
| 4 | Industry Analysis | |
| 4.1 | Supply Chain Analysis | |
| 4.2 | Industry Attractiveness | |
| 4.2.1 | Industry Attractiveness of 3D Printing Software Market | |
| 4.2.1.1 | Bargaining Power of Buyers | |
| 4.2.1.2 | Bargaining Power of Suppliers | |
| 4.2.1.3 | Threat of Substitutes | |
| 4.2.1.4 | Threat of New Entrants | |
| 4.2.1.5 | Intensity of Competitive Rivalry | |
| 4.2.2 | Industry Attractiveness of 3D Printing Services Market | |
| 4.2.2.1 | Bargaining Power of Buyers | |
| 4.2.2.2 | Bargaining Power of Suppliers | |
| 4.2.2.3 | Threat of Substitutes | |
| 4.2.2.4 | Threat of New Entrants | |
| 4.2.2.5 | Intensity of Competitive Rivalry | |
| 4.3 | R&D Analysis of Leading Players | |
| 5 | Global 3D Printing Software Market | |
| 5.1 | Assumptions and Limitations for Analysis and Forecast of Global 3D Printing Software and Services Market | |
| 5.2 | Global 3D Printing Software Market, by Software Type | |
| 5.2.1 | 3D Designing Software | |
| 5.2.2 | Data Preparation Software | |
| 5.2.3 | Simulation Software | |
| 5.2.4 | Machine Control Software | |
| 5.3 | Global 3D Printing Software Market, by Region | |
| 6 | Global 3D Printing Services Market | |
| 6.1 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Service Type | |
| 6.1.1 | Print on Demand Services | |
| 6.1.2 | After Sales and Maintenance Services | |
| 6.1.3 | Others | |
| 6.2 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by 3D Printed Material Type | |
| 6.2.1 | Photopolymer | |
| 6.2.2 | Plastic | |
| 6.2.3 | Metal and Metal Alloys | |
| 6.2.3.1 | Titanium | |
| 6.2.3.2 | Gold and Silver | |
| 6.2.3.3 | Others (Cobalt, Aluminium, Nickel) | |
| 6.2.3.4 | Cobalt Chrome Alloys | |
| 6.2.3.5 | Copper and its Alloys | |
| 6.2.3.6 | Nickel and its Alloy | |
| 6.2.3.7 | Stainless Steel | |
| 6.2.3.8 | Tungsten and its Alloys | |
| 6.2.4 | Ceramic | |
| 6.2.5 | Others | |
| 6.2.5.1 | Composites | |
| 6.2.5.2 | Laywood | |
| 6.2.5.3 | Laybrick | |
| 6.2.5.4 | Bendlay | |
| 6.2.5.5 | Paper and wax | |
| 6.3 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Technology | |
| 6.3.1 | Material Extrusion | |
| 6.3.1.1 | Fused Deposition Technology (FDM) | |
| 6.3.2 | Powder Bed Fusion | |
| 6.3.2.1 | Laser Sintering | |
| 6.3.2.2 | Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) | |
| 6.3.2.3 | Electron Beam Melting (EBM) | |
| 6.3.2.4 | Selective Heat Sintering (SHS) | |
| 6.3.2.5 | Selective Laser Melting (SLM) | |
| 6.3.2.6 | Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) | |
| 6.3.2.7 | Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) | |
| 6.3.3 | VAT Photopolymerization | |
| 6.3.3.1 | Stereolithography (SLA) | |
| 6.3.3.2 | Digital Light Processing (DLP) | |
| 6.3.3.3 | Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) | |
| 6.3.4 | Binder Jetting | |
| 6.3.5 | Material Jetting | |
| 6.3.5.1 | Polyjet Printing | |
| 6.3.5.2 | Multijet Printing (MJP) | |
| 6.3.5.3 | ColorJet Printing (CJP) | |
| 6.3.6 | Others | |
| 6.3.6.1 | Direct Energy Deposition (DED) | |
| 6.3.6.2 | Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) | |
| 6.3.6.3 | Vacuum Casting | |
| 6.3.6.4 | Lithography based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) | |
| 6.3.6.5 | Aerosol Jet | |
| 6.4 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Application | |
| 6.4.1 | Functional Models/Functional Prototyping | |
| 6.4.2 | Artistic Items | |
| 6.4.3 | Spare Parts | |
| 6.4.4 | Research Models | |
| 6.4.5 | Custom Parts | |
| 6.4.6 | Device Covers | |
| 6.4.7 | Presentation Models | |
| 6.4.8 | Short Run Series Production | |
| 6.4.9 | Others | |
| 6.5 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by End Use Industry | |
| 6.5.1 | Automotive Industry | |
| 6.5.2 | Consumer Industry | |
| 6.5.3 | Medical Industry | |
| 6.5.3.1 | Implants and Prosthetics | |
| 6.5.3.2 | Dental | |
| 6.5.3.3 | Tissue Engineering | |
| 6.5.4 | Aerospace Industry | |
| 6.5.4.1 | Prototyping | |
| 6.5.4.2 | Engine and Engine Parts | |
| 6.5.4.3 | Repair Application | |
| 6.5.5 | Education and Research Industry | |
| 6.5.6 | Government and Military | |
| 6.5.7 | Architecture Industry | |
| 6.5.8 | Others | |
| 6.6 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Region | |
| 6.6.1 | North America | |
| 6.6.2 | Europe | |
| 6.6.3 | APAC | |
| 6.6.4 | RoW | |
| 7 | Global 3D Printing Software and Services Market, by Region | |
| 7.1 | North America | |
| 7.1.1 | The U.S. | |
| 7.1.2 | Canada | |
| 7.1.3 | Mexico | |
| 7.2 | Europe | |
| 7.2.1 | Germany | |
| 7.2.2 | The U.K | |
| 7.2.3 | Italy | |
| 7.2.4 | France | |
| 7.2.5 | Spain | |
| 7.2.6 | Russia | |
| 7.2.7 | Sweden | |
| 7.2.8 | Poland | |
| 7.2.9 | Rest of Europe | |
| 7.3 | Asia-Pacific | |
| 7.3.1 | China | |
| 7.3.2 | Japan | |
| 7.3.3 | South Korea | |
| 7.3.4 | Taiwan | |
| 7.3.5 | India | |
| 7.3.6 | Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| 7.4 | Rest of the World (RoW) | |
| 7.4.1 | South America | |
| 7.4.2 | Middle East and Africa | |
| 8 | Company Profiles | |
| 8.1 | 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION | |
| 8.1.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.1.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.1.3 | Financials | |
| 8.1.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.1.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.2 | Artec 3D | |
| 8.2.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.2.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.3 | AUTODESK, INC. | |
| 8.3.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.3.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.3.3 | Financials | |
| 8.3.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.3.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.4 | citim GmbH | |
| 8.4.1 | Overview | |
| 8.4.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.4.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.5 | Dassault Systèmes | |
| 8.5.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.5.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.5.3 | Financials | |
| 8.5.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.5.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.6 | Digital Mechanics AB | |
| 8.6.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.6.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.7 | Doob Group AG | |
| 8.7.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.7.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.8 | GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services, INC. | |
| 8.8.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.8.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.9 | Imaginarium | |
| 8.9.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.9.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.9.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.10 | Made In Space | |
| 8.10.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.10.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.11 | Materialise NV | |
| 8.11.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.11.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.11.3 | Financials | |
| 8.11.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.11.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.12 | Organovo Holdings, INC. | |
| 8.12.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.12.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.12.3 | Financials | |
| 8.12.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.12.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.13 | Pixologic, Inc. | |
| 8.13.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.13.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.14 | Prodways | |
| 8.14.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.14.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.14.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.15 | Proto Labs, Inc. | |
| 8.15.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.15.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.15.3 | Financials | |
| 8.15.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.15.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.16 | PTC, Inc. | |
| 8.16.1 | Overview | |
| 8.16.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.16.3 | Financials | |
| 8.16.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.16.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.17 | Sciaky Inc. | |
| 8.17.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.17.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.18 | Sculpteo | |
| 8.18.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.18.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.19 | Shapeways | |
| 8.19.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.19.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.20 | Siemens PLM Software Inc. | |
| 8.20.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.20.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.20.3 | Financials | |
| 8.20.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.20.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.21 | Star Rapid | |
| 8.21.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.21.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.21.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.22 | STRATASYS LTD. | |
| 8.22.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.22.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.22.3 | Financials | |
| 8.22.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.22.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.23 | The ExOne Company | |
| 8.23.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.23.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.23.3 | Financials | |
| 8.23.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.23.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.24 | Trimble Inc. | |
| 8.24.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.24.2 | Financials | |
| 8.24.2.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.24.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.25 | VoxelJet AG | |
| 8.25.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.25.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.25.3 | Financials | |
| 8.25.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.25.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| List of Tables | ||
| Table 1 | Market Snapshot: Global 3DP Software and Services Market | |
| Table 2.1 | R&D Expenses of Leading Companies in 3DP Software and Services Market, 2016 | |
| Table 2.2 | Legal Issues Affecting 3DP Software and Services Market | |
| Table 3.1 | Key Partnerships, Agreements, and Collaborations | |
| Table 3.2 | Key Product Launches and Product Developments | |
| Table 3.3 | Key Business Expansion Activities (2015-17) | |
| Table 3.4 | Key Mergers and Acquisitions (2013-16) | |
| Table 3.5 | Other Key Developments (2015-17) | |
| Table 3.6 | Market Share Analysis of Key Players | |
| Table 5.1 | CAD Tools | |
| Table 5.2 | Freeform Modelling Tools | |
| Table 5.3 | Sculpting Tools | |
| Table 5.4 | Cross Platform Tools | |
| Table 5.5 | Cloud Based Solutions | |
| Table 5.6 | Global 3D Printing Software Market, by Region, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 6.1 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Service Type, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 6.2 | 3D Scanning Software | |
| Table 6.3 | Photopolymers – Types of Materials, Technologies, Applications and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.4 | Plastics – Applications, Technologies and Competitiveness Snapshot | |
| Table 6.5 | Aluminium ALSI10mg: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.6 | Cobalt-Chromium Alloy: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.7 | Copper Alloy – Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.8 | Nickel Alloy In718: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.9 | Stainless Steel: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.10 | Ceramics – Technologies, Application and Companies | |
| Table 6.11 | Other Materials-Technologies, Application and Companies | |
| Table 6.12 | Bendlay-Technologies, Application and Companies | |
| Table 6.13 | Paper and Wax-Technologies, Applications and Companies | |
| Table 6.14 | Global 3DP Services Market, by Technology, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 6.15 | Materials Used in FDM 3D Printing Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.16 | Photopolymers used in SLA 3DP Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.17 | Competitive Analysis of DMLS Technology and Applications | |
| Table 6.18 | Advantages & Disadvantages of EBM | |
| Table 6.19 | Competitive Analysis of DMLS Technology and Applications | |
| Table 6.20 | Advantages and Disadvantages of SLM | |
| Table 6.21 | Advantages Associated with Optomec’s LENS Technology | |
| Table 6.22 | Applications of DMD Technology | |
| Table 6.23 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Direct Metal Deposition | |
| Table 6.24 | Photopolymers used in SLA 3DP Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.25 | Advantages and Disadvantages of Binder Jetting | |
| Table 6.26 | Major Application and Uses – LOM Technology | |
| Table 6.27 | Application – Vacuum Casting | |
| Table 6.28 | Application – Lithography Based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) Technology | |
| Table 6.29 | Global 3DP Services Market, by Application, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market by Region, 2016 – 2021 | |
| Table 7.2 | North America: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.3 | The U.S: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.4 | Canada: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.5 | Mexico: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.6 | Europe: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.7 | Germany: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.8 | the U.K: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.9 | Italy: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.10 | France: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.11 | Spain: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.12 | Russia: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.13 | Sweden: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.14 | Poland: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.15 | Rest of Europe: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.16 | Asia-Pacific: 3D Printing Software and Services Market, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.17 | China: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.18 | Japan: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.19 | South Korea: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.20 | Taiwan: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.21 | India: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.22 | Rest of APAC: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.23 | Rest of the World: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.24 | South America: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.25 | Middle East and Africa: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| List of Figures | ||
| Figure 1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot | |
| Figure 2 | Global 3DP Software Market, by Software Type | |
| Figure 3 | Global 3DP Services Market Share, by Service Type | |
| Figure 4 | Global 3DP Services Market Size, by 3DP Material Type | |
| Figure 5 | Global 3DP Services Market Share, by Technology | |
| Figure 6 | Global 3DP Services Market Size, by Application | |
| Figure 7 | Global 3DP Services Market Size, by End-User Industry | |
| Figure 8 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market, by Region | |
| Figure 9 | Country Share Analysis of Global 3DP Software and Services Market, 2016 | |
| Figure 1.1 | Global 3D Software and Services Market Scope | |
| Figure 1.2 | Report Design | |
| Figure 1.3 | Breakdown of Primary Interviews | |
| Figure 1.4 | Sources of Secondary Research | |
| Figure 1.5 | Data Triangulation | |
| Figure 1.6 | Top Down & Bottom Up Approach | |
| Figure 1.7 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Stakeholders | |
| Figure 1.8 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Influencing Factors | |
| Figure 2.1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Dynamics | |
| Figure 3.1 | Snapshot of Organic & Inorganic Strategies Adopted by the Key Players | |
| Figure 3.2 | Total Number of Strategies and Developments | |
| Figure 3.3 | Percentage Share of Strategies and Developments Adopted by Key Players | |
| Figure 3.4 | Market Share Analysis of Global 3DP Services Market, 2016 | |
| Figure 3.5 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis, by Region, 2016 | |
| Figure 3.6 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis, by Country, 2016 | |
| Figure 3.7 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis, by Country, 2021 | |
| Figure 3.8 | Country Share Analysis of Global 3DP Software and Services Market, 2016 | |
| Figure 4.1 | Supply Chain Analysis | |
| Figure 4.2 | Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of 3DP Software Market | |
| Figure 4.3 | Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 4.4 | R&D Analysis of Leading Players in Global 3DP Software and Services market, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 5.1 | Types of 3DP Software | |
| Figure 5.2 | Global 3D Printing Software Market by Software Type, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.3 | Global 3D Designing Software Market | |
| Figure 5.4 | Global 3DP Data Preparation Software Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.5 | Global 3DP Simulation Software Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.6 | Global 3DP Machine Control Software Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.7 | Global 3DP Software Market, by Region | |
| Figure 6.1 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Service Type, 2017-2021 | |
| Figure 6.2 | Global 3D Printing Print on Demand Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.3 | Global 3D Printing After Sales and Maintenance Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.4 | Global 3D Printing Other Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.5 | Materials for 3D Printing | |
| Figure 6.6 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by 3D Printed Material Type, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.7 | Contribution of Photopolymer in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.8 | Contribution of Plastic in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.9 | Contribution of Metal and Metal Alloys in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.10 | Contribution of Ceramic in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.11 | Contribution of Other Materials in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.12 | Types of Technology – Global 3D Printing Services Market | |
| Figure 6.13 | Contribution of Material Extrusion in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.14 | Contribution of Powder Bed Fusion in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.15 | Contribution of VAT Photopolymerization in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.16 | Contribution of Binder Jetting in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.17 | Contribution of Material Jetting in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.18 | Contribution of Other Technologies in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.19 | Global 3DP Services Market by Application, 2016 & 2021 | |
| Figure 6.20 | System of Supplying 3D Printed Spare Parts | |
| Figure 6.21 | Global 3DP Services Market, by End Use Industry, 2016 & 2021 | |
| Figure 6.22 | Automotive Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.23 | Consumer Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.24 | Medical Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.25 | Aerospace Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.26 | Education & Research Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.27 | Government & Military: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.28 | Architecture Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.29 | Other Industries: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.30 | Global 3DP Services Market, by Application, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.31 | North America: Global 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.32 | Europe: Global 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.33 | Asia-Pacific: Global 3DP Service Market, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.34 | Rest of the World: Global 3DP Service Market, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market, by Region, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.2 | North America: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.3 | North America: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 7.4 | Europe: 3DP Software and services market Snapshot, by Country, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.5 | Europe: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 7.6 | Asia-Pacific: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.7 | Asia-Pacific: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 7.8 | Rest of the World: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.9 | Rest of the World: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, $Million, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 8.1 | 3D Systems: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.2 | 3D Systems: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.3 | 3D Systems: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.4 | 3D Systems: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.5 | Autodesk, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.6 | Autodesk, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Operation, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.7 | Autodesk, Inc.: Net Revenue by Product Mix, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.8 | Autodesk, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.9 | Autodesk, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.10 | Citim GmbH: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.11 | Dassault Systemes: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.12 | Dassault Systemes: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.13 | Dassault Systemes: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.14 | Dassault Systemes: Net Revenue by Software Product Line, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.15 | Dassault Systemes: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.16 | Imaginarium: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.17 | Materialise NV: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.18 | Materialise NV: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.19 | Materialise NV: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.20 | Materialise NV: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.21 | Organovo Holdings, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2013-2016 | |
| Figure 8.22 | Organovo Holdings, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2013-2016 | |
| Figure 8.23 | Organovo Holdings, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.24 | Prodways: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.25 | Proto Labs, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.26 | Proto Labs, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.27 | Proto Labs, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.28 | Proto Labs, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.29 | PTC, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.30 | PTC, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.31 | PTC, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.32 | PTC, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.33 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.34 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.35 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.36 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.37 | Star Rapid: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.38 | Stratasys Ltd.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.39 | Stratasys Ltd.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.40 | Stratasys Ltd.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.41 | Stratasys Ltd.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.42 | The ExOne Company: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.43 | The ExOne Company: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.44 | The ExOne Company: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.45 | The ExOne Company: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.46 | Trimble, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.47 | Trimble, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.48 | Trimble, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.49 | Trimble, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.50 | Voxeljet AG: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.51 | Voxeljet AG: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.52 | Voxeljet AG: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.53 | Voxeljet AG: SWOT Analysis | |
3D printing has long been considered a tool to quickly design and make one-off prototypes of objects. However, as the technology is becoming more accessible, more affordable and more capable, it is beginning to redefine the way the manufacturing industry is framed. The 3D printing technology has brought a revolutionary change in the manufacturing industry. The growing market and the decrease in the price of the printers are some of the factors that are anticipated to give birth to some new competitors in the market. In addition, the innovative products that will be used as prototypes are expected to significantly reduce the price of 3D printing. Hence, it can be evidently deduced that 3D printing is going to significantly impact the upcoming future especially in regards to the way makers and manufacturers conduct their business.
The establishment of 3DP within the manufacturing industry has resulted in high revenues for the service providers, as their primary business consists of delivering ready-to-use prototypes and products as well as 3DP engineering and consulting services. The principal advantage of using external service providers is that it allows clients to use different manufacturing technologies, as well as to save on capital expenditure for machines and materials. Most of the consumer 3D printers can be purchased for $1000 or less; the cost of commercial 3D printers that offer the precision and build quality that many businesses need, can be as high as thousands of dollars. Hence, the current trend that is trailing in the 3D printing industry is that many of the small businesses are opting for 3D printing services, wherein they upload the design they need, and get the 3D printed products constructed by a 3D printing service provider (that already has a 3D printer) at a substantially low cost. In other words, service bureaus that 3D print objects on demand provide a way for smaller companies to rapidly prototype without having to invest substantial amount up front. The global 3D printing software and services market is expected to reach $4,526.6 million by 2021, registering a CAGR of 25.2% between 2017 and 2021.
The factors driving the 3DP software and services market include high investment cost of 3D printers, strong growth in medical industry, growing demand from manufacturing sectors, ease of developing customized products, government initiatives and rising investments for research and development (R&D). However, high cost and complexity of 3DP software, lack of technical expertise, quality and functionality of 3D printed products, legal issues and environmental issues are some of the factors which are hampering the growth of 3D printing software and services market. Opportunities in the emerging economies, opportunities in emerging application verticals, development of more user friendly software and opportunity to enhance the supply chain management are expected to create growth prospects for the 3DP software and services market.
Global 3D Printing Software and Services Market Snapshot
Source: BIS Research Analysis, Secondary Research and Expert Views
The 3D printing software market is segmented into three types, namely, 3D designing software, data preparation software, simulation software and machine control software. 3D designing software dominated the global 3DP software and services market with the market share of approximately 61% in 2016. There are numerous 3D designing software available online which are either free or paid. Most of the 3D printing manufacturing companies either have their own 3D designing software or have tie-ups with the companies providing 3D designing software. However, the data preparation software which acquired the second largest market share in 2016 are expected to grow at the fastest rate in the forecast period.
The 3D printing services market is segmented on the basis of 3DP service type, 3DP material type, technology, application and end use industry. The three types of 3DP services include print on demand services, after sales and maintenance services, among others. The print on demand services occupied the largest market share of 78.4% in 2016. Currently, most of the companies are providing print on demand services for various applications such as rapid prototyping, concept modeling, and the creation of custom parts. The consumer base in this category includes hobbyists, academic institutions, and research institutions, among others. After sales and maintenance services segment includes the repair services required after the sale of 3D printed constructs.
The 3DP services market was dominated by photopolymers which occupied a market share of 46.8% in 2016. Photopolymers are actually thermoset plastics that cure or harden with exposure to some type of light source. Photopolymers are one of the materials used in 3D printing with the potential to make products with better properties. Due to increasing variety of photopolymers, photopolymer based technologies like stereolithography (SLA), polyjet & digital light processing (DLP), and increasing acceptability across the various industries, the applications of 3D printing with photopolymers are increasing drastically. In terms of technology, material extrusion dominated the 3DP services market due to its cost effectiveness, acquiring a market share of 48.8% in 2016. The increasing number of filaments and increased research and development towards the making of new advanced filaments have propelled its market growth.
The trends of the 3DP software and services market varies with different geographical regions. The 3DP software and services market holds a prominent share in various countries of Asia-Pacific (APAC), North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa. The competitive landscape for the 3DP software and services market demonstrates an inclination towards companies adopting strategies such as agreements, collaborations, contracts, joint ventures & partnerships, business expansion and product launch and development. The major established players in the market are focusing more on agreements, collaborations, contracts, joint ventures & partnerships to keep a strong hold on the market. Stratasys, 3D Systems, Dassault Systemes, Autodesk, Siemens, Materialise NV, Prodways, Voxeljet, Exone, Protolabs, and PTC are few of the major industry players that have adopted this strategy to grow their business.
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With the emergence of several new software in the category of design/modeling, data preparation, simulation and machine control (which includes slicing software), there is a wide range of opportunities arriving in the 3D printing industry to design and implement various 3D printed objects. The global 3D printing software and services market is estimated to register a CAGR of 25.2% between 2017 and 2021. This growth in the market is attributed to the increasing demand from various end use application verticals such as healthcare industry, consumer industry, automotive industry, fashion & aesthetics industry, aerospace & defense industry, education industry and architecture industry, among others. Manufacturers, designers, artisans and individuals are harnessing the cutting-edge technology of 3D printing and mass production to create objects for numerous applications. 3D printing companies have responded with a range of online 3D printing services that offer technologies catering to a wide range of uses. Their ultimate goal is to help the clients utilize the technology without investing substantial time and money into researching 3D design principals and 3D printing technologies for a particular business.
While most of the consumer 3D printers can be purchased for $1000 or less, the cost of commercial 3D printers that offer the precision and build quality that many businesses need, can be as high as thousands of dollars. Hence, the current trend that is trailing in the 3D printing industry is that many of the small businesses are opting for 3D printing services, wherein they upload the design they need, and get the 3D printed products constructed by a 3D printing service provider (that already has a 3D printer) at a substantially low cost. In other words, service bureaus that 3D print objects on demand provide a way for smaller companies to rapidly prototype without having to invest large sums up front. Currently, most of the companies are providing print on demand services for various applications like rapid prototyping, concept modeling, and the creation of custom parts. The consumer base in this category includes hobbyists, academic institutions, research institutions etc.
The report is a compilation of different segments of global 3D printing software and services market including market breakdown by software type, service type, service by material used, service by technology, service by application, service by end use industry and geographical location. It also includes sections on competitive insights and market dynamics. Herein, the revenue generated from software and services is tracked to calculate the market size. While highlighting the key driving and restraining forces for this market, the report also provides a comprehensive section of the application areas of the 3D printing software and services market. It also details the key participants involved in the industry.
The report answers the following questions about the global 3D printing software and services market:
• What is the global market size of 3D printing software and services market?
• What is the market size of different types of software used in 3D printing? What is the market size of different types of 3DP services?
• What are the different application areas where 3D printing service is the most employed in? What is the market size of 3DP services used in different applications? Which application will lead the global 3D printing service market by the end of forecast period?
• What are the different factors driving and challenging the global 3DP software and services market in the forecast period?
• What are the different opportunities to look for investment in the global 3DP software and services market?
• Who are the leading players in the global 3DP software and services market? What are the key strategies they have followed to expand their market in 3DP software and service business?
• What kind of new strategies are being adopted by the established and naive participants to make a mark in the industry?
• Which region will lead the global 3DP software and service market by the end of forecast period? Also, which country in that specific region will have the largest and smallest market share by value and volume in the forecast period?
• Which region and country are the most favorable for growth and investment in the global 3DP software and service market?
• What is the market share of the leading players in the global 3DP service market?
The report puts special emphasis on the market share and size of automotive, consumer industry and medical sector owing to their large scale share in the current and upcoming market of 3D printing software and service. The industry analysis has also been done to examine the impact of various factors and understand the overall attractiveness of the industry.
The most often used strategies for developing a better hold on the market have been partnerships, agreements and collaborations, product launches and developments, business expansions, followed by mergers & acquisitions, among others. The company profile section includes significant information about the key companies involved along with their financials, financial summaries and key strategies & developmental activities in the recent years.
Further, the report includes an exhaustive analysis of the regional split into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC), South America and Middle East & Africa. Each region details the individual push and pull forces in addition to the key players from that region. Some of the key players constituting the 3DP software and services market include Stratasys, 3D Systems, Dassault Systemes, Autodesk, Siemens, Materialise NV, Prodways, Voxeljet, Exone, Protolabs, PTC, GPI Prototyping and Manufacturing Services, Organovo, Citim GmbH, Digital Mechanics Sweden AB, Shapeways, Doob Group, Sculpteo, Pixologic, MadeInSpace, Imaginarium and Trimble.
| TABLE OF CONTENT | ||
| Executive Summary | ||
| 1 | Research Scope and Methodology | |
| 1.1 | Report Scope | |
| 1.2 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Research Methodology | |
| 1.2.1 | Assumptions and Limitations | |
| 1.2.2 | Primary Research | |
| 1.2.3 | Secondary Research | |
| 1.2.4 | Data Triangulation | |
| 1.2.5 | Data Analysing & Market Estimation | |
| 1.2.6 | Stakeholders | |
| 1.2.7 | Influencing Factors | |
| 2 | Market Dynamics | |
| 2.1 | Drivers | |
| 2.1.1 | High Investment Cost of 3D Printers | |
| 2.1.2 | Strong Growth in Medical Industry | |
| 2.1.3 | Growing Demand from Various Manufacturing Sectors | |
| 2.1.4 | Ease of Developing Customized 3DP Products | |
| 2.1.5 | Government Initiatives and Rising Investments for R&D | |
| 2.2 | Restraints | |
| 2.2.1 | High Cost and Complexity of 3DP Software | |
| 2.2.2 | Lack of Technical Expertise | |
| 2.2.3 | Quality and Functionality of 3DP Products | |
| 2.2.4 | Legal Issues | |
| 2.2.5 | Environmental Issues | |
| 2.3 | Opportunities | |
| 2.3.1 | Opportunities in Emerging Economies | |
| 2.3.2 | Growing Demand in Emerging Applications | |
| 2.3.3 | Development of More User Friendly Software | |
| 2.3.4 | Opportunity to Enhance the Supply Chain Management | |
| 3 | Competitive Insights | |
| 3.1 | Key Strategies and Developments | |
| 3.1.1 | Partnerships, Agreements, and Collaborations | |
| 3.1.2 | New Product Launches and Product Developments | |
| 3.1.3 | Business Expansions | |
| 3.1.4 | Mergers and Acquisitions | |
| 3.1.4.1 | Merger and Acquisition (M&A) Analysis | |
| 3.1.5 | Other Developments | |
| 3.2 | Market Share Analysis | |
| 3.2.1 | Market Share Analysis of 3D Printing Services Market | |
| 3.3 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis | |
| 3.3.1 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis by Region | |
| 3.3.2 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis by Country | |
| 3.4 | Country Share Analysis | |
| 4 | Industry Analysis | |
| 4.1 | Supply Chain Analysis | |
| 4.2 | Industry Attractiveness | |
| 4.2.1 | Industry Attractiveness of 3D Printing Software Market | |
| 4.2.1.1 | Bargaining Power of Buyers | |
| 4.2.1.2 | Bargaining Power of Suppliers | |
| 4.2.1.3 | Threat of Substitutes | |
| 4.2.1.4 | Threat of New Entrants | |
| 4.2.1.5 | Intensity of Competitive Rivalry | |
| 4.2.2 | Industry Attractiveness of 3D Printing Services Market | |
| 4.2.2.1 | Bargaining Power of Buyers | |
| 4.2.2.2 | Bargaining Power of Suppliers | |
| 4.2.2.3 | Threat of Substitutes | |
| 4.2.2.4 | Threat of New Entrants | |
| 4.2.2.5 | Intensity of Competitive Rivalry | |
| 4.3 | R&D Analysis of Leading Players | |
| 5 | Global 3D Printing Software Market | |
| 5.1 | Assumptions and Limitations for Analysis and Forecast of Global 3D Printing Software and Services Market | |
| 5.2 | Global 3D Printing Software Market, by Software Type | |
| 5.2.1 | 3D Designing Software | |
| 5.2.2 | Data Preparation Software | |
| 5.2.3 | Simulation Software | |
| 5.2.4 | Machine Control Software | |
| 5.3 | Global 3D Printing Software Market, by Region | |
| 6 | Global 3D Printing Services Market | |
| 6.1 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Service Type | |
| 6.1.1 | Print on Demand Services | |
| 6.1.2 | After Sales and Maintenance Services | |
| 6.1.3 | Others | |
| 6.2 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by 3D Printed Material Type | |
| 6.2.1 | Photopolymer | |
| 6.2.2 | Plastic | |
| 6.2.3 | Metal and Metal Alloys | |
| 6.2.3.1 | Titanium | |
| 6.2.3.2 | Gold and Silver | |
| 6.2.3.3 | Others (Cobalt, Aluminium, Nickel) | |
| 6.2.3.4 | Cobalt Chrome Alloys | |
| 6.2.3.5 | Copper and its Alloys | |
| 6.2.3.6 | Nickel and its Alloy | |
| 6.2.3.7 | Stainless Steel | |
| 6.2.3.8 | Tungsten and its Alloys | |
| 6.2.4 | Ceramic | |
| 6.2.5 | Others | |
| 6.2.5.1 | Composites | |
| 6.2.5.2 | Laywood | |
| 6.2.5.3 | Laybrick | |
| 6.2.5.4 | Bendlay | |
| 6.2.5.5 | Paper and wax | |
| 6.3 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Technology | |
| 6.3.1 | Material Extrusion | |
| 6.3.1.1 | Fused Deposition Technology (FDM) | |
| 6.3.2 | Powder Bed Fusion | |
| 6.3.2.1 | Laser Sintering | |
| 6.3.2.2 | Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS) | |
| 6.3.2.3 | Electron Beam Melting (EBM) | |
| 6.3.2.4 | Selective Heat Sintering (SHS) | |
| 6.3.2.5 | Selective Laser Melting (SLM) | |
| 6.3.2.6 | Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS) | |
| 6.3.2.7 | Direct Metal Deposition (DMD) | |
| 6.3.3 | VAT Photopolymerization | |
| 6.3.3.1 | Stereolithography (SLA) | |
| 6.3.3.2 | Digital Light Processing (DLP) | |
| 6.3.3.3 | Continuous Liquid Interface Production (CLIP) | |
| 6.3.4 | Binder Jetting | |
| 6.3.5 | Material Jetting | |
| 6.3.5.1 | Polyjet Printing | |
| 6.3.5.2 | Multijet Printing (MJP) | |
| 6.3.5.3 | ColorJet Printing (CJP) | |
| 6.3.6 | Others | |
| 6.3.6.1 | Direct Energy Deposition (DED) | |
| 6.3.6.2 | Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM) | |
| 6.3.6.3 | Vacuum Casting | |
| 6.3.6.4 | Lithography based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) | |
| 6.3.6.5 | Aerosol Jet | |
| 6.4 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Application | |
| 6.4.1 | Functional Models/Functional Prototyping | |
| 6.4.2 | Artistic Items | |
| 6.4.3 | Spare Parts | |
| 6.4.4 | Research Models | |
| 6.4.5 | Custom Parts | |
| 6.4.6 | Device Covers | |
| 6.4.7 | Presentation Models | |
| 6.4.8 | Short Run Series Production | |
| 6.4.9 | Others | |
| 6.5 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by End Use Industry | |
| 6.5.1 | Automotive Industry | |
| 6.5.2 | Consumer Industry | |
| 6.5.3 | Medical Industry | |
| 6.5.3.1 | Implants and Prosthetics | |
| 6.5.3.2 | Dental | |
| 6.5.3.3 | Tissue Engineering | |
| 6.5.4 | Aerospace Industry | |
| 6.5.4.1 | Prototyping | |
| 6.5.4.2 | Engine and Engine Parts | |
| 6.5.4.3 | Repair Application | |
| 6.5.5 | Education and Research Industry | |
| 6.5.6 | Government and Military | |
| 6.5.7 | Architecture Industry | |
| 6.5.8 | Others | |
| 6.6 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Region | |
| 6.6.1 | North America | |
| 6.6.2 | Europe | |
| 6.6.3 | APAC | |
| 6.6.4 | RoW | |
| 7 | Global 3D Printing Software and Services Market, by Region | |
| 7.1 | North America | |
| 7.1.1 | The U.S. | |
| 7.1.2 | Canada | |
| 7.1.3 | Mexico | |
| 7.2 | Europe | |
| 7.2.1 | Germany | |
| 7.2.2 | The U.K | |
| 7.2.3 | Italy | |
| 7.2.4 | France | |
| 7.2.5 | Spain | |
| 7.2.6 | Russia | |
| 7.2.7 | Sweden | |
| 7.2.8 | Poland | |
| 7.2.9 | Rest of Europe | |
| 7.3 | Asia-Pacific | |
| 7.3.1 | China | |
| 7.3.2 | Japan | |
| 7.3.3 | South Korea | |
| 7.3.4 | Taiwan | |
| 7.3.5 | India | |
| 7.3.6 | Rest of Asia-Pacific | |
| 7.4 | Rest of the World (RoW) | |
| 7.4.1 | South America | |
| 7.4.2 | Middle East and Africa | |
| 8 | Company Profiles | |
| 8.1 | 3D SYSTEMS CORPORATION | |
| 8.1.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.1.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.1.3 | Financials | |
| 8.1.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.1.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.2 | Artec 3D | |
| 8.2.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.2.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.3 | AUTODESK, INC. | |
| 8.3.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.3.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.3.3 | Financials | |
| 8.3.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.3.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.4 | citim GmbH | |
| 8.4.1 | Overview | |
| 8.4.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.4.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.5 | Dassault Systèmes | |
| 8.5.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.5.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.5.3 | Financials | |
| 8.5.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.5.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.6 | Digital Mechanics AB | |
| 8.6.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.6.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.7 | Doob Group AG | |
| 8.7.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.7.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.8 | GPI Prototype & Manufacturing Services, INC. | |
| 8.8.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.8.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.9 | Imaginarium | |
| 8.9.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.9.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.9.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.10 | Made In Space | |
| 8.10.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.10.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.11 | Materialise NV | |
| 8.11.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.11.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.11.3 | Financials | |
| 8.11.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.11.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.12 | Organovo Holdings, INC. | |
| 8.12.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.12.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.12.3 | Financials | |
| 8.12.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.12.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.13 | Pixologic, Inc. | |
| 8.13.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.13.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.14 | Prodways | |
| 8.14.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.14.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.14.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.15 | Proto Labs, Inc. | |
| 8.15.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.15.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.15.3 | Financials | |
| 8.15.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.15.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.16 | PTC, Inc. | |
| 8.16.1 | Overview | |
| 8.16.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.16.3 | Financials | |
| 8.16.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.16.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.17 | Sciaky Inc. | |
| 8.17.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.17.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.18 | Sculpteo | |
| 8.18.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.18.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.19 | Shapeways | |
| 8.19.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.19.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.20 | Siemens PLM Software Inc. | |
| 8.20.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.20.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.20.3 | Financials | |
| 8.20.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.20.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.21 | Star Rapid | |
| 8.21.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.21.2 | Corporate Summary | |
| 8.21.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.22 | STRATASYS LTD. | |
| 8.22.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.22.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.22.3 | Financials | |
| 8.22.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.22.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.23 | The ExOne Company | |
| 8.23.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.23.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.23.3 | Financials | |
| 8.23.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.23.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.24 | Trimble Inc. | |
| 8.24.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.24.2 | Financials | |
| 8.24.2.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.24.3 | SWOT Analysis | |
| 8.25 | VoxelJet AG | |
| 8.25.1 | Company Overview | |
| 8.25.2 | Product Portfolio | |
| 8.25.3 | Financials | |
| 8.25.3.1 | Financial Summary | |
| 8.25.4 | SWOT Analysis | |
| List of Tables | ||
| Table 1 | Market Snapshot: Global 3DP Software and Services Market | |
| Table 2.1 | R&D Expenses of Leading Companies in 3DP Software and Services Market, 2016 | |
| Table 2.2 | Legal Issues Affecting 3DP Software and Services Market | |
| Table 3.1 | Key Partnerships, Agreements, and Collaborations | |
| Table 3.2 | Key Product Launches and Product Developments | |
| Table 3.3 | Key Business Expansion Activities (2015-17) | |
| Table 3.4 | Key Mergers and Acquisitions (2013-16) | |
| Table 3.5 | Other Key Developments (2015-17) | |
| Table 3.6 | Market Share Analysis of Key Players | |
| Table 5.1 | CAD Tools | |
| Table 5.2 | Freeform Modelling Tools | |
| Table 5.3 | Sculpting Tools | |
| Table 5.4 | Cross Platform Tools | |
| Table 5.5 | Cloud Based Solutions | |
| Table 5.6 | Global 3D Printing Software Market, by Region, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 6.1 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Service Type, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 6.2 | 3D Scanning Software | |
| Table 6.3 | Photopolymers – Types of Materials, Technologies, Applications and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.4 | Plastics – Applications, Technologies and Competitiveness Snapshot | |
| Table 6.5 | Aluminium ALSI10mg: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.6 | Cobalt-Chromium Alloy: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.7 | Copper Alloy – Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.8 | Nickel Alloy In718: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.9 | Stainless Steel: Specification Snapshot | |
| Table 6.10 | Ceramics – Technologies, Application and Companies | |
| Table 6.11 | Other Materials-Technologies, Application and Companies | |
| Table 6.12 | Bendlay-Technologies, Application and Companies | |
| Table 6.13 | Paper and Wax-Technologies, Applications and Companies | |
| Table 6.14 | Global 3DP Services Market, by Technology, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 6.15 | Materials Used in FDM 3D Printing Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.16 | Photopolymers used in SLA 3DP Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.17 | Competitive Analysis of DMLS Technology and Applications | |
| Table 6.18 | Advantages & Disadvantages of EBM | |
| Table 6.19 | Competitive Analysis of DMLS Technology and Applications | |
| Table 6.20 | Advantages and Disadvantages of SLM | |
| Table 6.21 | Advantages Associated with Optomec’s LENS Technology | |
| Table 6.22 | Applications of DMD Technology | |
| Table 6.23 | Advantages & Disadvantages of Direct Metal Deposition | |
| Table 6.24 | Photopolymers used in SLA 3DP Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers | |
| Table 6.25 | Advantages and Disadvantages of Binder Jetting | |
| Table 6.26 | Major Application and Uses – LOM Technology | |
| Table 6.27 | Application – Vacuum Casting | |
| Table 6.28 | Application – Lithography Based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) Technology | |
| Table 6.29 | Global 3DP Services Market, by Application, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market by Region, 2016 – 2021 | |
| Table 7.2 | North America: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.3 | The U.S: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.4 | Canada: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.5 | Mexico: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.6 | Europe: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.7 | Germany: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.8 | the U.K: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.9 | Italy: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.10 | France: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.11 | Spain: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.12 | Russia: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.13 | Sweden: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.14 | Poland: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.15 | Rest of Europe: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.16 | Asia-Pacific: 3D Printing Software and Services Market, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.17 | China: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.18 | Japan: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.19 | South Korea: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.20 | Taiwan: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.21 | India: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.22 | Rest of APAC: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.23 | Rest of the World: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.24 | South America: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| Table 7.25 | Middle East and Africa: 3D Printing Software and Services Market Size, 2016-2021 | |
| List of Figures | ||
| Figure 1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot | |
| Figure 2 | Global 3DP Software Market, by Software Type | |
| Figure 3 | Global 3DP Services Market Share, by Service Type | |
| Figure 4 | Global 3DP Services Market Size, by 3DP Material Type | |
| Figure 5 | Global 3DP Services Market Share, by Technology | |
| Figure 6 | Global 3DP Services Market Size, by Application | |
| Figure 7 | Global 3DP Services Market Size, by End-User Industry | |
| Figure 8 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market, by Region | |
| Figure 9 | Country Share Analysis of Global 3DP Software and Services Market, 2016 | |
| Figure 1.1 | Global 3D Software and Services Market Scope | |
| Figure 1.2 | Report Design | |
| Figure 1.3 | Breakdown of Primary Interviews | |
| Figure 1.4 | Sources of Secondary Research | |
| Figure 1.5 | Data Triangulation | |
| Figure 1.6 | Top Down & Bottom Up Approach | |
| Figure 1.7 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Stakeholders | |
| Figure 1.8 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Influencing Factors | |
| Figure 2.1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market Dynamics | |
| Figure 3.1 | Snapshot of Organic & Inorganic Strategies Adopted by the Key Players | |
| Figure 3.2 | Total Number of Strategies and Developments | |
| Figure 3.3 | Percentage Share of Strategies and Developments Adopted by Key Players | |
| Figure 3.4 | Market Share Analysis of Global 3DP Services Market, 2016 | |
| Figure 3.5 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis, by Region, 2016 | |
| Figure 3.6 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis, by Country, 2016 | |
| Figure 3.7 | Opportunity Matrix Analysis, by Country, 2021 | |
| Figure 3.8 | Country Share Analysis of Global 3DP Software and Services Market, 2016 | |
| Figure 4.1 | Supply Chain Analysis | |
| Figure 4.2 | Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of 3DP Software Market | |
| Figure 4.3 | Porter’s Five Forces Analysis of 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 4.4 | R&D Analysis of Leading Players in Global 3DP Software and Services market, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 5.1 | Types of 3DP Software | |
| Figure 5.2 | Global 3D Printing Software Market by Software Type, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.3 | Global 3D Designing Software Market | |
| Figure 5.4 | Global 3DP Data Preparation Software Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.5 | Global 3DP Simulation Software Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.6 | Global 3DP Machine Control Software Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 5.7 | Global 3DP Software Market, by Region | |
| Figure 6.1 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by Service Type, 2017-2021 | |
| Figure 6.2 | Global 3D Printing Print on Demand Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.3 | Global 3D Printing After Sales and Maintenance Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.4 | Global 3D Printing Other Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.5 | Materials for 3D Printing | |
| Figure 6.6 | Global 3D Printing Services Market, by 3D Printed Material Type, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.7 | Contribution of Photopolymer in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.8 | Contribution of Plastic in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.9 | Contribution of Metal and Metal Alloys in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.10 | Contribution of Ceramic in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.11 | Contribution of Other Materials in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.12 | Types of Technology – Global 3D Printing Services Market | |
| Figure 6.13 | Contribution of Material Extrusion in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.14 | Contribution of Powder Bed Fusion in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.15 | Contribution of VAT Photopolymerization in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.16 | Contribution of Binder Jetting in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.17 | Contribution of Material Jetting in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.18 | Contribution of Other Technologies in 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.19 | Global 3DP Services Market by Application, 2016 & 2021 | |
| Figure 6.20 | System of Supplying 3D Printed Spare Parts | |
| Figure 6.21 | Global 3DP Services Market, by End Use Industry, 2016 & 2021 | |
| Figure 6.22 | Automotive Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.23 | Consumer Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.24 | Medical Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.25 | Aerospace Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.26 | Education & Research Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.27 | Government & Military: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.28 | Architecture Industry: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.29 | Other Industries: 3DP Services Market | |
| Figure 6.30 | Global 3DP Services Market, by Application, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.31 | North America: Global 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.32 | Europe: Global 3DP Services Market, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.33 | Asia-Pacific: Global 3DP Service Market, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 6.34 | Rest of the World: Global 3DP Service Market, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.1 | Global 3DP Software and Services Market, by Region, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.2 | North America: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.3 | North America: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 7.4 | Europe: 3DP Software and services market Snapshot, by Country, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.5 | Europe: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 7.6 | Asia-Pacific: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, $Million, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.7 | Asia-Pacific: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 7.8 | Rest of the World: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, 2016-2021 | |
| Figure 7.9 | Rest of the World: 3DP Software and Services Market Snapshot, by Country, $Million, 2017 & 2021 | |
| Figure 8.1 | 3D Systems: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.2 | 3D Systems: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.3 | 3D Systems: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.4 | 3D Systems: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.5 | Autodesk, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.6 | Autodesk, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Operation, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.7 | Autodesk, Inc.: Net Revenue by Product Mix, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.8 | Autodesk, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.9 | Autodesk, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.10 | Citim GmbH: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.11 | Dassault Systemes: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.12 | Dassault Systemes: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.13 | Dassault Systemes: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.14 | Dassault Systemes: Net Revenue by Software Product Line, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.15 | Dassault Systemes: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.16 | Imaginarium: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.17 | Materialise NV: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.18 | Materialise NV: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.19 | Materialise NV: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.20 | Materialise NV: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.21 | Organovo Holdings, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2013-2016 | |
| Figure 8.22 | Organovo Holdings, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2013-2016 | |
| Figure 8.23 | Organovo Holdings, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.24 | Prodways: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.25 | Proto Labs, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.26 | Proto Labs, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.27 | Proto Labs, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.28 | Proto Labs, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.29 | PTC, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.30 | PTC, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.31 | PTC, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.32 | PTC, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.33 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.34 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.35 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.36 | Siemens PLM Software, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.37 | Star Rapid: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.38 | Stratasys Ltd.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.39 | Stratasys Ltd.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.40 | Stratasys Ltd.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.41 | Stratasys Ltd.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.42 | The ExOne Company: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.43 | The ExOne Company: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.44 | The ExOne Company: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.45 | The ExOne Company: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.46 | Trimble, Inc.: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.47 | Trimble, Inc.: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.48 | Trimble, Inc.: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.49 | Trimble, Inc.: SWOT Analysis | |
| Figure 8.50 | Voxeljet AG: Overall Financials, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.51 | Voxeljet AG: Net Revenue by Business Segment, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.52 | Voxeljet AG: Revenue across Different Geographies, 2014-2016 | |
| Figure 8.53 | Voxeljet AG: SWOT Analysis | |
3D printing has long been considered a tool to quickly design and make one-off prototypes of objects. However, as the technology is becoming more accessible, more affordable and more capable, it is beginning to redefine the way the manufacturing industry is framed. The 3D printing technology has brought a revolutionary change in the manufacturing industry. The growing market and the decrease in the price of the printers are some of the factors that are anticipated to give birth to some new competitors in the market. In addition, the innovative products that will be used as prototypes are expected to significantly reduce the price of 3D printing. Hence, it can be evidently deduced that 3D printing is going to significantly impact the upcoming future especially in regards to the way makers and manufacturers conduct their business.
The establishment of 3DP within the manufacturing industry has resulted in high revenues for the service providers, as their primary business consists of delivering ready-to-use prototypes and products as well as 3DP engineering and consulting services. The principal advantage of using external service providers is that it allows clients to use different manufacturing technologies, as well as to save on capital expenditure for machines and materials. Most of the consumer 3D printers can be purchased for $1000 or less; the cost of commercial 3D printers that offer the precision and build quality that many businesses need, can be as high as thousands of dollars. Hence, the current trend that is trailing in the 3D printing industry is that many of the small businesses are opting for 3D printing services, wherein they upload the design they need, and get the 3D printed products constructed by a 3D printing service provider (that already has a 3D printer) at a substantially low cost. In other words, service bureaus that 3D print objects on demand provide a way for smaller companies to rapidly prototype without having to invest substantial amount up front. The global 3D printing software and services market is expected to reach $4,526.6 million by 2021, registering a CAGR of 25.2% between 2017 and 2021.
The factors driving the 3DP software and services market include high investment cost of 3D printers, strong growth in medical industry, growing demand from manufacturing sectors, ease of developing customized products, government initiatives and rising investments for research and development (R&D). However, high cost and complexity of 3DP software, lack of technical expertise, quality and functionality of 3D printed products, legal issues and environmental issues are some of the factors which are hampering the growth of 3D printing software and services market. Opportunities in the emerging economies, opportunities in emerging application verticals, development of more user friendly software and opportunity to enhance the supply chain management are expected to create growth prospects for the 3DP software and services market.
Global 3D Printing Software and Services Market Snapshot
Source: BIS Research Analysis, Secondary Research and Expert Views
The 3D printing software market is segmented into three types, namely, 3D designing software, data preparation software, simulation software and machine control software. 3D designing software dominated the global 3DP software and services market with the market share of approximately 61% in 2016. There are numerous 3D designing software available online which are either free or paid. Most of the 3D printing manufacturing companies either have their own 3D designing software or have tie-ups with the companies providing 3D designing software. However, the data preparation software which acquired the second largest market share in 2016 are expected to grow at the fastest rate in the forecast period.
The 3D printing services market is segmented on the basis of 3DP service type, 3DP material type, technology, application and end use industry. The three types of 3DP services include print on demand services, after sales and maintenance services, among others. The print on demand services occupied the largest market share of 78.4% in 2016. Currently, most of the companies are providing print on demand services for various applications such as rapid prototyping, concept modeling, and the creation of custom parts. The consumer base in this category includes hobbyists, academic institutions, and research institutions, among others. After sales and maintenance services segment includes the repair services required after the sale of 3D printed constructs.
The 3DP services market was dominated by photopolymers which occupied a market share of 46.8% in 2016. Photopolymers are actually thermoset plastics that cure or harden with exposure to some type of light source. Photopolymers are one of the materials used in 3D printing with the potential to make products with better properties. Due to increasing variety of photopolymers, photopolymer based technologies like stereolithography (SLA), polyjet & digital light processing (DLP), and increasing acceptability across the various industries, the applications of 3D printing with photopolymers are increasing drastically. In terms of technology, material extrusion dominated the 3DP services market due to its cost effectiveness, acquiring a market share of 48.8% in 2016. The increasing number of filaments and increased research and development towards the making of new advanced filaments have propelled its market growth.
The trends of the 3DP software and services market varies with different geographical regions. The 3DP software and services market holds a prominent share in various countries of Asia-Pacific (APAC), North America, Europe, South America, and Middle East & Africa. The competitive landscape for the 3DP software and services market demonstrates an inclination towards companies adopting strategies such as agreements, collaborations, contracts, joint ventures & partnerships, business expansion and product launch and development. The major established players in the market are focusing more on agreements, collaborations, contracts, joint ventures & partnerships to keep a strong hold on the market. Stratasys, 3D Systems, Dassault Systemes, Autodesk, Siemens, Materialise NV, Prodways, Voxeljet, Exone, Protolabs, and PTC are few of the major industry players that have adopted this strategy to grow their business.
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