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1.1	Scope of the Report
1.1.1	Market Definition
1.1.2	Report Coverage
1.1.2.1	Market Classification
1.1.2.1.1	Market Segmentation by Components
1.1.2.1.2	Market Segmentation by Geography
1.1.3	Assumptions & Limitations
1.1.4	Stakeholders
1.2	BIS Research Methodology
1.2.1	Research Parameters
1.2.2	Research Design
1.2.2.1	Primary Research
1.2.2.2	Secondary Research

2.1	Introduction
2.2	Market Drivers
2.2.1	Advancement in 3D Printing Materials and Technologies
2.2.2	Evolving 3D Printing Material Manufacturers and Suppliers
2.2.3	Government Initiatives and Rising Investments for R&D:
2.2.4	Expiration of Key Patents
2.3	Market Restraints
2.3.1	Quality of 3D Printing Materials
2.3.2	Cost and Compatibility of 3DP Materials
2.3.3	Lack of Awareness About Technology
2.3.4	Lesser Usage of 3DP Technology at Consumer Level
2.4	Market Opportunities
2.4.1	3D Printing in Mainstream Manufacturing
2.4.2	Evolving Start-ups and their Partnerships with Key Players in the Market
2.4.3	Production of low-cost 3D Printing Materials

3.1	Introduction
3.2	Market Share Analysis
3.3	Key Strategies & Developments in Global 3D Printing Materials Market
3.3.1	Mergers and Acquisitions
3.3.2	Product Launches and Developments
3.3.3	Partnerships, Joint Ventures, and Collaborations
3.3.4	Business Expansions
3.3.5	Events

4.1	Introduction
4.2	Metals
4.2.1	Titanium
4.2.2	Gold and Silver
4.2.3	Others (Cobalt, Aluminium, Nickel)
4.3	Metal and Metal Alloys
4.3.1	Aluminium and Aluminium Alloys
4.3.2	Cobalt Chrome Alloys
4.3.3	Copper and its Alloys
4.3.4	Nickel and its Alloy
4.3.5	Stainless Steel
4.3.6	Tungsten and its Alloys
4.4	Plastics
4.5	Photopolymers
4.6	Ceramics
4.7	Others
4.7.1	Composites
4.7.2	Laywood
4.7.3	Laybrick
4.7.4	Bendlay
4.7.5	Paper and wax

5.1	Introduction
5.2	Filament
5.2.1	Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
5.2.2	Polylactic Acid (PLA)
5.2.3	Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
5.2.4	Polycarbonate (PC)
5.2.5	Nylon
5.2.6	High Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
5.2.7	Polyethylene Terephthalate Glycol-Modified (PETG)
5.2.8	Others
5.3	Powder
5.4	Liquid

6.1	Introduction
6.2	Metal based 3D Printing Technology
6.2.1	Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
6.2.2	Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
6.2.3	Laser Engineered Net Shaping (LENS)
6.2.4	Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
6.2.5	Direct Metal Deposition (DMD)
6.2.6	Binder Jetting
6.2.7	Others
6.3	Non-metal based 3D Printing Technology
6.3.1	Fused Deposition Modelling (FDM)
6.3.2	Stereolithography (SLA)
6.3.3	PolyJet Printing (PJP)
6.3.4	MultiJet Printing (MJP)
6.3.5	ColorJet Printing (CJP)
6.3.6	Digital Light Processing (DLP)
6.3.7	Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
6.3.8	Others
6.3.8.1	Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
6.3.8.2	Vacuum Casting
6.3.8.3	Lithography based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM)
6.3.8.4	Aerosol Jet

7.1	Introduction
7.2	Consumer Industry
7.3	Automotive Industry
7.4	Aerospace and Defense Industry
7.4.1	Prototyping
7.4.2	Engine and Engine Parts
7.4.3	Repair Application
7.5	Healthcare Industry
7.5.1	Implants and Prosthetics
7.5.2	Dental
7.5.3	Tissue Engineering
7.5.4	Research Initiatives
7.6	Fashion and Aesthetics Market
7.7	Other Applications

8.1	Introduction
8.1.1	Market Statistics
8.2	North America
8.2.1	Market Statistics
8.2.2	The U.S.
8.2.2.1	Research and Development
8.2.3	Canada
8.3	Europe
8.3.1	Market Statistics
8.3.2	Germany
8.3.3	United Kingdom
8.3.4	Others
8.4	Asia-Pacific (APAC)
8.4.1	Market Statistics
8.4.2	China
8.4.3	Japan
8.4.4	South Korea
8.5	Rest of the World (ROW)
8.5.1	Market Statistics

9.1	Introduction
9.1.1	Geographic Revenue Mix of the Top 5 Players in the Market
9.2	StratasysLtd.
9.2.1	Overview
9.2.2	Financials
9.2.2.1	Overall Financials
9.2.2.2	Segment Revenue Mix
9.2.2.3	Geographic Revenue Mix
9.2.3	SWOT Analysis
9.3	3DSystems
9.3.1	Overview
9.3.2	Financials
9.3.2.1	Overall Financials
9.3.2.2	Segment Revenue Mix
9.3.2.3	Geographic Revenue Mix
9.3.3	SWOT Analysis
9.4	Arcam AB
9.4.1	Overview
9.4.2	Financials
9.4.2.1	Overall Financials
9.4.2.2	Geographic Revenue Mix
9.4.3	SWOT Analysis
9.5	Ex One
9.5.1	Overview
9.5.2	Financials
9.5.2.1	Overall Financials
9.5.2.2	Segment Revenue Mix
9.5.2.3	Geographic Revenue Mix
9.5.3	SWOT Analysis
9.6	Sandvik AB
9.6.1	Overview
9.6.2	Financials
9.6.2.1	Overall Financials
9.6.2.2	Segment Revenue Mix
9.6.2.3	Geographic Revenue Mix
9.6.3	SWOT Analysis
9.7	Hoganas AB
9.7.1	Overview
9.7.2	Financials
9.7.2.1	Overall Financials
9.8	DSM N.V.
9.8.1	Overview
9.8.2	Financials
9.8.2.1	Overall Financials
9.8.2.2	Segment Revenue Mix
9.8.2.3	Geographic Revenue Mix, 2014-2015
9.9	SLM Solutions GmbH
9.9.1	Overview
9.9.2	Financials
9.9.2.1	Overall Financials
9.9.2.2	Segment Revenue Mix
9.9.2.3	Geographic Revenue Mix
9.1 0	Arkema
9.10.1	Overview
9.10.2	Financials
9.10.2.1	Overall Financials
9.11	Shenzhen eSUN Industrial Co., Ltd
9.11.1	Overview
9.12	EOSGmbH
9.12.1	Overview
9.13	EnvisionTEC
9.13.1	Overview
9.14	Polymaker
9.14.1	Overview
9.15	LPW Technology Ltd.
9.15.1	Overview
9.16	McorTechnologiesLtd.
9.16.1	Overview

Table 2.1	R&D Investment of Key Players in the Market
Table 3.1	Key Mergers and Acquisitions
Table 3.2	Key Product Launches and Developments
Table 3.3	Key Partnerships and Collaborations (2013-Present)
Table 3.4	Key Business Expansion Activities
Table 3.5	Key Events in the Global 3D Printing Materials Market
Table 4.1	3DP Materials Market Size, by Type, 2015-2022
Table 4.2	3DP Materials Market Size, by Region, 2016-2022
Table 4.3	3DP Materials – Application and Competitiveness Snapshot
Table 4.4	3DP Metals and Metal Alloys Market Size, by Region, 2015 To 2022
Table 4.5	Aluminium ALSI10mg: Specification Snapshot
Table 4.6	Cobalt-Chromium Alloy: Specification Snapshot
Table 4.7	Copper Alloy – Specification Snapshot
Table 4.8	Nickel Alloy In718: Specification Snapshot
Table 4.9	Stainless Steel: Specification Snapshot
Table 4.10	3DP Plastics Market Size, by Region, 2015-2022
Table 4.11	Plastics – Applications, Technologies and Competitiveness Snapshot
Table 4.12	3DP Photopolymers Market Size, by Region, 2015 to 2022
Table 4.13	Photopolymers – Types of Materials, Technologies, Applications and Manufacturers
Table 4.14	3DP Ceramics Market Size, by Region, 2015 to 2022
Table 4.15	Ceramics – Technologies, Application and Companies
Table 4.16	Other 3DP Materials Market Size, by Region, 2015 to 2022,
Table 4.17	Other Materials-Technologies, Application and Companies
Table 4.18	Bendlay-Technologies, Application and Companies
Table 4.19	Paper and Wax-Technologies, Applications and Companies
Table 5.1	3D Printing Materials Market Size, by Form, 2015-2022 ($ Million)
Table 5.2	Required Properties of ABS 3DP filaments for 3D printing
Table 5.3	PLA – Properties and Application
Table 5.4	PVA – Properties and Application
Table 5.5	Polycarbonate – Properties and Application
Table 5.6	Nylon – Properties and Application
Table 5.7	HIPS – Properties and Application
Table 5.8	PETG – Properties and Applications
Table 6.1	3D Printing Materials Market Size, by Technology, 2015 – 2022
Table 6.2	3DP Metallic Materials Market Size, by Technology,2016-2022($ Million)
Table 6.3	Competitive Analysis of DMLS Technology and Applications
Table 6.4	Advantages & Disadvantages of EBM
Table 6.5	Competitive Analysis of DMLS Technology and Applications
Table 6.6	Advantages Associated with Optomec’s LENS Technology
Table 6.7	Advantages and Disadvantages of SLM
Table 6.8	Applications of DMD Technology
Table 6.9	Advantages & Disadvantages of Direct Metal Deposition
Table 6.10	Advantages and Disadvantages of Binder Jetting
Table 6.11	3DP Non-metallic Materials Market Size, by Technology, 2015 – 2022
Table 6.12	Materials used in FDM 3D Printing Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers
Table 6.13	Key Developments taken by Companies – FDM Technology
Table 6.14	Photopolymers used in SLA 3DP Technology, Applications, and Manufacturers
Table 6.15	Key Developments taken by Companies – SLA Technology
Table 6.16	Application – SLS Technology
Table 6.17	Major Application and Uses – LOM Technology
Table 6.18	Application – Vacuum Casting
Table 6.19	Application – Lithography based Ceramic Manufacturing (LCM) Technology
Table 6.20	Key Developments – Aerosol Technology
Table 7.1	3DP Materials Market Size, by Industry Vertical, 2015-2022
Table 7.2	3DP Metal and Metal alloys Market Size, by Industry Vertical, 2016-2022
Table 7.3	3DP Non-metallic Materials Market Size, by Industrial Verticals, 2015-2022
Table 7.4	Key Market Developments by Global Players
Table 7.5	Key Research Initiatives and Developments (2014-2016) – Healthcare Industry
Table 8.1	3DP Materials Market Size, by Region, 2015-2022 ($ Million)
Table 8.2	North America: 3D Printing Materials Market Size ($ Million), by Country, 2015-2022
Table 8.3	Examples of Key Developments in the U.S. 3DP Materials Market
Table 8.4	Europe: 3D Printing Materials Market Size ($ Million), by Country, 2016-2022
Table 8.5	APAC: 3D Printing Materials Market Size, by Country, 2015-2022 ($ Million)
Table 8.6	RoW: 3DP Materials Market Size, By Country, 2016-2022

Figure 1	Global 3D Printing Materials Market
Figure 2	Global 3D Printing Materials Market, by Type (2015 to 2022)
Figure 3	Global 3D Printing Materials Market, by Technology
Figure 4	Global 3D Printing Materials Market, by Form
Figure 5	Global 3D Printing Materials Market, by Application
Figure 6	3D Printing Materials Market, by Geography
Figure 7	Europe and Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Materials Market – by Type, 2016 and 2022 ($ Million)
Figure 1.1	3DP Materials Market Segmentation
Figure 1.2	3D Printing Materials Market Segmentation, by Component
Figure 1.3	3D Printing Materials Market Segmentation, by Geography
Figure 1.4	3D Printing Materials Market - Stakeholders
Figure 1.5	Research Parameters
Figure 1.6	3D Printing Materials Market – Research Flow
Figure 2.1	Market Dynamics Snapshot
Figure 3.1	Market Share Analysis
Figure 3.2	Strategies Adopted by the Key Players
Figure 3.3	Percentage Shares of Strategies Adopted by the Market Players
Figure 4.1	Materials for 3D Printing
Figure 4.2	3DP Materials Market Snapshot
Figure 4.3	3DP Metals and Metal Alloys Market Size, 2015 to 2022 ($ Million)
Figure 4.4	3DP Plastics Market Size – 2015 to 2022 ($ Million)
Figure 4.5	3DP Photopolymers Market Size, 2015 to 2022 ($ Million)
Figure 4.6	3DP Ceramics Market Size, 2015 to 2022 ($ Million)
Figure 4.7	Other Materials Market Size – 2015 to 2022, ($ Million)
Figure 5.1	Types of 3D Printing Filaments
Figure 5.2	Filament Contribution to 3DP Materials Market, 2015-2022 ($ Million)
Figure 5.3	Types of 3DP Material to be used in the Form of Powder
Figure 5.4	Powder Contribution to 3DP Materials Market, 2015-2022 ($ Million)
Figure 5.5	Powder to be used in Different 3DP Technologies
Figure 5.6	Powder to be used in 3D Printing Application
Figure 5.7	3D Liquid Materials Contribution to the 3D Printing Materials Market
Figure 5.8	Types of Liquid Materials used in 3D Printing Technology
Figure 5.9	Types of Technology use in Liquid 3D Printing
Figure 5.10	Application – Liquid 3D Printing Materials
Figure 6.1	Types of Technology – Global 3D Printing Materials Market
Figure 6.2	Global 3DP Materials Market – Technology Snapshot, 2016 - 2022
Figure 6.3	3D Printing Metal Market Size – by Technology (Snapshot)
Figure 6.4	3D Printing Non-metallic Materials Market Size – by Technology (Snapshot)
Figure 7.1	Global 3DP Material Market by Application
Figure 7.2	3D Printing Materials Market (Metallic and Non-metallic Revenue) – Consumer Industry
Figure 7.3	3D Printing Materials Market – Automotive Application
Figure 7.4	3D Printing Materials Market– Aerospace & Defense Industry
Figure 7.5	3D Printing Materials Market – Healthcare Industry
Figure 7.6	3D Printing Materials Market – Fashion & Aesthetics Industry
Figure 7.7	3D Printing Materials Market – Other Applications
Figure 7.8	3DP Materials Market – Other Applications
Figure 8.1	Geographic Landscape
Figure 8.2	North American 3D Printing Material Market Snapshot
Figure 8.3	U.S. 3D Printing Materials Market – Academia-Industry Partnership
Figure 8.4	Europe Snapshot
Figure 8.5	Germany: 3D Printing Materials Market Size, 2015-2022 ($ Million)
Figure 8.6	United Kingdom: 3D Printing Materials Market Size, by Country, 2015-2022 ($ Million)
Figure 8.7	APAC Snapshot
Figure 9.1	Geographic Revenue Mix of the Top 5 Players
Figure 9.2	Stratasys Ltd. - Overall Financials, 2013-15
Figure 9.3	Stratasys Ltd. - Business Segment Revenue Mix, 2013-15
Figure 9.4	Stratasys Ltd. - Geographic Revenue Mix, 2013-15
Figure 9.5	3D Systems – Overall Financials, 2013-15
Figure 9.6	3D Systems – Business Segment Revenue Mix, 2013-15
Figure 9.7	3D Systems – Geographic Revenue Mix, 2013-15
Figure 9.8	Arcam AB – Overall Financials, 2013-15
Figure 9.9	Arcam AB – Geographic Revenue Mix, 2013-15
Figure 9.10	ExOne – Overall Financials, 2013-15
Figure 9.11	Exone-Business Segment Revenue Mix, 2013-15
Figure 9.12	ExOne – Geographic Revenue Mix, 2013-15
Figure 9.13	Sandvik AB – Overall Financials, 2014-15
Figure 9.14	Sandvik AB- Business Segment Revenue Mix, 2014-15
Figure 9.15	Sandvik AB – Geographic Revenue Mix, 2014-15
Figure 9.16	Hoganas AB – Overall Financials, 2011-12
Figure 9.17	DSM N.V. – Overall Financials, 2014-15
Figure 9.18	DSM N.V. – Business Segment Revenue, 2014-15
Figure 9.19	DSM N.V. – 3DP Materials Revenue Mix, 2014-15
Figure 9.20	DSM N.V. – Geographic Revenue Mix, 2014-15
Figure 9.21	SLM-Solutions GmbH – Overall Financials, 2014-15
Figure 9.22	SLM-Solutions – Business Segment Revenue Mix, 2014-15
Figure 9.23	SLM Solutions – Geographic Revenue Mix, 2014-15
Figure 9.24	Arkema – Overall Financials, 2014-15

Report Description

3D printing industry visualizes a world where 3D printer will be used in every home. 3D printing is rapidly evolving, and with increasing technological advancement and wide range of 3D printing materials, it is gradually becoming more pervasive, thus, changing the face of the manufacturing industries. The global 3D printing materials market is estimated to witness growth at a CAGR of 17.6% over the period of 2016 to 2022. This growth is expected due to increasing demand of 3D printing materials from the manufacturing industries, increasing consumer application and increasing opportunities for 3D printers in the clothing, electronics and food sector.

The 3D printing materials market comprises of the materials such as plastics, photopolymers, metals and metal alloys, ceramics among others and technologies such as Materials Extrusion (FDM/FFF), Light Polymerized (SLA, DLP, PJP) and Powder Bed Fusion (DMLS, SLS, SLM, EBM) among others.

The U.S. generated the maximum amount of revenue in the year 2015 in the global 3D printing materials market among all the countries; whereas, Japan and China have the maximum potential to grow in the forecast period. If the industry has the prospects of growing with the same pace, it will cross $1.52 billion in total market by the end of forecast period 2022.

The report is a compilation of different segments of Global 3D printing materials market including market breakdown by 3DP materials, forms, technologies, applications and different geographical areas. The revenue generated from 3D printing materials in the market has been tracked to calculate the market size. Under this section, the materials by form (filaments, powder and liquid) and the materials by industrial vertical and its application areas which are shaping the market have also been explained.

While highlighting the key driving and restraining forces for this market, the report also provides a detailed explanation of the materials and technologies used in 3D printing and application areas of this market. It also analyzes the key players involved in the industry.

The report puts special emphasis on the market share and size of the 3D printing materials market, owing to the changing paradigms in the industry. The most often used strategy for gaining a better hold on to the market has been through product launches, followed by Partnerships. Moreover, the company profile section includes highlights of significant information about the key companies involved along with their financial positions and SWOT analysis. Some of the key players involved in this market are 3D Systems, Stratasys Ltd., Arcam AB, Sandvik AB, Hoganas AB, DSM N.V., Arkema , Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co. Ltd.and Polymaker.

Key Questions Answered in this Report

• What are the dominant materials and technologies used in 3D printing materials market?
• What are the materials used for 3D printing?
• What are the forms of materials used for 3D printing?
• What are the technologies used for 3D printing?
• What are the different application areas of 3D printing materials market?
• Which are the most sought-after materials and technologies in 3D printing?
• What is the revenue generated by different segments such as 3DP materials, forms, technologies, applications and geographies of 3D printing materials market?
• What are the different factors driving the market in the forecast period?
• What are the major factors challenging the growth of 3D printing materials market?
• What kind of new strategies are being adopted by existing market players to make a mark in the industry?
• Which region will lead the Global 3D printing materials market by the end of forecast period?

Market Overview

3D printing is a disruptive and revolutionary technology with significant potential to alter manufacturing, business, and society. 3D printing technology is the bridge between digital and physical disruption. It has the ability to turn digital files into physical objects, which allow people to design, scan, share, and send digital representations of physical objects anywhere to print 3D objects.

3D printing has come a long way from the initial production of simple plastic prototypes to produce fully functional components, including implants & prosthetics, complex mechanisms, batteries, robot, clothing and food. 3D printing technology is on the path of rapid development with increasing advancements, wide range of 3DP materials and high speed of manufacturing. The global 3D printing materials market is estimated to reach $1.52 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 17.6% through the forecast period. A rapid growth in 3D printing industry and growing demand of 3D printing technology from end-use industries such as automotive, aerospace & defense, healthcare and consumer sector are some of the reasons responsible for the growth of this market. However, the market consists of certain constraints such as lack of awareness, high cost and compatibility of 3D printing materials, and lack of channel partner assistance which are hampering its overall growth.

The global 3D printing materials market has been tracked along the lines of its materials, forms, technologies, application areas, and geography. Herein, the revenue generated from the 3D printing materials, technologies and forms is tracked in order to calculate the market size. The revenue generated from various 3D printing materials namely – plastics, photopolymers, metals & metal alloys, ceramics among others, have been analyzed. The plastics materials in 3D printing materials market holds more than 51% of the market, photopolymers and ceramics, though significant, hold lesser share. Revenue generated for various forms of 3DP materials namely – filament, powder and liquid have been analyzed. 3D printing Filaments is dominating the market and growing at a CAGR of 16.0% from 2016 to 2022.

The report has been further classified into various 3D printing technology namely – Material Extrusion (FDM/FFF), Light polymerized (SLA, DLP, PJP) and Powder bed Fusion (DMLS, EBM, SLS, SLM), in which Material Extrusion holds the largest share and Powder bed Fusion is expected to grow extensively. The revenue generated from various application area namely – automotive, aerospace & defense, healthcare, fashion & aesthetics and consumer sector among others, have been analyzed.

This report covers the global 3D printing materials market, and consequently provides the revenue of the key regions – North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific (APAC) and Rest of the World (RoW). North America is the largest contributor in the overall revenue generation in 3D printing materials market, followed by the European region, and is expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.9%, from 2016 to 2022. While the APAC region is expected to capture the larger market share at a high growth rate by 2022 because of lager consumer base, growing R&D investments and government funding towards 3D printing.

Some of the key market players in the industry are: Stratasys, Ltd., 3D Systems, Arcam AB, Sandvik AB, Hoganas AB, DSM N.V., Arkema and Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co. Ltd. These companies are aiming for more product launches, partnerships and mergers & acquisitions to expand their operations and to establish themselves in the market.