Report: Seven 3-D Printing Materials Expected to Have a Total Market of Over $8B

DUBLIN—December 9, 2014—Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "3D Printing Materials 2015-2025: Status, Opportunities, Market Forecasts" report to their offering.

This massive growth in the use and applications of 3-D printers is encouraging a massive growth in the market for 3-D printing materials. Detailed forecasts, using information from interviews with 50 key players in the industry and disclosed financial information, estimate seven key materials are expected to have a total market of over $8B by 2025.

This 132 slide report (PDF) covers the current and future status, opportunities and market forecasts of 3-D printing materials. It contains many illustrative and analytical figures and tables plus profiles of 16 companies, from across the globe, who supply a wide variety of materials for 3-D printing. Interviews with eight industrial end-users describe their experiences with 3-D printing and give insight into their needs.

This new interest inspired developments in many technologies to 3-D print a wider variety of materials. A brief overview of each of these technologies is outlined in this report. But not all materials are equal. This report outlines the advantages and disadvantages of printing in different materials, the applications of each, and technical data on the properties of 3-D printed materials, which often differ from their traditionally manufactured analogue. These new materials mean there has been space for many new companies, and also many acquisitions by 3-D printer manufacturers. Information on start-ups, closures, mergers and acquisitions is included.

This report includes detailed state of the market, in terms of market value and volume, for:

• Photopolymers
• Thermoplastic filaments
• Thermoplastic powders
• Metal powders
• Sand and binder
• Welding wire
• Plaster

Key Topics Covered:

1. Executive Summary
2. Introduction
3. Key Advantages of 3D Printing
4. Overview of 3D Printing Technologies
5. Materials Overview
6. Emerging Materials
7. Disruptive Technologies
8. Patents and Publications
9. Markets
10. Value Chains
11. State of the Market
12. Forecasts 2015-2025
13. Timeline
14. Limitations and Restraints
15. Profiles of 3D Materials' Suppliers: DSM, Rahn, Arevo, TLC Korea, Evonik, Exceltec, Oxford Perfomance Materials, Taulman 3D, Argen, Cookson Gold, LPW, Sandvik, Höganäs, CRP, Fripp Design
16. Profiles of End-Users of 3D Printing, including: Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Ford, Dyson, GE Aviation, BMW, Reebok and Addenbrooke's Hospital
17. Opportunities

Source: Research and Markets.