14-05-2025
Polymer Additive Manufacturing Industry Research 2024-2031: Opportunities in Collaborations and Industry Partnerships, Advancements in Bioprinting, & Supply Chain Resilience and On-demand Production
Key growth drivers include cost efficiency, material waste reduction, and customization. North America leads the market due to strong industrial adoption. Major players include Stratasys and 3D Systems. Growth opportunities stem from bioprinting advancements and supply chain resilience. Services, FDM technology, and consumer products dominate market shares.
Dublin, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market Size, Share, Forecast, & Trends Analysis by Offering (Hardware, Materials, Services), Technology (FDM, SLA, SLS, Polyjet, Binder Jetting), End User (Consumer, Electronics, Healthcare, Automotive, Aerospace & Defense) - Global Forecast to 2031" report has been added to Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market was valued at $11.95 billion in 2023. This market is expected to reach $36.19 billion by 2031 from an estimated $13.55 billion in 2024, at a CAGR of 15.1% during the forecast period from 2024 to growth of this market is driven by the benefits offered by polymer additive manufacturing such as cost efficiency and reduction in material waste; customization and design flexibility; reduction in lead time; lower labor costs; and sustainability and environmental impact. Moreover, customization and personalization; supply chain resilience and on-demand production; reduced material waste and cost-efficiency; advancements in bioprinting and healthcare; and collaborations and industry partnerships are expected to create market growth opportunities,
North America holds the largest share in the polymer additive manufacturing market, driven by strong industrial adoption, technological innovation, and a well-established manufacturing ecosystem. The region is home to key players in the additive manufacturing industry, including manufacturers of advanced 3D printers, materials, and software solutions. This concentration of expertise facilitates rapid technological advancements and widespread adoption across industries, particularly in automotive, aerospace, and polymer additive manufacturing market is characterized by a moderately competitive scenario due to the presence of many large and small-sized global, regional, and local players. The key players operating in the polymer additive manufacturing market are Stratasys, Ltd. (U.S.), 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), EOS GmbH (Germany), Materialise NV (Belgium), voxeljet AG (Germany), Markforged Holding Corporation (U.S.), Proto Labs, Inc. (U.S.), Autodesk, Inc. (U.S.), 3Dceram (France), Dassault Systemes SE (France), Formlabs Inc. (U.S.), and Shapeways Holdings, Inc. (U.S.).The polymer additive manufacturing market is segmented based on offering, technology, and end user. The report also evaluates industry competitors and analyzes the polymer additive manufacturing market at the regional and country type, in 2024, the services segment accounted for the largest share of the polymer additive manufacturing market. The substantial market share of this segment is primarily due to the need for specialized, customized products in industries like aerospace, healthcare, and automotive, along with the ability to outsource production without significant capital technology, in 2024, the fused deposition modeling (FDM) segment accounted for the largest share of the polymer additive manufacturing market. The large market share of this segment is primarily due to its low cost, ease of use, and versatility, making it ideal for startups, small businesses, and education. Its widespread use in rapid prototyping, functional testing, and low-volume production is further supporting the large share of this segmentBy end user, in 2024, the consumer products segment accounted for the largest share of the polymer additive manufacturing market. The substantial market share of this segment is primarily due to the growing demand for personalization, rapid prototyping, small-batch and on-demand production, and innovations in high-performance and sustainable materials for customized, low-volume, high-quality research report analyzes major geographies and provides a comprehensive analysis of North America (U.S., Canada), Asia-Pacific (China, Japan, India, and Rest of Asia-Pacific), Europe (Germany, U.K., France, Italy, Spain, and Rest of Europe), the Middle East & Africa, and Latin Questions Answered in the Report:
What is the value of revenue generated by the sale of polymer additive manufacturing related products and services?
At what rate is the global demand for polymer additive manufacturing products and services projected to grow for the next five to seven years?
What is the historical market size and growth rate for the polymer additive manufacturing market?
What are the major factors impacting the growth of this market at global and regional levels?
What are the major opportunities for existing players and new entrants in the market?
Which product offering, technology, and end user segments create major traction for the manufacturers in this market?
What are the key geographical trends in this market? Which regions/countries are expected to offer significant growth opportunities for the manufacturers operating in the polymer additive manufacturing market?
Who are the major players in the polymer additive manufacturing market? What are their specific product offerings in this market?
What recent developments have taken place in the polymer additive manufacturing market? What impact have these strategic developments created on the market?
Key Topics Covered: 1. Introduction 1.1. Market Definition & Scope1.2. Market Ecosystem1.3. Currency & Limitations1.4. Key Stakeholders2. Research Methodology 2.1. Research Approach2.2. Process of Data Collection and Validation2.3. Market Sizing and forecasting2.4. Assumptions for the Study3. Executive Summary 3.1. Overview3.2. Segment Analysis3.3. Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market-Regional Analysis3.4. Competitive Landscape & Market Competitors4. Market Insights 4.1. Overview4.2. Factors Affecting Market Growth4.2.1. Drivers4.2.1.1. Cost Efficiency and Reduction in Material Waste4.2.1.2. Customization and Design Flexibility4.2.1.3. Reduction in Lead Time4.2.1.4. Lower Labor Costs4.2.1.5. Sustainability and Environmental Impact4.2.2. Restraints4.2.2.1. High Cost of Advanced Materials4.2.2.2. Limited Material Properties4.2.2.3. Regulatory Challenges4.2.2.4. Technology Limitations4.2.2.5. Skill and Knowledge Gap4.2.3. Opportunities4.2.3.1. Customization and Personalization4.2.3.2. Supply Chain Resilience and On-demand Production4.2.3.3. Reduced Material Waste and Cost-efficiency4.2.3.4. Advancements in Bioprinting and Healthcare4.2.3.5. Collaborations and Industry Partnerships4.2.4. Key Trends4.2.4.1. Rise of Biodegradable and Sustainable Materials4.2.4.2. Integration of Artificial Intelligence (Ai) and Machine Learning4.2.4.3. Increased Adoption of Hybrid Manufacturing Systems4.2.4.4. Growing Demand for On-demand Production and Spare Parts Manufacturing4.2.4.5. Expansion of Additive Manufacturing in Healthcare Applications5. Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market Assessment-by offering 5.1. Overview5.2. Services5.3. Hardware5.4. Software5.5. Materials5.5.1. Photopolymers (Resins)5.5.2. Polylactic Acid (PLA)5.5.3. Polyamide (Nylon)5.5.4. Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)5.5.5. Polycarbonate (PC)5.5.6. Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU)5.5.7. Other Polymer Materials6. Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market Assessment-by Technology 6.1. Overview6.2. Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)6.3. Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)6.4. Stereolithography (SLA)6.5. Polyjet6.6. Digital Light Processing (DLP)6.7. Multi Jet Fusion6.8. Binder Jetting6.9. Other Polymer Technologies7. Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market Assessment-by End User 7.1. Overview7.2. Consumer Products7.3. Healthcare7.4. Automotive7.5. General Manufacturing7.6. Electronics & Semiconductors7.7. Aerospace & Defense7.8. Chemicals & Materials7.9. Energy and Oil & Gas7.10. Other End Users8. Polymer Additive Manufacturing Market Assessment-by Geography 8.1. Overview8.2. North America8.2.1. U.S.8.2.2. Canada8.3. Asia-Pacific8.3.1. China8.3.2. Japan8.3.3. India8.3.4. Rest of Asia-Pacific8.4. Europe8.4.1. Germany8.4.2. U.K.8.4.3. France8.4.4. Italy8.4.5. Spain8.4.6. Rest of Europe8.5. Middle East & Africa8.6. Latin America9. Competition Analysis 9.1. Overview9.2. Key Growth Strategies9.3. Competitive Benchmarking9.4. Competitive Dashboard9.4.1. Industry Leaders9.4.2. Market Differentiators9.4.3. Vanguards9.4.4. Emerging Companies10. Company Profiles (Business Overview, Financial Overview, Product Portfolio, Strategic Developments, and SWOT Analysis)
Stratasys Ltd. (U.S.)
3D Systems Corporation (U.S.)
EOS GmbH (Germany)
Materialise NV (Belgium)
voxeljet AG (Germany)
Markforged Holding Corporation (U.S.)
Proto Labs Inc. (U.S.)
Autodesk Inc. (U.S.)
3Dceram (France)
Dassault Systemes SE (France)
Formlabs Inc. (U.S.)
Shapeways Holdings Inc. (U.S.).
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