It does not aim to examine the implications of 3d printing technology for the. The 297page report was written for executive and engineering management, product developers, service providers, researchers, educators, analysts, the investment community, and. The disruptive nature of 3d printing european commission. This is a relatively small industry but with tremendous potential to grow, and this potential is generating hype. With all the attention 3d printing has attracted, its important to point out where the technology works and where it is going. A seminar report on print a new world using 3dprinter submitted to cochin university of science and tecnology by arjun r 123808 on 12 august 2014 in partial fulfilment for award of the degree of bachelor of technology in electronics and communication engineering department of.
The 297page report was written for executive and engineering management, product developers, service providers, researchers, educators, analysts, the. Pdf current and future business models for 3d printing. Figure 2 shows the share of industrial additive manufacturing systems sold in 2018 by companies headquartered in each geographic region. However, as new applications of 3d printing emerge and 3d technologies and markets mature, the 3d printing revolution is causing deep anxiety among some intellectual property owners and commentators. Once an interesting hobby for technologically advanced enthusiasts, 3d printing has now turned into a multidisciplinary and multibillion dollar industry, with far reaching possibilities.
The 3d printing technologies that make this possible are poised to transform manufacturing companies. According to the so called bible of 3d printing, wohlers report 2016, more than 278,000 desktop 3d printers were globally sold in 2015. June 2014 in conjunction with the manufacturing institute. Publishing released a research report titled 3d printing in medical markets 2015. Three of the top ten alltime kickstarter technology projects are 3d printers from formlabs, printrbot, and robo 3d. The wohlers report 2014, published by wohlers associates is available immediately and marks the 19th consecutive year of its availability, a fact that sets it apart from any other industry. This process contrasts with traditional inkbased printers which produce a two dimensional object ink on paper. Technology and beyond 412 million in 20, an increase of 43% over 2012, with approximately usd 325 million spent by companies and usd 87 million by individuals. Discussionterm often used synonymously with additive manufacturing. To compete in a global economy, manufacturers are forced to move towards low volume production of innovative and customized products with high added value. Backgroundfocus of this reportintroduction to additivemanufacturing and 3d printinghistory of additive manufacturingmay 2012 through october 2012november 2012 to may 20industries and regions benefitingfrom amhow companies are applying amprocessesinstallations by. The state of 3d printing sculpteo online 3d printing. Expenditure is expected to continue growing in 2014, with an estimated increase of 62%.
Postal service office of inspector general july 7, 2014. The wohlers report, which is closely watched by the additive manufacturing sector, indicates the entire 3d printing technology ecosystem has experienced growth of more than onethird 34. Press a button and a fully formed pair of shoes emerges from a printer. According to the wohlers report 2015, the medical 3d printing in 2014, with. Threedimensional printing, also known as additive manufacturing am or rapid prototyping enables. The report has served as the undisputed industryleading report on the subject for two decades. Produced by wohlers associates, the report is now in its 22 nd consecutive year. Wohlers associates, a research consultancy focused on additive manufacturing and 3d printing, announced this week the publication of wohlers. Cios will be called upon to provide tools and data management capabilities as 3d printing goes mainstream.
Terry wohlers reports on the state of additive manufacturing at inside 3d printing seoul. Printing dwf to pdf large file size, slow to create. Outline 3d printing technology overview objet 30 pro 3d printer purposes possibilities. Source for additive manufacturing definition is astm international, standard terminology for additive manufacturing technologies. The 3d printing industrys rise and rise shows little sign of grinding to a halt according to one marketdefining publication. Service revenues, view the entire article via our website. This edition marks the 21st consecutive year of publication. The postal service could also help protect ed or sensitive digital design files by providing a trusted online marketplace for.
The top 3 takeaways from the gold standard on the 3d printing industry investors in 3d systems, stratasys, and the other 3d printing companies shouldnt miss this. This edition marks the 18th consecutive year of its publication. The total am products and services worldwide grew at a compound annual growth rate cagr of 25. Liability questions concerning patent infringement arisen. While the compounded annual growth rate of all 3d printingrelated products and services was 25% during the 25year period before 2010, growth between 2010 and 2012 alone was 27%.
Wohlers report 2015 is here, which is always good for anyone involved with, curious about, or invested in any area the 3d printing industry. Just as the web democratized innovation in bits, a new class of rapid prototyping technologies, from 3d printers to laser cutters, is democratizing innovation in atoms, wired magazines longtime editorinchief, chris anderson. Wohlers associates has released the latest edition of the wohlers report, the companys annual indepth analysis of additive manufacturing and 3d printing on a global scale wohlers report 20 covers all aspects of the burgeoning industry, including its history, applications, manufacturers, processes and materials. The wohlers report estimates that the overall 3d printing industry market, which includes all product and services worldwide, wa s around usd 5. Yet the demands they place on it could be significant.