Global Automotive 3D Printing Market 2017-2021

This industry research report identifies 3D Systems and Stratasys as the key vendors in the global automotive 3D printing market. This industry research report also presents a comprehensive analysis of the market by solution (products, services, and materials), by contract type (inhouse and outsourced), and by geography (the Americas, APAC, and EMEA).

Overview of the global automotive 3D printing market

Technavio's research analysis on the global automotive 3D printing market identifies the introduction of low-cost entry level 3D printers as one of the major factors that will have a positive impact on the market's growth. The availability of entry-level printers will influence tier-2 and tier-3 plastic parts manufacturers and automotive suppliers to adopt 3D printing technology for manufacturing small parts including dampers and bearings. Moreover, the development of affordable entry-level 3D printing technology will increase the adoption and will subsequently reduce the cost of high-capability 3D printers that are currently being used only for industrial applications, in turn, increasing their adoption. Technavio's market research analysts predict that this market will grow at a CAGR of more than 45% by 2021.

In terms of geographic regions, the Americas will be the major revenue contributor to the market throughout the next few years. Benefits such as the ability to build complex shapes using fewer parts, less material wastage, and the ability to build lightweight products that help in saving fuel costs, is inducing major automotive manufacturers in this region to adopt 3D printing.

Competitive landscape and key vendors

In terms of technology, the automotive 3D printing market is concentrated and is dominated by the two major players such as 3D Systems and Stratasys. One of the major players in the automotive 3D printing machine market 3D Systems has subsidiaries across the globe and provides 3D printing solutions with several features including product design optimization, transformation workflows, and innovation in product applications.

The leading vendors in the market are -

• 3D Systems
• Stratasys

The other prominent vendors in the market are Arcam, Autodesk, EnvisionTEC, EOS, ExOne, Optomec, and Ultimaker.

Segmentation by solution and analysis of the automotive 3D printing market

• Products
• Services
• Materials

During 2016, the products segment accounted for the major shares of the automotive 3D printing market. The segment comprises of 3D printing machines or printers or systems and spare parts. The upfront cost for an industrial printer starts from $100,000 and goes up depending on size, application, material, and technology. The establishment of micro-factories using 3D printing machines by new start-up companies such as Local Motors will be one of the factors fueling the growth of this segment.

Segmentation by contract type and analysis of the automotive 3D printing market

• Inhouse
• Outsourced

The outsourced segment contributed to the major share of the automotive 3D printing during 2016. The type of contract varies according to the requirement of the manufacturing applications and offer various benefits in terms of technology, material, and characteristic requirement. For instance, the partnership between Ford Motor Company and Stratasys helped a customer to train and develop staff in the process and gain more technical expertise in 3D printing.

Key questions answered in the report include

• What will the market size and the growth rate be in 2021?
• What are the key factors driving the global automotive 3D printing market?
• What are the key market trends impacting the growth of the global automotive 3D printing market?
• What are the challenges to market growth?
• Who are the key vendors in the global automotive 3D printing market?
• What are the market opportunities and threats faced by the vendors in the global automotive 3D printing market?
• Trending factors influencing the market shares of the Americas, APAC, and EMEA.
• What are the key outcomes of the five forces analysis of the global automotive 3D printing market? 

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