Dublin, March 01, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "3D Printing Market: Outlook and Forecasts 2017 - 2022" report to their offering.

This research examines the 3D market from multiple facets including hardware manufacturers, service providers, application providers, software providers, raw material providers, and communities. The report also assesses the market impact and provides forecasts across all verticals globally and regionally for 2017 to 2022.

Market analysis and forecasts include the following:

- Global and Regional projections
- Analysis and forecasts by application type
- Analysis and forecasts by industrial vertical
- Market segmentation of Industrial vs. Consumer/DIY
- Analysis and forecasts for printing methods and materials

Select Report Findings:

- Global 3D Printing market is anticipated to approach $23B USD by 2022
- Software and Services will benefit most through 2022 as the industry gears up
- The materials industry will see an incrementally positive impact due to 3D Printing
- Largest app area by revenue through 2022 will be Prototype Tooling at nearly $5B USD

Report Benefits:

- 3D Printing Forecasts for 2017 to 2022
- Identify challenges and opportunities for 3D Printing
- Identify investment trends and leading market players
- Identify trends in raw materials for flexible manufacturing
- Recognize the market direction and future of the 3D Printing
- Understand the 3D Printing Ecosystem including roles of players
- Understand the relationship of 3D Printing relative to AI and IIoT

Target Audience:

- AI providers
- IIoT integrators
- 3D Printer companies
- Software developers
- Raw material suppliers
- Manufacturing companies
- Network service providers

Key Topics Covered:

1 Overview
1.1 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing
1.1.1 Stereo Lithography and Additive Manufacturing
1.2 Traditional Manufacturing vs. Additive Manufacturing
1.3 3D Printing Process
1.4 Business Benefits of 3D Printing
1.4.1 Creation of Complex Design
1.4.2 High Level of Customization
1.4.3 Keep Fixed Costs Low following Single Tool Process
1.4.4 Prototyping Process Much Faster and Increase Time of Market
1.4.5 Help Businesses Reduce Waste
1.5 3D Printing Market: SWOT Analysis
1.5.1 Strengths and Opportunities in 3D Printing
1.5.1.1 Rise of Outsourced Service Ecosystem for 3D Printing
1.5.1.2 Rise of Cloud Powered Virtual Inventory based Supply Chain
1.5.1.3 Beginning the Era of Distributed, Holistic, and True Manufacturing
1.5.1.4 The Use of 3D Printing in Other Industries
1.5.1.5 Increasing Support of Governments and R&D Activities
1.5.1.6 Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence opens New Opportunities
1.5.2 Market Weakness and Threats
1.5.2.1 High Cost Involvement with Large Scale Production
1.5.2.2 Vulnerability of Printing Materials
1.5.2.3 Challenges of Printing High Precision Products
1.6 3D Printing Investment Trend Analysis
1.6.1 Regional Investment Trends: US, Europe and APAC
1.6.2 Corporate Investment Trends in US, Europe and APAC
1.6.3 Emerging Investment Opportunity in 3D Printing Ecosystem
1.6.3.1 Medical 3D Printing Application
1.6.3.2 Metal 3D Printing
1.6.3.3 3D Printing Materials
1.6.3.4 3D Software
1.6.4 Risk Exposure Analysis in 3D Printing
1.6.5 3D Printing Merger and Acquisition Analysis
1.6.6 3D Printing Patent Analysis

2 3D Printing Market Analysis and Forecasts 2017 to 2022
2.1 Global 3D Printing Market 2017 to 2022
2.1.1 3D Printing Market by Segment
2.1.1.1 Industrial Market vs. Consumer Market
2.1.2 3D Printing Market by Component
2.1.2.1 3D Printing Product Market
2.1.2.1.1 Industrial vs. Desktop Printers
2.1.2.2 3D Printing Raw Material Market 2017 to 2022
2.1.2.2.1 Polymer and Plastic Market
2.1.2.2.2 Metals and Alloy Market
2.1.2.2.3 Ceramic Market
2.1.2.2.4 Other Materials
2.1.2.3 3D Printing Software and Services Market
2.1.3 Global 3D Printing Market by Technology 2017 to 2022
2.1.3.1 Stereo Lithography
2.1.3.2 Jetting Technology
2.1.3.3 Powder Bed Fusion
2.1.3.4 Fused Deposition Modelling
2.1.3.5 Laminated Object Manufacturing
2.1.3.6 Fused Filament Fabrication
2.1.3.7 Selective Deposition Lamination
2.1.4 Global 3D Printing Market by Application
2.1.5 Global 3D Printing Market by End User Industry
2.2 Regional 3D Printing Market 2017 to 2022
2.2.1 Americas 3D Printing Market by Segment, Component, Tech, App, and Industry
2.2.1.1 Americas 3D Printing Market by Country
2.2.2 Europe 3D Printing Market by Segment, Component, Tech, App, and Industry
2.2.2.1 Europe 3D Printing Market by Country
2.2.3 APAC 3D Printing Market by Segment, Component, Tech, App, and Industry
2.2.3.1 APAC 3D Printing Market by Country
2.2.4 Rest of the World 3D Printing Market by Segment, Component, Tech, App, and Industry
2.2.4.1 ROW 3D Printing Market by Country
2.3 3D Printer Shipments 2017 to 2022
2.3.1 Global 3D Printer Shipments by Segment
2.3.2 Global 3D Printer Shipments by Industry
2.3.3 3D Printer Shipments by Region
2.3.3.1 Americas 3D Printer Shipments by Country
2.3.3.2 Europe 3D Printer Shipments by Country
2.3.3.3 APAC 3D Printer Shipments by Country
2.3.3.4 ROW 3D Printer Shipments by Country
2.4 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply 2017 to 2022
2.4.1 Global 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Form
2.4.2 Global 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Type
2.4.3 Global 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Industry
2.4.4 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Region
2.4.4.1 Americas 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Country
2.4.4.2 Europe 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Country
2.4.4.3 APAC 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Country
2.4.4.4 ROW 3D Printing Raw Materials Supply by Country

3 3D Printing Ecosystem and Vendor Analysis
3.1 3D Printing Value Chain and Elements
3.1.1 Multi-material vs. Mesostructure Material
3.2 Emerging 3D Printing Ecosystem
3.2.1 Object Distribution
3.2.2 Printer Control Systems
3.2.3 Printer Access Networks
3.2.4 IoT and Artificial Intelligence
3.3 3D Printer Pricing Analysis
3.4 Average Industry Order Value and Funding Chart
3.4.1 Order Value by Industry
3.4.2 Order Value by Company Size
3.4.3 Yearly Industry Funding in 3D Printing Category
3.5 Popular Printer Chart: Desktop vs. Industrial Printer and by Regions
3.6 3D Printing Vendor Ecosystem
3.6.1 3D Printer Manufacturer
3.6.2 3D Printing Service Provider
3.6.3 3D Printing Marketplace Providers
3.6.4 3D Printing Application Providers
3.6.5 3D Scanner Manufacturer
3.6.6 3D Printing CAD Software Providers
3.6.7 3D Printing Raw Material providers
3.6.8 3D Printing Network Providers
3.6.9 3D Printing Communities

4 Market Direction and Future of 3D Printing
4.1 Fourth Industrial Revolution: Industry 4.0
4.2 Multi-Material and Cheaper 3D Printer and New Raw Materials
4.3 Wider Accessibility to 3D Modeling
4.4 3D Applications in Everyday Life
4.5 Implications for Enterprise in various Industries

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