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BUSINESS CHALLENGE

MnM’s client offers wide range of metal, plastic, and assembly solutions to those interested in the project involving “Assessment of Customized Sheet Metal Fabrication and Rapid Prototyping in North America.” The key objectives for the study involved:

1. In-depth analysis of the sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping market by application and technology for North America (U.S., Canada, and Mexico)
2. Market share analysis, competitor benchmarking by technology and application, market attractiveness by technology type, and end-use industry and country
3. Competitive and customer analysis and corresponding market share analysis

MnM APPROACH

Methodology Adopted by MnM: MnM carried out this study through a combination of extensive secondary research, followed by primary discussions with key opinion leaders, sheet metal and rapid prototype manufacturers, and their customers. Market size estimation (usage of different types of technologies used for sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping in varied end-use industries across North America), value chain and key trend analysis across the supply chain (consisting of sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping suppliers) was done. Interviews were conducted with compounders, processors, and other intermediaries to confirm end application and value addition. Interviews with experts from end users of sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping such as automotive, electronics, medical, and ICT industries were conducted to verify the market numbers.

Actual Solution Provided: Through the detailed outcome of the study, we provided inputs on-

• Market size of the sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping industry in North America by technology, application, and country
• Customer analysis
• Competitor analysis and development trends in the sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping market in North America. Competitors benchmarking on the basis of technology and applications

VALUE DELIVERED:

• MnM’s client was able to understand the current scenario of the sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping market in North America. Also, the market forecasts were provided to focus the client’s attention on the high growth markets of various sheet metal fabrication and rapid prototyping.
• The competitive benchmarking also helped to understand the client’s current position in the market and further helps the client to build short- and long-term strategies to gain the market share.
• Provide details of some key players in customized sheet metal fabrication market and their trend of standard vs. customized sheet metal fabrication.