[135 Pages Pages] The global 3D printing ceramics market, is estimated to be valued at USD 27.8 million in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 131.5 million by 2021, at a CAGR of 29.6% from 2016 to 2021. Rapid increase in demand from end user industry for different applications are expected to drive the overall demand for 3D printing ceramics market in coming years. The base year used for study is 2015 and the forecast period is 2016 to 2021. In this study, 2015 has been considered the base year and 2016-2021 as the forecast period to estimate the 3D printing ceramics market size.
Increased research on bio-ceramics for their usage in bone implants is anticipated to significantly fuel the growth of the 3D printing ceramics market during the forecast period
Ceramic powders are mainly used for printing plates, cups, and other cutlery items. Ceramic prototypes are also used in high temperature applications in the aerospace and automotive industries. One of the emerging applications of ceramic powders is in 3D printing of medical implants. Ceramic powders are used in 3D prototyping of patient specific implants (PSIs). Increased research on bio-ceramics for their usage in bone implants is anticipated to significantly fuel the growth of the 3D printing ceramics market during the forecast period, 2016 to 2021. Various other products, such as alumina silica powder and glazed ceramics are also being tested for their usage in the construction industry as well as in various other emerging applications.
The aerospace & defense and healthcare are the major industries, who have initiated use of 3D printing ceramics. These industries invest increasingly in R&D activities to discover new horizons in the field of 3D printing ceramics. Critical parts used in the aerospace & defense sector are designed and developed using 3D printing ceramics. Moreover, 3D printing ceramics are also used in the healthcare segment for various dental applications.
Different secondary sources, such as company websites, encyclopedias, directories, and databases such as Hoovers, Bloomberg, Businessweek, Factiva, and OneSource have been used to identify and collect information useful for this extensive, commercial study of the global 3D printing ceramics market. Primary sources, including experts from related industries, have been interviewed to verify and collect critical information and assess prospects of the market. The top-down approach has been implemented to validate the market size in terms of value. With data triangulation procedures and validation of data through primaries, the exact values of the overall parent market size and individual market sizes have been determined and confirmed in this study.
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This study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily, which market segments they should focus upon during the next two to five years to prioritize their efforts and investments. These stakeholders include 3D printing ceramics manufacturers such as 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems (Germany), Exone GmbH (Germany), Renishaw Plc (U.K.), Stratasys Ltd. (U.S.), Viridis 3D LLC (U.S.), Tethon 3D (U.S.), and Lithoz GmbH (Austria).
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The 3D printing ceramics materials market was valued at USD 27.8 million in 2015 and is projected to reach USD 131.5 million by 2021, at a CAGR of 29.6% between 2016 and 2021. Major factors driving the growth of the ceramics market include high demand for 3D printing for dental and orthopedic applications in healthcare industry and in thermal insulation parts in aerospace & defense industry.
The 3D printing ceramics market has been segmented on the basis of type, form, end user, and region. According to end user, the market has been further classified into aerospace & defense, healthcare, automotive, consumer goods & electronics, and manufacturing & construction, among others.
Among all end users, the aerospace & defense segment accounted for the largest share of the 3D printing ceramics market in 2015. This large share is mainly attributed to the latest technological advancements and invention of new materials for prototyping as well as production in the aerospace & defense sector. Moreover, in the healthcare sector, ceramics are used in several medical products, such as dentures, surgical equipment, prosthetics & implants, and tissue engineering products, thereby propelling the applicability of 3D printing ceramics in this sector. However, growing demand for high-quality 3D printing ceramics that are certified by various governing bodies for medical applications is further driving the market for 3D printing ceramics in the healthcare sector. To add furthers, ceramics show better properties for bio medical applications such as bio degradability and less hazards with majority of its grades.
Major forms for 3D printing ceramics include powder, liquids, and filaments in which powders have been highly used by the end users. Other factor adding to the growth of powders is the increasing demand for laser sintering technology for commercial applications. On the other hand, liquid ceramics in the form of pastes and gels are used in the productions of several products using stereolithography techniques which is widely used for prototyping applications. The market for ceramics filaments is very small comparatively and has been promoted by a small number of players.
North America is leading the 3D printing ceramics market during the forecast period, owing to the increasing use of ceramics by varied end-use industries in this region. Major companies promoting 3D printing ceramics are coming from this region. On the other hand, 3D printing ceramics market in the Asia-Pacific region is expected to grow at the highest CAGR between 2016 and 2021. This growth is mainly attributed to the increasing production activities in the automotive and consumer goods & electronics sectors.
The development of ceramics as essential 3D printing materials has increased their applicability in aerospace and military aircraft. Some of the application areas for ceramics include thermal protection systems in rocket exhaust cones, insulating tiles for space shuttle, engine components, and ceramic coatings that are provided in windshield glass of several airplanes. Moreover, ceramics have been used in the defense industry for the development of body armor plates, vehicle armor tiles, electronic counter measures, and X-ray tubes, among other defense-related components. With high demand for customization in these two industries, along with rise in research & development activities, the demand for 3D printing and subsequently 3D printing ceramics is expected to increase. In comparison to liquid and filament form of ceramics, the market for powder ceramics is projected to increase owing to the increasing demand for laser sintering technology. For instance, Airbus Group and GE Electronics have started the usage of 3D printing to reduce prototyping costs.
Healthcare is another key application area, wherein ceramics have been increasingly used, owing to the biocompatibility of certain ceramic grades. Medical & dental is one of the major applications that use 3D printing technology. Several medical products such as surgical equipment, prosthetics & implants, and tissue engineering products are manufactured by using 3D printing technology. Ceramics are majorly used for the development of dental implants, orthopedic implants, diagnostic instruments, and implantable electronic devices. Major types of ceramics preferred for the manufacture of these medical devices include bio-inert ceramics, bio-active ceramics, bio-restorable ceramics, and piezo ceramics. Some of the key drivers influencing the growth of the 3D printing ceramics market in the healthcare sector include increasing demand for product modification and development, and financial support provided by governments to encourage research & developments activities in the field of 3D printing.
The automotive industry has been an early adopter of 3D printers. In addition to manufacturing spare parts in the automotive industry, 3D printers are also used to develop and replace damaged parts of automobiles. With the introduction of 3D printing technology, the future of designing cars is set to change. 3D printing helps in accelerating the process of continuous factory production of individual automotive parts. It also helps prevent losses that occur during the normal production process. Currently, 3D printing is mainly used in prototyping and complex tooling applications for the automotive industry. Assembly of engines requires various tooling applications, which are manufactured using 3D printers. One of the key developments in the automobile industry is the use of 3D printers to print spare parts of vehicles. 3D printing materials are also used for the development of various components of the automotive industry such as engine parts, gears, front and backlight covers, chassis, front lid, fenders, doors, and other parts. In order to decrease the costs associated with mass production setup lines and enhance profits, the automotive industry is undertaking experiments to produce complete cars with the help of 3D printing technology. All the above mentioned factors are likely to propel the growth of the 3D printing ceramics market in the automotive industry.
Some of the restraints that impact the growth of the 3D printing ceramics materials market include low production volumes in comparison to other materials such as polymers and metals. Also, 3D printing technology as a whole has a low acceptance rate in comparison to other regions for production purposes. However, high R&D investments made by end-use industries in these regions is offering lucrative growth opportunities to key players operating in the 3D printing ceramics market.
Leading companies in the 3D printing ceramics market include 3D Systems Corporation (U.S.), Viridis 3D LLC (U.S.), EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems (Germany), Renishaw Plc (U.K.), Tethon 3D (U.S.), Stratasys Ltd. (U.S.), Lithoz GmbH (Austria), and Cerum 3D (U.S.), among others.
Veolia (France), Suez (France), KW Plastics (US), and Jayplas (UK) lead the global 3D printing ceramics market. These players are the major 3D printing ceramics manufacturers and are gaining a strong foothold in the market through the strategies of expansions and joint ventures.
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction (Page No. - 13)
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Market Definition
1.3 Market Scope
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.3.2 Years Considered for the Study
1.4 Currency & Pricing
1.5 Limitations
1.6 Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology (Page No. - 16)
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Key Industry Insights
2.1.2.3 Breakdown of Primaries
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
2.3 Market Breakdown & Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumptions
3 Executive Summary (Page No. - 24)
4 Premium Insights (Page No. - 27)
4.1 Significant Opportunities for 3D Printing Ceramics Market
4.2 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Key Regions
4.3 3D Printing Ceramics Market: Growth Rate of Key Regions
4.4 3D Printing Ceramics Market
4.5 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User
5 Market Overview (Page No. - 31)
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Evolution
5.3 Market Segmentation
5.3.1 By Type
5.3.2 By Form
5.3.3 By End User
5.3.4 By Region
5.4 Market Dynamics
5.4.1 Drivers
5.4.1.1 Increasing Demand for Product Modification and Development
5.4.1.2 Growing Demand for 3D Printing in Dental Industry
5.4.2 Restraints
5.4.2.1 Lesser Developments in Ceramics in Comparison to Metals and Plastics With Low Application Base
5.4.2.2 High Costs of 3D Printing Ceramics Due to Low Consumption Volumes
5.4.2.3 Low Acceptance Rate of New Technologies in Emerging Economies
5.4.3 Opportunities
5.4.3.1 Increased R&D Investments By Various End-Use Industries to Sustain in the Market
5.4.4 Challenges
5.4.4.1 Continuously Evolving 3D Printing Materials Market
6 Industry Trends (Page No. - 38)
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Key Trends
6.2.1 Outsourcing of 3D Printing Ceramics By Various End-Use Industries
6.3 Value Chain Analysis
6.4 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.4.2 Threat of New Entrants
6.4.3 Threat of Substitutes
6.4.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.4.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
7 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type (Page No. - 43)
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Glass
7.3 Fused Silica
7.4 Quartz
7.5 Other Types
8 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Form (Page No. - 50)
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Filament
8.3 Liquid
8.4 Powder
9 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User (Page No. - 56)
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Aerospace & Defense
9.3 Healthcare
9.4 Automotive
9.5 Consumer Goods & Electronics
9.6 Manufacturing & Construction
9.7 Other End Users
10 Regional Analysis (Page No. - 65)
10.1 Introduction
10.2 North America
10.3 Europe
10.4 Asia-Pacific
10.5 South America
10.6 Middle East & Africa
11 Competitive Landscape (Page No. - 90)
11.1 Introduction
11.1.1 New Product Development: the Most Popular Growth Strategy
11.2 Maximum Developments in 2015
11.3 Competitive Situation & Trends
11.3.1 New Product Developments/Launches
11.3.2 Expansions
11.3.3 Partnerships, Agreements & Collaborations
11.3.4 Mergers & Acquisitions
12 Company Profiles (Page No. - 100)
12.1 Introduction
(Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, Ratio Analysis, MnM View)*
12.2 3D Systems Corporation
12.3 Stratasys, Ltd.
12.4 EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
12.5 CRP Group
12.6 Materialise NV
12.7 Exone GmbH
12.8 Renishaw PLC
12.9 Tethon 3D
12.10 3D Ceram
12.11 Lithoz GmbH
12.12 Viridis 3D LLC
*Details on Business Overview, Products & Services, Key Insights, Recent Developments, SWOT Analysis, MnM View Might Not Be Captured in Case of Unlisted Companies.
13 Appendix (Page No. - 126)
13.1 Insights of Industry Experts
13.2 Discussion Guide
13.3 Knowledge Store: Marketsandmarkets’ Subscription Portal
13.4 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
13.5 Available Customizations
13.6 Related Reports
List of Tables (67 Tables)
Table 1 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 2 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 3 Glass: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 4 Glass: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 5 Fused Silica: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 6 Fused Silica: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 7 Quartz: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 8 Quartz: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 9 Other Types: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 10 Other Types: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 11 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Form, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 12 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Form, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 13 Filament: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 14 Filament: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 15 Liquid: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 16 Liquid: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 17 Powder: 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 18 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 19 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 20 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Aerospace & Defense, By Form, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 21 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Aerospace & Defense, By Form, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 22 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Healthcare, By Form, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 23 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Healthcare, By Form, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 24 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Automotive, By Form, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 25 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Automotive, By Form, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 26 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Consumer Goods & Electronics, By Form, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 27 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Consumer Goods & Electronics, By Form, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 28 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Manufacturing & Construction, By Form, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 29 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Manufacturing & Construction, By Form, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 30 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Other End Users, By Form, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 31 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Other End Users, By Form, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 32 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Region, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 33 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Region, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 34 North America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 35 North America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 36 North America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 37 North America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 38 North America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 39 North America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 40 Europe 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 41 Europe 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 42 3D Printing Ceramics Market in Europe, By Type, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 43 Europe 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 44 Europe 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 45 Europe 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 46 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 47 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 48 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 49 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 50 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 51 Asia-Pacific 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 52 South America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 53 South America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 54 South America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 55 South America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 56 South America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 57 South America 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 58 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 59 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 60 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 61 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 62 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (USD Million)
Table 63 Middle East & Africa 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Country, 2014-2021 (Tons)
Table 64 New Product Developments/Launches, 2011-2016
Table 65 Expansions, 2011-2016
Table 66 Partnerships, Agreements & Collaborations, 2012-2016
Table 67 Mergers & Acquisitions, 2011-2016
List of Figures (43 Figures)
Figure 1 Research Design
Figure 2 Breakdown of Primary Interviews, By Company Type, Designation, and Region
Figure 3 Market Size Estimation: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 4 Market Size Estimation: Top-Down Approach
Figure 5 3D Printing Ceramics Market: Data Triangulation
Figure 6 Among End Users, the Aerospace & Defense Segment to Lead the 3D Printing Ceramics Market Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 7 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2015 (USD Million)
Figure 8 The South America 3D Printing Ceramics Market is Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 9 Among End User Industries, the Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare Segments Expected to Drive the Demand for 3D Printing Ceramics Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 10 The South American Region Expected to Be A Lucrative Market for 3D Printing Ceramics During the Forecast Period
Figure 11 The South American 3D Printing Ceramics Market Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 12 Among Forms, the Powder Segment Accounted for the Largest Share of the 3D Printing Ceramics Market in 2015
Figure 13 The 3D Printing Ceramics Market has A High Growth Potential in the Aerospace & Defense Industry Between 2016 and 2021
Figure 14 3D Printing Market Evolution
Figure 15 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type
Figure 16 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Form
Figure 17 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User
Figure 18 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Region
Figure 19 Market Dynamics: 3D Printing Ceramics Market
Figure 20 Raw Materials Stage is the Most Significant Stage in the Value Chain of the 3D Printing Ceramics Industry
Figure 21 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis (2015)
Figure 22 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Type, 2016 & 2021
Figure 23 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Form, 2016 & 2021
Figure 24 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By End User, 2016 & 2021
Figure 25 3D Printing Ceramics Market, By Region, 2016 & 2021 (Tons)
Figure 26 North America: Market Snapshot
Figure 27 Europe: Market Snapshot
Figure 28 Asia-Pacific: Market Snapshot
Figure 29 South America: Market Snapshot
Figure 30 Middle East & Africa: Market Snapshot
Figure 31 New Product Development/Launch: Most Preferred Strategy By Key Companies Over the Last Five Years (2011-2016)
Figure 32 Battle for Market Share: New Product Development Was the Key Strategy, 2011-2016
Figure 33 3D Printing Ceramics Material Market, 2011-2016
Figure 34 Geographic Revenues Mix of Top Market Players
Figure 35 3D Systems Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 3D Systems Corporation: SWOT Analysis
Figure 37 Stratasys, Ltd.: Company Snapshot
Figure 38 Stratasys, Ltd.: SWOT Analysis
Figure 39 EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems: SWOT Analysis
Figure 40 Exone GmbH: Company Snapshot
Figure 41 Exone GmbH: SWOT Analysis
Figure 42 Renishaw PLC: Company Snapshot
Figure 43 Renishaw PLC: SWOT Analysis
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