3D Printing Plastics Companies

The 3D printing plastics market is projected to grow from USD 2.36 billion in 2025 to USD 5.39 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 18.0% during the forecast period. The 3D printing plastics industry has developed rapidly and has become a key sector of the larger additive manufacturing marketplace due to the demand for lightweight, custom, high-performance components in many industries. 3D printing plastics provide the building blocks for producing functional prototypes, tools, and end-use parts by several 3D printing technologies, including Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Multi Jet Fusion (MJF), and Stereolithography (SLA). The industry encompasses a variety of thermoplastics and photopolymers, including PLA, ABS, nylon (PA12), PEEK, PEKK, ULTEM (PEI), and resins sold in many configurations to solve an industry-specified need. The key adopters of these 3D printing materials span the aerospace & defense, automotive, healthcare, consumer products, and electronics industries. Ongoing improvements in material science and increased government and private sector investments in additive manufacturing are driving the accelerated growth and adoption of 3D printing technologies and the use of 3D printing plastics internationally.

3D Printing Plastic Companies

Major manufacturers in this market are based in Asia Pacific, North America, and Europe. 3D printing plastics market players are 3D Systems, Inc. (US), Arkema (France), Materialise (Belgium), Stratasys (US), Syensqo (Belgium), Shenzhen Esun Industrial Co., Ltd. (China), Evonik Industries AG (Germany), EOS GmbH (Germany), Formlabs (US), SABIC (Saudi Arabia), CRP TECHNOLOGY S.r.l. (Italy), Henkel AG & Co. KGaA (Germany), Huntsman International LLC (US), Ensinger (Germany), and Zortrax (Poland) are among a few leading players operating in the 3D printing plastics market.

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Stratasys (US)

Stratasys is among the leaders when it comes to 3D printing and is well-known for its involvement in the invention and commercialization of 3D printing plastics. The company provides a wide range of polymer-based material systems for a variety of applications, including automotive, aerospace, medical, and consumer goods. Stratasys is a leader in additive manufacturing and is highly known for its Fused Deposition Modeling™ (FDM®) and PolyJet™ technologies, which have become dependent on high-performance thermoplastics including ABS, ASA, polycarbonate (PC), ULTEM™ (PEI), and nylon. These compounds are designed to provide superior performance in tensile, thermal, and chemical resistance in prototyping and end-use part applications. Stratasys also pushes the envelope on new materials for 3D printing with stronger reinforced and bio-compatible plastics and opens up material platforms for new opportunities, such as co-design with material science companies. Stratasys is helping to drive the additive-manufacturing industrialization of 3D printing plastics.

Arkema (France)

Arkema is a world leader in high-performance 3D printing materials with a range spanning UV curable resins, powder bed fusion, and fused filament, offering an extensive choice of materials for all major 3D printing processes. Its innovative Rilsan® PA11, Orgasol® PA12, Kepstan® PEKK, Pebax® TPE, and N3xtDimension part materials are specifically developed to offer outstanding chemical resistance, mechanical strength, thermostability, dielectric properties, and surface appearance. These polymers are an ideal solution for highly demanding applications in automotive, aerospace, healthcare, sports, and consumer goods and are frequently co-developed with industry partners, such as EOS, HP, Stratasys, and AON3D, to achieve the best possible match of the material, printer, and use case. Arkema is also committed to sustainability, which was showcased at RAPID+TCT 2024, and demonstrated with bio-based N3xtDimension® oligomers, carbon-light Rilsan® PA11 powders, and mass-balance certified materials for its resins and powders. Arkema offers expertise and services like design, simulation, processing, due to its global R&D centers and partnerships in Europe, North America, and Asia to help companies industrialize additive manufacturing steps from prototype to production, not only materials.

Evonik Industries AG (Germany)

Evonik Industries AG is a large global specialty chemicals firm based in Essen, Germany. The company was founded in 2007 as part of RAG-Stiftung’s restructuring and has since become a major participant in the international chemical sector. Evonik Industries AG specializes in high-performance materials and specialized chemicals used in various industries, including automotive, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, nutrition, construction, and consumer goods. Evonik Industries AG has numerous major business categories, including Specialty Additives, Nutrition & Care, Smart Materials, and Performance Materials. Its product portfolio comprises additives for coatings and paints, amino acids for animal nutrition, high-performance polymers, and personal care components. Geographically, Evonik Industries AG has a strong global footprint, with operations in more than 100 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Evonik's 3D printing plastics are used in industrial applications, including the production of plastic parts, medical devices, and other end-use products. The company's 3D printing materials include nylon powders, elastomers, PEEK filaments, specialized photopolymers, and bioresorbable polymers for medical applications. Evonik Industries AG’s involvement in the 3D printing industry extends to investment in software startups that support industrial companies in adopting 3D printing technologies.

3D Printing Plastics Market: Market Ranking

The 3D printing plastics market is competitive, with the top five players accounting for 25–30% of the market share, which indicates that multiple companies are competing for market share, driving innovation, pricing strategies, and customer acquisition within this emerging market. Stratasys leads the 3D print plastics market with its cutting-edge technology implemented in FDM and PolyJet, which allows the use of the greatest selection of engineering-grade thermoplastics. Its major presence in critical industries and broader solutions that include hardware, software, and materials diversification provide an additional advantage to the company. Partnerships with strategic partners and a broad global reach provide Stratasys with an overall competitive edge in the market. Other prominent companies in the 3D Printing plastics industry include Arkema and Evonik Industries AG. These companies have made significant progress in offering competitive products and solutions to meet various 3D printing plastics applications and needs. Companies such as Materialise and EOS GmbH are helping diversify the 3D printing plastics market as these companies are pioneering advanced technologies and increasing their manufacturing capacities, which, in turn, will also support the growth of the overall 3d printing plastic. The fierce competition among all the companies is encouraging fast innovation and pushing the creation of next-generation plastic materials catered to certain industry needs, including end-use industries such as aerospace, healthcare, automotive, electronics, and consumer products.

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