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3. 3D Printing Robot Companies - KUKA AG (Germany) and Mark3D UK Limited (UK) are the Leading Manufacturers

The 3D printing robot market is projected to grow from USD 1.6 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 3.2 billion by 2028; it is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.6% from 2023 to 2028.

The growth of the 3D printing robot market is driven by government investment in additive manufacturing projects and proliferation towards automated solution to conduct repetitive task and improve workplace safety.

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Major 3D Printing Robot Suppliers Include:

• KUKA AG (Germany)
• ABB (Switzerland)
• Yaskawa Electric Corporation (Japan)
• FANUC CORPORATION (Japan)
• Universal Robots A/S (Denmark)
• Massive Dimension (US)
• CRAD B.V. (Netherlands)
• Caracol (Italy)

Apart from this, WEBER Maschinenfabrik (Germany), Meltio3D (Spain), Comau (Italy), Baubot (Austria), MX3D (Netherlands), Twente Additive Manufacturing (Netherlands), Dobot (China), BLOOM Robotics (Netherlands), Dyze Design (Canada), REV3RD s.r.l. (Italy), 3D Minerals (France), Orbital Composites Inc. (US), ADAXIS SAS (France), AI BUILD LTD. (UK), OCTOPUZ (Canada), Hyperion Robotics (Finland), Hypertherm, Inc., (US), Ingersoll Machine Tools, Inc.  (US), are among a few emerging companies in the 3D printing robot market.

Key strategies adopted by the players in the 3D printing robot market ecosystem to enhance their product portfolios, increase their market share and expand their presence in the market mainly include new product launches, collaborations, partnerships and acquisitions.

For instance, in August 2023, KUKA AG (Germany) and Mark3D UK Limited (UK), a specialist in additive design and manufacturing for strength-critical applications and high strength fiber reinforced 3D printed parts, collaborated to bring together the potential of robotics and 3D printing. The focus is on industrial applications for greater efficiency in manufacturing.

In August 2023, Meltio3D (Spain) launched the Meltio Space software, revolutionizing robotic arm-based 3D metal printing. It facilitates accurate toolpath generation, including planar, non-planar, and variable extrusion, with a user-friendly interface. It seamlessly integrates with leading robot brands, such as ABB, KUKA AG, FANUC Corporation, and Yaskawa Electric Corporation, simplifying wire-laser metal 3D printing.

KUKA AG:

KUKA AG provides a complete automation solution for a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, metalworking, plastics, medical, foundry, and food & beverages. The company is a globally recognized provider of intelligent automation solutions with a long history dating back to 1898. Its product portfolio includes robotic systems, software, and control technology, enabling successful collaborations between companies that deliver cost savings, enhanced efficiency, and improved operations for clients. It operates in four business segments, namely, Systems, Robotics, Swisslog, and Swisslog Healthcare. It provides various products, such as KR QUANTEC, KR 4 AGILUS, and KR IONTEC, in the 3D printing robot market. These products are used in multiple automotive, manufacturing, construction, and aerospace & defense applications.

ABB:

ABB is one of the global leaders in robotics and automation and is at the forefront of developing and deploying 3D printing robots. The company operates in four business segments, namely, Electrification, Motion, Process Automation, and Robotics & Discrete Automation. It offers a comprehensive portfolio of 3D printing robots, including the IRB 7600, IRB 4400, IRB 6640, IRB 8700, and IRB 120, as well as the RobotStudio Suite software. Its 3D printing robots are used in a range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, construction, and healthcare, to produce high-quality, complex parts with greater speed, precision, and efficiency compared with traditional manufacturing methods. ABB has a broad portfolio of 3D printing robots. The company has mainly focused on collaborations, partnerships, and acquisitions to expand its reach. For instance, in October 2022, it formed a strategic partnership with Scalable Robotics (Scalable), a US-based startup, to enhance its user-friendly robotic welding systems range. It has renewed its focus on existing segments, such as the automotive industry, including electric vehicle manufacture; new automation solutions, including machine-centric robotics and flexible manufacturing concepts; and new markets, including logistics and healthcare.

Related Reports:

3D Printing Robot Market by Component (Robot Arms, 3D Printing Heads, Software), Robot Type (Articulated Robots, Cartesian Robots, SCARA Robots, Polar Robots, Delta Robots), Application, End-user Industry and Region - Global Forecast to 2028

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