Summary

The isostatic pressing market is expected to increase from USD 7.6 billion in 2024 to USD 9.9 billion by 2029, at a 5.4% CAGR between 2024 and 2029. Several major reasons drive the isostatic pressing market, including technological advancements that boost efficiency and the growing need for high-performance materials in various industries, The medical sector's need for biocompatible and high-density implants, such as hip and knee replacements, Advances in automation and real-time process monitoring improve the efficiency and consistency of isostatic pressing.
“HIP services segment is expected to dominate the isostatic pressing market throughout the forecast period”
The Hot Isostatic Pressing (HIP) services segment is likely to lead the isostatic pressing market due to its diverse applications in industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, and automotive, which require high-performance, dependable components. HIP's ability to improve the characteristics of 3D-printed items while eliminating porosity makes it essential for additive manufacturing. Technological improvements, demanding quality requirements, economic growth, environmental benefits, government assistance, and competitive advantages all contribute to the need for HIP services.

“CIP Dry bag pressing segment is expected to grow with significant CAGR during forecast period”
The powder metallurgy category is predicted to develop at the fastest CAGR in CIP dry bag pressing because to rising demand for advanced materials used in aerospace, defence, automotive, and medical industries. This has been fuelled by new technologies in CIP equipment and advanced processes that require reliability and consistent output, resulting in a greater demand for high-performance components with uniform density and fewer faults. Furthermore, economic and industrial expansion in emerging nations, sustainability goals, and government support through incentives and R&D expenditures facilitate the acceptance and spread of CIP dry bag pressing technology.

“The US in holds the largest market share of isostatic market in 2023.”
North America comprises the US, Canada, and Mexico. Of these, the US captures the maximum market share of North America. The US is expected to contribute significantly to market growth due to the enhanced adoption of technology and product development. Being a global leader in innovation, particularly in precision engineering and manufacturing, the isostatic pressing market of the United States is on a surge.This then becomes a package including precision, efficiency, and integration capabilities. The application of isostatic pressing in the United States is also quite extensive in the aerospace and defense industries for the production of various high-performance parts and components, from turbine blades to structural parts and other important hardware. Moreover, the state-of-the-art health sector in the US places great demands on the quality of materials to be used for medical implants and devices, hence increasing the demand for isostatic pressing services in ensuring that defect-free, quality components are produced..
The growth of the market in US is also attributed to presence of prominent market players such as Kennametal, Inc. (US), American Isostatic Presses, Inc (US), EPSI (US), Pressure Technology, Inc. (US).
The break-up of the profiles of primary participants:
• By Company Type – Tier 1 – 40%, Tier 2 – 35%, and Tier 3 – 25%
• By Designation – C-level Executives – 48%, Directors – 33%, and Others – 19%
• By Region – North America - 35%, Europe – 18%, Asia Pacific – 40%, and Rest of the World – 7%
Major players in the isostatic pressing market include KOBE STEEL, LTD. (Japan), Bodycote (UK), Kennametal, Inc. (US), Nikkiso., Ltd. (Japan), DORST Technologies GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), American Isostatic Presses, Inc (US), EPSI (US), and others.
Research Coverage
The report segments the isostatic pressing l market by Offering, Type, capacity, process type, End-use Industry and Region. The report also comprehensively reviews drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges influencing market growth. The report also covers qualitative aspects in addition to the quantitative aspects of the market.
Reasons to buy the report:
The report will help the market leaders/new entrants with information on the closest approximate revenues for the overall isostatic pressing market and related segments. This report will help stakeholders understand the competitive landscape and gain more insights to strengthen their position in the market and plan suitable go-to-market strategies. The report also helps stakeholders understand the market pulse and provides information on key market drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.
The report provides insights on the following pointers:
• Analysis of critical drivers (Increased deployment of HIP systems to densify 3D-printed parts, Capability of HIP systems to reduce product maintenance costs and cycle time, Increasing emphasis on integrating HIP with other heat-treatment processes, Increased technological advancement in Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP).), restraints (High initial investment), opportunities (Growing adoption of HIP by aerospace industry, Increasing demand for low-cost titanium and alloys from automakers), challenges (Complex Setup and Operation in Isostatic Pressing, Limitations associated with isostatic pressing tools) influencing the growth of the isostatic pressing market.
• Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research and development activities, and new product launches in the isostatic pressing market.
• Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets – the report analyses the isostatic pressing market across various regions.
• Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the isostatic pressing market.
• Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of market shares, growth strategies, and product offerings of leading players like include KOBE STEEL, LTD. (Japan), Bodycote (UK), Kennametal, Inc. (US), Nikkiso., Ltd. (Japan), DORST Technologies GmbH & Co. KG (Germany), American Isostatic Presses, Inc (US), EPSI (US), and others.

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Table of Contents

1 INTRODUCTION 25
1.1 STUDY OBJECTIVES 25
1.2 MARKET DEFINITION 25
1.3 STUDY SCOPE 26
1.3.1 MARKET SEGMENTATION 26
1.3.2 INCLUSIONS AND EXCLUSIONS 26
1.4 YEARS CONSIDERED 27
1.5 CURRENCY CONSIDERED 27
1.6 LIMITATIONS 27
1.7 STAKEHOLDERS 28
1.8 SUMMARY OF CHANGES 28
2 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 29
2.1 INTRODUCTION 29
2.1.1 SECONDARY DATA 30
2.1.1.1 List of major secondary sources 30
2.1.1.2 Key data from secondary sources 31
2.1.2 PRIMARY DATA 31
2.1.2.1 Breakdown of primary profiles 31
2.1.2.2 Key data from primary sources 32
2.1.3 SECONDARY AND PRIMARY RESEARCH 33
2.1.3.1 Key insights from industry experts 34
2.2 MARKET SIZE ESTIMATION 34
2.2.1 BOTTOM-UP APPROACH 35
2.2.1.1 Approach for arriving at market size using bottom-up approach 35
2.2.2 TOP-DOWN APPROACH 36
2.2.2.1 Approach for arriving at market size using top-down approach 36
2.3 DATA TRIANGULATION 38
2.4 RESEARCH ASSUMPTIONS 39
2.5 LIMITATIONS AND RISK ASSESSMENT 39
2.6 RESEARCH LIMITATIONS 40
3 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 41
4 PREMIUM INSIGHTS 45
4.1 ATTRACTIVE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR PLAYERS IN ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET 45
4.2 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY OFFERING 45
4.3 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY TYPE 46
4.4 HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY CAPACITY 46
4.5 COLD ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY PROCESS TYPE 47
4.6 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 47
4.7 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY REGION 48
4.8 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY COUNTRY 48
5 MARKET OVERVIEW 49
5.1 INTRODUCTION 49
5.2 MARKET DYNAMICS 49
5.2.1 DRIVERS 50
5.2.1.1 Increased deployment of HIP systems to densify 3D-printed parts 50
5.2.1.2 Rising demand for HIP systems to reduce product maintenance costs and cycle time 50
5.2.1.3 Increasing emphasis on integrating HIP with other heat-treatment processes 50
5.2.1.4 Growing technological advancement in Cold Isostatic Pressing (CIP) 51
5.2.2 RESTRAINTS 51
5.2.2.1 High initial investment 51
5.2.3 OPPORTUNITIES 52
5.2.3.1 Growing adoption of HIP in aerospace industry 52
5.2.3.2 Rising demand for low-cost titanium and alloys from automakers 52
5.2.4 CHALLENGES 53
5.2.4.1 Complex setup and operation in isostatic pressing 53
5.2.4.2 Limitations associated with isostatic pressing tools 53
5.3 TRENDS/DISRUPTIONS IMPACTING CUSTOMER BUSINESS 54
5.4 PRICING ANALYSIS 55
5.4.1 AVERAGE SELLING PRICE TREND OF KEY PLAYERS, BY TYPE 55
5.4.2 INDICATIVE PRICING ANALYSIS OF ISOSTATIC PRESSING SYSTEMS,
BY REGION 56
5.5 VALUE CHAIN ANALYSIS 57
5.6 ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS 58
5.7 TECHNOLOGY ANALYSIS 60
5.7.1 KEY TECHNOLOGIES 60
5.7.1.1 Material handling technology 60
5.7.1.2 High-pressure torsion (HPT) 60
5.7.1.3 Hydrostatic isostatic pressing 60
5.7.2 COMPLEMENTARY TECHNOLOGIES 60
5.7.2.1 Pneumatic isostatic pressing (PIP) 60
5.7.2.2 Pressure control system 60
5.7.2.3 Electro-hydraulic isostatic pressing (EHIP) 61
5.7.3 ADJACENT TECHNOLOGIES 61
5.7.3.1 Additive manufacturing (AM) 61
5.7.3.2 Robotic automation 61
 
5.8 PATENT ANALYSIS 62
5.9 TRADE ANALYSIS 65
5.9.1 IMPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 8462) 65
5.9.2 EXPORT SCENARIO (HS CODE 8462) 66
5.10 KEY CONFERENCES AND EVENTS, 2024–2026 67
5.11 REGULATORY LANDSCAPE 68
5.11.1 REGULATORY BODIES, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS 68
5.11.2 STANDARDS 71
5.12 PORTER’S FIVE FORCES ANALYSIS 71
5.12.1 INTENSITY OF COMPETITIVE RIVALRY 72
5.12.2 BARGAINING POWER OF SUPPLIERS 72
5.12.3 BARGAINING POWER OF BUYERS 73
5.12.4 THREAT OF SUBSTITUTES 73
5.12.5 THREAT OF NEW ENTRANTS 73
5.13 KEY STAKEHOLDERS AND BUYING CRITERIA 73
5.13.1 KEY STAKEHOLDERS IN BUYING PROCESS 73
5.13.2 BUYING CRITERIA 74
5.14 CASE STUDY ANALYSIS 75
5.15 IMPACT OF AI/GENERATIVE AI ON ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET 77
5.15.1 INTRODUCTION 77
5.15.2 AI-SPECIFIC USE CASES 78
6 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY MATERIAL 80
6.1 INTRODUCTION 80
6.2 METAL 80
6.3 CERAMIC 80
6.4 COMPOSITE 80
6.5 PLASTIC 81
6.6 CARBON 81
7 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY APPLICATION 82
7.1 INTRODUCTION 82
7.2 CASTING DENSIFICATION 82
7.3 HIP CLADDING 82
7.4 HIP BRAZING 82
7.5 ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING (AM) 82
7.6 METAL INJECTION MOLDING (MIM) 83
7.7 POWDER METALLURGY (PM) 83
 
8 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY OFFERING 84
8.1 INTRODUCTION 85
8.2 SYSTEMS 86
8.2.1 HIP TO ELIMINATE POROSITY AND IMPROVE MATERIAL QUALITY AND CIP SYSTEMS TO APPLY HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE TO MATERIALS TO DRIVE MARKET 86
8.3 SERVICES 87
8.3.1 ISOSTATIC PRESSING SERVICES TO OFFER COMPLETE MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS FROM MATERIAL SOURCING TO FINAL PRODUCT FINISHING 87
9 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY TYPE 89
9.1 INTRODUCTION 90
9.2 HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING (HIP) 91
9.2.1 HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO REDUCE SCRAP, IMPROVE YIELD, AND MAXIMIZE MATERIAL UTILIZATION 91
9.3 COLD ISOSTATIC PRESSING (CIP) 98
9.3.1 COLD ISOSTATIC PRESSING ENABLES FORMATION OF LARGE, COMPLICATED, AND NEAR-NET SHAPES AND SAVES TIME AND COST 98
10 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY CAPACITY 105
10.1 INTRODUCTION 106
10.2 SMALL-SIZED HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING 107
10.2.1 SMALL-SIZED HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO OFFER HIGH PRECISION AND FINE-TUNE PROCESS PARAMETERS IN EARLY-STAGE DEVELOPMENT 107
10.3 MEDIUM-SIZED HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING 108
10.3.1 MEDIUM-SIZED HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO EXHIBIT BALANCE BETWEEN VOLUME AND CAPABILITY 108
10.4 LARGE-SIZED HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING 108
10.4.1 LARGE-SIZED HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO DENSIFY LARGE PRODUCTS, REDUCE PER-UNIT PROCESSING COSTS, AND HELP CUSTOMERS GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE 108
11 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY PROCESS TYPE 109
11.1 INTRODUCTION 110
11.2 WET BAG PRESSING 111
11.2.1 NEED FOR HIGH PRODUCTION RATES TO FUEL DEMAND FOR WET BAG AND DRY BAG PRESSING 111
11.3 DRY BAG PRESSING 112
11.3.1 GROWING NEED FOR LIGHTWEIGHT AND STRONG COMPONENTS TO PROPEL MARKET 112
 
12 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY END-USE INDUSTRY 113
12.1 INTRODUCTION 114
12.2 AUTOMOTIVE 116
12.2.1 HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO HELP CREATE LIGHTWEIGHT AUTOMOBILE PRODUCTS AND DESIGNS 116
12.3 AEROSPACE 117
12.3.1 DEMAND FOR LIGHTWEIGHT AND HIGH-PERFORMANCE MATERIALS IN COMMERCIAL AEROSPACE INDUSTRY SUPPORTS EXTENSIVE USE OF HIP 117
12.4 MEDICAL 119
12.4.1 ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO HELP MANUFACTURE HIGH-QUALITY, BIOCOMPATIBLE CERAMIC COMPONENTS 119
12.5 ENERGY & POWER 121
12.5.1 GROWING DEMAND FOR ENERGY, NEED FOR RELIABLE POWER PLANTS, AND DEVELOPMENT OF EFFICIENT MATERIALS TO DRIVE MARKET 121
12.6 ELECTRONICS & SEMICONDUCTOR 122
12.6.1 HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING-DENSIFIED CASTING TO INCREASE ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT STRENGTH, FLEXIBILITY, AND FATIGUE LIFE 122
12.7 PRECISION MACHINE MANUFACTURING 124
12.7.1 HOT ISOSTATIC PRESSING TO OFFER CONSISTENCY AND REPEATABILITY AND IMPROVE QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE OF PRECISION MACHINE TOOLS 124
12.8 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT 126
12.8.1 RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT TO GAIN COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE OVER RIVALS 126
12.9 OTHER END-USE INDUSTRIES 127
13 ISOSTATIC PRESSING MARKET, BY REGION 130
13.1 INTRODUCTION 131
13.2 NORTH AMERICA 134
13.2.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR NORTH AMERICA 134
13.2.2 US 137
13.2.2.1 Growing innovation in isostatic pressing techniques and systems to drive demand 137
13.2.3 CANADA 137
13.2.3.1 Need to reduce manufacturing cost and cycle time in automotive, medical, and energy & power industries to drive market 137
13.2.4 MEXICO 138
13.2.4.1 Rising demand for high-performance materials in aerospace, medical, and other industries to drive market 138
13.3 EUROPE 138
13.3.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR EUROPE 139
13.3.2 UK 142
13.3.2.1 Increasing investments in advanced material research, including composites and high-tech ceramics, to drive market 142
 
13.3.3 GERMANY 142
13.3.3.1 Growing adoption of new technologies in automotive industry to drive market 142
13.3.4 FRANCE 143
13.3.4.1 Rising demand for high-performance components in aerospace & defense industry to drive market 143
13.3.5 REST OF EUROPE 143
13.4 ASIA PACIFIC 143
13.4.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR ASIA PACIFIC 144
13.4.2 CHINA 147
13.4.2.1 Increasing demand for medical implants and devices to drive market 147
13.4.3 JAPAN 147
13.4.3.1 High investments in additive manufacturing and other innovative technologies to drive market 147
13.4.4 SOUTH KOREA 148
13.4.4.1 Government-led R&D investments to boost innovation in isostatic pressing support among local firms to drive market 148
13.4.5 REST OF ASIA PACIFIC 148
13.5 REST OF THE WORLD 149
13.5.1 MACROECONOMIC OUTLOOK FOR REST OF THE WORLD 149
13.5.2 SOUTH AMERICA 151
13.5.2.1 Expansion of steel-production facilities to fuel market growth 151
13.5.3 MIDDLE EAST 151
13.5.3.1 GCC countries 152
13.5.3.1.1 Increasing industrialization and need for advanced manufacturing technologies to drive market 152
13.5.3.2 Rest of Middle East 152
13.5.3.2.1 Burgeoning investment in automotive component manufacturing to drive market 152
13.5.4 AFRICA 152
13.5.4.1 Rising partnerships and collaborations among aircraft and automobile manufacturers to drive market 152
14 COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE 153
14.1 OVERVIEW 153
14.2 KEY PLAYER STRATEGIES/RIGHT TO WIN, 2020−2024 153
14.3 REVENUE ANALYSIS OF KEY PLAYERS, 2020–2023 155
14.4 MARKET SHARE ANALYSIS, 2023 155
14.5 COMPANY VALUATION AND FINANCIAL METRICS 157
14.6 BRAND/PRODUCT COMPARISON 158
14.7 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 159
14.7.1 STARS 159
14.7.2 EMERGING LEADERS 159
14.7.3 PERVASIVE PLAYERS 159
14.7.4 PARTICIPANTS 159
14.7.5 COMPANY FOOTPRINT: KEY PLAYERS, 2023 161
14.7.5.1 Company footprint 161
14.7.5.2 Type footprint 162
14.7.5.3 Offering footprint 163
14.7.5.4 End-use industry footprint 164
14.7.5.5 Region footprint 165
14.8 COMPANY EVALUATION MATRIX: STARTUPS/SMES, 2023 166
14.8.1 PROGRESSIVE COMPANIES 166
14.8.2 RESPONSIVE COMPANIES 166
14.8.3 DYNAMIC COMPANIES 166
14.8.4 STARTING BLOCKS 166
14.8.5 COMPETITIVE BENCHMARKING: STARTUPS/SMES 168
14.8.5.1 List of key startups/SMEs 168
14.8.5.2 Type: Startup/SME footprint 168
14.8.5.3 End-use industry: Startup/SME footprint 169
14.8.5.4 Region: Startup/SME footprint 169
14.9 COMPETITIVE SCENARIO AND TRENDS 170
14.9.1 PRODUCT LAUNCHES 170
14.9.2 DEALS 170
14.9.3 EXPANSIONS 171
14.9.4 OTHER DEVELOPMENTS 172
15 COMPANY PROFILES 173
15.1 KEY PLAYERS 173
15.1.1 KOBE STEEL, LTD. 173
15.1.1.1 Business overview 173
15.1.1.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 175
15.1.1.3 Recent developments 177
15.1.1.3.1 Deals 177
15.1.1.4 MnM view 177
15.1.1.4.1 Key strengths 177
15.1.1.4.2 Strategic choices 177
15.1.1.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 177
15.1.2 BODYCOTE 178
15.1.2.1 Business overview 178
15.1.2.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 179
15.1.2.3 Recent developments 180
15.1.2.3.1 Deals 180
15.1.2.3.2 Expansions 181
15.1.2.4 MnM view 181
15.1.2.4.1 Key strengths 181
15.1.2.4.2 Strategic choices 181
15.1.2.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 181
15.1.3 KENNAMETAL INC. 182
15.1.3.1 Business overview 182
15.1.3.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 183
15.1.3.3 Recent developments 184
15.1.3.3.1 Deals 184
15.1.3.4 MnM view 184
15.1.3.4.1 Key strengths 184
15.1.3.4.2 Strategic choices 184
15.1.3.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 184
15.1.4 NIKKISO CO., LTD. 185
15.1.4.1 Business overview 185
15.1.4.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 186
15.1.4.3 MnM view 187
15.1.4.3.1 Key strengths 187
15.1.4.3.2 Strategic choices 187
15.1.4.3.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 187
15.1.5 DORST TECHNOLOGIES GMBH & CO. KG 188
15.1.5.1 Business overview 188
15.1.5.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 188
15.1.5.3 Recent developments 189
15.1.5.3.1 Product launches 189
15.1.5.4 MnM view 189
15.1.5.4.1 Key strengths 189
15.1.5.4.2 Strategic choices 189
15.1.5.4.3 Weaknesses and competitive threats 189
15.1.6 AMERICAN ISOSTATIC PRESSES, INC. 190
15.1.6.1 Business overview 190
15.1.6.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 190
15.1.6.3 Recent developments 191
15.1.6.3.1 Other developments 191
15.1.7 EPSI 192
15.1.7.1 Business overview 192
15.1.7.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 192
15.1.8 PRESSURE TECHNOLOGY, INC. 193
15.1.8.1 Business overview 193
15.1.8.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 193
15.1.9 SHANXI GOLDEN KAIYUAN CO., LTD. 194
15.1.9.1 Business overview 194
15.1.9.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 194
 
15.1.10 FLUITRON 196
15.1.10.1 Business overview 196
15.1.10.2 Products/Solutions/Services offered 196
15.2 OTHER PLAYERS 197
15.2.1 AEGIS TECHNOLOGY 197
15.2.2 AUBERT & DUVAL 198
15.2.3 FREY & CO. GMBH 199
15.2.4 HIPERBARIC 200
15.2.5 HOGANAS 201
15.2.6 ILSHINAUTOCLAVE CO., LTD. 202
15.2.7 INSMART SYSTEMS 203
15.2.8 ISOSTATIC PRESSING SERVICES 204
15.2.9 KITTYHAWK 205
15.2.10 MTC POWDER SOLUTIONS 206
15.2.11 MTI CORPORATION 207
15.2.12 PTC INDUSTRIES LIMITED 208
15.2.13 QUAD CITY MANUFACTURING LAB (QCML) 209
15.2.14 TECHFORM ADVANCED CASTING TECHNOLOGY LLC 209
15.2.15 TIANJIN PACIFIC ULTRA HIGH VOLTAGE EQUIPMENT CO., LTD. 210
16 ADJACENT MARKET 211
16.1 3D PRINTING MARKET 211
16.2 PRINTERS 213
16.2.1 DESKTOP PRINTERS 216
16.2.1.1 Growing use of desktop printers in schools and universities to drive market 216
16.2.2 INDUSTRIAL PRINTERS 217
16.2.2.1 Rising adoption of industrial printers to generate concept models, precision and functional prototypes, and master patterns and molds to drive market 217
16.3 MATERIALS 219
16.3.1 PLASTICS 223
16.3.1.1 Growing use to create functional prototypes and end-use parts in various verticals to drive demand 223
16.3.1.2 Thermoplastics 224
16.3.1.2.1 Versatility of thermoplastics in 3D printing to fuel demand 224
16.3.1.2.2 Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS) 225
16.3.1.2.3 Polylactic acid (PLA) 226
16.3.1.2.4 Nylon 227
16.3.1.2.5 Other thermoplastics 228
16.3.1.2.5.1 Polypropylene 228
16.3.1.2.5.2 Polycarbonate 229
16.3.1.2.5.3 Polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) 230
16.3.1.3 Photopolymers 231
16.3.1.3.1 Rising use of photopolymers in electronics, healthcare, packaging, sports and leisure, automotive, military, and consumer goods verticals to drive market 231
16.3.2 METALS 231
16.3.2.1 Steel 232
16.3.2.1.1 Capability of stainless steel to strengthen 3D-printed models to drive demand 232
16.3.2.2 Aluminum 233
16.3.2.2.1 Rising adoption of alumide to build complex models, small series of models, and functional models to drive market 233
16.3.2.3 Titanium 234
16.3.2.3.1 Growing use of titanium powder to make models strong and precise to drive market 234
16.3.2.4 Nickel 234
16.3.2.4.1 Increasing demand for metal alloys in aerospace & defense vertical to manufacture rocket parts, gas turbine blades, filtration and separation units, and heat exchangers to drive market 234
16.3.2.5 Other metals 235
16.3.3 CERAMICS 236
16.3.3.1 Growing adoption of ceramics in printing home decor and tableware products to drive demand 236
16.3.4 OTHER MATERIALS 236
16.3.4.1 Wax 237
16.3.4.2 Laywood 237
16.3.4.3 Paper 238
16.3.4.4 Biocompatible materials 238
16.3.5 3D PRINTING MARKET FOR MATERIALS, BY FORM 238
16.3.5.1 Filament 238
16.3.5.1.1 Availability of general plastics in filament form for 3D printing applications to drive demand 238
16.3.5.2 Powder 239
16.3.5.2.1 Use of metal powers in aerospace & defense, jewelry, and fashion design verticals to drive market 239
16.3.5.3 Liquid 239
16.3.5.3.1 Diversity of liquid materials in 3D printing technology used in various verticals to drive market 239
16.4 SOFTWARE 240
16.4.1 ABILITY TO MANIPULATE 3D MODELS ACCORDING TO REAL-WORLD ENVIRONMENTS BEFORE PRINTING TO DRIVE DEMAND 240
16.4.2 DESIGN 243
16.4.2.1 Increasing installation of design software to create drawings of parts and assemblies to drive market 243
16.4.3 INSPECTION 243
16.4.3.1 Development of inspection software to ensure compliance of prototypes with required specifications to fuel market growth 243
16.4.4 PRINTING 244
16.4.4.1 Use of printing software to analyze precision in printer functioning to drive market 244
16.4.5 SCANNING 244
16.4.5.1 Implementation of scanning software to create digital models and improve designs of physical objects to fuel market growth 244
16.5 SERVICES 245
16.5.1 CUSTOMIZATION AND ON-DEMAND MANUFACTURING IN 3D PRINTING TO DRIVE DEMAND 245
17 APPENDIX 249
17.1 INSIGHTS FROM INDUSTRY EXPERTS 249
17.2 DISCUSSION GUIDE 250
17.3 KNOWLEDGESTORE: MARKETSANDMARKETS’ SUBSCRIPTION PORTAL 253
17.4 CUSTOMIZATION OPTIONS 255
17.5 RELATED REPORTS 255
17.6 AUTHOR DETAILS 256