Global Automotive 3D Printing Market

Additive manufacturing in the form of 3D printing has helped in advancing the automotive industry towards making stronger and lighter vehicles. This form of manufacturing helps OEMs to meet demands swiftly, bring in more customization and reduce manufacturing lead time. With the growth in 3D printing technology, automobile manufacturers have extensively started using 3D printing in all lifecycle phases like prototyping, designing and parts manufacturing.

Market Dynamics

3D printing in automotive industry has seen rampant growth due to need in the industry to improve processes, enhance efficiency and accommodate customization required in small production runs. 3D printing makes it possible for manufacturers to make precise prototypes which are complex in design, identify errors and make corrections in a very short span of time, as compared to traditional manufacturing. 3D printing itself has grown, from its inception to a mid-maturity stage due to large scale technological enhancements. These enhancements have also helped in lowering costs, making its application in additive manufacturing in automobile industry possible.

Market Segmentation

The market segmentation for mobile accessories can be done by the type of input material used, underlying technology and application. The material type includes steel, metals, polymers and ceramics. The technology used for printing could be of the following types- stereolithography, digital light processing, fused deposition modelling, selective laser melting, electronic beam melting etc. Application depends on the stage of manufacturing in which 3D printing is used - prototyping, designing, manufacturing, testing or maintenance.

Key Players

Global chemical manufacturers and processors like Stratasys, 3D Hubs, Think3D etc.

Report Contents:

> Market segments

> Market Drivers, Restraints and Opportunities

> Market Size & Forecast 2016 to 2022

> Supply & Demand Value Chain

> Market - Current Trends

> Competition & Major Companies

> Technology and R&D Status

> Porters Five Force Analysis

> Strategic and Critical Success Factor Analysis of Key Players

Regional Analysis:

> North America

>> US and Canada

> Latin America

>> Mexico, Brazil, Argentina and Rest of Latin America

> Western Europe

>> EU5 (Germany, France, Italy, Spain, U.K.)

>> Nordic Countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden)

>> Benelux (Belgium, The Netherlands, and Luxembourg)

>> Rest of Western Europe

> Eastern Europe

>> Russia

>> Poland

>> Rest of Eastern Europe

> Asia Pacific

>> China

>> India

>> Japan

>> Australia and New Zealand

>> Rest of Asia Pacific

> Middle East and Africa

>> GCC countries (Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, UAE and Kuwait)

>> South Africa

>> North Africa

>> Rest of Middle East and Africa

This report is an elaborate aggregation of primary inputs from industry experts and participants across the supply chain. It provides details on market segmentation which is derived from several product mapping exercises, macroeconomic parameters and other qualitative and quantitative insights. The impact of all such factors is delivered across multiple market segments and geographies.

Report Highlights:

> Detailed Historical Overview (Market Origins, Product Launch Timeline, etc.)

> Consumer and Pricing Analysis

> Market dynamics of the industry

> Market Segmentation

> Estimated Market Sizing in terms of volume and value

> Recent trends in Market and impact

> Research Status and Technology Overview

> Extensive Industry Structure Coverage