3D Printed Prosthetics Global Market Report 2024

The 3D printed prosthetics market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.04 billion in 2023 to $1.13 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The historical period's growth can be credited to factors such as the expansion of customization for individual users, cost-efficiency, and affordability, collaborations and partnerships, the provision of patient-specific solutions, as well as regulatory approvals and adherence to quality standards.

The 3D printed prosthetics market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.56 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The anticipated growth in the forecast period can be linked to factors such as remote monitoring and adjustments, the expansion of pediatric applications, advancements in biocompatible materials, initiatives for global accessibility, and increasing awareness and acceptance. Noteworthy trends expected in the forecast period encompass the incorporation of sensory technologies, technological convergence, regulatory adaptation to technological advances, advancements in 3D printing technology, as well as the integration of bionic technology.

The growth of the 3D printing prosthetic devices market is being fueled by the increasing incidence of accidental injuries, which can result in severe damage and, in some cases, lead to amputation. In 2021, car crashes in the US caused the highest number of fatalities in 16 years, claiming the lives of 42,915 people. According to the National Centre for Health Statistics, approximately 50,000 new amputation cases arise annually in the US. The rising occurrence of other medical conditions, such as diabetes and vascular diseases, is contributing to an increase in amputations, thereby driving the demand for 3D printing prosthetics. A report published in the American Journal of Managed Care estimated that globally, a patient's leg is amputated every 30 seconds, with 85% of these amputations being a result of a diabetic foot ulcer.

The expected growth of the 3D printing prosthetics market is also attributed to the increasing prevalence of bone cancer. This rare form of cancer originates in the bone tissue itself or spreads to the bones from other parts of the body. 3D printed prosthetic devices play a crucial role in bone cancer cases, repairing bones damaged by cancer and serving as replacements for conventional tumor prostheses and auto or allograft bone grafts for bone reconstruction. In January 2023, the American Cancer Society reported 2,140 deaths and 3,970 new cases of bone cancer, highlighting the continued growth in the prevalence of this condition.

A significant factor limiting the growth of the 3D printed medical prosthetics market is the delay in elective procedures due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many countries and hospitals have redirected healthcare resources to address COVID-19 patients, leading to the postponement of elective and non-essential surgical, dental, and medical procedures, as per safety guidelines from organizations such as the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in the USA. Consequently, these delays are expected to decrease the demand for 3D printed medical prosthetics in the near term.

Companies operating in the 3D printing prosthetics market are prioritizing the development of waterproof prosthetic devices, aiming to enhance users' mobility, especially in athletic activities. In April 2022, Protosthetics, a US-based company manufacturing prosthetic devices, introduced Galileo, a 3D printing solution that seamlessly integrates the best technology, materials, and support for orthotics and prosthetics (O&P) practices. Galileo facilitates real-time collaboration between clinicians and 3D printing experts to create successful sockets.

In May 2022, Essentium Inc., a US-based company offering 3D printed prosthetic devices and solutions, entered into a partnership with Vorum for an undisclosed amount. This collaboration expands Essentium Inc. and Vorum into biocompatible 3D printing for the orthotics and prosthetics industry, introducing a line of biocompatible additive manufacturing materials. Vorum, a Canada-based company, specializes in providing 3D printing solutions for the prosthetics, orthotics, and footwear industries.

Major companies operating in the 3D printed prosthetics market report are HP Inc., Laser GmbH, Otto Bock HealthCare GmbH, EOS GmbH, Renishaw PLC, Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems corporation, Materialise NV, Groupe Gorge SA, Carbon Inc., SLM Solutions Group AG, Prodways Group, Formlabs Inc., Arcam AB, EnvisionTEC, Freedom Innovations LLC, LimbForge Inc., Concept Laser GmbH, Open Bionics Ltd., UNYQ Inc., Mecuris GmbH, YouBionic S.r.l., Protosthetics LLC, Bionico Hand Solutions, Create Prosthetics Inc., Bio3D Technologies Pte Ltd., 3T RPD Ltd., Photopolymerization, laser beam melting, The biomedical model of medicine, Ultimaker BV, XYZprinting Inc., Beijing Long Yuan Automated Fabrication System Co.Ltd., Organovo Holdings Inc.

North America was the largest region in the 3D printing medical prosthetics market in 2023. Asia-Pacific was the second-largest region in the global 3D printed prosthetics market. The regions covered in the 3D printed prosthetics market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the 3D printed prosthetics market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The primary types of 3D printed medical prosthetics include sockets, limbs, joints, covers, and various others. Prosthetic limbs, in particular, function as artificial replacements for individuals in need of limbs. These prosthetic limbs are composed of diverse materials such as polypropylene, polyethylene, acrylics, and polyurethane. End-users of these prosthetics include hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and prosthetic clinics.

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The 3D printed prosthetics market consists of sales of 3D printed instruments such as sockets, limbs, joints, covers, and others. Values in this market are factory gate values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.