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Military 3D Printing Market by Offering (Printer, Material, Software, Service), Application (Functional Part Manufacturing, Tooling, Prototyping), Platform (Airborne, Land, Naval, Space), Process, Technology, and Region - Global Forecast to 2025

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  • 154 Pages
  • May 2018
  • Region: Global
  • Markets and Markets
  • ID: 4531966

The military 3D printing market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 28.37% during the forecast period.

The military 3D printing market is estimated to be USD 799.8 million in 2018 and is projected to reach USD 4,594.4 million by 2025, at a CAGR of 28.37% from 2018 to 2025. Military 3D printing can be defined as the process of creating three-dimensional objects from a digital file using various materials, such as steel alloys, aluminum, titanium, plastics, nickel, and ceramics. The demand for lightweight parts and components in the defense industry and investments made by defense entities in 3D printing projects are key factors projected to drive the growth of the military 3D printing market. However, limited availability of materials and stringent military standards are acting as restraints to the growth of the market.

Based on offering, the printer segment is estimated to lead the military 3D printing market in 2018.

Based on offering, the printer segment is estimated to lead the military 3D printing market in 2018. OEMs are focused on the adoption of 3D printing technology to manufacture defense equipment, which, in turn, has contributed to the increasing demand for 3D printers.

Based on process, the powder bed fusion segment is estimated to lead the military 3D printing market in 2018.

Based on process, the powder bed fusion segment is estimated to lead the military 3D printing market in 2018. Benefits of powder metal 3D printing that include diverse material options and suitability for prototyping are contributing to the growth of the powder bed fusion segment.

Based on application, the prototyping segment is estimated to lead the military 3D printing market in 2018.

Based on application, the prototyping segment is estimated to lead the military 3D printing market in 2018. The increasing use of 3D printing by defense companies to reduce wastage during prototype transitions in traditional manufacturing is one of the key factors driving the market for prototyping.

North America led the military 3D printing market in 2017.

The North American region led the military 3D printing market in 2017. The US and Canada are key countries considered for market analysis in this region. Increased government investments in 3D printing projects are expected to fuel the growth of the military 3D printing market in North America.

  • By Company Type: Tier 1 - 35%, Tier 2 - 45%, and Tier 3 - 20%
  • By Designation: C Level - 35%, Director Level - 25%, and Others - 40%
  • By Region: North America - 40%, Europe - 20%, Asia Pacific - 10%, and RoW - 30%

Key players operating in the military 3D printing market include Stratasys (US), 3D Systems (US), ExOne (France), EOS (Germany), Arcam (Sweden), and Norsk Titanium (Germany).

Research Coverage

The military 3D printing market has been segmented on the basis of offering (printer, material, software, and service), process (binder jetting, direct energy deposition, material extrusion, material jetting, powder bed fusion, vat photopolymerization, and sheet lamination), application (functional part manufacturing, tooling, and prototyping), and platform (airborne, land, naval, and space). These segments and subsegments are mapped across major regions, namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Rest of the World (RoW). The report provides in-depth market intelligence regarding key market dynamics and major factors (drivers, restraints, opportunities, and industry-specific challenges) that influence the growth of the military 3D printing market, in addition to an analysis of micro-markets with respect to individual growth trends, prospects, and their contribution to the military 3D printing market.

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From an insight perspective, the military 3D printing market report focuses on various levels of analyses - industry analysis; market share analysis of top players; company profiles that comprise and discuss basic views on the competitive landscape; high-growth regions and countries as well as their respective regulatory policies; and drivers, restraints, opportunities, and challenges.

The military 3D printing market report provides insights on the following pointers:

  • Market Penetration: Comprehensive information regarding the competitive landscape in the military 3D printing market
  • Market Sizing: Market size in the financial year (2016-2017) and projection of the market size from 2018 to 2025
  • Product Development/Innovation: Detailed insights on upcoming technologies, research & development activities, and new product launches in the military 3D printing market
  • Market Overview: Market dynamics and subsequent analysis of associated trends, drivers, and opportunities prevailing in the military 3D printing market
  • Market Development: Comprehensive information about lucrative markets-the report analyzes the market for military 3D printing solutions across various regions worldwide
  • Market Diversification: Exhaustive information about new products, untapped geographies, recent developments, and investments in the military 3D Printing market
  • Regional Analysis: Factors influencing market shares of North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Rest of the World
  • Competitive Assessment: In-depth assessment of strategies, products, and manufacturing capabilities of leading market players

Table of Contents

1 Introduction
1.1 Objectives of the Study
1.2 Definition
1.3 Study Scope
1.3.1 Markets Covered
1.3.2 Regional Scope
1.3.3 Years Considered for the Study
1.4 Currency & Pricing
1.5 Limitations
1.6 Market Stakeholders
2 Research Methodology
2.1 Research Data
2.1.1 Secondary Data
2.1.1.1 Key Data From Secondary Sources
2.1.2 Primary Data
2.1.2.1 Key Data From Primary Sources
2.1.2.2 Breakdown of Primaries
2.2 Market Size Estimation
2.2.1 Bottom-Up Approach
2.2.2 Top-Down Approach
2.3 Data Triangulation
2.4 Research Assumptions
3 Executive Summary
4 Premium Insights
4.1 Attractive Growth Opportunities in the Military 3D Printing Market
4.2 Military 3D Printing Market, By Process
4.3 Europe Military 3D Printing Market, By Platform & Country
4.4 US Military 3D Printing Market, By Offering
4.5 Europe Military 3D Printing Market, By Platform
4.6 Military 3D Printing Market, By Country
5 Market Overview
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Drivers
5.1.1.1 Increasing Investments By Defense Entities in 3D Printing Projects
5.1.1.2 Reduction in Manufacturing Cost of Parts
5.1.1.3 Demand for Lightweight Parts and Components in the Defense Industry
5.1.2 Restraints
5.1.2.1 Limited Availability of Materials
5.1.2.2 Stringent Military Standards
5.1.3 Opportunities
5.1.3.1 Development of Advanced 3D Printing Technologies
5.1.3.2 3D Printing as A Service
5.1.3.3 Development of Portable Printers
5.1.4 Challenges
5.1.4.1 Not Suitable for High Volume Production
5.1.4.2 Production of Low-Cost 3D Printing Parts
5.1.4.3 Lack of Standard Process Control
6 Industry Trends
6.1 Introduction
6.2 Emerging Trends
6.2.1 Multi-Material 3D Printing in the Defense Industry
6.2.2 3D Printing of Drones & Missiles
6.2.3 3D Printing of Complex Components
6.2.4 3D Printing of Food
6.3 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
6.3.1 Threat From New Entrants
6.3.2 Threat of Substitutes
6.3.3 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
6.3.4 Bargaining Power of Buyers
6.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry
6.4 Patent Analysis
7 Military 3D Printing Market, By Offering
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Printer
7.2.1 Printer, By Type
7.2.1.1 Industrial Printer
7.2.1.2 Portable Printer
7.3 Material
7.3.1 Material, By Type
7.3.1.1 Plastics
7.3.1.1.1 Plastic, By Type
7.3.1.1.1.1 Thermoplastics
7.3.1.1.1.2 Photopolymers
7.3.1.1.2 Plastic, By Form
7.3.1.1.2.1 Powder
7.3.1.1.2.2 Filament/Wire
7.3.1.1.2.3 Liquid
7.3.1.2 Metal
7.3.1.2.1 Metal, By Type
7.3.1.2.1.1 Steel
7.3.1.2.1.2 Aluminum
7.3.1.2.1.3 Titanium
7.3.1.2.1.4 Silver
7.3.1.2.1.5 Others
7.3.1.2.2 Metal, By Form
7.3.1.2.2.1 Powder
7.3.1.2.2.2 Filament/Wire
7.3.1.3 Ceramics
7.3.1.3.1 Ceramics, By Form
7.3.1.3.1.1 Powder
7.3.1.3.1.2 Filament/Wire
7.3.1.3.1.3 Liquid
7.3.1.4 Others
7.4 Software
7.4.1 Software, By Type
7.4.1.1 Printing
7.4.1.2 Design
7.4.1.3 Inspection
7.4.1.4 Scanning
7.5 Service
8 Military 3D Printing Market, By Platform
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Airborne
8.2.1 Aircraft
8.2.1.1 Engines
8.2.1.2 Aerostructures
8.2.1.3 Cockpit Controls
8.2.1.4 Others
8.2.2 Missiles
8.2.2.1 Rocket Engines
8.2.2.2 Fins
8.2.2.3 Guidance Systems
8.2.2.4 Controls
8.2.2.5 Others
8.2.3 UAV
8.2.3.1 UAV Engines
8.2.3.2 Aerostructures
8.2.3.3 Payloads
8.2.3.4 Others
8.3 Land
8.3.1 Vehicles
8.3.1.1 Engines
8.3.1.2 Structures
8.3.1.3 Others
8.3.2 Soldiers
8.3.2.1 Helmets
8.3.2.2 Vests
8.3.2.3 Communication Devices
8.3.2.4 Food
8.3.2.5 Others
8.3.3 Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGVS)
8.3.3.1 UGV Engines
8.3.3.2 Structures
8.3.3.3 Others
8.4 Naval
8.4.1 Ships
8.4.2 Unmanned Maritime Vehicles (UMV)
8.5 Space
9 Military 3D Printing Market, By Application
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Prototyping
9.3 Functional Part Manufacturing
9.4 Tooling
10 Military 3D Printing Market, By Process
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Powder Bed Fusion
10.3 Material Extrusion
10.4 Vat Photopolymerization
10.5 Material Jetting
10.6 Binder Jetting
10.7 Direct Energy Deposition
10.8 Sheet Lamination
11 Military 3D Printing Market, By Technology
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Stereolithography
11.3 Fuse Deposition Modeling
11.4 Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
11.5 Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS)
11.6 Polyjet Printing
11.7 Inkjet Printing
11.8 Electron Beam Melting
11.9 Laser Metal Deposition
11.10 Digital Light Processing
11.11 Laminated Object Manufacturing
12 Regional Analysis
12.1 Introduction
12.2 North America
12.2.1 US
12.2.2 Canada
12.3 Europe
12.3.1 France
12.3.2 Russia
12.3.3 Germany
12.3.4 UK
12.3.5 Italy
12.3.6 Spain
12.3.7 Rest of Europe
12.4 Asia Pacific
12.4.1 China
12.4.2 India
12.4.3 Japan
12.4.4 South Korea
12.4.5 Australia
12.4.6 Rest of Asia Pacific
12.5 Middle East
12.5.1 Israel
12.5.2 Saudi Arabia
12.5.3 UAE
12.5.4 Rest of Middle East
12.6 Rest of the World
12.6.1 Latin America
12.6.2 Africa
13 Competitive Landscape
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Competitive Analysis
13.3 Market Ranking Analysis
13.4 Competitive Scenario
13.4.1 Contracts
13.4.2 New Product Launches
13.4.3 Agreements, Acquisitions, Collaborations, Partnerships, and Joint Ventures
14 Company Profiles
14.1 Stratasys
14.2 3D Systems Corporation
14.3 The Exone Company
14.4 EOS GmbH
14.5 Arcam AB
14.6 Norsk Titanium as
14.7 American Elements
14.8 Cimetrix Solutions
14.9 Artec
14.10 3T RPD
14.11 Optomec
14.12 Initial
14.13 Markforged
14.14 Smg3D
14.15 Engineering & Manufacturing Services
15 Appendix
15.1 Discussion Guide
15.2 Knowledge Store: Subscription Portal
15.3 Introducing RT: Real-Time Market Intelligence
15.4 Available Customization
15.5 Related Reports
15.6 Author Details
List of Tables
Table 1 Investments in 3D Printing Projects
Table 2 Patents Related to Military 3D Printing, 2013-2018
Table 3 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 4 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Printer By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 5 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Material By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 6 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Plastic By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 7 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Plastic By Form, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 8 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Metal By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 9 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Metal By Form, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 10 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Plastic By Form, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 11 Military 3D Printing Market Size, Software By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 12 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 13 Military 3D Printing Market for Airborne, By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 14 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Aircraft Component, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 15 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Missile Component, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 16 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By UAV Component, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 17 Military 3D Printing Market for Land, By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 18 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Vehicle Component, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 19 Military 3D Printing Market for Soldier Equipment and Food, By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 20 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By UGV Component, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 21 Military 3D Printing Market for Naval, By Type, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 22 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Application, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 23 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Process, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 24 Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Region, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 25 North America: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 26 North America: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 27 North America: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Country, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 28 US: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 29 US: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 30 Canada: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 31 Canada: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 32 Europe: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 33 Europe: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 34 Europe: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Country, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 35 France: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 36 France: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 37 Russia: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 38 Russia: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 39 Germany: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 40 Germany: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 41 UK: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 42 UK: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 43 Italy: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 44 Italy: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 45 Spain: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 46 Spain: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 47 Rest of Europe: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 48 Rest of Europe: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 49 Asia Pacific: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 50 Asia Pacific: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 51 Asia Pacific: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Country, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 52 China: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 53 China: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 54 India: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 55 India: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 56 Japan: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 57 Japan: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 58 South Korea: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 59 South Korea: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 60 Australia: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 61 Australia: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 62 Rest of Asia Pacific: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 63 Rest of Asia Pacific: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 64 Middle East: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 65 Middle East: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 66 Middle East: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Country, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 67 Israel: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 68 Israel: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 69 Saudi Arabia: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 70 Saudi Arabia: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 71 UAE: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offerings, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 72 UAE: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 73 Rest of Middle East: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 74 Rest of Middle East: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 75 Rest of the World: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 76 Rest of the World: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 77 Rest of the World: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Region, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 78 Latin America: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 79 Latin America: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 80 Africa: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Offering, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 81 Africa: Military 3D Printing Market Size, By Platform, 2016-2025 (USD Million)
Table 82 Rank Analysis of Key Players in the Military 3D Printing Market in 2017
List of Figures
Figure 1 Market Scope: Military 3D Printing Market
Figure 2 Research Process Flow
Figure 3 Military 3D Printing Market: Research Design
Figure 4 Breakdown of Primary Interviews: By Company Type, Designation & Region
Figure 5 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Bottom-Up Approach
Figure 6 Market Size Estimation Methodology: Top-Down Approach
Figure 7 Data Triangulation
Figure 8 Military 3D Printing Market, By Offering, 2018 & 2025 (USD Million)
Figure 9 Airborne Segment Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 10 Functional Part Manufacturing Segment Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 11 Direct Energy Deposition Segment Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 12 The North American Region Estimated to Lead Military 3D Printing Market in 2018
Figure 13 Increasing Investments on Military 3D Printing Projects By Government Bodies is Expected to Drive the Military 3D Printing Market From 2018 to 2025
Figure 14 Powder Bed Fusion Segment Projected to Lead the Military 3D Printing Market From 2018 to 2025
Figure 15 Airborne Segment Platform is Estimated to Lead the European Military 3D Printing Market in 2018
Figure 16 Service Segment of Military 3D Printing Market Projected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During Forecast Period
Figure 17 Europe Military 3D Printing Market, By Platform
Figure 18 The US is Expected to Lead Military 3D Printing Market in 2018
Figure 19 Military 3D Printing Market: Market Dynamics
Figure 20 Duration of 3D Printing Processes
Figure 21 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
Figure 22 Service Segment Expected to Grow at the Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 23 Airborne Platform Segment Expected to Grow at the Highest CAGR During the Forecast Period
Figure 24 Functional Part Manufacturing Segment Expected to Grow at Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 25 Direct Energy Deposition Segment Expected to Grow at Highest Rate During the Forecast Period
Figure 26 Military 3D Printing Market, By Technology
Figure 27 North America Estimated to Account for the Largest Share of Military 3D Printing Market in 2018
Figure 28 North America Military 3D Printing Market Snapshot
Figure 29 Europe Military 3D Printing Market Snapshot
Figure 30 Asia Pacific Military 3D Printing Market Snapshot
Figure 31 Middle East Military 3D Printing Market Snapshot
Figure 32 Companies Adopted Supply Contracts & New Product Launches as the Key Growth Strategy Between July 2016 to October 2017
Figure 33 Leading Companies in the Military 3D Printing Market, By Region, 2017
Figure 34 Stratasys: Company Snapshot
Figure 35 3D Systems Corporation: Company Snapshot
Figure 36 The Exone Company: Company Snapshot
Figure 37 Arcam AB: Company Snapshot

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Executive Summary

Companies Mentioned

  • 3D Systems Corporation
  • 3T RPD
  • American Elements
  • Arcam AB
  • Artec
  • Cimetrix Solutions
  • Engineering & Manufacturing Services
  • EOS GmbH
  • Initial
  • Markforged
  • Norsk Titanium as
  • Optomec
  • Smg3D
  • Stratasys
  • The Exone Company

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