Hobbyist Pastime or Industrial Evolution? IDTechEx Explores the Maturing 3D Printing Industry - Seite 2

Filling a gap in the market

Prototyping was the original use for 3D printing and is still very much a use for it today in many major sectors. Not only is the turnaround time faster than other prototyping technologies, but this technology can also create geometries that have been unachievable by other means of prototyping. It maximizes shape and size while producing less wasted materials. The technology is ideal for cost-effectively producing a few thousand prototypes or less, filling a gap in the market with its accelerated design. Despite these strengths, 3D printing can be slower than injection moulding, so more innovation would be needed to make it suitable for mass scale production in the future.

Much of the hype around 3D printing isn't too accurate, with headlines excitedly proclaiming that food or whole phones will be 3D printed in the future, but the industry is far more realistic now with its challenges to overcome in high-value sectors. The continued penetration into automotive cases could be profitable, alongside potential medical uses such as customizations of medical devices and tools and models. However, the reality of application is more difficult due to the qualifications and standards that must be met.

In the podcast, IDTechEx analyst Sona Dadhania, lead author of IDTechEx's additive manufacturing research, predicts that over the next 5-10 years, the entire 3D printing ecosystem will evolve to make 3D printing implementations as smooth as possible in various sectors. The possibilities are diverse and are making exciting developments, with the next step being to understand the user needs in high-value industries and working to achieve this.

For more information on this topic, please refer to IDTechEx's latest report, '3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing 2024-2034: Technology and Market Outlook', or view the full portfolio of 3D printing research available at www.IDTechEx.com/Research/3D. New episodes of 'Tomorrow's Tech by IDTechEx' are released monthly, with host Dr Tess Skyrme interviewing an array of industry experts from IDTechEx, offering listeners accessible insights into a range of technology innovations. See more at www.IDTechEx.com/Podcast.

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