World 3D Printers

This report forecasts total world demand in 2017 for three-dimensional (3D) printing products by type, market, and major world region in US dollars at the manufacturers’ level. Product segments include 3D printers, materials, and software and other items. Reported markets encompass consumer products, automotive, medical and dental, and other markets. Major world regions include North America, Western Europe, Asia/Pacific, and all other regions. Demand by product segment is also forecast for each major world region.

To illustrate historical trends, world, product, and regional demand are provided for 2007 and 2012. Further, regional demand is segmented by market for 2012. Finally, world 3D printer installed base is segmented by major world region and provided for 2007, 2012, and 2017.