Dublin, May 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "3D Printing - Global Strategic Business Report" report to their offering.

The report provides separate comprehensive analytics for the US, Canada, Japan, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and Rest of World. Annual estimates and forecasts are provided for the period 2014 through 2022. Market data and analytics are derived from primary and secondary research.

This report analyzes the worldwide markets for 3D Printing in US$ Thousand by the following types:

• 3D Printing Equipment
• 3D Printing Services
• Others

The Global market is also analyzed by the following End-Use Segments:

• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Consumer Products
• Medical
• Others

The report profiles 117 companies including many key and niche players such as

• 3D Systems Corporation (USA)
• Arcam AB (Sweden)
• envisionTEC GmbH (Germany)
• EOS GmbH (Germany)
• The ExOne Company (USA)
• Stratasys Ltd. (USA)
• MakerBot® Industries, LLC (USA)
• Solidscape, Inc. (USA)

Key Topics Covered:

1. INDUSTRY OVERVIEW

• 3D Printing: A Transformative Technology
• Transforming Traditional Manufacturing Operations
• Commercial Applications of 3D Printing
• Additive Manufacturing (AM): Applications Timeline
• 3D Printing
• A Complementary Manufacturing Solution
• Rapid Prototyping: Major Commercial Application of 3D Printing
• Rapid Manufacturing or DDM: Emerging Application of 3D Printing
• A High Growth Market
• Current and Future Analysis
• Analysis by Type
• Material Advancements
• The Key to Success
• Analysis by End-Use Sector
• Advanced Cooling Technique to Minimizes Production Costs
• Impact of Recession in Retrospect and the Road Ahead
• Healthcare: A Promising Market for 3D Printing Technology
• Increasing Healthcare Spending: Opportunities in Store
• Table 6: Healthcare Spending as % of GDP by Region (2016E) (includes corresponding Graph/Chart)
• Consumer & Professional Markets: A Brief Review
• Consumer 3D Printing Market
• A Glance at Select Consumer 3D Printers
• Professional-Grade 3D Printers Market
• Role of 3D CAD (Computer Aided Design) in 3D Printing
• Faster Time to Market Capabilities Encourage Market Adoption
• Vendors Shed Focus on SMBs
• What Does the Future Hold for 3D Printing Technology?

2. MARKET DYNAMICS

• Developed Nations Looking to Revive Domestic Manufacturing
• 3D Printing Technology Continues to Grow and Innovate
• Additive Manufacturing of Metal Parts: An Evolving Market
• 3D Bioprinting Growing in Prominence
• Industries Utilizing Rapid Prototyping Poised to Spur Demand
• Hybrid Systems Come into Focus
• Low Volume Printing: A Key Driving Factor
• Patent Expiration to Boost Market Growth
• Expiry of 3D Printing Patents (2013-2016)
• Metal Printing Materials to Outdo Plastic Materials
• Metal 3D Printing: Application in Key Industries
• Commonly Used Materials for 3D Printing by Various Printing Processes
• Graphene: A Material with Enormous Potential
• Increasing R&D Focus on Print Materials
• Home 3D Printing Catches Consumer Attention
• DIY Consumers Boost Demand for 3D Printing
• Select Open-source Hobbyist & Do-It-Yourself Systems
• Declining Prices to Foster Adoption
• Increasing Use of Online Service Providers
• Mass Customization is Key to Growth
• Creating Light & Strong Structures
• Potential for Growth
• 3D Printing: Key Role in Niche Applications
• 3D Printing Technology to Gain Prominence in Textile and Apparel Market
• Premise of Downloading Physical Objects: Turning into Reality?
• Expanding Applications of High-End 3D Printers Machines
• Open Source 3D Printers: An Area of Opportunity
• Open Design: A Collaborative Approach to Designing
• Enterprises Warm Up to 3D Printing Technology
• Children: The Next Target Market for 3D Printers?
• 3D Printing Affects Supply Chain Management
• 3D Printing: Challenges and Barriers
• Can 3D Printing Completely Replace Conventional Manufacturing?
• 3DP Systems Pricing
• Limitations on Material Usage: A Key Constraint
• Multi-Materials Limitations
• High Material Cost: A Major Obstacle
• Product Quality Concerns
• Inadequate In-house Expertise
• Integration to Operational Status Quo
• Intelligence Property Issues
• Build Envelope and Product Size
• Legislations & Intellectual Property Protection: Threats to 3D Printing Market
• Voxelfab to Replace 3D Prints?

3. A GLANCE AT SELECT END-USE APPLICATIONS

• Current and Future 3D Initiatives of Leading OEMs using 3D Printing Technology
• 3D Printing Revolutionizing Industrial Manufacturing
• Consumer Products
• Consumer Electronics
• Jewelry: The New Fad
• Healthcare Industry
• Revolutionary Applications of 3D Printing in Healthcare Sector
• Creation of Models
• Customized Products & Prosthetics
• 3D Print-Temporary Implants
• A Niche Market Beckons
• 3D Organ & Tissue Printing: Still in Early Stages
• Aerospace Industry
• Current and Potential Applications of AM Technology in Aerospace and Defense Industry
• Automobile Industry
• Printing Speed Critical for Future Growth
• Military/Defense Sector
• Architecture, Engineering and Construction Industry
• Architecture and Architectural Services
• Printing Circuit Boards
• Footwear Manufacturing
• Other End-Use Applications
• Arts
• Food
• Distribution

4. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

• Industry Structure
• 3D Printing Solutions Providers: List of Major Market Participants
• Leading Global 3D Printing Players & their Core Technologies
• Major Vendors in 3D Printing Market
• Comparative Analysis of Leading Players in the 3D Printing Industry by Printing Process
• Stratasys & 3D Systems Lead 3D Printing Market
• 3D Systems Vs Stratasys: A Comparative Review
• Comparative Analysis of Leading Players in the 3D Printing Industry by Average Selling Price (ASP)
• Consolidation Picks Momentum in 3D Printing Market
• M&A Activity in the 3D Printing Landscape (2013-2017)
• Select Niche Innovators in 3D Printing Space
• 3D Hubs
• 3DPrinterOS
• 3D Slash
• BCN3D
• BigRep
• Body Labs
• Carbon
• ColorFabb
• ComeTrue3D
• Cytosurge
• Doob Group
• E3D
• e-NABLE
• Food Ink / By Flow
• Formlabs
• HP
• Local Motors
• Lulzbot
• Made In Space
• Markforged
• Nano Dimensions
• Printrbot
• Rize 3D
• Simplify3D
• SOLS
• Ultimaker
• Voxel8
• WASP
• XJET
• XYZprinting
• Siemens and Stratasys Partner for Advanced AM Composite Parts
• HP's Innovation Trails

5. 3D PRINTING - AN OVERVIEW

• Introduction
• What is 3D Printing?
• Evolution of 3D Printing
• Process of 3D Printing
• Printing Processes
• Comparative Analysis of 3D Printing Processes
• Material Extrusion
• Material Jetting
• Binder Jetting
• Sheet Lamination
• Vat Photopolymerization
• Powder Bed Fusion
• Directed Energy Disposition
• 3D Printing Technologies
• Comparative Analysis of Major 3-D Printing Technologies
• Comparison of Prototype Attributes of Major 3D Printing Technologies
• Inkjet Printing
• Digital Light Processing (DLP)
• Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM)
• Stereolithography
• Selective Fusing
• Microfabrication
• Selective Laser Sintering (SLS)
• Laminated Object Manufacturing (LOM)
• Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
• 3D Printing Materials
• Applications of 3D Printing
• Advantages of 3D Printing
• Disadvantages of 3D Printing
• Do Benefits of 3D Printing Outweigh Costs?
• Future Prospects