3D Printing Ceramics: Introduction
- Ceramic used for 3D printing can withstand temperature up to 1700°C or 3092°F. 3D printing ceramics possess superior qualities compared to the standard 3D printing. 3D printing ceramics offers a wide variety of colors such as turquoise and subtle shades of anise green and oyster blue. 3D printing ceramics can be used to print tableware and home décor to serve food or beverages.
Key Drivers and Restraints of Global 3D Printing Ceramics Market
- Increase in demand for product modification and development, and rise in demand for 3D printing in the dental industry are the major drivers of the 3D printing ceramics market. Lesser developments in ceramics in comparison to metals and plastics with low application base, high cost of 3D printing ceramics due to low consumption volume, and poor acceptance rate of new technologies in emerging economies are factors restraining the 3D printing ceramics market. Increase in R&D investments by various end-use industries is creating opportunities for the 3D printing ceramics market.
- Ceramics are used in several medical products in the health care sector such as dentures, surgical equipment, prosthetics & implants, and tissue engineering products. This is boosting the 3D printing ceramics market. Increase in demand for high-quality 3D printing ceramics certified by various governing bodies for medical applications is further driving the 3D printing ceramics market.
3D Printing Ceramics: Type Segment
- Based on type, the global 3D printing ceramics market can be segmented into glass, fused silica, quartz, and others. Fused silica and quartz segments are expected to account for major share of the market during the forecast period.
3D Printing Ceramics: Form Segment
- In terms of form, the 3D printing ceramics market can be classified into filament, liquid, and powder. Powder is estimated to be the dominant segment of the market in the near future. The powder segment has been expanding due to the rise in demand for laser sintering technology in commercial applications.
- Liquid 3D printing ceramics in the form of pastes and gels are employed in the production of several products through stereo lithography techniques, which are widely utilized in prototyping applications
3D Printing Ceramics: End-user Segment
- In terms of end-user, the 3D printing ceramics market can be divided into aerospace & defense, health care, automotive, consumer goods & electronics, manufacturing & construction, and others
- The aerospace & defense segment held prominent share of the 3D printing ceramics market in 2020 primarily owing to the latest technological advancements and invention of new materials for prototyping
COVID-19 Impact on 3D Printing Ceramics Market
- On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. Originating in China, the virus has spread to at least 213 countries and territories around the world.
- Several governments and private sector businesses are operating at a limited capacity or have ceased operations completely due to recent events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic
- The market for 3D printing ceramics has been adversely affected by the shutdown of manufacturing factories. However, the impact of COVID-19 on the 3D printing ceramics is expected to be short term. Demand for 3D printing ceramics is estimated to rise, as increasing number of industries are testing the ways to implement 3D printing in their processes.
Asia Pacific to Dominate 3D Printing Ceramics Market
- In terms of region, the global 3D printing ceramics market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America, and Middle East & Africa
- North America is expected to lead the global 3D printing ceramics market during the forecast period, led by the increase in usage of ceramics in various end-use industries in the region. The 3D printing ceramics market in Asia Pacific is anticipated to expand at a rapid pace primarily due to the increase in production activities in automotive and consumer goods & electronics sectors.
Key Manufacturers Operating in Global 3D Printing Ceramics Market
The global 3d printing ceramics market was consolidated in 2020. Major players have prominent presence in developed and developing countries. Key manufacturers operating in the global 3D printing ceramics market include:
- 3D Systems, Inc.
- Stratasys Ltd.
- EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
- CRP Group
- Materialise
- ExOne,
- Renishaw plc.
- Lithoz
- Tethon3D
Global 3D Printing Ceramics Market: Research Scope
Global 3D Printing Ceramics Market, by Type
- Glass
- Fused silica
- Quartz
- Others
Global 3D Printing Ceramics Market, by Form
Global 3D Printing Ceramics Market, by End-user
- Aerospace & Defense
- Health Care
- Automotive
- Consumer Goods & Electronics
- Manufacturing & Construction
- Others
Global 3D Printing Ceramics Market, by Region
- North America
- Europe
- Germany
- U.K.
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia & CIS
- Rest of Europe
- Asia Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- ASEAN
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Rest of Latin America
- Middle East & Africa
- GCC
- South Africa
- Rest of Middle East & Africa
