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Global Additive Manufacturing with Metal Powders Market size was valued at US$ 506.37 Million in 2023 and is poised to grow from US$ 614.23 Million in 2024 to US$ 2,878.84 Million by 2032, at a CAGR of 21.3% during the forecast period (2024-2032).
The Global Additive Manufacturing with Metal Powders Market is a fast-moving and dynamic industry within the broad additive manufacturing industry. Additive manufacturing, commonly referred to as 3D printing, is a process of making a three-dimensional object from a digital model through layering different materials on top of each other. In the case of metal powders, this process makes use of finely powdered metals such as titanium, aluminium, stainless steel, and nickel to produce highly précised high-strength components. It has grown a lot in this market due to its ability to create complicated geometries that cannot be attained, or are highly problematic, by traditional techniques of manufacturing.
Key industries where current usage of metal additive manufacturing to meet demand includes aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and defence. In aerospace, it creates parts that are lightweight but do not compromise on the strength aspects, therefore cutting down on fuel use. The automotive sector benefits from metal additive production as it allows rapid prototyping for small quantity production or need for complex geometries. Personalized medical implants and prosthetics with a better biocompatibility and better mechanical properties for healthcare can also be achieved with the use of metal powder-additive manufacturing. This technology is also in use within the defence industry for lightweight yet strong parts fabrication.
The market is driven by advanced technological developments and rising investments in R&D. Innovations related to the production process of metal powder, such as improved particle size distribution and powder purity, will enhance the quality and reliability of the printed component. However, its high cost in both metal powders and additive manufacturing systems is still a major restraint. Nevertheless, continuous developments for cost reduction and efficiency enhancement are likely to create new opportunities. The market is likely to flourish vigorously as industries increasingly recognize the benefits of metal powders in additive manufacturing for design flexibility, material efficiency, and fast production cycles.
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The market scope is segmented because of by Material, by Application.
Among the material modes used in additive manufacturing with metal powders, the Stainless-Steel segment has always been very dominant. The reason may be numerous. Known to all, stainless steel is one of the most versatile, strong, corrosion-resistant materials that make it highly suitable for a myriad of applications across various industries. It finds broad application due to its excellent mechanical properties and relatively affordable cost compared to metals such as titanium. The fact that stainless steel can be used for both structural and functional components enhances the appeal in industries like aerospace, automotive, and industrial machinery.
Another factor increasing the high adoption of stainless steel in additive manufacturing is that it is compatible with well-established 3D printing technologies like direct metal laser sintering and selective laser melting. These technologies are optimized to work with stainless steel in order to produce a high-quality print with excellent mechanical properties. In addition, the well-established supply chain and the ready availability of this material make it practical for manufacturers in search of a metal 3D printing solution.
Though titanium and aluminium are also important segments that have some unique advantages—all of which include a high strength-to-weight ratio in the case of titanium and light weight with good thermal properties for aluminium—they are relatively more expensive. Inherent in this are premiums for the use of these two metals in relatively more specialized application areas. This means that the wider range of applications, lower costs, and greater technological maturity accorded to stainless steel make it the leading material mode in the global additive manufacturing with metal powders market.
Of the different application segments of metal additive manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare, and automotive together have always held the biggest share. This is mainly attributed to the fact that the aerospace industry requires materials and parts with exceptionally good performance. The aerospace applications require high-strength, low-weight parts that can bear extreme conditions. Additive metal manufacturing produces complex geometries and provides for the creation of unique components with a good level of accuracy and reliability in service. In particular, technologies such as DMLS and EBM have been helpful in aerospace for the manufacture of critical parts like turbine blades, structural parts, and heat exchangers.
The aerospace industry has become one of the biggest and most innovative adopters of additive manufacturing technologies due to their huge benefits in regard to reduced weight and improved fuel efficiency. These are the most critical advantages in aerospace, where even slight improvements in the performance of components under operation can result in cost savings and increased efficiency. Therefore, the high initial investments required in additive manufacturing equipment and metal powders are offset by the long-term benefits in enhanced performance and reduced material wastage that make such investments worthwhile for an aerospace company.
While the Healthcare and Automotive industries are also important markets for metal additive manufacturing, this nascent technology has yet to reach the level of adoption or make the market impact realized within the aerospace industry. On the other hand, the healthcare sector grows as a result of the need for personalized implants and prosthetics, and the automotive sector from the process of rapid prototyping and custom parts. Yet, neither has reached the IPG aerospace level in terms of diffusion and integration up to now, with the later still dominating the market in both volume and value.
It provides insights into the markets in North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Latin America, and MEA. Among all of the geographical regions where metal additive manufacturing with metal powders is conducted, North America has usually held the largest market share. That is attributed to the advanced technological infrastructure of the region, coupled with high levels of R&D investment and the presence of key industry players. The United States has been at the forefront in adopting and developing additive manufacturing technologies, largely because of huge investments by both the private and the public sectors. Aerospace and automotive companies in North America have been among the early adopters of metal additive manufacturing for the production of complex and high-performance parts. On top of that, top research facilities and the already existing network of additive manufacturing companies form the basis for North American market leadership.
The biggest growth in metal additive manufacturing is expected to come in the future from the Asia-Pacific region. A number of factors drive that potential growth. Rapid industrialization, increasing investments in technologies for manufacturing, and a strong emphasis on innovation in countries like China, Japan, and South Korea are propelling the market expansion. The region of Asia-Pacific is also noticing a growth in the adoption of additive manufacturing technologies in industries such as aerospace, automotive, and healthcare. The governments in this region are also highly supportive of the development of new manufacturing technologies by introducing enabling policy initiatives and funding programs. This heady cocktail of rapid industrialization, pro-industrial policies of governments, and increasing investments made in technology is expected to give the global metal additive manufacturing market a huge impetus from the Asia-Pacific region in the years to come.
In April 2023, leading supplier of 3D printing solutions, 3D technologies Corporation, purchased EnvisionTEC, a producer of technologies for additive manufacturing for ceramic and metal.
In March 2023, Arcam AB, a Swedish producer of metal additive manufacturing equipment, was purchased by GE Additive, a division of General Electric.
Study Period | 2024-32 |
Base Year | 2023 |
Estimated Forecast Year | 2024-32 |
Growth Rate | CAGR of 21.03% from 2024 to 2032 |
Segmentation | By Material, By Application, By Region |
Unit | USD Million |
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