The selective laser sintering market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $2.85 billion in 2024 to $3.46 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to globalization of retail chains, focus on loss prevention, labor cost reduction, efficiency and speed, enhanced customer experience, reduced checkout errors.
The selective laser sintering market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to hybrid checkout solutions, omnichannel retailing, expansion in emerging markets, environmental sustainability, customization for retailer needs. Major trends in the forecast period include remote assistance and monitoring, integration with mobile technologies, contactless and cashless transactions, data analytics for customer insights, integration with loyalty programs.
The anticipated growth in the selective laser sintering market is fueled by an increasing demand for consumer electronics. Consumer electronics, encompassing smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and wearables, are personal electronic devices witnessing a surge in demand. Selective laser sintering plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing processes of consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, and wearables. Notably, Canalys reported a 3.7% year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments in North America in May 2022, with Apple experiencing a 19% growth and securing a dominant market share of 51% in Q1 2022. The rising demand for consumer electronics is a significant driver propelling the selective laser sintering market.
The growth trajectory of the selective laser sintering market is influenced by the rise of 3D printing services. 3D printing services refer to businesses or providers offering the capability to create three-dimensional objects based on digital models. The increasing prevalence of 3D printing service providers offering Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) capabilities makes this advanced technology more accessible to various industries without the need for substantial upfront investments. Projections from a Netherlands-based software company, Wevolver, indicate a 21% increase in global 3D printer growth, reaching $18.3 million in 2022. This surge in 3D printing services contributes significantly to the expansion of the selective laser sintering market.
A noteworthy trend in the selective laser sintering market is the adoption of advanced 3D printing technologies by companies aiming to maintain their market positions. Companies operating in this market are launching innovative 3D printers to sustain competitiveness. For example, in November 2022, India-based Wipro 3D introduced the Wipro 3D F300-2 printer, operating on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology. This printer offers high-quality 3D printing and incorporates advanced features such as a magnetic print bed, automatic platform leveling, dual filtration, and a self-cleaning nozzle. The inclusion of IoT-enabled dual nozzles allows for control and monitoring capabilities over the internet through various devices.
Major companies in the selective laser sintering market are strategically focused on material development to gain a competitive edge. A notable example is the development of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a versatile polymer belonging to the class of thermoplastic elastomers. TPU combines the characteristics of rubber and plastic, offering unique properties. In October 2023, Italy-based CRP Technology Inc. launched 'Windform TPU,' a rubber-such as material designed for the selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing process. This thermoplastic polyurethane boasts exceptional elasticity, flexibility, impact resistance, and softness, with an elongation at break exceeding 400%.
In March 2023, US-based 3D technology printing company Nexa3D made a strategic acquisition, acquiring XYZ printing for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is pivotal in broadening, diversifying, and enriching Nexa3D's portfolio by incorporating machines from XYZ printing. XYZ printing, a US-based 3D printer manufacturer utilizing selective laser sintering technology, serves a wide range of customers. The acquisition facilitates the integration of technology and distribution services, aligning with the growth trajectory of the selective laser sintering market.
Major companies operating in the selective laser sintering market include 3D Systems Inc., EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, Sinterit sp. z o.o, Farsoon Technologies, Sintratec AG, Renishaw plc, Ricoh Company Ltd., Prodways Group SA, Sharebot S.R.L., Z Rapid Tech, General Electric Company, Materialize NV, Beijing Long Yuan Automated Fabrication System Co. Ltd., Wuhan Binhu Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd., XYZprinting Inc., Ultimaker BV, Sisma S.p.A., Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG, HP Inc., Shining 3D, voxeljet AG, UnionTech, Carbon Inc., Nanoscribe GmbH, Xact Metal Inc.
North America was the largest region in the selective laser sintering market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global selective laser sintering market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the selective laser sintering market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the selective laser sintering market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing (AM) process designed to fuse small particles of polymer powder into a solid object based on a three-dimensional (3D) model. This method is employed to create durable plastic components for low-volume production and prototypes.
The key components of selective laser sintering encompass hardware, software, and services. Software, in this context, refers to computer programs and algorithms utilized to control and optimize the SLS process. Laser types utilized in this process include solid lasers and gas lasers, constructed from materials such as metal and plastic. These lasers find application in various industries, including automotive, aerospace and defense, healthcare, electronics, and others.
The selective laser sintering market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides selective laser sintering market statistics, including selective laser sintering industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a selective laser sintering market share, detailed selective laser sintering market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the selective laser sintering industry. This selective laser sintering market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The selective laser sintering market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing powder bed fusion (PBF) SLS, continuous SLS, binder jetting SLS, and direct energy deposition (DED) SLS. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The selecting laser sintering market also includes sales of devices made with polyamides (PA), polystyrenes (PS) devices, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and polyaryletherketones (PAEK). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The selective laser sintering market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $7.56 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to hybrid checkout solutions, omnichannel retailing, expansion in emerging markets, environmental sustainability, customization for retailer needs. Major trends in the forecast period include remote assistance and monitoring, integration with mobile technologies, contactless and cashless transactions, data analytics for customer insights, integration with loyalty programs.
The anticipated growth in the selective laser sintering market is fueled by an increasing demand for consumer electronics. Consumer electronics, encompassing smartphones, tablets, laptops, TVs, gaming consoles, and wearables, are personal electronic devices witnessing a surge in demand. Selective laser sintering plays a pivotal role in the manufacturing processes of consumer electronics, including smartphones, laptops, and wearables. Notably, Canalys reported a 3.7% year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments in North America in May 2022, with Apple experiencing a 19% growth and securing a dominant market share of 51% in Q1 2022. The rising demand for consumer electronics is a significant driver propelling the selective laser sintering market.
The growth trajectory of the selective laser sintering market is influenced by the rise of 3D printing services. 3D printing services refer to businesses or providers offering the capability to create three-dimensional objects based on digital models. The increasing prevalence of 3D printing service providers offering Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) capabilities makes this advanced technology more accessible to various industries without the need for substantial upfront investments. Projections from a Netherlands-based software company, Wevolver, indicate a 21% increase in global 3D printer growth, reaching $18.3 million in 2022. This surge in 3D printing services contributes significantly to the expansion of the selective laser sintering market.
A noteworthy trend in the selective laser sintering market is the adoption of advanced 3D printing technologies by companies aiming to maintain their market positions. Companies operating in this market are launching innovative 3D printers to sustain competitiveness. For example, in November 2022, India-based Wipro 3D introduced the Wipro 3D F300-2 printer, operating on Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) technology. This printer offers high-quality 3D printing and incorporates advanced features such as a magnetic print bed, automatic platform leveling, dual filtration, and a self-cleaning nozzle. The inclusion of IoT-enabled dual nozzles allows for control and monitoring capabilities over the internet through various devices.
Major companies in the selective laser sintering market are strategically focused on material development to gain a competitive edge. A notable example is the development of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), a versatile polymer belonging to the class of thermoplastic elastomers. TPU combines the characteristics of rubber and plastic, offering unique properties. In October 2023, Italy-based CRP Technology Inc. launched 'Windform TPU,' a rubber-such as material designed for the selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing process. This thermoplastic polyurethane boasts exceptional elasticity, flexibility, impact resistance, and softness, with an elongation at break exceeding 400%.
In March 2023, US-based 3D technology printing company Nexa3D made a strategic acquisition, acquiring XYZ printing for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition is pivotal in broadening, diversifying, and enriching Nexa3D's portfolio by incorporating machines from XYZ printing. XYZ printing, a US-based 3D printer manufacturer utilizing selective laser sintering technology, serves a wide range of customers. The acquisition facilitates the integration of technology and distribution services, aligning with the growth trajectory of the selective laser sintering market.
Major companies operating in the selective laser sintering market include 3D Systems Inc., EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems, Sinterit sp. z o.o, Farsoon Technologies, Sintratec AG, Renishaw plc, Ricoh Company Ltd., Prodways Group SA, Sharebot S.R.L., Z Rapid Tech, General Electric Company, Materialize NV, Beijing Long Yuan Automated Fabrication System Co. Ltd., Wuhan Binhu Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd., XYZprinting Inc., Ultimaker BV, Sisma S.p.A., Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG, HP Inc., Shining 3D, voxeljet AG, UnionTech, Carbon Inc., Nanoscribe GmbH, Xact Metal Inc.
North America was the largest region in the selective laser sintering market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the global selective laser sintering market during the forecast period. The regions covered in the selective laser sintering market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the selective laser sintering market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) is an additive manufacturing (AM) process designed to fuse small particles of polymer powder into a solid object based on a three-dimensional (3D) model. This method is employed to create durable plastic components for low-volume production and prototypes.
The key components of selective laser sintering encompass hardware, software, and services. Software, in this context, refers to computer programs and algorithms utilized to control and optimize the SLS process. Laser types utilized in this process include solid lasers and gas lasers, constructed from materials such as metal and plastic. These lasers find application in various industries, including automotive, aerospace and defense, healthcare, electronics, and others.
The selective laser sintering market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides selective laser sintering market statistics, including selective laser sintering industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a selective laser sintering market share, detailed selective laser sintering market segments, market trends, and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the selective laser sintering industry. This selective laser sintering market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The selective laser sintering market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing powder bed fusion (PBF) SLS, continuous SLS, binder jetting SLS, and direct energy deposition (DED) SLS. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. The selecting laser sintering market also includes sales of devices made with polyamides (PA), polystyrenes (PS) devices, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and polyaryletherketones (PAEK). Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Selective Laser Sintering Market Characteristics3. Selective Laser Sintering Market Trends and Strategies4. Selective Laser Sintering Market - Macro Economic Scenario including the impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Selective Laser Sintering Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Selective Laser Sintering Market34. Recent Developments in the Selective Laser Sintering Market
5. Global Selective Laser Sintering Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Selective Laser Sintering Market Segmentation
7. Selective Laser Sintering Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Selective Laser Sintering Market
9. China Selective Laser Sintering Market
10. India Selective Laser Sintering Market
11. Japan Selective Laser Sintering Market
12. Australia Selective Laser Sintering Market
13. Indonesia Selective Laser Sintering Market
14. South Korea Selective Laser Sintering Market
15. Western Europe Selective Laser Sintering Market
16. UK Selective Laser Sintering Market
17. Germany Selective Laser Sintering Market
18. France Selective Laser Sintering Market
19. Italy Selective Laser Sintering Market
20. Spain Selective Laser Sintering Market
21. Eastern Europe Selective Laser Sintering Market
22. Russia Selective Laser Sintering Market
23. North America Selective Laser Sintering Market
24. USA Selective Laser Sintering Market
25. Canada Selective Laser Sintering Market
26. South America Selective Laser Sintering Market
27. Brazil Selective Laser Sintering Market
28. Middle East Selective Laser Sintering Market
29. Africa Selective Laser Sintering Market
30. Selective Laser Sintering Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Selective Laser Sintering Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Selective Laser Sintering Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Selective Laser Sintering Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on selective laser sintering market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for selective laser sintering? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The selective laser sintering market global report answers all these questions and many more.The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Component: Hardware; Software; Services2) By Laser Type: Solid Laser; Gas Laser
3) By Material: Metal; Plastic
4) By Application: Automotive; Aerospace and Defense; Healthcare; Electronics; Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Hardware: 3D Printers; Laser Systems; Powder Handling Systems2) By Software: Design Software; Slicing Software; Monitoring Software
3) By Services: Printing Services; Maintenance and Support Services; Consulting Services
Key Companies Mentioned: 3D Systems Inc.; EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems; Sinterit sp. z o.o; Farsoon Technologies; Sintratec AG
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
Some of the major companies featured in this Selective Laser Sintering market report include:- 3D Systems Inc.
- EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
- Sinterit sp. z o.o
- Farsoon Technologies
- Sintratec AG
- Renishaw plc
- Ricoh Company Ltd.
- Prodways Group SA
- Sharebot S.R.L.
- Z Rapid Tech
- General Electric Company
- Materialize NV
- Beijing Long Yuan Automated Fabrication System Co. Ltd.
- Wuhan Binhu Mechanical & Electrical Co. Ltd.
- XYZprinting Inc.
- Ultimaker BV
- Sisma S.p.A.
- Trumpf GmbH + Co. KG
- HP Inc.
- Shining 3D
- voxeljet AG
- UnionTech
- Carbon Inc.
- Nanoscribe GmbH
- Xact Metal Inc.
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 3.46 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 7.56 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 21.6% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 26 |
