3D Printing in Aerospace and Defense - Thematic Intelligence

It has been 40 years since the creation of the first 3D printed part, and the industry has made its mark on the manufacturing world and become an essential part of the defense industrial supply chain.

By 2025, 3D printing, or additive manufacturing, will be a $36 billion industry. By 2030, it will be a $70.8 billion industry, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18% between 2021 and 2030, according to the forecasts. The software segment of the industry will deliver the fastest growth as companies prioritize adopting workflow automation tools. Automation enables companies to reduce the time and cost of the production cycle, facilitating 3D printing’s transition into mass manufacturing. This growth reflects the potential and hope encapsulated in this technology.

Behind the optimism, competition is increasing. In 2023, Markforged Metal and Desktop Metal ended their drawn-out and public copyright infringement litigation. The growing corporate buyouts of startups, combined with weak intellectual property regulations, may lead to excessive lawsuits that weaken the growth of the 3D printing industry.

Key Highlights

• Scientific overview of 3D printing
• Studies of emerging technological trends and their broader impact on the market.
• Analysis of the various military and civilian hypersonic technologies programs currently under development, their history, and projections on future development initiatives.

Who Should Buy

• Our thematic research product, supported by our thematic engine, is aimed at senior (C-Suite) executives in the corporate world, decision makers, and institutional investors.
• Corporations: Helps CEOs, CTOs, and other senior executives of companies understand this key theme, the competitive environment, and the market opportunities.
• Investors: Helps fund managers and other major investors focus on investment opportunities in aerospace and understand the market around hypersonic technologies

Scope

• The key technology and commercialisation challenges that 3D printing technologies industry faces are covered.
• The investment opportunities for prime contractors, suppliers, and institutional investors, across the whole 3D printing value chain are covered.
• Highlights from the range of different sustainability programs currently being undertaken by various defense and aerospace companies.

Reasons to Buy

• Determine potential investment companies based on trend analysis and market projections.
• Gaining an understanding of the market challenges and opportunities surrounding the 3D printing theme.
• Understanding how spending on 3D printing will fit into the overall market and which spending areas are being prioritized.