Description

This research service provides insights on emerging technologies and application sectors for rapid manufacturing technologies which include rapid prototyping, also known as additive manufacturing technologies. This research service highlights the key drivers and challenges in the sector, and their impact on the growth of rapid prototyping equipment manufacturers and rapid prototyping service providers to the manufacturing industry. This study gives a comparison on the end-user usage patterns of various technologies and also compares these on key business and performance parameters. It also provides a roadmap for this technology sector. Strategic recommendations, and opportunities for each stakeholder in the value chain have been discussed.