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Emerging Opportunities of Metal 3D Printing in Mass Production
A Disruptive Technology that Drives the Manufacturing Industry to Transform its Design and Production
22-Dec-2022
Global
Technology Research
DA84-01-00-00-00
IA01676-GL-TR_27316
Additive Manufacturing (AM) has undergone significant technological growth in recent years, reaching a state where major industries such as manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare are adopting it for mass 3D printing of low-volume components.
Industry participants are competing to develop highly scalable and advanced 3D printers that can print multi-materials. However, technology developers must collaborate with leading manufacturing industry players to build these printers and high-performance materials according to the specific industry output and production requirements to gain the benefits of AM technology for mass production.
This research report provides an in-depth analysis of the advantages of adopting additives for the mass production of metal components and other objects. The report also covers the common metals used for the 3D printing of components.
Other information includes:
• Growth opportunity analysis
• Adoption drivers and challenges
• Industry implementation examples
• Material analysis
• Cost model assessment
• Technology comparison and roadmap
Why Is It Increasingly Difficult to Grow?The Strategic Imperative 8™: Factors Creating Pressure on Growth
The Strategic Imperative 8™
The Impact of the Top 3 Strategic Imperatives on the Metal 3D Printing Industry in Mass Production
Growth Opportunities Fuel the Growth Pipeline Engine™
Research Methodology
Scope of Analysis
Segmentation of AM Technologies for Metal 3D Printing
Technology Introduction and Overview
Technology Introduction and Overview (continued)
Metal AM Technology Assessment and Comparison
Growth Drivers
Growth Restraints
AM Metal Material Adoption Analysis
AM Metal Material Adoption Analysis (continued)
Material Landscape Analysis—Advantages and Applications
Material Landscape Analysis—Advantages and Applications (continued)
Material Landscape Analysis—Advantages and Applications (continued)
Cost Model for Mass Production of Components Leveraging AM
Enablers Required to Increase AM Adoption for Mass Production
Enablers Required to Increase AM Adoption for Mass Production (continued)
Industry Examples
Industry Examples (continued)
Industry Stakeholders
Growth Opportunity 1: Eco-friendly and Sustainable Manufacturing
Growth Opportunity 1: Eco-friendly and Sustainable Manufacturing (continued)
Growth Opportunity 2: Efficient Supply Chain Management
Growth Opportunity 2: Efficient Supply Chain Management (continued)
Growth Opportunity 3: High-performance Metal Material Development
Growth Opportunity 3: High-performance Metal Material Development (continued)
Roadmap and Viewpoint
Technology Readiness Levels (TRL): Explanation
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