Global 3D Printing Materials Market, Forecast to 2020
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08-Feb-2016
Global
Market Research
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This Frost & Sullivan research study aims to provide an overview of the global 3D printing materials market. The research includes an industry overview, background, and impact factors. It also focuses on providing an insight into the opportunities for different types of materials including plastic powders, plastic filaments, metal powders and photo-polymers that are being used across various additive manufacturing processes. Market potential and key companies for the different materials have also been covered. End-user potential across the entire 3D printing material spectrum has also been provided. The report also touches upon the various factors that are impacting the prices of these materials for 3D printing applications.
Executive Summary—Key Findings
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Key Questions this Study will Answer
CEO’s Perspective
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3D Printing Industry Overview and Introduction
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Significance of Additive Manufacturing
Significance of Additive Manufacturing (continued)
Opportunities for Materials—Main Technologies and Materials
Market Drivers
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Market Restraints
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Price Drivers and Restraints
Price Drivers Explained
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Price Restraints Explained (continued)
3D Printing Market—Revenue Forecast
3D Printing Market—Regional and End-user Trends
3D Printing Market—Plastic Powders Market Potential
Plastic Powders—Opportunity Drivers and Trends
3D Printing Market—Plastic Filaments Market Potential
Plastic Filaments—Opportunity Drivers and Trends
3D Printing Market—Photopolymers Market Potential
Photopolymers—Opportunity Drivers and Trends
3D Printing Market—Metal Powders Market Potential
Metal Powders—Opportunity Drivers and Trends
3D Printing Market—Key Growth Areas for Materials
Product Matrix—Major Material Companies
Product Matrix—Major Material Companies (continued)
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Value Chain
Value Chain Discussion
Competitive Matrix
Conclusions and Future Outlook
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