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The state of metal 3D printing

June 15, 2022 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

The metal 3D printing landscape is “Perfectly imperfect,” says research from IDTechEx. On one hand, the diversity in metal additive manufacturing technologies enables complex geometries and opens unique applications that no other manufacturing … [Read more...] about The state of metal 3D printing

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10-fold growth in 10 years expected for composites additive manufacturing

August 25, 2021 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Additive manufacturing of composites is approaching an inflection point. There is an increasing number of printer manufacturers, market launches, more funding, notable partnerships, and importantly demonstratable value-add with a wide range of … [Read more...] about 10-fold growth in 10 years expected for composites additive manufacturing

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The 3D electronics market is diversifying and forecast to reach around $3bn by 2030

September 29, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

By Dr Matthew Dyson, Technology Analyst at IDTechEx 3D electronics: an Alternative to PCBs? Mention an electronic circuit and you are likely to picture a printed circuit board (PCB): a rigid rectangle in a characteristic green color with copper … [Read more...] about The 3D electronics market is diversifying and forecast to reach around $3bn by 2030

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3D printed electronics and its influence on on-demand manufacturing

September 18, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

3D printed electronics is an emerging technology that enables an on-demand manufacturing paradigm. A detailed analysis of the 3D electronics space, is available in IDTechEx's new report "3D Electronics 2020-2030: Technologies, Forecasts, … [Read more...] about 3D printed electronics and its influence on on-demand manufacturing

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How the pandemic is affecting the metal additive manufacturing market

August 10, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The metal additive manufacturing market will be negatively impacted by the 2020 pandemic. Despite this short-to-mid-term setback, the industry is forecast to rise and exceed $10Bn within the next 10-years. The emerging and established printer players … [Read more...] about How the pandemic is affecting the metal additive manufacturing market

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IDTechEx forecasts $6.1 billion market for 3D printed medical devices

August 20, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

IDTechEx, a market intelligence and events company focused on emerging technologies, reports that the market for 3D printed medical devices and pharmaceuticals will be worth $6.1 billion by the year 2029. IDTechEx finds this to be a rapidly growing … [Read more...] about IDTechEx forecasts $6.1 billion market for 3D printed medical devices

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3D printing’s affect on personalized medicine

January 17, 2019 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

One of the key industries to successfully leverage the advantages of 3D printing is the medical and dental industry. In an IDTechEx Research report--3D Printing in the Medical and Dental Industry 2019 – 2029, 3D printing in the medical and dental … [Read more...] about 3D printing’s affect on personalized medicine

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Emerging materials that help make aircraft lighter

July 23, 2018 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

by Dr Richard Collins, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx In the aerospace sector reducing the weight is one of the greatest constant priorities. Due to the high technical requirements, economic and legislative drivers, and relatively deep pockets, … [Read more...] about Emerging materials that help make aircraft lighter

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An analysis of the state of high temperature 3D printing thermoplastics

May 16, 2018 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Within the field of metal additive manufacturing, metals such as titanium with excellent tensile strength and low density are ideal for light-weighting applications, and as such demand for these materials continues to increase. The trend in … [Read more...] about An analysis of the state of high temperature 3D printing thermoplastics

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The 3D printing metals market will be worth $12B in 2028

July 26, 2017 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

by Dr Bryony Core, Technology Analyst, IDTechEx Following commercialisation in the 1990s, today metal 3D printing has established itself as an attractive manufacturing solution for prototyping and beyond. Metal printer manufacturers and materials … [Read more...] about The 3D printing metals market will be worth $12B in 2028

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Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).

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