Europe 3D 4D Technology Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

The Europe 3D 4D Technology Market report is Segmented by Application (Electrical and electronic Components (IC, Transistors, Sensors), 3D Printer, 3D Gaming Console, 3D Imaging, 3D Displays, and Other Applications), By Industry (Healthcare, Entertainment, and Media, Education, Government, Industrial, and Consumer Electronics) and Country (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe). The market size and forecast are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

Europe 3D 4D Technology Market Size

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Europe 3D 4D Technology Market Summary
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Study Period 2019 - 2029
Base Year For Estimation 2023
Market Size (2024) USD 76.10 Billion
Market Size (2029) USD 239.04 Billion
CAGR (2024 - 2029) 22.27 %
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Europe 3D 4D Technology Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe 3D 4D Technology Market Analysis

The Europe 3D 4D Technology Market size is estimated at USD 76.10 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 239.04 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 22.27% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

The growth of the regional 3D 4D technology market is supported by an increased adoption rate for 3D 4D technologies in different application categories, such as aviation, automobiles, and healthcare. The European healthcare industry has grown enormously in recent years due to 3D reconstruction and printing technology developments.

  • The region has a strong and stable R&D infrastructure, with research into the production of preservatives related to health care, which is supplemented by a cluster of educational institutions to provide appropriate training for skill development.
  • In recent years, the gaming and entertainment sector has taken off as one of the main drivers for market growth in 3D and 4D technologies. While the entertainment sector increasingly uses 3D and 4D technologies to create more realistic experiences, consumers are becoming interested in this form of gaming.
  • To provide services and products in 3D bioprinting, companies such as BASF have been working with French biotech company Poietis. The companies wish to use a joint 3D bioprinted skin project, which has been designed for testing and evaluating ingredients in cosmetics and beauty products.​
  • The high-end 3D and 4D systems are extremely costly, requiring significant financial commitment for installation. However, these devices are susceptible and delicate, with high susceptibility to dust and contaminants. Therefore, these devices risk injuries if not properly cared for. The costs associated with maintaining 3D or 4D devices are increased by all these factors, making them unattractive to potential customers.
  • The market for 3D and 4D technology was affected to a limited extent by the coronavirus outbreak. There was a growing demand for medical equipment and devices because of the necessity to use new techniques against the COVID-19 virus. These processes enable many companies to produce face shields, masks, ventilators, and healthcare equipment quickly, thanks to the fact that they can be an efficient production solution with little involvement.

Europe 3D 4D Technology Market Trends

Healthcare is Expected to Hold Significant Share

  • In Europe, the market for medical 3D printing is increasing because of an increased number of applications in medicine and pharmacology. Introducing and developing new technologies for the manufacture of 3D printers. 3D printing has enabled the creation of layers of human skin that sustain the lives of people who have suffered critical injuries and are suffering from major injuries. Moreover, increasing demand for customizations in implants for surgical procedures significantly contributes to the market growth.
  • Furthermore, in medicine, 3D reconstruction is used to make numerous objects, like prosthetics and implants, using various materials, such as metal and plastic.​
  • Printing a model of an organ can be used with 3D printing in medicine. These may be useful in training patients and giving surgeons a head start on surgical planning. Recently, when it comes to helping doctors prepare for fetal surgery, a combination of MRI and ultrasound imaging along with 3D printing technology is being used by scientists.
  • From the beginning of CT scanners and mammography machines, medical imaging has advanced a great deal. By using 3D medical imaging, healthcare professionals will be able to view new angles, resolutions, and details that allow an all-round better understanding of a body part in question while at the same time cutting radiation doses for patients.
  • Moreover, the 4D technology is driving a major change in health care. It has broader applications in tissue engineering, chemotherapy, and self-assembling human-scale biomaterials.
Europe 3D 4D Technology Market: Total Healthcare Expenditure, In GBP Billion, United Kingdom, 2018 to 2022

Germany is Expected to Witness Significant Growth

  • One of the significant factors influencing the evolution of 3D and 4D technologies is their increasing popularity within the media & entertainment sector across Germany. Internet advertising, Virtual reality (VR), over-the-top (OTT) video and 3D Printing, 3D Scanning, 3D Visual Effects, and 3D Sound Effects are some of the new applications of 3D technology in the Entertainment industry for the development of Movies. The entertainment industries are among the most significant users of 3D and 4D technologies.
  • Moreover, the popularity of 3D gaming technology and video games has grown in recent years, which is expected to increase market penetration in this region. This has caught the attention of all major industries, and efforts are being made to develop solutions based on 3D and 4D technologies following user expectations.
  • Opportunities for the market are expected to arise during the forecast period due to an increasing incidence of chronic diseases, e.g., heart and kidney failures, a growing aging population, and a limited number of organ donors. In Germany alone, it is estimated that by 2035, there will be 24 billion people aged 65 years and over, making up 31 % of the total population.
  • In addition, demand for 3D and 4D technology devices is expected to be created in Germany by healthy disposable income growth and intensive lifestyle change driven by increased consumption of faster production with the right technologies, further reinforcing this market.
Europe 3D 4D Technology Market: Ranking of the Most Cited National and International Media in Germany in 2023, by Number of Citations

Europe 3D 4D Technology Industry Overview

The market for 3D 4D technology in Europe is moderately fragmented due to major international and local players. The regional companies are adopting strategic partnerships, mergers, and innovations to maintain a competitive advantage in the market.

In March 2023, 3D Systems Corporation announced its innovations in digital dentistry portfolio: new materials such as a new printing platform, the NextDent LCD1, NextDent Base, and NextDent Cast, where offerings help Customers accelerate the adoption of additive manufacturing as part of their production processes and giving them the opportunity to improve the patient's experience.

In March 2023, Stratasys announced German service bureau Götz Maschinenbau had invested in four additional production-scale Stratasys H350 3D printers to meet growing customer demand for high-quality end-use parts. The investment will increase Gtz's fleet size to a total of six systems. The new equipment is to be installed in the next 18 months.

Europe 3D 4D Technology Market Leaders

  1. 3D Systems Corporation

  2. Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

  3. LG Electronics Inc.

  4. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

  5. Barco N.V.

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Europe 3D 4D Technology Market News

  • June 2023: Stratasys has announced that global automotive manufacturer Peugeot has integrated Stratasys’ innovative 3D Fashion Technology into the interior of its new Inception concept, achieving a level of resolution that would not have been possible with traditional embellishment methods; the car incorporates an interior design described by the company as ‘revolutionary,’ and features advanced materials produced exclusively using Stratasys J850TechStyle 3D Printers
  • March 2023: 3D Systems Corporation has announced VSP Connect, a centralized, cloud-based surgical planning portal that integrates automated workflows and artificial intelligence (AI). As the latest addition to the company’s VSP surgical planning solutions, VSP Connect empowers device manufacturers and surgeons with real-time patient case visualization and improved collaboration capabilities.

Europe 3D 4D TechnologyMarket Report - Table of Contents

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    1. 1.1 Study Assumptions and Market Definition

    2. 1.2 Scope of the Study

  2. 2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

  3. 3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  4. 4. MARKET INSIGHTS

    1. 4.1 Market Overview

    2. 4.2 Industry Value Chain Analysis

    3. 4.3 Industry Attractiveness - Porter's Five Forces Analysis

      1. 4.3.1 Bargaining Power of Consumers

      2. 4.3.2 Bargaining Power of Suppliers

      3. 4.3.3 Threat of New Entrants

      4. 4.3.4 Threat of Substitute Products

      5. 4.3.5 Intensity of Competitive Rivalry

  5. 5. Technology Snapshot

    1. 5.1 Trends in 3D Technology

    2. 5.2 Trends in 4D Technology

    3. 5.3 Applications of 3D/4D Technology

  6. 6. MARKET DYNAMICS

    1. 6.1 Market Drivers

      1. 6.1.1 Government Initiatives in Encouraging 3D/4D Technologies

      2. 6.1.2 Emerging Opportunities in Healthcare

    2. 6.2 Market Restraints

      1. 6.2.1 High Product Associated Costs

  7. 7. MARKET SEGMENTATION

    1. 7.1 By Application

      1. 7.1.1 Electrical and Electronic Components (IC, Transistors, Sensors Etc.)

      2. 7.1.2 3D Printer

      3. 7.1.3 3D Gaming Console

      4. 7.1.4 3D Imaging

      5. 7.1.5 3D Displays

      6. 7.1.6 Other Applications

    2. 7.2 By Industry

      1. 7.2.1 Healthcare

      2. 7.2.2 Entertainment and Media

      3. 7.2.3 Education

      4. 7.2.4 Government

      5. 7.2.5 Industrial

      6. 7.2.6 Consumer Electronics

    3. 7.3 By Country

      1. 7.3.1 United Kingdom

      2. 7.3.2 Germany

      3. 7.3.3 France

      4. 7.3.4 Italy

      5. 7.3.5 Rest of Europe

  8. 8. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

    1. 8.1 Company Profiles

      1. 8.1.1 3D Systems Corporation

      2. 8.1.2 Dolby Laboratories, Inc.

      3. 8.1.3 LG Electronics Inc.

      4. 8.1.4 Barco N.V.

      5. 8.1.5 Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

      6. 8.1.6 Autodesk, Inc.

      7. 8.1.7 Stratasys, Inc.

      8. 8.1.8 Panasonic Corporation

      9. 8.1.9 Sony Corporation

      10. 8.1.10 Dreamworks Animation SKG, Inc.

    2. *List Not Exhaustive
  9. 9. INVESTMENT ANALYSIS

  10. 10. FUTURE OF THE MARKET

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Europe 3D 4D Technology Industry Segmentation

Technology that uses 3D video representations to create real-life or other Virtual Experiences. These experiences vary in scope from technological overlap to fully immersive Virtual Reality Devices. The use of 4D technology covers four conventional dimensions.

The scope of the Europe 3D 4D technology market study is segmented by application, end-user vertical, and country. 3D has reached beyond its scope to enter the fields of various end-user verticals such as healthcare, industrial, media, and entertainment, among others, to provide a wide range of products for multiple applications to ease operational efficiency and result in cost-effective production.

The Europe 3D 4D technology market is segmented by application (electrical and electronic components (IC, transistors, sensors), 3D printer, 3D gaming console, 3D imaging, 3D displays, and other applications), by industry (healthcare, entertainment, and media, education, government, industrial, and consumer electronics) and country (United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and Rest of Europe). The market size and forecast are provided in terms of value (USD) for all the above segments.

By Application
Electrical and Electronic Components (IC, Transistors, Sensors Etc.)
3D Printer
3D Gaming Console
3D Imaging
3D Displays
Other Applications
By Industry
Healthcare
Entertainment and Media
Education
Government
Industrial
Consumer Electronics
By Country
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Italy
Rest of Europe
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Europe 3D 4D TechnologyMarket Research FAQs

The Europe 3D 4D Technology Market size is expected to reach USD 76.10 billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 22.27% to reach USD 239.04 billion by 2029.

In 2024, the Europe 3D 4D Technology Market size is expected to reach USD 76.10 billion.

3D Systems Corporation, Dolby Laboratories, Inc., LG Electronics Inc., Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. and Barco N.V. are the major companies operating in the Europe 3D 4D Technology Market.

In 2023, the Europe 3D 4D Technology Market size was estimated at USD 62.24 billion. The report covers the Europe 3D 4D Technology Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 and 2023. The report also forecasts the Europe 3D 4D Technology Market size for years: 2024, 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028 and 2029.

Europe 3D 4D TechnologyIndustry Report

Statistics for the 2024 Europe 3D 4D Technology market share, size and revenue growth rate, created by Mordor Intelligence™ Industry Reports. Europe 3D 4D Technology analysis includes a market forecast outlook to for 2024 to 2029 and historical overview. Get a sample of this industry analysis as a free report PDF download.

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