European 3D Printing Industry Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2024 - 2029)

Europe 3D Printing Market Analysis

The Europe 3D Printing Market size is estimated at USD 6 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach USD 11.54 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 14% during the forecast period (2024-2029).

Europe is a major hub for 3D printing technology. In Europe, the majority of demand is coming from SMEs that need high-speed, robust, and reasonably priced prototypes.

• The use of 3D printing technology will radically disrupt conventional production in many sectors, as it is capable of delivering differentiated products and solutions at a lower cost. This technology is taking the lead in Europe, thanks to initiatives and spending of governments, opportunities for offering customized products through 3D printing, increased efficiency as well and higher product quality.
• The increase in the rate of adoption of 3D printing technology in various application segments, such as industrial products, aerospace, automotive, defense, healthcare, education & research, are facilitating the growth of the 3D printing market.
• However, the significant barrier to implementing 3D printing technology has been identified as expensive initial costs. This expenditure includes software, hardware, materials, additive and manufacturing expertise, certification, and worker training. The cash and manpower necessary to build a three-dimensional system are significantly more than those needed for standard printing technologies. However, with the commercial desktop 3D printer launch, companies are assisting end-customers in lowering the expensive initial expenses.
• The significant penetration of 3D printing technology was observed in important industry segments like health and aeronautics, where growth is increasing at a promising rate. 3D printing is helping to create more efficient processes in the aerospace sector; aircraft manufacturers have invested billions in developing the use of metal powders through this technology to make turbine blades, jet engine combustion nozzles, and structural parts.
• Nonetheless, some of the major factors inhibiting market growth include lack of standard process control and limited availability or significant costs in terms of 3D printing materials.
• The industry was primarily impacted by various COVID-19-related challenges, such as a shortage of qualified staff and project delays or cancellations due to partial or total lockdowns globally. Furthermore, the increased use of smart architecture technologies in the automotive and medical industries is expected to drive the 3D printer industry growth in Europe. Given that the pandemic's impact diminished and economic activity in various industries has been gaining traction, approaching or even exceeding pre-pandemic levels, the market under consideration is likely to grow gradually over the next few years.

Europe 3D Printing Market Trends

High Adoption of 3D Prototype Parts in Automotive Industry

Europe 3D Printing Industry Segmentation

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, creates a three-dimensional product from a CAD design or a computer 3D model. It can be accomplished using several techniques, whereby a substance is deposited, connected, or solidified beneath computerized control, often layer by layer.

The European 3D printing market is segmented by component (hardware, services), technology (steel lithography (SLA), fused deposition modeling (FDM), electron beam melting, digital light processing, selective laser sintering (SLS), end-user industry (automotive, aerospace, and defense), healthcare, construction and architecture, energy, and food), and country (Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and the rest of Europe).

The market sizes and forecasts are provided in terms of value in USD for all the above segments.