Market Trends of Vat Photopolymerization 3D Printing Technology Industry
Orthopedics Segment Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
Vat photopolymerization 3D printing technologies have various applications in orthopedics, such as for manufacturing orthopedic implants that fit precisely to patient anatomy, surgical guides that ensure the accurate positioning of implants, and the production of anatomical models of bone and joints. The increasing number of sports injuries worldwide, as well as growing technological advancements, are expected to drive the segment’s revenue over the forecast period.
The increasing number of sports injuries is boosting the hospitalization of patients for orthopedic surgeries, and VPP 3D printing is being utilized to produce implants according to patient anatomical specifications to reduce surgical complications and help patients recover quickly. Such developments are expected to drive demand for VPP 3D printing technologies and drive the orthopedics segment. According to an article published in the Journal of Clinical Orthopaedics and Trauma in August 2022, sports injuries, excluding bony injuries and soft tissue injuries, are some of the most chronically painful injuries observed in athletes.
Similarly, according to an article published in Springer in September 2024, a study conducted in Canada demonstrated that the rates of injuries ranged from 12.7 injuries per 100 participants every year in rugby to 33.1 injuries per 100 participants every year in ice hockey. The prevalence rate for injuries to the head was 33.3%; for the wrist or hand, it was 16.0%; for the shoulder, it was 12.8%; and for the knee, it was 12.0%. Hence, the increasing number of sports injuries drives the demand for minimally invasive surgeries in which vat photopolymerization 3D-printed implants are utilized to decrease patient complications. Such developments are anticipated to boost the segment’s revenue over the forecast period.
Increasing strategic activities, such as the launch of new services by key players, are also expected to increase the accessibility of vat photopolymerization 3D printing technology for orthopedic applications and drive the segment over the forecast period.
For instance, in May 2024, Create it REAL, a Danish 3D printing research and development center with a special focus on orthopedics, reported the launch of a new digital ordering platform to facilitate access to its custom orthopedic production services. Through this service, the company offers orthopedic implants that are produced using technologies such as stereolithography (SLA), selective laser sintering (SLS), and fused deposition modeling (FDM). Hence, such strategic activities are increasing the accessibility of vat photopolymerization 3D printed orthopedic products, which is projected to drive the segment studied over the forecast period.
Thus, the increasing number of sports injuries and growing strategic activities such as new service launches are boosting the demand for vat photopolymerization 3D technologies in the orthopedic field, thereby driving the segment’s revenue over the forecast period.
North America Expected to Hold a Significant Market Share Over the Forecast Period
The vat photopolymerization 3D printing technology market in North America is driven by factors such as the rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries, advanced healthcare systems, growing demand for customized implants and surgical guides, and rising applications of VPP 3D printing in dentistry and orthopedics.
VPP 3D printing has various applications in dentistry, such as printing dental implants, producing custom orthodontic brackets, and producing surgical guides for various dental procedures. The rising applications of VPP 3D printing are expected to accelerate the launch of new products in the North American market, ultimately driving the market studied over the forecast period.
For instance, in May 2022, Rayshape, a resin additive manufacturing specialist company, reported the launch of the Shape 1+ DLP 3D printer series across North America and Europe. This series contains three new DLP machines: Shape 1+, Shape 1+ HD, and Shape 1+ Dental. Shape 1+ dental has various applications in dentistry, including printing dental implants in a short time period. Hence, the launch of such products in the region increases the accessibility of VAT photopolymerization 3D printing technologies. Such developments are expected to drive the market studied over the forecast period.
Furthermore, the rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries in the region increases the utilization of VPP 3D printing for various purposes, such as the production of orthopedic implants according to patient specifications, which may boost the market studied over the forecast period.
For instance, according to a report published by the Canadian Journal for Surgery in November 2022, minimally invasive surgery decreases length of stay, pain, and complications such as surgical site infection. It is used in 44% of cases across the country, with British Columbia, Ontario, and other territories exceeding that rate. Hence, the increasing demand for minimally invasive surgeries drives the demand for VAT photopolymerization 3D printing technologies for the production of orthopedic implants and surgical guides, which may boost the market studied over the forecast period.
Hence, the increasing application of vat photopolymerization 3D printing technologies in dentistry and rising demand for minimally invasive surgeries are expected to drive the market over the forecast period in North America.
