Global 3D printing in HEALTHCARE
$2.3 billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 26.2%
Global 3D printing MARKET
$30.19 billion by 2022 at a CAGR of 28.5%
Global 3D printing healthcare market REVENUE
$1.2 billion by 2020 at a CAGR of 18.3%
Products
- Orthopedic implants
- Prosthetics
- Dental implants
- Hearing aids
- Neuroanatomical parts
- Organs, tissues
- Surgical tools
Materials
- Metals
- Resins
- Biological
- Plastics
- Ceramics
Processes
- Laser beam melting
- Stereolithography
- Electron beam melting
- Photo polymerization
- Droplet deposition
- Laminated object
Drivers
- Error reduction
- High accuracy
- Efficient raw material use
- Ability to build customized products
- Simultaneous use of multiple materials for printing
- Efficient production, financials
- Competency vs. traditional techniques
Challenges
- High production cost to individual
- Expensive 3D printing software
- Lack of channel partner assistance
- Scarcity of skilled labor
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