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Global 4D Printing Technology Market Analysis and Forecast 2022-2030

The 4D Printing Market was valued at USD 62.02 million in 2020 and isprojected to grow at a CAGR of 41.0% over the forecast period 2022 to 2030.
4D Printing Technology Market Overview:
This technology is on the verge of commercialization and is expected to displace 3D printing over the forecast period. The major factors expected to drive the 4D printing market from 2020 to 2025 are the growing demand for innovation in several 3D printing applications and significant research and development investments. 4D printing technology is an extension of 3D printing and offers improved quality, efficiency and performance capabilities over traditional manufacturing technologies. This technology develops materials with the ability to change their behaviour and properties in response to external stimuli such as temperature and pressure.
The need to reduce manufacturing and processing costs due to fierce competition is expected to be a key factor fuelling the global market growth of 4D printing in the coming years. 4D technology proposes a new business model based on 3D printing technology that meets current business needs by reducing the need for capital, inventory, and time-to-market to increase business efficiency.
4D Printing Technology market size estimates and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (K units) and revenue (million USD), with historical and forecast data for the period 2017 to 2030, with 2022 being considered as the base year. This report segments the global 4D Printing Technology market in detail. Regional market sizes related to products by type, by application, and by player are also delivered. In estimating the size of the market, we took into account the impact of COVID-19 and other global crisis.
Industry News
- April 2019 - Fast Radius, a 3D printing start up, raised US$ 48 million to expand its printing capabilities and application engineering.
- January 2019 - Autodesk developed a new generative design software, which is compatible with HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D printers. The design-to-print workflow for additive manufacturing was created specifically for HP 3D printers, with the goal of speeding up the conversion of digital design to physical parts. In addition to collaborating with HP, the company is also collaborating with GE Additive to develop an integrated workflow for GE 3D printers, which will lead to advancements in 4D printing techniques.
The 4D Printing Technology market research report is categorized based on type, applications and region.
Market Key Players:
Stratasys Ltd, Nervous System, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hewlett Packard Corporation, Exone Corporation, Autodesk Inc, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Fast Radius, Autodesk, 3D Systems Corporation, Materialise NV, Organovo Holdings, Inc., Dassault Systèmes SA, and others.
By Type:
- Inkjet Printing
- Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM)
- Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
- Stereolithography (SLA)
- Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
- Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
By Application:
- Automobile
- Aerospace
- Chemical Industrial
- Architecture
- Education
- Medical Care
By Material
- Programmable Carbon Fiber
- Programmable Wood-Custom Printed Wood Grain
- Programmable Textile
By Region:
Geographically, the global 4D Printing Technology market has been analysed in various regions such as North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA).
The North American market is expected to witness strong growth during the forecast period accounting for a major share of the overall market. This can be attributed to the initialization of the concept of 4D technology in the United States and the growing interest in technological development. The region is increasingly investing in research and development, and scientists are focusing on developing 4D materials that can adapt to different environmental conditions.
The Asia Pacific market is expected to follow North America by 2025. Increasing emphasis on technological advancements and new product development is expected to fuel market growth in the Asia-Pacific region, creating lucrative opportunities for key players operating in this industry. However, high initial cost is expected to challenge the market growth in the coming years.
- North America
- US
- Canada
- Mexico
- Rest of North America
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- UK
- Nordic Countries
- Denmark
- Finland
- Iceland
- Sweden
- Norway
- Benelux Union
- Belgium
- The Netherlands
- Luxembourg
- Rest of Europe
- Asia-Pacific
- Japan
- China
- India
- Australia
- South Korea
- Southeast Asia
- Indonesia
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Rest of Southeast Asia
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- The Middle East & Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Egypt
- South Africa
- Rest of the Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Rest of Latin America
4D Printing Technology Market report scope
Report Attributes |
Details |
Growth Rate |
CAGR of 41.0% from 2022 to 2030. |
By Type |
Inkjet Printing, Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM), Direct Ink Writing (DIW), Stereolithography (SLA), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Selective Laser Melting (SLM) |
By Application |
Automobile, Aerospace, Chemical Industrial, Architecture, Education, Medical Care |
By Companies |
Stratasys Ltd, Nervous System, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hewlett Packard Corporation, Exone Corporation, Autodesk Inc, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Fast Radius, Autodesk, 3D Systems Corporation, Materialise NV, Organovo Holdings, Inc., Dassault Systèmes SA |
Regions and Countries Covered |
|
Base Year |
2022 |
Historical Year |
2017 to 2022 |
Forecast Year |
2023 to 2030 |
Key Takeaways from this 4D Printing Technology Report
- Estimate 4D Printing Technology market potential through analysing growth rates (CAGR %), Volume (Units) and Value ($M) data given at country level - for product types, applications and by different industry verticals.
- Understand the supply chain in depth on the value growth at each step, in order to optimize value and bring effectiveness in your processes.
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- Get a quick viewpoint on the 4D Printing Technology market entropy - M&A's, deals, partnerships, product launches of all key companies for the historical 5 years.
- Estimate the supply-demand gaps, import-export data and regulatory landscape for more than top 20 countries worldwide for the market.
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