Market Overview:
The global 4D printing technology market is expected to grow at a CAGR of XX% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The growth in this market can be attributed to the increasing demand for customized products and the growing application areas of 4D printing technology. 4D printing technology is used for the production of three-dimensional (3D) objects by using materials that can change their shape over time in response to external stimuli, such as temperature, light or moisture. This technology has various applications across different industries such as automotive, aerospace, chemical industrial, architecture, education and medical care. Some of the key players operating in this market are Stratasys Ltd., 3DSystems Inc., Autodesk Inc., Hewlett-Packard Development Company LP and Materialise NV.
Product Definition:
4D Printing technology is the latest development in 3D printing technology. It is the process of printing three-dimensional objects with fourth dimension added, which is time. The fourth dimension can be used to add complexity and functionality to 3D printed objects. These objects can change their shape or properties over time in response to external stimuli, such as temperature, moisture or light.
Inkjet Printing:
Inkjet printing is a method of producing images and text by directing ink through nozzles on to the paper. The process takes place in three stages, namely, pre-printing preparation, printing and post-printing processing. In the first stage of the process, digital data is converted into an image file which is further used for creating a stencil using computer software.
Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM):
Melt deposition modeling (FDM) is a process of creating 3D objects by melting polymer material and using it to create object. It’s an open-source technology developed by Tom Igoe in the 80s at University of Illinois. FDM technology has wide range applications in various fields such as automotive, consumer goods, architecture, engineering & construction among others.
Application Insights:
The application segment is segregated into five parts, which include automobile, aerospace, chemical industrial, architecture, education and medical care. The architectural design and development segment is expected to witness a significant growth in the forthcoming years owing to the growing demand for designing and developing prototypes. The educational sector also holds a promising growth opportunity due to increasing R&D activities related to new teaching materials.
The medical care segment is anticipated to grow at a lucrative rate over the forecast period as several companies are focusing on developing 3D printed models of human body parts for surgical training purposes.
Regional Analysis:
North America dominated the global 4D printing technology market in terms of revenue share in 2016. The region is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period owing to increasing investments by key players and technological advancements. For instance, 3D Systems Corporation launched a new line of 3D printers for rapid prototyping under the brand name ‘Rapidform’ which can produce three-dimensional models using four different types of plastics as building materials. Europe accounted for a significant market share in 2016 due to increased adoption by major aerospace companies such as Airbus and Rolls-Royce Holdings plc among others.
Asia Pacific is anticipated to witness lucrative growth over the forecast period owing to rising demand from end-use industries such as automotive, architecture, education, medical care and others that are based out of China & Japan coupled with government initiatives promoting innovation across various technologies including additive manufacturing (AM).
Growth Factors:
- Increased demand for customized products: The ability to print three-dimensional objects with customized shapes and sizes is a major advantage of 4D printing technology that is expected to drive its demand in the near future. This will enable businesses to produce products that are specific to the needs of their customers, which will result in increased sales and revenue.
- Reduced manufacturing costs: The use of 4D printing technology can help reduce manufacturing costs by eliminating the need for expensive molds and tools. In addition, it can also help reduce wastage during production, thus resulting in cost savings for businesses.
- Improved product quality: The accuracy and precision offered by 4D printing technology leads to improved product quality as compared to traditional methods of manufacturing such as casting and molding. This is because there is less scope for errors due to the use of digital designs that are converted into physical objects using 3D printers.
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
4D Printing Technology Market Research Report
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
Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hewlett Packard Corporation, Autodesk Inc, Stratasys Ltd, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Exone Corporation, Nervous System
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
180
Number of Tables & Figures
126
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global 4D Printing Technology Market Report Segments:
The global 4D Printing Technology market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Inkjet Printing, Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM), Direct Ink Writing (DIW), Stereolithography (SLA), Electron Beam Melting (EBM), Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Automobile, Aerospace, Chemical Industrial, Architecture, Education, Medical Care
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Hewlett Packard Corporation
- Autodesk Inc
- Stratasys Ltd
- ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES)
- Exone Corporation
- Nervous System
Highlights of The 4D Printing Technology Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- 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
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the 4D Printing Technology Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
4D printing technology is a process that uses four different types of printers to create a three-dimensional object from digital data.
Some of the key players operating in the 4d printing technology market are Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Hewlett Packard Corporation, Autodesk Inc, Stratasys Ltd, ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES), Exone Corporation, Nervous System.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 4D Printing Technology Market Overview 4.1 Introduction 4.1.1 Market Taxonomy 4.1.2 Market Definition 4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth 4.2 4D Printing Technology Market Dynamics 4.2.1 Market Drivers 4.2.2 Market Restraints 4.2.3 Market Opportunity 4.3 4D Printing Technology Market - Supply Chain Analysis 4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers 4.3.2 List of Key Distributors 4.3.3 List of Key Consumers 4.4 Key Forces Shaping the 4D Printing Technology Market 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers 4.4.3 Threat of Substitution 4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants 4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry 4.5 Global 4D Printing Technology Market Size & Forecast, 2018-2028 4.5.1 4D Printing Technology Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth 4.5.2 4D Printing Technology Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global 4D Printing Technology Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Inkjet Printing
5.2.2 Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM)
5.2.3 Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
5.2.4 Stereolithography (SLA)
5.2.5 Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
5.2.6 Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global 4D Printing Technology Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Automobile
6.2.2 Aerospace
6.2.3 Chemical Industrial
6.2.4 Architecture
6.2.5 Education
6.2.6 Medical Care
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global 4D Printing Technology Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America 4D Printing Technology Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Inkjet Printing
9.6.2 Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM)
9.6.3 Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
9.6.4 Stereolithography (SLA)
9.6.5 Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
9.6.6 Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Automobile
9.10.2 Aerospace
9.10.3 Chemical Industrial
9.10.4 Architecture
9.10.5 Education
9.10.6 Medical Care
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe 4D Printing Technology Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Inkjet Printing
10.6.2 Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM)
10.6.3 Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
10.6.4 Stereolithography (SLA)
10.6.5 Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
10.6.6 Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Automobile
10.10.2 Aerospace
10.10.3 Chemical Industrial
10.10.4 Architecture
10.10.5 Education
10.10.6 Medical Care
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Technology Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Inkjet Printing
11.6.2 Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM)
11.6.3 Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
11.6.4 Stereolithography (SLA)
11.6.5 Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
11.6.6 Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Automobile
11.10.2 Aerospace
11.10.3 Chemical Industrial
11.10.4 Architecture
11.10.5 Education
11.10.6 Medical Care
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America 4D Printing Technology Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Inkjet Printing
12.6.2 Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM)
12.6.3 Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
12.6.4 Stereolithography (SLA)
12.6.5 Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
12.6.6 Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Automobile
12.10.2 Aerospace
12.10.3 Chemical Industrial
12.10.4 Architecture
12.10.5 Education
12.10.6 Medical Care
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Technology Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Inkjet Printing
13.6.2 Melt Deposition Modeling (FDM)
13.6.3 Direct Ink Writing (DIW)
13.6.4 Stereolithography (SLA)
13.6.5 Electron Beam Melting (EBM)
13.6.6 Selective Laser Melting (SLM)
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) 4D Printing Technology Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Automobile
13.10.2 Aerospace
13.10.3 Chemical Industrial
13.10.4 Architecture
13.10.5 Education
13.10.6 Medical Care
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 4D Printing Technology Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global 4D Printing Technology Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology
14.3.2 Hewlett Packard Corporation
14.3.3 Autodesk Inc
14.3.4 Stratasys Ltd
14.3.5 ARC Centre of Excellence for Electromaterials Science (ACES)
14.3.6 Exone Corporation
14.3.7 Nervous System