3D Printing Market Analysis, Trends, Growth Strategy and Segment Forecasts To 2020

The global 3D Printing Market was estimated to be USD 2,183 million in 2012, and is expected to reach USD 8,675.7 million by 2020, as per a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. The ability to facilitate low-volume manufacturing in a cost-effective manner is expected to fuel the market over the next few years. Further, the report analyzes that the growing need for flexible and customized products is expected to positively impact demand for 3D printing.


Automotive and healthcare industries in particular, are estimated to be key growth areas for revenue generation. Automotive is expected to be the largest and fastest growing application, with an estimated CAGR of 19.6% from 2013 to 2020. The market for medical applications was valued at USD 397.2 million in 2012, with dental applications expected to contribute largely to this segment. Concerns over protection of intellectual property from products manufactured using 3D printing are expected to restrain the industry from reaching its target potential. Backward integration in the value chain in terms of acquisitions of software 3D designing participants has been analyzed to be an opportunity for gaining competitive advantage.


Further Key findings from the study suggest:
  • North America led the market, with approximately 42% of the overall market share in 2012
  • Europe is expected to grow at the highest CAGR of 20.4% from 2013 to 2020, which can primarily be attributed to increase in funding from regulatory bodies. Furthermore, increasing investment in research and development are expected to be favorable factors for market expansion in this region
  • In terms of raw material used for manufacturing, polymers are expected to dominate the market, and accounted for more than 35% of the overall revenue in 2012
  • The industry is moderately consolidated, with mergers and acquisitions emerging as the key growth strategy. Major industry participants include Stratasys Inc., 3D Systems Corporation, Envisiontec GmbH, and Materialise NV among others.

Grand View Research’s report estimates the market in terms of revenue (USD Million) and segments it as follows: 

3D Printing Application Outlook:
  • Automotive
  • Aerospace
  • Consumer Products
  • Medical
  • Others
3D Printing Raw Material Outlook:
  • Polymers
  • Metals
  • Ceramic
  • Others
3D Printing Regional Outlook:
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Rest of the World (RoW)

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

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3D Cell Culture Market is Estimated To Generate $1.69 Billion By 2024: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global 3D Cell Culture Market is anticipated to reach USD 1.69 billion by 2024, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Potential of this technology to replace and reduce the usage of animal models for histological analysis and biochemical assays is expected to fuel demand for 3D cell culture products thus driving growth in the coming years.


Advent of technology with respect to spheroid formation and matured assay methods, is expected to boost the emergence of 3D optimized assays, kits, and protocols, in turn, expediting the entire research process. In addition, the scope of three-dimensional (3D) cell culturing experiments for evaluation of drug moiety is anticipated to grow owing to advantages associated with its usage. These advantages include increased cell to extra cellular matrix (ECM) as well as intercellular interactions, variation in the proliferation zones, ease for analyzing impact of site-specific stromal tissue components in the tumor microenvironment.

Research initiatives carried out to develop multidimensional cultures that offer compatibility with automated lab equipment and suitability for HTS feature in order to facilitate high content screening assay, signaling, and migration are expected to fuel the growth of this vertical through to 2024.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Scaffold-based technique accounted for the revenue share of over 40% because of the potential these possess for the recreation of structural and physical environment of a living tissue. Availability of choice for the material and structure of the scaffold for different in vitro applications is supportive for the estimated revenue share of this segment. Hydrogel or ECM and solid scaffolds are estimated to capture a comparatively sizable share of the revenue, attributed to the presence of different products in this segment.
  • Spheroid development techniques are estimated to contribute significantly in increasing the revenue share of scaffold-free technology. These enable multicellular arrangement, thus making them an influential tool for a range of applications, particularly in cancer and stem cell research.Oncology is estimated to account for the dominant share in 2015 owing to the presence of higher incidence rate of cancers coupled with phenotypic heterogeneity achieved using 3D culturing. Stem cell research is anticipated to witness lucrative growth in the coming years as a consequence of the upcoming projects in this segment for development of effective therapies.
  • Key end users for this technology are pharma & biotech entities, research laboratories and institutes. Pharma & biotech entities accounted for the largest share of the revenue in 2015 owing to the high usage of technology in different steps of drug discovery which include target validation, lead optimization, penetration studies, and safety assessment or toxicity screening.
  • North America dominated the next generation sequencing data analysis market with a share of over 40% as a result of the presence of several organizations operating in this region. Moreover, the significant number of R&D projects carried out in institutes is resulting in the high demand, affecting the revenue growth significantly.
  • However, Asia Pacific is expected to witness substantially high growth through to 2024, which is attributable to the rise in number of research grants for drug development and tissue engineering projects in the developing economies of this region. Furthermore, positive R&D outcomes encouraging the incorporation of three dimensional cultures in regenerative medicine is expected to impact this sector with potential opportunities for growth.
  • The market is fragmented in nature and includes established as well as emerging players These entities include 3D Biomatrix, Corning Inc, Nano3D Biosciences, Merck, Becton Dickinson and Company, Thermo Fisher Scientific, InSphero AG, Lonza Group, Tecan, 3D Biotek LLC, VWR International, LLC, and Global Cell Solutions, Inc.
  • These companies are involved in collaborations and co-marketing agreements for enhancement of product portfolio as well as global presence. For instance, Tecan and CellSpring entered into collaboration for automation of the 3D Bloom platform on a Freedom EVO workstation.

Grand View Research has segmented 3D cell culture market on the basis of technology, application, end use and region:

Global 3D Cell Culture Outlook, by Technology (Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)
  • Scaffold Based
    • Hydrogels
    • Polymeric Scaffolds
    • Micro - patterned Surface Microplates
  • Scaffold Free
    • Hanging Drop Microplates
    • Spheroid Microplates with ULA coating
    • Microfluidic 3D Cell Culture
    • Magnetic Levitations & 3D Bioprinting
  • Bioreactors
Global 3D Cell Culture Outlook, by Application (Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)
  • Cancer
  • Tissue Engineering & Immunohistochemistry
  • Drug Development
  • Stem Cell Research
  • Others
Global 3D Cell Culture Outlook, by End - use, (Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)
  • Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Industries
  • Research Laboratories and Institutes
  • Hospitals and Diagnostic Centers
  • Others
Global 3D Cell Culture Market, Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2013 - 2024)
  • North America
    • US.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
  • MEA
    • South Africa

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

For More Information: www.grandviewresearch.com

Workforce Management Market Revenue will Touch New Height of $11.09 Billion By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global workforce management market is expected to reach USD 11.09 billion by 2025, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc. Globalization, a younger and more diverse workforce, and the growing use of digitalization in day-to-day operations of organizations are anticipated to aid the growth of the workforce management market in coming years. The demand for interaction and integration in daily operations and the necessity to operate as a unified enterprise are further driving technological as well as social advancements in companies worldwide.



Workforce management is a multi-faceted solution which has enabled prominent changes and generated significant paybacks, both in terms of revenue and ease of usage, and it continues to evolve even today. The increasing adoption of mobile devices is expected to play a vital role in the industry as numerous companies have cited a keen interest in enhancing their mobile capabilities in the near future. In addition, the absence & leave management solutions are also anticipated to witness a surge in demand as organizations across the world embrace digital tracking at a rapid rate.

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While the overall demand for workforce management solutions is growing, resistance to change and training employees to adapt to new technologies may act as hindrances in the growth trajectory for a couple of years. The role of management solutions in HR is shifting from administration to planning and analysis wherein the major development focus would be on data gathering and analytical tools. As the industry matures, a greater influx of big data and mobility into mainstream solutions can be expected to define the market direction.

As workforce management solutions continue to gain traction in the industry, there would be a profound effect on the biometric terminals used for time & attendance applications. Furthermore, the adoption of cloud and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) will also drive the replacement of legacy systems with modern and enhanced solutions to better stimulate workforce integration. To sum up the industry developments, trends such as agility, employee engagement, data gathering and analysis, and the use of HR as a strategic pillar of the organization will propel the market in coming years.


Grand View Research has segmented the global workforce management market based on solution, deployment, company size, application, and region:

Solution Scope (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • Workforce Scheduling
  • Time & Attendance Management
  • Embedded Analytics
  • Absence Management
  • Others
Deployment Scope (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • Cloud
  • On-premise
Company Size Scope (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • Large Enterprises
  • Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
Application Scope (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • Academia
  • Automotive & Manufacturing
  • BFSI
  • Government
  • Healthcare
  • Retail
  • Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • North America
    • US.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa (MEA)

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

For More Information: www.grandviewresearch.com

Radiodermatitis Market is Projected To Reach $442.1 Million By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global Radiodermatitis Market is expected to reach USD 442.1 million by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The global radiodermatitis market is expected to grow at an unprecedented rate owing to the growing prevalence of cancer patients undergoing radiation therapy. The demand for radiodermatitis treatment is also accentuated by unmet medical needs of consumers in emerging as well as developed regions. Increasing focus of government healthcare organizations for promoting awareness about available treatment products for radiodermatitisis predicted to present the market with high potential growth opportunities.


In addition, increasing R&D activities in the area of life sciences is presumed to be one of the significant factors contributing toward growth of this market. For instance, in December 2016, Mölnlycke Health Care AB entered into a licensing agreement with a Texas-based R&D company Rochal Industries. This agreement was carried out to reinforce its position as a prevention solutions firm. In addition, they have signed a joint agreement to enhance their R&D capabilities and commercialize new patented technological platforms.Other factors such as escalating number of product launches with respect to radiodermatitis treatment and increasing demand for these products are expected to boost the overall market growth.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Topical products captured the largest share in the product segment in 2016. The dominant share is attributable to ease in availability, greater convenience, and superiority over oral products
  • Topical products are also anticipated to grow at an exponential rate owing to their availability in various formulations such as creams, gels, and ointments according to the requirement of the patient
  • In 2016, retail pharmacy accounted for the substantial share of the distribution channel segment as a consequence of ease in availability and high convenience associated with it.
  • Asia Pacific held the largest share of the radiodermatitis market owing to presence of a large cancer patient base present across this region
  • North America held the secondlargest share owing to extensive R&D activities that have fueled high potential growth opportunities
  • In addition, availability of therapeutically advanced products across North America is one of the major factors contributing toward itshighshare
  • The competition is marked by major players undertaking strategies such as product launches, distribution agreements, and strategic collaborations that haveled to significant growth in their respective market share

Grand View Research has segmented the global radiodermatitis market on the basis of product, distribution channel, and region:

Radiodermatitis Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • Topical
    • Corticosteroids
    • Hydrophilic Creams
    • Antibiotics
    • Others
  • Oral
  • Dressings
    • Hydrogel & Hydrocolloid Dressings
    • No Sting Barrier Film
    • Honey-Impregnated Gauze
    • Silicone-Coated Dressings
    • Others
Radiodermatitis Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • Hospital Pharmacy
  • Retail Pharmacy
  • Online Pharmacies
Radiodermatitis Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • North America
    • US.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
  • Asia Pacific
    • Japan
    • China
    • India
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

For More Information: www.grandviewresearch.com

9-Decanoic Acid Methyl Ester Market Is Going To Surpass $240.0 Million By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global 9-decanoic acid methyl ester market is expected to reach USD 240.0 million by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. Rising awareness regarding the use of green chemicals coupled with rapidly growing demand for esters in flavors & fragrances industry is likely to boost 9-decanoic acid methyl ester consumption in upcoming years. The increasing number of biorefineries to fulfill ever rising biodiesel and other bio-chemicals’ demand is expected to trigger its production over the forecast period.


The price for decanoic acid methyl esters is higher than its synthetic counterparts owing to the involvement of specialized processes such as metathesis, which require costly catalysts. Further, these processes are time and energy consuming which in turn leads to high production cost, thus pushing the overall price of product upwards.

The flavors & fragrances application segment is predicted to gain traction over the forecast period. The ability of esters to impart fruity flavors is a key factor for their increasing demand in flavors and fragrances industry. The segment is likely to grow an estimated CAGR of 5.0% from 2016 to 2025.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Pharmaceutical application segment is estimated to account for around 20% of the market demand in 2015. 9-DAME is used to manufacture hand cleaners, skin care lotions, shampoos, and other similar products.
  • Asia Pacific is expected to be a key regional market over the forecast period owing to the high demand for flavors & fragrances. Asia Pacific has witnessed slightly lower prices on account of ample raw material availability.
  • The introduction of biofuels directive and favorable regulations for bio-based products is expected to positively impact the 9-DAME market in Europe, making it the second largest regional market.
  • Companies such as Elevance Renewable Sciences, P&G Chemicals, TCI (Shanghai) Development Co., Ltd have established themselves as manufacturers and suppliers in the industry.
  • In September 2015, Thermo Fisher Scientific completed the acquisition of Alfa Aesar with an initiative to expand their laboratory offering portfolio. To maintain competency in the market, key market players in collaboration with value chain participants focus on developing new technology to manufacture green chemicals.
  • Versalis and Elevance have entered into strategic partnership to develop a new metathesis technology to produce bio-chemicals from vegetable oils and will also design and construct a world-scale ethylene metathesis-based production plant that will utilize renewable oils in Italy

Grand View Research has segmented the 9-decanoic acid methyl ester market on the basis of application and region:

9-Decanoic Acid Methyl Ester Application Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • Flavors & Fragrances
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Others
9-Decanoic Acid Methyl Ester Regional Outlook (Volume, Tons; Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Middle East and Africa
  • Central and South America

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

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Animal Feed Micronutrients Market is Projected To Touch $2.12 Billion By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global animal feed micronutrients market is expected to reach USD 2.12 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The demand is expected to grow significantly over the coming years on account of high application scope coupled with increasing utilization in poultry application.


The market is driven by the capability of the product to increase the weight and improve the overall health of the animals. The deficiency of micronutrients can lead to hardening & cracking lesions on pig skin and slow growth, poor feathering, & abnormal skeletal development in poultry. This is likely to have a positive impact on the consumption over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific was the major consumer of the product in 2016 and is expected to witness growth at a CAGR of 7.8% from 2017 to 2025. Factors such as rapid urbanization, growing population, and rising consumer willingness to spend are expected to increase the demand for various kinds of meat including pork and beef, thereby leading to the market growth.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • Zinc was the largest product segment and accounted for a revenue share of 31.4% in 2016 due to its ability to maintain appetite, skin & skeletal health, reproductive efficiency, and strong immune system
  • Boron, a trace mineral, is majorly found in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and legumes. The demand for the product is likely to grow on account of its ability to regulate bone development, brain function, mineral metabolism, substrate energy usage, immunity, and insulin creation.
  • Aqua feed is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.9% from 2017 to 2025 due to the growing importance of aquaculture to fulfil the high demand for seafood
  • Central & South America accounted for a share of 11.0% of the global market in 2016. It is expected to be the third fastest growing region on account of high feed production growth in Argentina, Bolivia, and Paraguay
  • In March 2017, Archer Daniels Midland Company announced the expansion of its animal food business in China with investments in new feed-premix facilities
  • In April 2016, Cargill invested approximately USD 25 million to expand its animal nutrition plant in Spain in an attempt to help the company strengthen its position in Europe

Grand View Research has segmented the global animal feed micronutrients market on the basis of product, application, and region:

Animal Feed Micronutrients Product Outlook (USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • Iron
  • Manganese
  • Zinc
  • Boron
  • Copper
  • Others
Animal Feed Micronutrients Application Outlook (USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • Ruminant
  • Poultry
  • Swine
  • Aqua
  • Equine
  • Others
Animal Feed Micronutrients Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million; 2014 - 2025)
  • North America
    • US.
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Australia
    • India
  • Central & South America
    • Brazil
  • Middle East & Africa

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

For More Information: www.grandviewresearch.com

Healthcare Augmented & Virtual Reality Market is Poised To Reach $5.1 Billion By 2025: Grand View Research, Inc.

The global augmented reality & virtual reality in healthcare market is expected to reach USD 5.1 billion by 2025 according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. The growing adoption of Augmented Reality (AR) & Virtual Reality (VR) in medical field, increasing investments in such emerging technologies, and constant developments in healthcare IT are some of the key factors responsible for growth of this market.


The market is majorly driven by applications in surgical simulations, diagnostic imaging, patient care management, rehabilitation, and health management. The application of AR & VR in training medical professionals provides them enhanced understanding of anatomy & physiology and assists in complicated surgeries that require precision, thus, resulting in reduced complications and lesser trauma. VR helps patients get over their worst fears and phobias through the exposure therapy. These technologies are also gaining significance in fitness management due to the development of various health apps that help train doctors as well as patients.

The use of these advanced technologies in live streaming of surgeries for medical education coupled with patient monitoring & pain management serves as a market opportunity and is predicted to drive the segment substantially. These new disruptive technologies have revolutionized medical field and provide an innovative approach for transforming healthcare experience. The increasing focus on streamlining medical operations along with demand for better delivery of care services are driving the growing adoption of these technologies.

Increase in number of startups has led to higher demand for investments to fund development of AR & VR technologies. The market is witnessing an increase in private investments by various investors, which is expected to boost growth further. For instance, Swiss-based startup MindMaze is a well-funded company that has raised USD 100 million from Hinduja Group for development of VR hardware & software. In addition, increased government funding and supportive initiatives are expected to drive growth.

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Further key findings from the report suggest:
  • The hardware segment held the majority of the revenue share in 2016 due to rise in adoption of wearable devices in healthcare
  • AR dominated the technology segment in 2016 owing to its increasing adoption in surgeries and medical training
  • North America dominated the global market for AR and VR due to greater adoption of advanced technology and sophisticated infrastructure
  • Asia Pacific AR and VR market is expected to witness a lucrative growth of 33% over the forecast period
  • Some of the key players include CAE HEALTHCARE; GE Healthcare; Intuitive Surgical; Hologic, Inc.; Virtual Realities, LLC; and Philips Healthcare

Grand View Research has segmented the augmented reality & virtual reality in healthcare market on the basis of component, technology and region:

Component Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Service
Technology Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • Augmented Reality
    • Surgical Application
    • Rehabilitation
    • Training & Medical Education
  • Virtual Reality
    • Simulation
    • Diagnostics
    • Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
    • Rehabilitation
    • Pain Distraction
Regional Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2014 - 2025)
  • North America
    • US.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • Germany
    • UK
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • Japan
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • Middle East & Africa
    • South Africa

About Grand View Research

Grand View Research, Inc. is a U.S. based market research and consulting company, registered in the State of California and headquartered in San Francisco. The company provides syndicated research reports, customized research reports, and consulting services. To help clients make informed business decisions, we offer market intelligence studies ensuring relevant and fact-based research across a range of industries, from technology to chemicals, materials and healthcare.

For More Information: www.grandviewresearch.com

mHealth Apps Market Is Projected To Reach $236.0 Billion By 2026

The global  mHealth apps market  size is expected to reach USD 236.0 billion by 2026, according to a new report by Grand View Research, In...