The India 3D printer market is expected

Automotive, Medical, Industrial,

to cross $ 79 million by 2021, with

Aerospace & Military, Educational,

automotive applications accounting for

Architectural & Others, and end use

the biggest chunk of business.

include private, commercial and

Educational and medical applications

industrial.

are also expected to witness good growth.

3D v. CNC

Other niche applications include arts

Amongst all 3D printing technologies,

and crafts, interior decoration, fashion

FDM-based 3D printers dominates the

accessories, footwear designs, jewelry

overall market. Low cost and ease of

designs, animation and gaming,

availability of these printers have led for

customized footwear designs, furniture

their majority of the market revenues. In

and modeling.

the industrial application, 3D printer

These are findings from a study by

market faces major challenge from CNC

6Wresearch--“ India 3D Printer Market

machines( used for modeling), which

( 2015-2021)”--covering the India 3D

costs much less than 3D printers in

printer market by technology,

India, thus increases reluctance among

application, end uses and region.

the consumers to opt for 3D printers.

3D printer is the next-generation printing technology in additive manufacturing and is in its nascent stage in many countries. However, with the expiry of the key patents, low cost of production, increasing awareness and penetration, and advancements in material research, 3D printer market is

However, with the expected price decline, increasing market awareness, coupled with major transformation such as easier design capabilities, compatibility for mass production and manufacturing of large format object,

India’ s 3D printer market to witness healthy growth in the near future.

expected to witness tremendous growth

Globally established players, such as

in the coming years.

Stratasys, 3D Systems and Optomec, are

India accounts for major potential growth for domestic manufacturers, local assemblers and distributors due to increasing use of rapid prototyping and

3D modeling across various industry sectors. India primarily imports 3D printers in the country from countries such as China, U. S. and Germany.

However, with government initiatives to boost domestic manufacturing like the

“ Make in Campaign”, many local

gradually making their footprints in

India, through partnerships and alliances with India based technology firms. Other major global players in 3D printing market include Sintermask( Fabbster),

3D Systems, Leapfrog and Flashforge.

Major players active in India 3D printing market( including manufacturers and distributors) include Altem Technologies,

Imaginarium, Brahma 3, KCbots, 3Ding

( REDD Robotics) and JGroup Robotics.

players are expected to emerge in the forecast period.

Global players

Stratasys, 3D Systems and Optomec

The report estimates and forecast market by technology such as Fused

Deposition Modeling( FDM), Selective

Sintermask( Fabbster), Leapfrog and

Flashforge

Laser Sintering( SLS), Stereo lithography( SLA), Poly jet and Multi-Jet Modeling

( MJM). The report also segregates market into different application i. e.

Electronics & Consumer Goods,

India Players

Altem Technologies, Imaginarium,

Brahma 3, KCbots, 3Ding( REDD

Robotics) and JGroup Robotics.