Rapid Prototyping Materials Market: Introduction
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Prototyping companies use a variety of materials, such as
acrylic, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), polyphenylsulfone, nylon,
polycarbonate, which offer performance functionality, strength, and durability
depending on customer requirement for finished products or components
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In metal casting, 3D prototypes can be constructed from a
special prototyping wax. Various methods of prototype casting are used with
these patterns. Vacuum plaster and low-temperature furnace methods are commonly
paired with prototyping wax patterns in the prototype metal field.
Key Drivers of Global Rapid
Prototyping Materials Market
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Increase in demand of rapid prototyping materials from various
end-use industries is expected to drive the rapid
prototyping materials market during the forecast period
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Recent technological advancements, such as implementation of the
3D printing technology in prototyping and manufacturing applications for rapid
prototyping has contributed significantly in market expansion. Moreover, major
players operating in the global market are focusing on producing cost-effective
prototyping materials for niche applications, where performance testing of
prototype is not required.
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The aerospace & defense industry offers high opportunity to
key players operating in the rapid prototyping materials market. The market is
characterized by technological advancements and invention of new materials in
the field of rapid prototyping.
Aerospace & Defense and Healthcare Segments to Offer Lucrative
Opportunities
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Healthcare and aerospace & defense are two profitable
end-use industries, which demand stringent product composition and dimensions.
These industries use the 3D printing technology for prototyping applications.
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Technological advancements and invention of new rapid
prototyping materials have enhanced product demand in the aerospace &
defense industry. Critical parts used in aerospace & defense are designed
and developed using the 3D printing technology, and tested before they can be
used commercially. This factor is driving the demand of rapid prototyping
materials in the aerospace & defense sector.
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Metal rapid prototyping is used in several medical products,
such as prosthetics & implants, surgical equipment, and tissue engineering
products, thereby boosting the use of rapid prototyping materials in the
healthcare sector.
High Cost of Prototyping Materials
to Hamper Market
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Major factors restraining the expansion of the rapid prototyping
materials market include high material costs, synchronization between prototyping
and production materials, and low acceptance rate of rapid prototyping in
emerging economies
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High R&D investments by key players operating in the market
are expected to drive the rapid prototyping materials market
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Asia Pacific to Hold Significant Share
of Global Rapid Prototyping Materials Market
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In terms of region, the global rapid prototyping materials
market can be divided into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America,
and Middle East & Africa
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North America dominated the rapid prototyping materials market
during the forecast period, owing to increasing use of rapid prototyping
materials in various applications
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The rapid prototyping materials market in Asia Pacific is
projected to expand at a significant rate during the forecast period, in terms
of consumption. This growth can be attributed to increase in investments and
production activities in automotive and consumer goods & electronics
sectors in countries such as China, India, Japan, and Australia.
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Growth of transportation and aerospace & defense sectors in
Europe is expected to fuel the demand for rapid prototyping materials in the
region during the forecast period. The presence of well-established automotive
sector in Europe is anticipated to boost the demand for rapid prototyping materials
in Germany, France, and the U.K. during the forecast period.
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Key Players Operating in Global
Rapid Prototyping Materials Market
The global
rapid prototyping materials market is consolidated, with presence of
large-sized international players. However, presence of small- and medium-sized
domestic players makes the market highly competitive. Key players operating in
the global rapid prototyping materials market are:
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3D Systems Corporation
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LPW Technology Ltd.
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EOS GmbH Electro Optical Systems
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Carpenter Technology Corporation
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Renishaw Plc
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Arcam AB
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Stratasys Ltd.
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Oxford Performance Materials
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Royal DSM N.V.
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Arkema S.A.
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