Fort collins, colorado, usa, april 3, 2017wohlers associates, inc. Wohlers associates inc, the leading consultant firm in the 3d printing industry, has just released its 22nd annual report, the wohlers report 2017. Wohlers associates, the coloradobased additive manufacturing consultancy firm of terry wohlers, has published the wohlers report 2020, the 25th consecutive installment of its report on the state. Cadalyst staff industry watcher counted ninetyseven manufacturers producing and selling additive manufacturing systems in 2016, making established providers sweat a bit. This edition marks the 19th consecutive year of publication. The industry as seen through the eyes of these companies is important because they represent a. Wohlers associates 2019 state of 3d printing report. Terry wohlers gives 3d printing industry further insights. Large, fast, and exotic, professional 3d printers make serious parts. Apr 04, 2017 wohlers associates inc, the leading consultant firm in the 3d printing industry, has just released its 22nd annual report, the wohlers report 2017.
The following 76 individuals and organizations in 31 countries contributed to wohlers report 2017 and served as important sources for information principal authors. In an interview 3d printing industry conducted with terry wohlers, principal author and president of wohlers associates, about wohlers report 2018, wohlers explained what surprised him most about his teams findings. This edition marks the 22nd consecutive year of publication. According to the new report, an estimated 1,768 metal am systems were sold in 2017, compared to 983 systems in 2016, an increase of nearly 80%. While it does not go into the specific details of each major 3d printing vertical, wohlers report 2017 is an excellent learning tool and a powerful reference. The 276page report was written for executive and engineering management, product developers, service providers, researchers, educators, analysts, the investment community, and others. In addition to its segment on the state of the industry, wohlers report 2017 also provides a glimpse of the future of 3d printing.
To be clear, the 2019 report is analyzing data from 2018. Wohlers report 2016 enterprise 3d printing wohlers associates. As we see with each annual edition of the wohlers report, high anticipation preceded its release. Apr 28, 2017 wohlers report finds slower overall growth, more competition in 3d printing space 28 apr, 2017 by. Am for final part production 2016 hype cycle for 3d printing 2015. Wohlers report 2018 is filled with insightful data and perspective to inform the reader of the most critical developments. Wohlers associates 2019 state of 3d printing report published 3d. Wohlers associates publishes annual report on the state of. These and other insights are from the 3 rd annual state of 3d printing, 2017 free, 31 pp. The wohlers report 2017 is the 22nd annual edition of this important industry research, unparalleled in its scope, expertise, and presentation of hard data. Wohlers report 2017 3d printing and additive manufacturing state of the industry annual worldwide progress report isbn 97809933233 order form fax. Wohlers associates sends a questionnaire to service providers each year to help identify trends in the additive manufacturing am service industry. Supply is meeting demand, as well in 2017, 5 companies. Aug 08, 2017 3dnatives is the largest international online media platform on 3d printing and its applications.
As with previous reports, this edition proves to be a key text for understanding the state of 3d printing. This edition of the 3d printing industry news digest sliced sees a variety of newly established facilities, vehicles powered by renewable energy, and the latest events in additive manufacturing. Market composition 3d printing is a multibillion dollar market and growing 3d printing market revenue by geography 27% 28% asiapacific europe source. A brief excerpt from wohlers report 2017, dedicated to additive manufacturing technology and busines.
Associates calculates that one would need 163 ultimaker 3. The worldwide study provides the pulse of the industry by read more. Fort collins, colorado, usa, april 18, 2017wohlers associates, inc. If this book is not available as a pdf ebook, flair your post as needs digitizing. For wohlers report 2017, input was collected from 100 service providers, 61 industrial system manufacturers, and 19 producers of thirdparty materials and lowcost desktop 3d printers. After surveying 51 industrial 3d printer manufacturers and 98 service providers, totaling 149 companies and over 100,000 users and customers, 3d printing consulting firm wohlers associates has released wohlers report 2016. Apr 05, 2017 for wohlers report 2017, input was collected from 100 service providers, 61 industrial system manufacturers, and 19 producers of thirdparty materials and lowcost desktop 3d printers. Wohlers report 2017 shows 3d printing industry still. Wohlers report 2018 wohlers report 2018 pdf wohlers report 2018 free download wohlers report 2018 3d printing and additive manufacturing state of the industry wohlers report wohlers report 2019 wohlers report 2020. To order one or more reports, please complete the order form. One hundred service providers in 26 countries participated in the survey for wohlers report 2017. Wohlers report 2017, 3d printing and additive manufacturing, state of the industry, annual report. The independent consulting firm provides technical, market, and strategic advice on the new developments and trends in rapid product development, additive manufacturing, and 3d printing.
Wohlers report 2018 details overall 3d printing industry growth. Any organization serious about additive manufacturing cannot afford to be uninformed, comments wohlers when asked about the publication of. The magazine for the 3d printing and additive manufacturing of metals. With its indepth analysis of the market, 3dnatives gets over 800k unique visitors per month and is currently available in english, french, spanish, and german. Our latest issue is now available to view online or download in pdf. Wohlers report 2018 shows dramatic rise in metal additive. Wohlers report 2019 3d printing and additive manufacturing. Additive manufacturing and 3d printing state of the industry 2016. Separately, 76 experts and organisations in 31 countries contributed information and insight to the new publication. For wohlers report 2016, input was collected from 51 industrial system manufacturers, 98 service providers, 15 thirdparty material producers, and many manufacturers of lowcost desktop 3d. Metal am machine sales 2016 957 metal am machines sold in 2016. Wohlers report 2018 wohlers report 2018 pdf wohlers report 2018 free download wohlers report 2018 3d printing and additive manufacturing state of the industry wohlers report wohlers report 2019 wohlers report 2020 wohlers report 2019 pdf wohlers report 20020 wohlers report 2019 additive manufacturing journal download. A brief excerpt from wohlers report 2017, dedicated to additive manufacturing technology and business trends.
Ian campbell uk, olaf diegel sweden, joseph kowen israel, and terry wohlers u. Wohlers report finds slower overall growth, more competition in 3d printing space 28 apr, 2017 by. He has just released the wohlers report 2016 and upon ordering your copy you will be rewarded with the latest comprehensive analysis in regards to 3d printing around the globe, delving further. Reports on visits to leading metal am part manufacturers and industry suppliers. This edition marks the 21st consecutive year of publication. This edition marks the 18th consecutive year of its publication. However whereas the wohlers report collects expert data we have opened up a direct line to the crowd of users themselves. By accounting for the numerous patents filed over time, its possible to perceive which industries are on the horizon of new am applications. Terry wohlers on the evolution of the 3d printing industry.
To provide further insight into the report, here weve published an excerpt from the report. Wohlers associates 2019 state of 3d printing report published. This edition marks the 22nd consecutive year of the undisputed industryleading report. Apr 03, 2017 published for the 22nd consecutive year, the wohlers report 2017 edition sees overall industry growing at a rate of 17.
Wohlers associates publishes 23rd edition of its 3d. The wohlers report 2018 shows a step rise in the sale of metal additive manufacturing systems in 2017. The wohlers report estimates that the overall 3d printing industry market, which includes all product and services worldwide, wa s around usd 5. Fort collins, colorado, usa, march 26, 2019 wohlers associates, inc. Eys global 3d printing report 2016 analyzed 57 case studies from. The next revolution in industrial manufacturing new research from ups and the consumer technology association cta. Wohlers report 2017 3d printing and additive manufacturing. Wohlers report 2019 additive manufacturing journal wohlers report 2019 3d printing and additive manufacturing state of the industry wohlers report wohlers report 2018 wohlers report 2018 pdf wohlers report 2018 free. Wohlers report 2017 shows increased am commercialisation. Fort collins, colorado, usa, april 18, 2017 wohlers associates, inc. Separately, 76 experts and organisations in 31 countries contributed information and. Wohlers report 2017, 3d printing and additive manufacturing, state of the industry, annual report identifying the trade flows of goods that are potentially most affected by 3d printing is important for current exporters of those goods and their local competitors. Wohlers report 2017 shows increased am commercialisation and. Apr 09, 2018 the report shows an increase of nearly 80 percent in metal 3d printing equipment sales over the previous year.
Wohlers report 2014 3d printing wohlers associates. They grew from five in march 20 to 20 in march 2017. The 80% increase in metal am systems on 2016 figures is a remarkable number. The total am products and services worldwide grew at a compound annual growth rate cagr of 25. How 3d printing is enabling the 4th industrial revolution. Voting is currently underway in the 2018 3d printing industry awards, let us know who is. Pdf on oct 10, 2017, mika salmi and others published current and future. It is being held in collaboration with materialise, an industryleading provider of 3d read more. The results herein come from a quantitative study of users of 3d printing who were surveyed in regards to their practice, perceived challenges, and priorities for the year 2015 and beyond. The majority of respondents are industry professionals who invent. Wohlers report finds slower overall growth, more competition. Wohlers report 2019 3d printing and additive manufacturing state of the industry.
Wohlers report 2016 and the billion dollar 3d printing. The free to access metal additive manufacturing magazine archive offers unparalleled insight into the world of metal additive manufacturing from a commercial and technological perspective through. You can read further 3d printing insights from the 2017 wohlers report in our previous years interview. Mar 27, 2019 each year, 3d printing experts and followers eagerly await the wohlers report to get their finger on the pulse of the industry. Wohlers 2017 report on 3d printing industry points to. Wohlers report 2017 3d printing wohlers associates. The disruptive nature of 3d printing european commission. More than 1,100 people responded to our survey, making.
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