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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1713586
Healthcare additive manufacturing (AM) involves using 3D printing and other additive technologies to produce medical devices, implants, prosthetics, and other healthcare-related products. This process allows for the creation of customized and patient-specific solutions by building objects layer by layer.
The primary materials used in healthcare additive manufacturing include metals and alloys, polymers, biological cells, and other substances. Metals and alloys in this context refer to various metal materials employed to create medical devices, implants, and prosthetics through additive manufacturing (3D printing) processes. Technologies used in this field include stereolithography, deposition modeling, electron beam melting, laser sintering, jetting technology, and laminated object manufacturing. These technologies cater to applications such as medical implants, prosthetics, wearable devices, and tissue engineering, among others.
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The healthcare additive manufacturing market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $10.5 billion in 2024 to $12.73 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to Early adoption of 3D printing technology, advancements in materials science, the need for personalized medicine, increasing demand for custom implants and prosthetics, the rise of minimally invasive surgical techniques, reductions in manufacturing costs, and supportive regulatory frameworks.
The healthcare additive manufacturing market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $27.28 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 21.0%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to Growing prevalence of chronic diseases, increasing investments in healthcare innovation, advancements in bioprinting technology, rising demand for personalized and patient-specific solutions, integration of artificial intelligence and machine learning, expanding applications in regenerative medicine, and growing healthcare expenditure globally. Major trends in the forecast period include Integration of advanced biomaterials, development of on-demand 3D-printed pharmaceuticals, increased use of wearable health monitors, collaboration between tech companies and healthcare providers, expansion into new therapeutic areas like oncology and neurology, emergence of point-of-care manufacturing solutions, and enhanced focus on sustainable and eco-friendly production practices.
The rise in orthopedic procedures is expected to drive growth in the healthcare additive manufacturing market going forward. Orthopedic procedures encompass both surgical and non-surgical treatments aimed at addressing issues within the musculoskeletal system, which includes bones, joints, ligaments, tendons, muscles, and nerves. The growing demand for these procedures is fueled by an aging population experiencing joint degeneration and an increase in sports-related injuries requiring surgical intervention. Healthcare additive manufacturing enhances orthopedic procedures by enabling the creation of customized implants and prosthetics, ensuring a precise fit and improved outcomes, and facilitating quicker recovery and better surgical planning. For example, a report published by GOV.UK in December 2023 revealed that in the financial year 2022-2023, 102,025 orthopedic procedures were reported for mandatory surveillance, a 10.2% increase from the 92,608 procedures recorded in the previous year. Consequently, the rise in orthopedic procedures is driving growth in the healthcare additive manufacturing market.
Major companies in the healthcare additive manufacturing market are focusing on advancing their investments in point-of-care 3D medical device manufacturing facilities to enhance personalized treatment options and improve patient outcomes. Point-of-care 3D medical device manufacturing involves producing medical devices directly at or near the site of patient care using 3D printing technology. For example, in June 2024, Ricoh USA Inc., a US-based imaging and electronics company, opened its first Point of Care 3D Medical Device Manufacturing Facility, the RICOH 3D for Healthcare Innovation Studio, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This advanced facility provides clinicians with immediate access to 3D-printed anatomic models, improving surgical planning and patient education in fields such as craniomaxillofacial, orthopedic, and cardiovascular applications. By enabling the rapid creation of patient-specific models from medical images, the facility fosters collaboration among interdisciplinary teams and drives innovation in tailored patient care.
In February 2022, 3D Systems Corporation, a US-based additive manufacturing solutions company, acquired Kumovis GmbH for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, 3D Systems aims to enhance its healthcare additive manufacturing capabilities by leveraging Kumovis' advanced 3D printing technologies tailored for medical devices. This strategic move will enable 3D Systems to expand its portfolio of personalized and customized medical solutions, positioning the company for growth in the healthcare sector. Kumovis GmbH is a Germany-based company that specializes in additive manufacturing solutions tailored for the healthcare sector.
Major companies operating in the healthcare additive manufacturing market are General Electric Company, HP Inc., Jabil Inc., Medtronic PLC, Stryker Corporation, Zimmer Biomet, Globus Medical, EOS GmbH, Stratasys Ltd., 3D Systems Corporation, Materialise N.V., Desktop Metal Inc., Paragon Medical, Fathom Manufacturing, SLM Solutions Group AG, EnvisionTEC GmbH, Nano Dimension Ltd., Shapeways Inc., Xact Metal Inc., Raise3D Technologies Inc., Nanoscribe GmbH, Lithoz, Vesalio
North America was the largest region in the healthcare additive manufacturing market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the healthcare additive manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the healthcare additive manufacturing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The healthcare additive manufacturing market consists of sales of custom implants, surgical tools, anatomical models, bioprinted tissues, and orthopedic supports. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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