3D Printing
Trend Report 2022
Market changes and technologicalshifts in the 3D printing market

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Key findings
3D printing has moved past its predominant role as a prototyping technology and is evolving
into a viable solution for end-use parts and larger-scale production applications.

$44.5bn
We predict the overall 3D printing
market will grow by 24% to reach$44.5 billion by 2026

$9.9bn3D printing hardware is expected
to peak at this market size within
the decade [22]24%of respondents to our 2022 survey
still saw cost as the main hurdle tousing 3D printing

49%

68%
of engineering businesses
surveyed used 3D printing
more in 2021 than in 2020

printed 10+ parts in their production
runs, compared to 36% in 2021

44%
believe the top developmentin 2022 will be new materials
and composites

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Table of contents
Introduction
How 3D printing evolved in 2021 and where it’s going in 2022

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Methods and approach
How we created this report

5Market growth
Summary and analysis of all 3D printing industry reports from the past year6

3D printing during COVID-19
The continued impact of the pandemic on the adoption of 3D printing

10

3D printing in the age of the 1.5°C pathway
How 3D printing can contribute to sustainability

11

Going beyond prototyping
3D printing for varying production applications

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2022 trends at a glance
What’s new in 3D printing this year and in the near future

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The future of 3D printing
New materials, hybrid manufacturing and other developments we look forward to17

Further reading
Dive deeper into 3D printing industry trends

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About this report20

References21

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Introduction
How 3D printing evolved in 2021 and where it’s going in 2022

Figure 1: Hype cycle depicting the popularity of 3D printing over time2005
Desktop 3D printing
movement→ RepRap
2007
Rise of 3DP service
bureaus→ Shapeways

1983
Invention of SLA→ 3D Systems

2009-2011
Rise of consumer
3D printing→ Ultimaker, Formlabs

1987
Invention of SLS→ EOS

2012-2013
Mass accessibility of
3D printing→ Hubs1989
Invention of FDM→ Stratasys

2013-2015
Widespread adoptionof plastic 3DP for
tooling, jigs & fixtures(e.g. automotive)2016-2018
Plastic 3DP for
low-volume end-partproduction→ HP Multi Jet Fusion
2018+
Widespread adoptionof plastic low-volume
end-part production
2021
3D printing used
more for series
production and polymer
powder becomes mostused material

Expectations

2016
MJF unveiled→ HP2015-2016
Widespread adoptionof metal 3DP in
high-tech industries(e.g. space)Pre-2000s

2010

2020

Source: Hubs

3D printing technology and its place in manufacturing have evolved significantly since
its invention in the early 1980s. In recent years, 3D printing has shifted from consumer
markets, moving past household hype to establish itself as a more widely applied
industrial manufacturing process. Industry developments in 2021 and 2022 are positioning
the technology to surpass its role in functional prototyping and become a viable solution
for end-use parts and serial production.
This report will investigate the state of the market in 2021 while also exploring the trends
shaping the industry in 2022 and the coming years, including the impact of the COVID-19
pandemic and innovations in material composites.

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How we created this report

We collected market trend data from three main sources to produce this report:• A survey sent to our global engineering community• A systematic review of 3D printing news and related media• A comparative review of reports by recognized analysts and consultants

The survey gives us insight from several hundred engineers, designers, manufacturers
and other leaders within the industry. The review of news and media provides an
overview of the direction of the industry, and market analysis outlines financial forcesthat continue to drive the growth of 3D printing technologies and their applications.
By comparing the results of the survey and other sources - all released and collected
in 2021 and 2022 - we’ve come to a more holistic picture of the current state anddirection of the 3D printing market.

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3D printing market growth
Figure 2: 3D printing market forecast

Estimated market value ($USb)

$60

$40

Historic data
Forecast
SmarTech
Report Linker
Grand View Research
Research and Markets
Reports and Data
Valuates Reports
Fortunate Business Insights
Emergen Research
AriztonMarkets and Markets

$44.5

$34.5

$29.1

$22.1

$20

$18.3
$15.1
$12.6
$9.2

$4.1

$5.1

$6.2

$10.4

$7.4

$0.0
2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

2025

2026

Footnote:*
The historic market size was calculated by averaging market size reports listed in the graph.
** The market growth forecast is based on research predictions of market analysts andresearch companies, using the designated CAGR.
***	Links to all sources can be found under the References section of this report.

Based on a CAGR
of 24 percent,the overall market
in 2026 willreach roughly$44.5 billion

The graph above summarizes data reported by several reputable market analyst
firms that evaluated the 3D printing market segment in 2021, including revenue
from 3D printing systems, software, materials and services, but excluding internal
corporate investments in 3D printing technologies. It was constructed based on
publicly available information and it provides the best estimate of the current sizeand future potential of the global 3D printing market.
The 2021 market size was estimated at $15.1 billion on average, ranging from $10.8 billion
to $19.5 billion. These widely varying predictions are largely tied to the data available
when each report was compiled and released, with the rolling global lockdowns dueto the pandemic also affecting the data.

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The $15.1 billion market size represents a 19.8% increase over 2020. Our 2021 report
predicted it would be $15 billion with a 19% growth rate, so we were very close to
the mark. Based on the median value of market forecasts of these leading industry
reports, we estimate the market will grow by 21% this year to hit $18.3 billion by
the end of 2022.
The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for the five-year period before the COVID-19
outbreak (2014-2019) was 21%, so we are closing in on pre-pandemic industry growth.
Our current forecasts show a CAGR of 24% over the next five years, which is exactly
in line with our 2020 report — and well above our 2021 report that predicted a CAGR of
19% — indicating market recovery and increased confidence in industry growth.

Figure 3: Quantity of parts 3D printed in 2021

More than in 2020
Same as in 2020
Didn't 3D print parts in 2021
Fewer than in 2020

8%
10%

14%
68%

Q: How many 3D printed parts did you source/produce in 2021?
Source: Hubs survey, conducted February 2022, n=372

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3D printed more parts in 2021 than in the previous year.
There are also fewer barriers to 3D printing. Our survey shows that only 22% ofengineering businesses find the price of 3D printing to be an obstacle, down from
38% last year. In fact, the price point is one of the main driving factors for many engineers
to choose 3D printing, along with faster lead times and improved geometric complexity.

Figure 4: Key factors for choosing 3D printing

Lead time
Price
Geometric complexity
Access to technology
Material properties
Supply chain issues

6%
12%

23%

16%

22%
21%

Q: What have been the key deciding factors for choosing to 3D print parts?
Source: Hubs survey, conducted February 2022, n=372

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Polymer and metal 3D printing trends

The pandemic hit the metal and polymer 3D printing markets harder than the industry
overall, according to a report by AM POWER. The research shows that in 2019,the metal 3D printing market was valued at around $2.23 billion with an expectedannual growth rate of 27.9 percent. In 2020, the market was virtually stagnant, witha value of roughly $2.24 billion.
In 2021, the global metal and polymer 3D printing markets grew by a combined 16.2%,
which is a step in the right direction but lags behind our estimated industry averageof 19 percent.
Recent data, collected by SmarTech in Q3 of 2021, shows an uptick of momentum
for the metal 3D printing market, with 18% growth year-over-year. Polymer
3D printing was trailing a bit behind with 12% growth for the same period.
These numbers indicate that while growth has been slower for metals and polymers
compared to pre-pandemic expectations, these markets are bouncing back.

3D printer market update

On the hardware side, market intelligence firm CONTEXT reports that 2021 saw a notable
increase in industrial 3D printer shipments. There was a 39% increase in the first threequarters of 2021 compared to the same period in 2020. Despite this growth, shipment
numbers were still 6% below the first three quarters of 2019.[03] High-end 3D printershipments also increased compared to 2020, but demand was greater than supply in thissegment. Consumer 3D printer sales have dipped since the early pandemic peak, but are
still higher than they were pre-pandemic. These growth levels suggest an upwards trend
for desktop machine sales.

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3D printing during COVID-19

3D printing came tothe forefront as a
viable solution to
new and persisting
challenges.

The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted 3D printing’s unique capacity to quickly adapt
to production and supply chain needs. 3D printing came to the forefront as a viable
solution to new and persisting challenges, as parts and products can be manufactured
locally and on-demand.
To combat shortages and supply chain issues that arose during the pandemic,
manufacturers and makers used 3D printing to rapidly produce protective equipment(PPE) and medical devices, such as face shields and ventilator valve replacement parts.
Manufacturers also began 3D printing nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19, which
helped to demonstrate mass-production capabilities.
While a big help in the early days of the pandemic, this use of 3D printing did not lastlong. Traditional PPE suppliers eventually caught up with demand as supply chains werepartially reestablished. Now, in the third year of the pandemic, 3D printing has fewer
immediate uses related to COVID-19, but more people now recognize the technology’s
agility and production potential. For instance, in April 2020, Google searches forthe topic of 3D printing hit an all-time high. [09]3D printing and Industry 4.0
We’ve observed that businesses that adopted
Industry 4.0—an industrial revolution
defined by automation, digitization andsmart data—before COVID-19 fared better
than those holding on to legacy processes.
In a survey by McKinsey & Company, 65% of
respondents reported that they saw Industry
4.0 as more valuable since the onset ofthe pandemic, as it provides greater
flexibility and automation.[10]3D printing
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As a digital manufacturing process andpart of a broader digital transformation
strategy key to Industry 4.0, 3D printing
can make production chains more resilientin the face of global crises, like pandemics
and climate emergencies.

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3D printing in the age of the 1.5°C pathway

One of the greatest
sustainability
opportunities
associated with
3D printing isdesign freedom.

Across the world, government bodies and private enterprises are racing—or in somecases crawling—to play their part in supporting the Paris Agreement pathway of limiting
warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2050.[11] 3D printing has the potential to enhance
the sustainability of manufacturing, supporting this broader environmental goal.
However, the industry has some catching up to do in terms of transforming potential
into consistent action.
More than 90% of people responding to our survey indicated that the Paris Agreement,
COP26 or other initiatives had a very small impact on their operations. This lines up
with Protolabs’ Sustainability Report 2022 which showed that while 88% of companies
surveyed have made changes to product design and sustainability plans over the last
two years, “there is a disconnect between those who own the sustainability strategy
and those responsible for the results.” [23] This indicates that companies are moving
toward operational and supply chain sustainability in theory, but aren’t consistently
following through with implementing proposed changes. In our view, there isplentiful untapped potential for 3D printing to support climate action.
As a digital manufacturing process, 3D printing is built for on-demand production.
This means that the technology is not bound by the same economies of scale as traditional
manufacturing. Parts can be cost-efficiently manufactured on a made-to-order basis,
reducing the amount of raw material consumed as well as minimizing inventory andstorage requirements. Similarly, manufacturers can take advantage of distributed
manufacturing, sending digital files to 3D printing systems for more localized production.
One of the greatest sustainability opportunities associated with 3D printing is design
freedom. Intelligent design practices, enabled by generative design and topology
optimization software, allow for the production of more efficient parts when used in
combination with 3D printing. Engineers can also be strategic in their designs tominimize the use of polymer and metal support structures and reduce the needfor support materials. [12]The development of increasingly sustainable materials, including plant-based
and recyclable polymers, will also help to push efforts on the sustainability front.
According to Protolabs, 41% of companies surveyed listed materials management
as their top sustainability concern.
The more materials advance and improve, the more potential they have to enhanceexisting use cases and open up new applications for 3D printing, which could drive
adoption and entry into new markets.

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Going beyond prototyping
3D printing for production

Prototyping
One-time orders for end-use parts
Repeat orders for end-use parts
Jigs & fixtures (tooling)
Aesthetic parts

Figure 5: 3D printing applications

2%
11%

8%
17%

62%

Q: For which applications do you use 3D printing most?
Source: Hubs survey, conducted February 2022, n=372

As 3D printing continues to mature, its position in manufacturing is expanding
and solidifying, and a few key dynamics are becoming clearer. Moving forward,
3D printing will:• Continue to be used as a prototyping process to accelerate product development.
• Play a supportive role in combination with other manufacturing processes
		 through the production of tools, jigs and fixtures.
• Become more viable for end-use parts and serial production.

Many of the industries that have embraced 3D printing, including healthcare, aerospace,automotive, energy, motorsports and sporting goods, are today using the technology
to produce functional end-use parts. In fact, while the adoption of 3D printing as
a prototyping technology has remained fairly consistent in the past few years, somesources point to an increase in end-use 3D printing adoption.
A 2021 study on the state of 3D printing by Jabil reported that in 2019, 52% of users
were using 3D printing for production, while in 2020 the number jumped to 62 percent.[13]Our ongoing surveys follow this trend, with 29% of this year’s respondents using
3D printing for aesthetic or end-use parts. This is up from 21% in 2020.
Using 3D printing for production enables users to take advantage of the technology’s
design freedom and production agility for final products. Looking at current trends,
there are three prevailing production applications for 3D printing: low-volume production,
mass customization and serial production.

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Low-volume production

In the case of low-volume production (100-1000 parts per run), we can turn to themotorsport industry for some key examples. In this industry, especially in Formula 1,
there is a need to produce highly advanced components in small production runs toachieve a competitive edge. 3D printing has been vital for motorsport engineers,
enabling the individual or low-volume production of complex structures that areboth lightweight and robust. End-use parts in motorsports today include exterior
body parts, powertrain and engine components, fluid management parts, as wellas many others.[14]The same needs are present in the aviation and aerospace industries, where wellengineered, more lightweight components are paving the way for greater fuel efficiency.
GE Aerospace demonstrates this with the GE9X engine, which integrates 300 end-use
3D printed components, including a nozzle designed for more efficient fuel consumption.
The engine, recognized as the most powerful jet engine in the world, is now FAA certified.[15]
Smaller aviation startups are also turning to 3D printing and digital manufacturing
platforms to produce commercial-grade parts in prototyping quantities. Ampyx Power,
an airborne wind energy company based in The Netherlands, used Hubs to print
parts for two autonomous aircraft, designed to test the efficacy of turbine-less wind
power generation. These parts help to form vital components of the aircraft thatmanage autonomous takeoff and landing, which means they are under significant
mechanical strain.[24]The move toward low-volume production spans many sectors. In our 2022 survey,
49% of respondents used 3D printing for production runs of more than 10 parts, which
is up from 36% in 2021.

Figure 6: Size of 3D printing production runs

51%

1-10 parts

23%

11-50 parts

15%

51-100 parts

9%101-1000 parts

2%

1001+ parts

Q: In general, how big are your production runs of 3D printed parts in 2021?
Source: Hubs survey, conducted February 2022, n=372

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Mass customization

3D printing is also unlocking mass customization options. The dental industry,for example, is increasingly using 3D printing to produce patient-specific implants
and dental devices like dentures. On the flipside of physiology, 3D printing is also
now commonly used to create customized insoles and orthotics. These are examples
of direct production, but 3D printing is also unlocking mass customization throughindirect production with the creation of low-cost patterns for molds. This approach is
now quite common in the jewelry and dental industries.
For example, teledentistry company Smile Direct Club uses HP Multi Jet Fusion 3D
printing to manufacture millions of custom dental aligners for its clients. The company
leverages over 60 3D printers to produce tens of thousands of custom aligner molds
per day, later used on thermoformed unique aligner sets for straightening teeth.[16]Formify, a Toronto-based tech startup that creates custom ergonomic computer micefor the gaming industry, presents another interesting use case. The company customproduces each personalized mouse with high-precision MJF 3D printing, using analgorithm that analyzes a customer’s hand shape and joint and bone structure to informthe ergonomic fit. Using MJF, Formify can repeatedly produce completely unique pieces
without having to rely on molds. As of early 2022, Formify has used the Hubs platform
to manufacture end-use products for celebrity gamers and other alpha customers andis gearing up for an official launch later this year, after showing the efficacy of theirmass customization offering.

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Serial production

The 3D printing technology company Carbon is the best-known example of 3D printing
for serial production in the polymer sphere. Sportswear giant Adidas is using thecompany’s Digital Light Synthesis (DLS) process to mass-produce Futurecraft
4D midsoles, which integrate a unique lattice geometry.[17] Carbon and manufacturing
partner OECHSLER introduced another serial production application in 2021: a latticestructured bike saddle for performance cycling. Thanks to 3D printing, the partners wereable to bring the product from concept to serial production in just 10 months.[18]Ford automotive company also revealed plans to mass produce a metal automotive
using ExOne’s binder jetting technology within the next few years.[19]Corroborating these industry findings, digital manufacturing company, Protolabs,
which offers serial production opportunities across six different 3D printing technologies,
has witnessed a steep rise in the demand for part volumes exceeding quantities of 500.
Over the past five years, the demand for production orders beyond 500 3D-printed
parts has risen by an impressive 163 percent.[25]On the Hubs platform, we’ve seen a 54% increase in the average number of parts
ordered in 2021 versus 2020.
Continued advances in 3D printing production workflows will continue to unlock
more serial and mass production applications across sectors like consumer goods,
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2022 3D printing trends at a glance
We anticipate a growth in the following 12 trends

1

2

3

Adoption of 3D printing acrossexisting markets and a stronger
entry into newer markets.

Automation across the 3D printing
workflow, with an emphasis on
post-processing and cobot use.

More robust supply chains andlocalized, on-demand production.

4

5

6

High-performance 3D printing
materials development andqualification, such as refractory
metals, ceramics, high-temperaturepolymers and composites.

Market maturationand consolidation with interindustry partnerships, mergers
and acquisitions.

Demand for large-format systems,
notably in metal 3D printing.

7

8

9

Strategic use of 3D printing,intelligent design and improved
materials to make manufacturing
more sustainable.

End-use production andserial production applicationsof 3D printing.

Reliability and repeatability across
3D printing technologies.

10

11

12

On-demand, just-in-time (JIT)
manufacturing, driven by theinternet of things (IoT).

Direct communication
between inventory systems andmanufacturing capacity, linking
supply and demand without
human intervention.

Industry standardization,
including the adoption of the 3mf
file format, which stores geometry,color, texture, material data,lattice, support structure andprinter configuration information.

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The future of 3D printing
Trends we are looking forward to and potential barriers

Figure 7: What do you believe will be the top developments in 3D printing in 2022?

44%

New materials and composites

21%

Hybrid manufacturing

9%

More end-use production

8%

Lowering environmental footprints

8%

More smart data and smart design

6%

Rise of online manufacturing platforms

4%

Other

Q: What do you believe will be the top developments in 3D printing in 2022?
Source: Hubs survey, conducted February 2022, n = 372

Despite steady advances, 3D printing still has a ways to go before it is broadly recognized
as a fully mature, fully scalable industrial manufacturing technology. So the question is,what will it take to get there?
It will come down to a few factors, with automation topping the list. In order for
3D printing technologies to be implemented for scalable industrial production, theend-to-end workflow—from pre-printing to post-processing—must be further
automated. Further automating post-processing in particular will make it easier for
3D printing to scale to industrial levels. Additionally, as end-use production applications
increase, especially critical components, scalable quality control is an importantconsideration. This will be achieved through the strategic use of 3D printing process
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The availability of advanced materials for 3D printing applications—including polymers,
metals, composites and ceramics—is top of mind across the industry. Greater material
choice will drive the creation of new applications, and greater consumption of 3D printing
materials will ultimately drive their costs down.
The 3D printing industry also further consolidated in 2021. In the past 12 months,
there have been a number of notable mergers and acquisitions (M&As) among someof the industry’s leading players. Stratasys acquired Origin, Desktop Metal acquired
EnvisionTEC (now ETEC) and ExOne, Sandvik’s BEAMIT acquired 3T Additive,
3D Systems acquired Allevi and Additive Works and even Hubs joined forces with
Protolabs to to become the world’s most comprehensive digital manufacturing platform.
This demonstrates that the market is restructuring and beginning to consolidate,
while continuing to mature.
Overall, we expect to see more signs of growth in 3D printing in 2022 and beyond.
Enhanced automation, scalable quality controls, advances in interoperability,
reduced material and processing costs and further industry consolidation, among
other key factors, will help 3D printing become the robust industrial manufacturing
process that befits its massive potential.

"New materials and material composites, lower pricing and mature
post-processing options will also make it more viable to integrate
3D printing into production cycles. As the technology keeps
developing, it will provide an even more competitive alternative
to injection molding for low-volume plastic parts. What’s evenmore exciting is that advanced material composites, combined withthe ability to produce highly complex geometries, will open up
new manufacturing possibilities that have been impossible to unlock
with traditional technologies."– Filemon Schöffer, co-founder and CCO of Hubs

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Further reading
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3D printing: The complete guide

The 3D printing handbook

How to master 3D printing

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About this report

Hubs
April 2022

Editorial:
Isaac Simon (Hubs)
Merritt Gurley (Hubs)
Design:Samantha van Roosenbeek (Hubs)
About Hubs
Hubs, formerly 3D Hubs, is an online manufacturing platform that provides engineers with
on-demand access to a global network of manufacturing services. Users can easily upload
their design, instantly receive a quote, and start production at the click of a button.
Founded in Amsterdam in 2013, Hubs was acquired by Protolabs in January 2021. To date,Hubs has produced more than 7 million parts, using various manufacturing technologies,
including CNC machining, 3D printing and sheet metal fabrication.
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References

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[01] Metal Additive Manufacturing suppliers
predict a market growth of 29.2%.
AM POWER, 2021.
[02] Additive Market Recovery Still
Strong in Q3 2021 According to SmarTech
Analysis’ Latest Data, Market Set for
Biggest Q4 in History.
SmarTech Analysis, December 7, 2021.
[03] Global 3D Printer Industry Buoyant
Despite Challenges in 2021.
CONTEXT, January 18, 2022.
[04] Metal and Polymer AM Market Size2020 and 2025
AM POWER, 2021.
[05] Additive Manufacturing Trend
Report 2021
Hubs, April 26, 2021.
[06] 3D Printing Market Size, Share & Trends
Analysis Report By Component, By PrinterType (Desktop, Industrial), By Technology,
By Software, By Application, By Vertical, By
Material, By Region, And Segment Forecasts,
2021 - 2028.
Grand View Research, May, 2021.

[13] 3D Printing Technology Trends.
Jabil, March, 2021.
[14] 3D Printing In Motorsports
Paves The Way Toward Greater Innovation
In Transportation.
Forbes, July 15, 2021.
[15] GE9X Engine Achieves FAA
Certification.
GE Aerospace, October 2, 2020.
[16] SmileDirectClub, HP and the futureof 3D printing in manufacturing.
Smile Direct Club, March 25, 2021.
[17] Carbon and Adidas Could Be Making
The Most Produced 3D Printed Product.
Fabbaloo, August 13, 2021.
[18] Bike saddle reimagined: Innovative
design, quantum-leap-engineering andadditive manufacturing.
OECHSLER AG, 2021.
[19] Ford to Mass Produce Metal 3D Printed
Part for Popular Car.
3D PRINT, August 11, 2021.

[07] Three Dimensional Printing Market Size
Worth USD 99.72 Billion in 2030.
Emergen Research. February 17, 2022.

[20] 2021 Year in Review – 3DEO
Sets Records in Metal 3D Printing
for Mass Production.
3DEO, January 3, 2022.

[08] Wohlers Report 2022 Finds Strong
Industry-Wide Growth.
Wohlers Associates, March 15, 2022.

[21] 3D Printing Market - Growth,
Trends, COVID-19 Impact, and Forecasts.
Mordor Intelligence, 2020.

[09] Google Trends: 3D Printing Topic.
Google Trends, March 18, 2022.

[22] 3D Printing Hardware 2022-2032
Technology and Market Outlook.
IDTechEx, December, 2021.

[10] COVID-19: An inflection point for
Industry 4.0.
McKinsey & Company, January 15, 2021.
[11] World is off track to meet Paris
Agreement climate targets.
UN Environment Program, September 16,
2021.
[12] How Sustainable is Industrial
3D Printing?
AMFG, March 10, 2020.

[23] The State of Sustainability in
Product Development.
Protolabs, 2021.
[24] Launching airborne wind energy
with Hubs.
Hubs, March 10, 2022.
[25] Protolabs

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