Ceramic 3D Printing Market - by Form (Powder, Resin, Filament), Application (Rapid Prototyping, Tooling, Part Production), and Industry (Healthcare, Aerospace & Defense, Automotive) & Forecast, 2024-2032

Ceramic 3D Printing Market Size

Ceramic 3D Printing Market size achieved USD 61.7 million in 2023 and will grow at 11.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. The Aerospace and defense segment held nearly one-third of the total share of the global market and is expected to maintain its dominant position throughout the forecast period.
 

Additive manufacturing or 3D printing of ceramics are done in powder, resin, or filament forms in specially designed equipment. Superior thermal properties of the product make them able to resist temperatures as high as 600 °C, and even higher. The product also provides a wide choice of color, to meet the aesthetic requirement of the final products. This is the latest type of additive manufacturing material to be introduced in the ceramic 3D printing industry and is gaining fast popularity over metal and plastic materials.
 

Ceramics are widely used in several applications including biomedical, aerospace, automotive and electronics engineering owing to high mechanical strength & hardness and good thermal & chemical stability. Long processing timings and higher costs associated with ceramic forming techniques are major factors limiting ceramic usage in these applications. However, developments in ceramic additive manufacturing enables easy fabrication of complex geometries and thereby escalate the product demand.
 

Increasing demand for ceramic in the healthcare industry will provide a lucrative opportunity for ceramic 3d printing market expansion. Ceramics are mainly used in the dental sector for dental restoration applications including crowns, bridges, and veneers. Developments in ceramic materials including zirconia can be used as monolithic materials that eliminate the usage of porcelain chipping without losing physical stability of materials, thereby offer wider application in dental resonation.
 

Advancements in 3D printing technology are driving the ceramic 3D printing industry by enabling more precise and efficient production of intricate ceramic parts. Increased demand for customized and complex designs in various sectors, including consumer goods and industrial applications, fuels the need for ceramic 3D printing’s ability to create bespoke, detailed components. Expanding applications in aerospace and medical industries leverage the unique properties of ceramics, such as high heat resistance and biocompatibility, enhancing performance and innovation. These factors collectively boost the adoption of ceramic 3D printing, broadening its market potential and accelerating growth.
 

Ceramic 3D Printing Market Trends

The Metal R&D investments in developments of new ceramic materials for additive manufacturing will support ceramic 3d printing industry expansion. Tethon 3D and Canon Inc. have developed alumina ceramic powder, that enhances corrosion, wear, and thermal stress resistance properties of materials. Additionally, the technology enables users to produce complex geometries with a high dimensional accuracy of over 99%. However, availability of substitutes for various industries might hinder the product popularity in coming years. 
 

Additive manufacturing of ceramics is gaining momentum across the globe owing to optimization of timing and material usage by this process. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) has provided several standards for ensuring the tensile strength, elongation, and thermal properties of ceramic materials. Such standards ensure the safety of fabricated parts and thereby support the ceramic 3d printing industry growth over the forecast timeframe.
 

Ceramic 3D Printing Market Analysis

The Powder form segment will capture USD 189.8 million and demonstrate a 12.2% CAGR till 2032.  Powdered ceramics hold dominance in the market with approximately two-thirds the volume share, owing to development of new ceramic powders that can be used in tooling and part manufacturing. These forms are recommended in powder/binder jet 3D printers and are relatively easy to use. Powdered ceramics are abundantly available at lower costs as compared to other product forms. Additionally, the excess powder waste in one additive manufacturing stage can be recycled. This enables the user to incur material losses, thereby further escalating demand.
 

Developments of several technologies including MOVINGLight UV polymerization technology allow fabricated parts with up to 99% ceramic density after de-binding and sintering. This enables resin to be used in several applications including medical and electronics. Additionally, several industry participants, are launching new resins for additive manufacturing processes.
 

Ceramic rapid prototyping is a popular process to develop and try out new designs before using expensive tooling. The Rapid prototyping segment held a 57.08 % market share in 2023, amounting to USD 35.2 million, and is projected to grow at a 15.5% CAGR from 2024 to 2032. Segment enables manufacturers of large and complex parts to eliminate of the process of repetitive and expensive re-tooling during the manufacturing processes. Rapid prototyping is used in several biomedical and casting molds owing to excellent surface finish and dimensional accuracy of fabricated parts.
 

Part production application of ceramic 3D printing market analysis will showcase gains with more than 30% compounded growth in the future, owing to development of upgraded printers for several applications. Advancements in additive manufacturing further enable part manufacturers to achieve higher dimensional accuracy along with ease in producing complex parts. This in turn reduces overall manufacturing costs for intricate structures and complex shapes. Additionally, usage of several ceramic materials such as composite ceramics further contributed to enhanced mechanical properties of fabricated parts, thereby supporting product preferences.
 

Aerospace & defense held more than 37% of the volume share in the industry and will grow substantially between 2024 and 2032 considering rising ceramic material adoption in commercial and military aircraft. Ceramic materials are lightweight as compared to metals and possess high thermal stability in adverse conditions. Ceramic structures are used in the aerospace industry as thermal barrier coatings in high temperature areas such as the primary engine, propeller, booster and other sections of the propulsion system. Additionally, 3D printed ceramic matrix composites (CMC) are integrated into landing systems to minimize the overall weight of the landing system while taking a higher impact force while maintaining core structure shape and stability.
 

The North America Ceramic 3D Printing market is projected to achieve USD 183.8 million, with a CAGR of 13.1% from 2024 to 2032. Integration of ceramic fabricated parts in aircraft engines along with development of several new materials will further propel attractiveness. Rising popularity of low-weight designs and advanced stealth technologies in defense applications will employ additive manufacturing techniques to reduce the overall weight of aircrafts and enable a variety of design standards in the field. Lightweight characteristics would also reduce the overall carbon footprint through enhanced fuel efficiency.
 

Asia Pacific will showcase the fastest growth owing to rising electric vehicle production in the region and advent of smart technologies. The region accounted for about half of the total vehicle production across the globe in 2023. Additionally, rising aging population in several counties including China and Japan along with growing ceramic 3D printing applications in medical sector will provide lucrative opportunity for expansion.
 

Ceramic 3D Printing Market Share

Companies include, 3D Ceram is notable for its specialized ceramic 3D printers that deliver high precision and advanced material properties, making significant strides in customized and complex ceramic parts. Admatec focuses on pioneering high-resolution 3D printing technologies and unique ceramic materials, enhancing production capabilities for intricate designs. Emerging Objects is known for its innovative use of 3D printing in architecture and design, leveraging ceramics for both functional and aesthetic applications. ExOne contributes with its expertise in binder jetting technology, enabling efficient and scalable production of ceramic components for industrial uses. Formlabs Inc has made a mark by integrating ceramic printing into its suite of professional 3D printing solutions, providing accessible and high-quality ceramic printing options.
 

Ceramic 3D Printing Market Companies

Top companies operating in the ceramic 3D printing industry include:

• 3D Ceram
• Admatec
• Emerging Objects
• ExOne
• Formlabs Inc
• Lithoz
• Prodways
• Steinbach AG
• Tethon 3D
   

Ceramic 3D Printing Industry News

July 2024: 3DCERAM is set to partner with NASA, utilizing its printers to produce samples of new materials in both small and large sizes. These materials will be tested in space and other extreme environments.
 

The ceramic 3D printing market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry, with estimates and forecasts in terms of revenue and volume (USD Billion) (Million Units) from 2024 to 2032, for the following segments:

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Market, By Form

• Powder
• Resin
• Filament

Market, By Application

• Rapid Prototyping
• Tooling
• Part Manufacturing

Market, By End-Use

• Healthcare
• Aerospace & Defense
• Automotive
• others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

• North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
• Europe
  • Germany
  • UK
  • France
  • Italy
  • Spain
  • Rest of Europe
• Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • South Korea
  • Australia
  • Rest of Asia Pacific
• Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Argentina
  • Rest of Latin America
• MEA
  • Saudi Arabia
  • UAE
  • South Africa
  • Rest of MEA