Advanced Materials Pushing the Boundaries of 3D Printing
3D printing has revolutionized prototyping and manufacturing by allowing complex geometries to be rapidly produced directly from digital files. However, for many years the range of materials that could be 3D printed was limited largely to plastics like polylactic acid (PLA), acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (ABS), and nylon. While suitable for prototypes and concept models, these materials often lacked the mechanical properties needed for functional end-use parts. Advances in 3D printing materials are now allowing the technology to be applied in more demanding industrial applications. New high-performance polymers, composites, and metal materials with unique properties are allowing engineers and designers to 3D print parts and products that once required traditional manufacturing methods. MarketsandMarkets 360 Quadrants evaluated over 200 companies of which the Top 17 3D Printing Materials Companies were categorized and recognized as the quadrant leaders. The 3D Printing Materials...