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3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Summary Trend Report
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About This Deliverable
2 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Purpose The slides provide information about the 3D Printing trend in 2014
This is a summary version of a more detailed Trend Report
The detailed version is a 76 page powerpoint file which can be downloaded at
httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
Content Summary information about this emerging trend is provided along with
many links to additional resources including a list of trends and prediction articles
about this trend The slides are meant to be readstudied and the links are there for
you to continue your learning You may want to view the slides in slideshow mode so
you can easily follow the links
For more information on Emerging Technology Trends see the
HorizonWatching blog
Note This presentation represents my own personal thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer
- Bill Chamberlin httpwwwbillchamberlincom
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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3D Printing also known as Additive Manufacturing is an emerging manufacturing technology that will disrupt many industries
5 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoAdditive 3D printers deposit resin plastic or another material layer by layer to build up a
physical model Inkjet 3D printers image successive layers of plastic powder hardening
each layer on contact to build up the piece The size of the part varies with the specific
manufacturerrsquos printer and whether support structures are requiredrdquo ndash Gartner (link)
Video TED Talk Lisa Harouni A
primer on 3D printing
ldquoLike an office printer that puts 2D digital files
on a piece of paper a 3D printer creates
components by depositing thin layers of
material one after another using a digital
blueprint until the exact component required
has been createdrdquo ndash Whitehousegov (link)
ldquoAdditive manufacturing or 3D printing is a
process of making a three-dimensional solid
object of virtually any shape from a digital
model 3D printing is achieved using an
additive process where successive layers of
material are laid down in different shapesrdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
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3D Printing Related Terminology and Keywords
Additive Manufacturing
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Fabrication
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Supply Chain
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Fabrication
Edge Manufacturing
Bio Printing
6 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquo3D-printing has the potential to transform
science and technology creating bespoke
low-cost appliances which have previously
required dedicated facilitiesrdquo ndash Cronin
Group (link)
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Traditional Manufacturing processes creates objects by taking away material Additive Manufacturing recreates an object layer-by-layer from scratch by adding materials
3D Print Head
Printed
Material
Layers
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques which mostly
rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive
processes)rdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
Subtractive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing
Raw
Materials Producing a part by removing raw
material via turning boring drilling
milling broaching sawing shaping
planing reaming and tapping
A block of metal hellip Becomes this part
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3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
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3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
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3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
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Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
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Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
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New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
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Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
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3Dersorg
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
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National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
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More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
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Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
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Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
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About This Deliverable
2 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Purpose The slides provide information about the 3D Printing trend in 2014
This is a summary version of a more detailed Trend Report
The detailed version is a 76 page powerpoint file which can be downloaded at
httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
Content Summary information about this emerging trend is provided along with
many links to additional resources including a list of trends and prediction articles
about this trend The slides are meant to be readstudied and the links are there for
you to continue your learning You may want to view the slides in slideshow mode so
you can easily follow the links
For more information on Emerging Technology Trends see the
HorizonWatching blog
Note This presentation represents my own personal thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer
- Bill Chamberlin httpwwwbillchamberlincom
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
3 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
4 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing also known as Additive Manufacturing is an emerging manufacturing technology that will disrupt many industries
5 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoAdditive 3D printers deposit resin plastic or another material layer by layer to build up a
physical model Inkjet 3D printers image successive layers of plastic powder hardening
each layer on contact to build up the piece The size of the part varies with the specific
manufacturerrsquos printer and whether support structures are requiredrdquo ndash Gartner (link)
Video TED Talk Lisa Harouni A
primer on 3D printing
ldquoLike an office printer that puts 2D digital files
on a piece of paper a 3D printer creates
components by depositing thin layers of
material one after another using a digital
blueprint until the exact component required
has been createdrdquo ndash Whitehousegov (link)
ldquoAdditive manufacturing or 3D printing is a
process of making a three-dimensional solid
object of virtually any shape from a digital
model 3D printing is achieved using an
additive process where successive layers of
material are laid down in different shapesrdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
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3D Printing Related Terminology and Keywords
Additive Manufacturing
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Fabrication
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Supply Chain
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Fabrication
Edge Manufacturing
Bio Printing
6 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquo3D-printing has the potential to transform
science and technology creating bespoke
low-cost appliances which have previously
required dedicated facilitiesrdquo ndash Cronin
Group (link)
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Traditional Manufacturing processes creates objects by taking away material Additive Manufacturing recreates an object layer-by-layer from scratch by adding materials
3D Print Head
Printed
Material
Layers
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques which mostly
rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive
processes)rdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
Subtractive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing
Raw
Materials Producing a part by removing raw
material via turning boring drilling
milling broaching sawing shaping
planing reaming and tapping
A block of metal hellip Becomes this part
19Apr2014 7 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
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HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
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3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
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Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
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HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
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More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
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HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
3 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
4 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing also known as Additive Manufacturing is an emerging manufacturing technology that will disrupt many industries
5 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoAdditive 3D printers deposit resin plastic or another material layer by layer to build up a
physical model Inkjet 3D printers image successive layers of plastic powder hardening
each layer on contact to build up the piece The size of the part varies with the specific
manufacturerrsquos printer and whether support structures are requiredrdquo ndash Gartner (link)
Video TED Talk Lisa Harouni A
primer on 3D printing
ldquoLike an office printer that puts 2D digital files
on a piece of paper a 3D printer creates
components by depositing thin layers of
material one after another using a digital
blueprint until the exact component required
has been createdrdquo ndash Whitehousegov (link)
ldquoAdditive manufacturing or 3D printing is a
process of making a three-dimensional solid
object of virtually any shape from a digital
model 3D printing is achieved using an
additive process where successive layers of
material are laid down in different shapesrdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
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3D Printing Related Terminology and Keywords
Additive Manufacturing
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Fabrication
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Supply Chain
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Fabrication
Edge Manufacturing
Bio Printing
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ldquo3D-printing has the potential to transform
science and technology creating bespoke
low-cost appliances which have previously
required dedicated facilitiesrdquo ndash Cronin
Group (link)
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Traditional Manufacturing processes creates objects by taking away material Additive Manufacturing recreates an object layer-by-layer from scratch by adding materials
3D Print Head
Printed
Material
Layers
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques which mostly
rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive
processes)rdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
Subtractive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing
Raw
Materials Producing a part by removing raw
material via turning boring drilling
milling broaching sawing shaping
planing reaming and tapping
A block of metal hellip Becomes this part
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3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
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3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
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Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
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Creative Commons Attribution License
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3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
4 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Creative Commons Attribution License
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3D Printing also known as Additive Manufacturing is an emerging manufacturing technology that will disrupt many industries
5 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoAdditive 3D printers deposit resin plastic or another material layer by layer to build up a
physical model Inkjet 3D printers image successive layers of plastic powder hardening
each layer on contact to build up the piece The size of the part varies with the specific
manufacturerrsquos printer and whether support structures are requiredrdquo ndash Gartner (link)
Video TED Talk Lisa Harouni A
primer on 3D printing
ldquoLike an office printer that puts 2D digital files
on a piece of paper a 3D printer creates
components by depositing thin layers of
material one after another using a digital
blueprint until the exact component required
has been createdrdquo ndash Whitehousegov (link)
ldquoAdditive manufacturing or 3D printing is a
process of making a three-dimensional solid
object of virtually any shape from a digital
model 3D printing is achieved using an
additive process where successive layers of
material are laid down in different shapesrdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
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3D Printing Related Terminology and Keywords
Additive Manufacturing
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Fabrication
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Supply Chain
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Fabrication
Edge Manufacturing
Bio Printing
6 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquo3D-printing has the potential to transform
science and technology creating bespoke
low-cost appliances which have previously
required dedicated facilitiesrdquo ndash Cronin
Group (link)
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Traditional Manufacturing processes creates objects by taking away material Additive Manufacturing recreates an object layer-by-layer from scratch by adding materials
3D Print Head
Printed
Material
Layers
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques which mostly
rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive
processes)rdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
Subtractive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing
Raw
Materials Producing a part by removing raw
material via turning boring drilling
milling broaching sawing shaping
planing reaming and tapping
A block of metal hellip Becomes this part
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3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
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3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
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Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
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3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
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Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
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Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
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Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
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3Dersorg
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
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More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
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Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
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Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
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3D Printing also known as Additive Manufacturing is an emerging manufacturing technology that will disrupt many industries
5 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoAdditive 3D printers deposit resin plastic or another material layer by layer to build up a
physical model Inkjet 3D printers image successive layers of plastic powder hardening
each layer on contact to build up the piece The size of the part varies with the specific
manufacturerrsquos printer and whether support structures are requiredrdquo ndash Gartner (link)
Video TED Talk Lisa Harouni A
primer on 3D printing
ldquoLike an office printer that puts 2D digital files
on a piece of paper a 3D printer creates
components by depositing thin layers of
material one after another using a digital
blueprint until the exact component required
has been createdrdquo ndash Whitehousegov (link)
ldquoAdditive manufacturing or 3D printing is a
process of making a three-dimensional solid
object of virtually any shape from a digital
model 3D printing is achieved using an
additive process where successive layers of
material are laid down in different shapesrdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
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3D Printing Related Terminology and Keywords
Additive Manufacturing
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Fabrication
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Supply Chain
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Fabrication
Edge Manufacturing
Bio Printing
6 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquo3D-printing has the potential to transform
science and technology creating bespoke
low-cost appliances which have previously
required dedicated facilitiesrdquo ndash Cronin
Group (link)
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Traditional Manufacturing processes creates objects by taking away material Additive Manufacturing recreates an object layer-by-layer from scratch by adding materials
3D Print Head
Printed
Material
Layers
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques which mostly
rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive
processes)rdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
Subtractive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing
Raw
Materials Producing a part by removing raw
material via turning boring drilling
milling broaching sawing shaping
planing reaming and tapping
A block of metal hellip Becomes this part
19Apr2014 7 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
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3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
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3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
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HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
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3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
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HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Related Terminology and Keywords
Additive Manufacturing
Subtractive Manufacturing
Additive Fabrication
Digital Manufacturing
Digital Supply Chain
Rapid Prototyping
Digital Fabrication
Edge Manufacturing
Bio Printing
6 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquo3D-printing has the potential to transform
science and technology creating bespoke
low-cost appliances which have previously
required dedicated facilitiesrdquo ndash Cronin
Group (link)
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Traditional Manufacturing processes creates objects by taking away material Additive Manufacturing recreates an object layer-by-layer from scratch by adding materials
3D Print Head
Printed
Material
Layers
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques which mostly
rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive
processes)rdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
Subtractive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing
Raw
Materials Producing a part by removing raw
material via turning boring drilling
milling broaching sawing shaping
planing reaming and tapping
A block of metal hellip Becomes this part
19Apr2014 7 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
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HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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HorizonWatching Community
Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
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HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
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3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
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Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
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Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
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Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Traditional Manufacturing processes creates objects by taking away material Additive Manufacturing recreates an object layer-by-layer from scratch by adding materials
3D Print Head
Printed
Material
Layers
3D printing is considered distinct from traditional machining techniques which mostly
rely on the removal of material by methods such as cutting or drilling (subtractive
processes)rdquo ndash Wikipedia (link)
Subtractive Manufacturing Additive Manufacturing
Raw
Materials Producing a part by removing raw
material via turning boring drilling
milling broaching sawing shaping
planing reaming and tapping
A block of metal hellip Becomes this part
19Apr2014 7 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Process
3D Printing begins with a CAD 3D Design Model which is then used to send specific instructions to the printer about the amount location and type of material to use
Using a 3D digital CAD model as the ldquoblueprintrdquo successive layers of material are
precisely deposited or fused by a computer controlled ldquoprint headrdquo into the desired
3 dimensional shape No machining of the part is required thus no raw material
is wasted Image sourced from Atlantic Council Report ldquoCould 3D Printing Change the Worldrdquo
19Apr2014 8 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
9 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Analysts are predicting growth and opportunity for 3D Printing
10 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
ldquoThe global market for 3D Printing is projected to
reach US$299 billion by the year 2018 driven by
the advent of newer technologies approaches
and applications Expanding use of the technology
in manufacturing final products declining cost of
printers and increasing use of 3D printing
technology in newer areas bodes well for market
growthrdquo ndash GIA (link)
ldquoBy 2015 Wohlers Associates
believes that the sale of AM products
and services will reach $37 billion
worldwide and by 2019 surpass the
$65 billion markrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos
Associates (link)
ldquoWe project that 3D printing will be an $84 billion
market in 2025 led by automotive medical and
aerospace applications In the longer term it has
potential to reshape the manufacturing
ecosystem but it will have the most impact in the
near term for products that are made in small
volumes require high customization and are
more cost-tolerantrdquo ndash Lux Research (link)
Wohlers Associates 2012 report (link)
ldquoThe AM industry has grown in the double digits
for 15 of its 24 yearsrdquo ndash Wohlerrsquos Associates (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
11 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Todayrsquos 3D Printing technologies make use of a wide variety of materials including plastics metals ceramics and even biological materials
12 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
bull Plastics
bull Polymers
bull Sand amp Glue Mixes
bull Wax
bull Ceramics
bull Plaster
bull Concrete
Video 3D Printer With 107 Materials (link)
Some companies are experimenting with
composite materials such as combining
plastic and cellulose for a wood-like result
By using multiple print heads different
materials can be fused or deposited at
different stages changing the
characteristics of the object
bull Metals
bull Paper
bull Rubber materials
bull Food
bull Biological Tissue
bull Fabric
bull hellip others
Some 3D printers are capable
of printing with over 100
different materials (see video)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printers employ different types of methods in order to layer materials and build an object
13 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Method used to
layer material
Description
Material extrusion Material is selectively dispensed through a nozzle or orifice
Material jetting Droplets of build material are selectively deposited
Binder jetting Liquid bonding agent is selectively deposited to join
powder materials
Sheet lamination Sheets of material are bonded to form an object
Vat
hotopolymerization
Liquid photopolymer in a vat is selectively cured by light-
activated polymerization
Powder bed fusion Thermal energy selectively fuses regions of a powder bed
Directed energy
deposition
Focused thermal energy is used to fuse materials by
melting as the material is being deposited
For more on terminology see ASTM International Standard Terminology for Additive Manufacturing Technologies
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
14 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Major 3D Printer System Vendors
15 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Company Geo Primary Technology Materials
3D-Systems US AUS NED ITA Binder jetting material jetting vat
photopolymerization powder bed
fusion material extrusion
Metal polymer
Arcam SVE Powder bed fusion Metal (titanium)
DM3D Technology US Directed energy deposition Metal
Envisiontec GER US Vat photopolymerization Polymer
EOS GER Powder bed fusion Ceramic Metal Polymer
ExOne US GER JPN Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
Fabrisonic US Sheet lamination Metal
MakerBot US Europe AP Material extrusion Polymer
Optomec US Directed energy deposition Metal
Phenix Systems FRA Powder bed fusion Ceramic metal
RepRap UK Material extrusion Polymer
Stratasys US GER IND AP Material extrusion material jetting Polymer Metals Ceramics
Voxelijet GER Binder jetting Ceramic Metal Polymer
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing Services vendors will print an object using your 3D Design and then mail the object to you
Company Location Target Market Materials
Supported
Max Object
Size
Adv
Delivery
3DProparts USA (SC TNWA) Industry Engineers 18 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 5-10 days
Core USA (WI) Industry Engineers
Inventors
4 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 4-10 days
Imaterialise Belgium Artists Designers 13 24rdquox20rdquox24rdquo 5-15 days
InTech
Industries
USA (MN) Industry Engineers 15 256rdquox295rdquox2165rdquo 5-15 days
Ponoko USA Germ Italy
NZ UK
Hobbyists Designers 11 19rdquox19rdquox19rdquo 14-21 days
Redeye USA (MN)
Belgium AUS
Industry Engineers 20 36rdquox24rdquox36rdquo 3-5 days
Sculpteo France Hobbyists Designers 35 27rdquox25rdquox22rdquo 1-3 days
Shapeways USA (TX) Hobbyists Designers
12 28rdquox15rdquox23rdquo 10-21 days
ZoomRP USA (CA) Industry Engineers 6 193rdquox154rdquox78rdquo 1-7 days
16 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Source 3DPrinter Hub Bill Chamberlin
Example Vendors
3DProparts is owned by 3D Systems Redeye is owned by Stratasys ZoomRP is owned by Solid Concepts
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
17 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Selected Drivers and Challenges
18 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Key Drivers bull Print when amp where you need it
bull Lower costs RampD Materials Production
Inventory Supply Chain
bull Design Flexibility = New innovative objects mass
customization
bull Product Development = Rapid Prototyping
Accelerated Time to Market New Materials Better
Products Customization
bull Hype drives interest
Challenges bull Designs IP legal issues
bull Materials performance
bull Printer throughput
bull Market Immaturity
bull Piece part economics
bull Object size limitations
bull Tolerances accuracy
bull Standards
ldquoDue to fragmented coordination of the
AM community there is a need to
engage all stakeholdersndashincluding
individuals from government
academia and industryndash at a
workshop to discuss common issues of
importance that span all organizations
and marketsrdquo ndash Institute for Defense
Analysis Additive Manufacturing
Status and Opportunities
ldquoPrinting custom 3D objects has tremendous potential in the
prototyping modeling and consumer markets but it needs to find
a cost-effective approach to gain critical mass rdquo ndash Gartner (link)
ldquoThe primary challenge for 3D printing at the industrial
scale is not that it is limited or ineffective 3D printingrsquos
biggest bugbears simplicity quantity and speedrdquo ndash innovation Investment Journal (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Implications Improved product development process yields more efficient designs design changes and more effective experimentation which results in superior products
19 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
New Product Designs bull Designs that cannot be built using ANY other
manufacturing process
bull Custom surface coatings amp textures
bull Stronger materials only where you need them
bull Embedding secondary functional materials (optical
electrical)
Co-Creation Customers actively participate in the design
of the products they will buy Increasingly they will design
their own products
Better Products Products have superior
characteristics (highly complex geometries materials)
and are customized for the end users
Rapid Prototyping
bull Reduces the need for tooling machining and
handcrafting prototypes
bull No long lead times for castings forgings molds etc
bull No need to maintain inventories of castings forgings
molds etc
bull Experimentation is faster easier
VIDEO Shapeways 3D Printing amp
the Culture of Creativity
ldquoThe ability to produce highly complex
designs with powerful computer software
and turn them into real objects with 3D
printing is creating a new design
languagerdquo ndash Economist (link)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and industry Applications
3 Materials ampTechnologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
20 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Summary ThoughtsObservations
bull 3D Printed parts can be made to be as strong or stronger than parts made via
traditional manufacturing methods
bull Parts can be made in hours or days compared to weeks or even months with
traditional methods with cost savings up to 10x or more
bull The finished 3D Printed product such as aviation components can be up to
60 lighter compared to traditionally machined part
bull Can be complete one-piece item without need for welds or fasteners
bull 3D Printing does not require the tooling setup and experienced and skilled
labor that traditional manufacturing methods require
bull Can build new classes of items with complex geometries that are not possible
with traditional methods
bull The time to take a digital design from concept to production is dropping with
some estimates it will drop another 50-80
19Apr2014 21 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version)
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Recommendations
All Client Facing Sales Reps and Consultants
ndash Take time to learn about 3D printing and understand how it could disrupt your clientrsquos
industry
Manufacturing Experiment with 3D Printing to understand where your company might be
able to utilize the technology to
ndash Redesign our assemblies and finished goods
ndash Lower inventory costs
ndash Reduce raw material costs
ndash Reduce shipping costs
ndash Embedding electronicssensors into product design
Services Firms Strategize on new opportunities
ndash Parts amp Repair ndash Make one-off parts for old machines
ndash Consulting ndash Supply Chain Strategy amp Consulting
ndash Cloud Computing Infrastructure services
ndash Education ndash Develop online courses
Software Firms
ndash Collaboration Social Business
ndash Cloud Computing
22 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Table of Contents
1 Introduction to 3D Printing
2 Marketplace Opportunities and Industry Applications
3 Materials amp Technologies
4 Vendor Ecosystem
5 Drivers Challenges Implications Trends to Watch
6 Summary Recommendations
7 Appendix Resources for further reading amp understanding
23 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 12)
3D Printing Industry
3D Printing Reviews
3Dersorg
Additive Manufacturing
Additive Manufacturing Consortium
Additive Manufacturing Users Group
American Council of Independent
Laboratories
American National Standards Institute
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society of Engineering amp
Education
American Society of Testing Materials
Association for Manufacturing Technology
ASTM International
Design News
24 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
3Dersorg
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
3D Printing ndash Other Websites Portals and Organizations (page 22)
Engineeringcom
Mashable
Materials Information Society
National Additive Manufacturing
Innovation Institute
National Center for Manufacturing
Sciences
National Tooling amp Machining Association
On 3D Printing
Rapid Prototyping
RapidTech
Science Daily
Society of Manufacturing Engineers
Society of Women Engineers
Wired
25 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
National Additive Manufacturing Innovation Institute
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
More emerging trends research and thought leadership articles are available
26 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Note This presentation represents my thoughts and ideashellipnot those of my employer Follow me for
more technology trend information on my public blog - HorizonWatching - Bill Chamberlin
Other Content by Bill Chamberlin ndash Linkedin Profile = wwwlinkedincominwhchamb
ndash Wordpress = Horizonwatching ndash Thought Leadership Blog
ndash Tumblr = HorizonWatching ndash Quote Blog
ndash Twitter = HorizonWatching ndash 140 Character Blog
ndash Slideshare = HorizonWatching - Slide Decks
ndash Facebook = HorizonWatching ndash Community Page
ndash LinkedIn Group = HorizonWatching ndash Community Group
Access more trend articles blog posts and information via the
Horizonwatching Blog
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching
copy 2014 HorizonWatching
Creative Commons Attribution License
HorizonWatching Community
Other HorizonWatching Trend Reports are available for download
27 3D Printing A 2014 HorizonWatching Trend Report (Detail Version) 19Apr2014
Available for download at httpwwwbillchamberlincomreports-books
ndash Powerpoint format
Example Contents of the Detailed Trend Reports 1 Trends to Watch (Important developments to watch in 2014)
2 Trend Information (Market Opportunty Growth Drivers Adoption Challenges Implications)
3 Quotes What Analysts and the Media is saying about the trend
4 Lists of Websites and Resources
bull Analysts
bull Media
bull Selected IT vendor and consultant websites and resources
bull 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
bull Social Media Sites amp Searches
bull Selected Online Influencers
bull Selected white papers and other websites
bull List of 2014 Trend and Prediction Articles
Note A summary of each of the
detailed reports will also
available in pdf format via the
HorizonWatching account on
Slideshare at
httpwwwslidesharenethori
zonwatching