3D technology refers to the use of three-dimensional digital models or environments to create, simulate, or enhance real-world experiences. These technologies enable the creation of physical objects from digital designs, capturing real-world objects into digital models, and presenting complex data in a visually engaging manner.
The main types of products of three-dimensional (3D) technology are 3D cameras, 3D scanners, 3D printers, 3D imaging designing, and 3D display technology. A 3D camera refers to an imaging device that allows the perception of depth in images to replicate three dimensions as experienced through human vision. They are used for several applications, including production parts, prototypes, and tools and fixtures in various end-users, such as healthcare, entertainment and media, education, and others.
The main types of products of three-dimensional (3D) technology are 3D cameras, 3D scanners, 3D printers, 3D imaging designing, and 3D display technology. A 3D camera refers to an imaging device that allows the perception of depth in images to replicate three dimensions as experienced through human vision. They are used for several applications, including production parts, prototypes, and tools and fixtures in various end-users, such as healthcare, entertainment and media, education, and others.
The three-dimensional (3D) technology market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $318.85 billion in 2024 to $371.3 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to widespread use of 3d technology for designing and prototyping in the automotive sector, enhanced gaming experiences, rise in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) demand, architectural visualization, rise in entertainment and consumer electronics.
The three-dimensional (3D) technology market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $676.8 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to growing use of 3D technology for medical imaging, surgical planning, and custom implants, automotive design and prototyping, evolving entertainment industry, increased product development speed, ongoing developments, such as continuous liquid interface production (CLIP). Major trends in the forecast period include technological innovation, the evolving consumer preferences across the globe, e-commerce integration, advancements in 3D printing materials, technological convergence.
The rise in the entertainment industry is expected to propel the growth of the 3D technology market going forward. The entertainment industry refers to a group of sub-industries devoted to entertainment, including theater, film, fine art, dance, opera, music, literary publishing, television, and radio. 3D technology enhances the viewing experience by providing depth and realism, making movies, TV shows, and games more immersive. This technology creates a sense of depth perception, allowing viewers to feel like they are part of the action. For instance, in December 2022, according to Ontario Creates, a US-based government administration, in 2022, domestic film and television production maintained its strength, contributing $1.20 billion, representing a 25% rise from the previous year. Therefore, the rise in the entertainment industry is driving the growth of the 3D technology market.
Major companies operating in the 3D technology market are developing innovative products with advanced technologies such as Metal Jet S100 Solution to drive innovation, improve efficiency, enhance product customization. The Metal Jet S100 Solution refers to a specific 3D printing technology that utilizes a process called binder jetting, where layers of metal powder are selectively deposited and bonded together using a binding agent. For instance, in September 2022, Hewlett-Packard Development Company, a US-based technology company launched Metal Jet S100 Solution, a digitally driven industrial metal 3D printing solution designed for mass production of high-quality complex metal 3D parts. It is known for its high precision, speed, and ability to produce complex geometries, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial applications. The Metal Jet S100 Solution's unique features make it a versatile and efficient option for producing high-quality metal parts with complex designs and tight tolerances.
In February 2023, 3D Systems, a US-based engineering company that innovates 3D printing for the manufacturing industry, acquired Titan Additive LLC for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition enables 3D Systems to expand its play in the industrial, extrusion, and healthcare markets. With this acquisition, 3D Systems will expand the strength and breadth of its polymer AM solutions portfolio to address new markets. Titan Additive LLC is a US-based company known for designing large-format industrial 3D printers.
Major companies operating in the three-dimensional (3D) technology market are BASF SE, Hewlett-Packard Development Company LP, Dassault Systemes SE, Autodesk Inc., EOS GmbH, Stratasys Ltd., Siemens AG, Renishaw plc, 3D Systems Corporation, Proto Labs Inc., Materialise NV, Desktop Metal Inc., Carbon Inc., SLM Solutions Group AG, Markforged Inc., Formlabs Inc., Arcam AB, EnvisionTEC Inc., Nano Dimension Ltd., Shapeways Inc., Voxeljet AG, Optomec Inc., ExOne Co., XYZprinting Inc., Mcor Technologies Ltd.
North America was the largest region in the three-dimensional (3D) technology market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the three-dimensional (3D) technology market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the three-dimensional (3D) technology market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The three-dimensional (3D) technology market consists of revenues earned by entities by providing services such as 3D printing services, 3D modeling and design, 3D animation and visualization, medical 3D imaging and printing, 3D mapping, and 3D gaming development. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service providers or included within the service offering. The three-dimensional (3D) technology market also includes sales of 3D bioprinters, 3D printing materials, 3D motion capture systems, 3D glasses and virtual reality (VR) headsets. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:1) By Product: 3D Camera; 3D Scanner; 3D Printer; 3D Imaging Designing; 3D Display Technology
2) By Application: Production Parts; Prototypes; Tools And Fixtures
3) By End-User Industries: Healthcare; Entertainment And Media; Education; Other End-User Industries
Subsegments:
1) By 3D Camera: Consumer 3D Cameras; Professional 3D Cameras; Industrial 3D Cameras
2) By 3D Scanner: Laser 3D Scanners; Structured Light Scanners; Handheld 3D Scanners
3) By 3D Printer: Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Printers; Stereolithography (SLA) Printers; Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Printers
4) By 3D Imaging Designing: Software For 3D Modeling; Animation Software; Rendering Software
5) By 3D Display Technology: Autostereoscopic Displays; Virtual Reality (VR) Displays; Augmented Reality (AR) Displays
Companies Mentioned: BASF SE; Hewlett-Packard Development Company LP; Dassault Systemes SE; Autodesk Inc.; EOS GmbH
3. Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Trends And Strategies
4. Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
5.1. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.3. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Growth Rate Analysis
5.4. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
5.5. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
5.6. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6.1. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
3D Camera
3D Scanner
3D Printer
3D Imaging Designing
3D Display Technology
6.2. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Production Parts
Prototypes
Tools And Fixtures
6.3. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Healthcare
Entertainment And Media
Education
Other End-User Industries
6.4. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 3D Camera, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Consumer 3D Cameras
Professional 3D Cameras
Industrial 3D Cameras
6.5. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 3D Scanner, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Laser 3D Scanners
Structured Light Scanners
Handheld 3D Scanners
6.6. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 3D Printer, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) Printers
Stereolithography (SLA) Printers
Selective Laser Sintering (SLS) Printers
6.7. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 3D Imaging Designing, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Software For 3D Modeling
Animation Software
Rendering Software
6.8. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Sub-Segmentation Of 3D Display Technology, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Autostereoscopic Displays
Virtual Reality (VR) Displays
Augmented Reality (AR) Displays
7. Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Regional And Country Analysis
7.1. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
7.2. Global Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
8.2. Asia-Pacific Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.3. Asia-Pacific Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8.4. Asia-Pacific Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
9.1. China Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
9.2. China Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.3. China Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
9.4. China Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
10.1. India Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.2. India Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
10.3. India Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
11.1. Japan Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
11.2. Japan Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.3. Japan Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11.4. Japan Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
12.1. Australia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.2. Australia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12.3. Australia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
13.1. Indonesia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.2. Indonesia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13.3. Indonesia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
14.1. South Korea Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
14.2. South Korea Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.3. South Korea Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14.4. South Korea Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
15.1. Western Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
15.2. Western Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.3. Western Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15.4. Western Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
16.1. UK Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.2. UK Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16.3. UK Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.1. Spain Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.2. Spain Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20.3. Spain Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
21.1. Eastern Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
21.2. Eastern Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.3. Eastern Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21.4. Eastern Europe Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
22.1. Russia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.2. Russia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22.3. Russia Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
23.1. North America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
23.2. North America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.3. North America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23.4. North America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
24.1. USA Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
24.2. USA Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.3. USA Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24.4. USA Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.2. Canada Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.3. Canada Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25.4. Canada Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
26.1. South America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
26.2. South America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.3. South America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26.4. South America Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
27.1. Brazil Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.2. Brazil Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27.3. Brazil Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
28.1. Middle East Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
28.2. Middle East Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.3. Middle East Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28.4. Middle East Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market
29.1. Africa Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Overview
29.2. Africa Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Product, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.3. Africa Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By Application, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29.4. Africa Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market, Segmentation By End-User Industries, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Three-Dimensional (3D) Technology Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles