USD 110 million
4D Printing Market Size, Share, Growth Analysis, By Type of Programmable Material, By Component, By Technology, By Application, By End User, By Region - Industry Forecast 2025-2032
Report ID:
SQMIG20C2024 |
Region:
Global |
Published Date: December, 2024
Pages:
242
|Tables:
66
|Figures:
73
4D Printing Market Insights
4D Printing Market size was valued at USD 155 Million in 2023 and is poised to grow from USD 218.4 Million in 2024 to USD 3394.42 Million by 2032, growing at a CAGR of 40.9% during the forecast period (2025-2032).
4D printing represents one of the new emerging technologies associated with an object that can shape its form over time. It is a more advanced version of 3D printing that allows for self-transformation by embedding a programme directly into the materials themselves. This technology pretty much exclusively adds time to the objects' length, width, and height. Due to strong competition, there's a need to decrease the production and processing costs is predicted to be a significant factor accelerating the global market for 4D printing market share in the coming years. 4D technology, which is focused on 3D printing technology, suggests a new business strategy to adapt to existing business requirements by providing limited capital, inventories, and time-to-market, thereby boosting business efficiency. The ability of 4D printed objects to self-transform enables them to use scarce resources as they respond to external stimuli, resulting in easier after-use disposal of the object and thus having contributed to the preservation of a sustainable environment. The growing emphasis on maintaining a sustainable environment is expected to drive market growth over the forecasting years. The high initial costs of product development may suppress market expansion during the forecast period.
US 4D Printing Market is poised to grow at a sustainable CAGR for the next forecast year.
Market snapshot - 2024-2031
Global Market Size
Largest Segment
Programmable carbon fiber
Fastest Growth
Programmable carbon fiber
Growth Rate
40.9% CAGR
Global 4d Printing Market by Material ($ Bn)
Country Share for North America Region (%)
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4D Printing Market Segmental Analysis
Global 4D Printing Market is segmented by type of programmable material component, technology, application end user and region. Based on type of programmable material, the market is segmented into programmable carbon fiber, programmable textiles, programmable bio material, and programmable wood. Based on component, the market is segmented into software & service, equipment (3d bioprinters, and 3d printers), and smart material (shape memory materials (SMM), hydrogel, and others). Based on technology, the market is segmented into direct inkjet cure, fused deposition modelling, stereolithography, laser-assisted bioprinting, and selective laser melting. Based on application, the market is segmented into dental, prosthetics, orthopaedic implants, tissue engineering, and medical components. Based on end user, the market is segmented into military & defense, aerospace, automotive, construction, healthcare, and others. Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & and Africa.
4d Printing Market Analysis by Material
Based on material, the 4d printing market is segmented into programmable carbon fiber, programmable wood – custom printed wood grain, programmable textile, and others. Due to its superior stiffness, low weight, and tensile strength, programmable carbon fiber segment is predicted to expand at a significant rate during the forecast period, which makes it ideal for a variety of industrial purposes. Furthermore, it can be transformed on its own by printing active material on flexible carbon fibre and activating it with heat. It also does not require any complicated electronics, actuators, or sensors; and it also minimizes the overall weight and reduces failure-prone mechanisms.
Both programmable wood and programmable textiles are expected to grow at a healthy rate during the forecasting years. Textiles that can be programmed have found use in furniture design, product manufacturing, and shipping. They've also adopted different approaches of self-assembly and user interaction, such as methods that reduce the need for extra materials. Improving self-transforming structures that revamp into pre-programmed shapes is perfectly feasible by printing material in varying layer thicknesses on stretched textiles.
4d Printing Market Analysis by End-User
Based on end-user, 4d printing market is segmented into automotive, aerospace & defense, healthcare, textile, and others. During the forecast period, the aerospace and defense sector is expected to hold the highest market share. The use of space memory technique in 4D printing aids in the formation of a self-deploying structure, which is particularly effective in the aerospace sector. Airbus is currently researching methods to cool aircraft engines using a smart material that reacts to temperature. There are rapid developments in the defense sector. Significant advances benefit the defence industry. These technological advancements can provide materials that can repair and self-replicate in response to environmental conditions.
During the forecast period, the health care segment is also expected to grow significantly owing to the advanced methods for performing better organ transplantation techniques developed for better biocompatibility, which demonstrates to be a significant driving factor for the market during the forecast period. The application of 4D printing in various new fields such as tissue engineering and self-assembling human skin biomaterials is expected to drive 4D printing market growth in this sector, resulting in increasing 4D printing market share during the analysis period.
Global 4d Printing Market by Material
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4D Printing Market Regional Insights
The North American market is expected to grow rapidly over the forecast period followed by Asia Pacific and Europe, accounting for a significant share of the overall market due to the early adoption of 4D technology, particularly in the United States, and the growing emphasis on technological advancements. The region's growth is also due to increased investment in R&D, with scientists aiming to develop 4D materials that can adapt to a variety of conditions. According to the OECD, the United States spends more on healthcare as a proportion of GDP compared to any other country. 4D scanners can be utilized in healthcare to create 4-D models of human body parts that can be utilized to make prosthetics.
During the forecast period, the Asia Pacific region is also predicted to experience substantial revenue growth. The region will grow during the forecast period due to the increased use of 4D printing in the automotive industry, resulting in increasing the 4D printing market share. This technology is extensively employed in the manufacture of luxury vehicles in addition to the production of passenger vehicles. Market growth for automobiles in both developing and advanced economies is expected to drive market revenue growth. The regional market is predicted to expand due to a significant rise in the production of new products.
Global 4d Printing Market By Region
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4D Printing Market Dynamics
4d Printing Market Drivers
Increased Investment in Developing Latest Technology to Open New Opportunities for Players
- The 4D printing market growth is expected to expand during the forecast time frame due to the increasing demand and increased investment in Industry 4.0. Additive manufacturing, also known as 3D printing, is a component of Industry 4.0. Several funding approaches have recently been initiated to advance this technology.
4d Printing Market Restraints
Risks associated with Hacking to Hamper Market Growth
- 4D printing, a modern innovation that creates parts that change shape when exposed to stimuli such as heat or moisture, could be vulnerable to hackers infecting printers and manipulating parts in malicious ways, hampering the global 4D printing market during the forecast period.
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4D Printing Market Competitive Landscape
Global 4d printing market is highly competitive and somewhat fragmented. To maintain a competitive edge, the major industry participants are continually implementing various growth strategies. Innovations, mergers, and acquisitions, collaborations and partnerships are adopted by these players to thrive in the competitive market. In order to provide industries with the most effective and economical solutions, the major market players are also continually concentrating on R&D.
4d Printing Market Top Player's Company Profiles
- Autodesk Inc.
- Stratasys Ltd.
- Hewlett Packard (HP) Corp.
- 3D Systems Corporation
- Materialise NV
- Organovo Holdings Inc.
- Dassault Systèmes SA
- Bico Group
- CT CoreTechnologie Group
- Self-Assembly Laboratory
- Zortrax
- Queen’s University Belfast (Research Initiatives)
- Airbus Group SE
- GE Additive
- Siemens AG
- MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)
- Voxeljet AG
- Ultimaker BV
- Nano Dimension
- Optomec Inc.
4d Printing Market Recent Developments
- In November 2022, Lynxter introduced the S300X, a "groundbreaking" new solution for elastomer 3D printing.
- In November 2022, EPLUS 3D introduced a nine-laser metal 3D printer.
- In November 2022, 4D Biomaterials launched bioresorbable device design and innovation services.
- In April 2022, Photopolymer Additive Manufacturing Alliance announced its official launch. It is the result of a collaboration between UV+EB photopolymer chemistry non-profit RadTech and the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to advance research and technology in the 3D printing sector, specifically SLA, DLP, LCD, and binder jet additive manufacturing.
- In March 2022, BICO and Organovo Holdings, Inc. stated an agreement to grant BICO and its affiliated businesses a comprehensive license to Organovo's core patent portfolio for 3D bioprinting.
4D Printing Key Market Trends
- Companies are realising that' manufacturing as a service' is a sensible approach because additive manufacturing technology is still evolving at a rapid pace. Furthermore, the capability to produce personalised products with minimal costs, less energy consumption, and less material waste seems to be what Industry 5.0 has to offer.
4D Printing Market SkyQuest Analysis
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According to our global 4d printing market analysis, The execution of the 4D technology concept is responsible for the North American 4D printing market robust growth during the analysis period. Due to greater competition amongst the industry participants, the use of 4D printing aids in lowering processing and manufacturing costs, which is a significant driver for the market's growth. However, the disadvantage of 4D printing is that it cannot print complex shapes with curved surfaces. These disadvantages of 4D printing can be overcome by 5D printing, thereby constraining the 4D printing market.
| Report Metric | Details |
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| Market size value in 2022 | USD 110 million |
| Market size value in 2031 | USD 2,409.1 million |
| Growth Rate | 40.9% |
| Base year | 2023 |
| Forecast period | 2024-2031 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Million |
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| Regions covered | North America (US, Canada), Europe (Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Rest of Europe), Asia Pacific (China, India, Japan, Rest of Asia-Pacific), Latin America (Brazil, Rest of Latin America), Middle East & Africa (South Africa, GCC Countries, Rest of MEA) |
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Table Of Content
Executive Summary
Market overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Market Overview
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on 4D Printing Market Characteristics
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market by Geography
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Market Segmentation
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Data Table on Incremental Growth
- Exhibit: Executive Summary – Chart on Vendor Market Positioning
Parent Market Analysis
Market overview
Market size
- Market Dynamics
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Drivers
- Opportunities
- Restraints
- Challenges
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- SWOT Analysis
KEY MARKET INSIGHTS
- Technology Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and details)
- Pricing Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of technology and pricing details)
- Supply Chain Analysis
- (Exhibit: Detailed Supply Chain Presentation)
- Value Chain Analysis
- (Exhibit: Detailed Value Chain Presentation)
- Ecosystem Of the Market
- Exhibit: Parent Market Ecosystem Market Analysis
- Exhibit: Market Characteristics of Parent Market
- IP Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of product/technology, patents filed, inventor/company name, acquiring firm)
- Trade Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Import and Export data details)
- Startup Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Emerging startups details)
- Raw Material Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Mapping of key raw materials)
- Innovation Matrix
- (Exhibit: Positioning Matrix: Mapping of new and existing technologies)
- Pipeline product Analysis
- (Exhibit: Data Table: Name of companies and pipeline products, regional mapping)
- Macroeconomic Indicators
COVID IMPACT
- Introduction
- Impact On Economy—scenario Assessment
- Exhibit: Data on GDP - Year-over-year growth 2016-2022 (%)
- Revised Market Size
- Exhibit: Data Table on 4D Printing Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Impact Of COVID On Key Segments
- Exhibit: Data Table on Segment Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- COVID Strategies By Company
- Exhibit: Analysis on key strategies adopted by companies
MARKET DYNAMICS & OUTLOOK
- Market Dynamics
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Drivers
- Opportunities
- Restraints
- Challenges
- Exhibit: Impact analysis of DROC, 2021
- Regulatory Landscape
- Exhibit: Data Table on regulation from different region
- SWOT Analysis
- Porters Analysis
- Competitive rivalry
- Exhibit: Competitive rivalry Impact of key factors, 2021
- Threat of substitute products
- Exhibit: Threat of Substitute Products Impact of key factors, 2021
- Bargaining power of buyers
- Exhibit: buyers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
- Threat of new entrants
- Exhibit: Threat of new entrants Impact of key factors, 2021
- Bargaining power of suppliers
- Exhibit: Threat of suppliers bargaining power Impact of key factors, 2021
- Competitive rivalry
- Skyquest special insights on future disruptions
- Political Impact
- Economic impact
- Social Impact
- Technical Impact
- Environmental Impact
- Legal Impact
Market Size by Region
- Chart on Market share by geography 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by geography 2021-2027(%)
- North America
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- USA
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Canada
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Europe
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- Germany
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Spain
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- France
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- UK
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of Europe
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Asia Pacific
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- China
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- India
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Japan
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- South Korea
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of Asia Pacific
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Latin America
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- Brazil
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of South America
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Middle East & Africa (MEA)
- Chart on Market share by country 2021-2027 (%)
- Data Table on Market share by country 2021-2027(%)
- GCC Countries
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- South Africa
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
- Rest of MEA
- Exhibit: Chart on Market share 2021-2027 (%)
- Exhibit: Market size and forecast 2021-2027 ($ million)
KEY COMPANY PROFILES
- Competitive Landscape
- Total number of companies covered
- Exhibit: companies covered in the report, 2021
- Top companies market positioning
- Exhibit: company positioning matrix, 2021
- Top companies market Share
- Exhibit: Pie chart analysis on company market share, 2021(%)
- Total number of companies covered
Methodology
For the 4D Printing Market, our research methodology involved a mixture of primary and secondary data sources. Key steps involved in the research process are listed below:
1. Information Procurement: This stage involved the procurement of Market data or related information via primary and secondary sources. The various secondary sources used included various company websites, annual reports, trade databases, and paid databases such as Hoover's, Bloomberg Business, Factiva, and Avention. Our team did 45 primary interactions Globally which included several stakeholders such as manufacturers, customers, key opinion leaders, etc. Overall, information procurement was one of the most extensive stages in our research process.
2. Information Analysis: This step involved triangulation of data through bottom-up and top-down approaches to estimate and validate the total size and future estimate of the 4D Printing Market.
3. Report Formulation: The final step entailed the placement of data points in appropriate Market spaces in an attempt to deduce viable conclusions.
4. Validation & Publishing: Validation is the most important step in the process. Validation & re-validation via an intricately designed process helped us finalize data points to be used for final calculations. The final Market estimates and forecasts were then aligned and sent to our panel of industry experts for validation of data. Once the validation was done the report was sent to our Quality Assurance team to ensure adherence to style guides, consistency & design.
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