Wohlers Report 2009 - Rapid Prototyping Report
Wohlers Report 2009
An in-depth global study on the advances in
additive manufacturing technologies and applications
Trends ... Analysis ... Forecasts
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Wohlers Report 2009 includes:
● 250 pages loaded with information about additive manufacturing
● 31 charts & graphs
● 45 tables
● 154 photographs & illustrations
● 8 appendices
● Contributions from 54 co-authors
● Industry growth estimates
● New developments & business opportunities
● Emerging applications
● Research & development
● What the future holds
Overview
Wohlers Report 2009 provides in-depth analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) worldwide. AM systems build parts layer by layer and are used for a wide range of applications, including design review and validation, fit and function prototyping, pattern making, and tooling. Increasingly, AM is being used for custom and replacement part manufacturing, limited-edition products, short-run production, and in some instances, full production.
The report was developed with support from 54 co-authors, 65 service providers, 29 system manufacturers, and many others worldwide. To support the review and analysis, the softbound publication includes 31 charts and graphs, 45 tables, 154 photographs and illustrations, and eight appendices. This study, published for 14 consecutive years, has established a tradition of covering all facets of additive manufacturing, including business, product, market, technology, research, and application.
Wohlers Report 2009 covers the history of AM technology, the breadth of applications, industries embracing the technology, annual revenues from products and services, growth estimates, sales forecasts, and investor information. It also provides updates on service providers, system manufacturers, direct metal fabrication, cast metal parts, advanced approaches to tooling, and exciting new production applications.
The study reports on new developments in the U.S., Europe, Asia, and other parts of the world, documents the growth of CAD solid modeling, follows the advances in the materials used for AM processes, highlights trends in medical modeling, and lists applications and technologies for 3D scanning and reverse engineering. The report also addresses the challenges that organizations face when trying to understand and make use of this fast-developing technology.
The final parts of the report address emerging AM technologies, government-sponsored research and development, and college and university education and research. Wohlers Report 2009 concludes with a discussion on the future of additive manufacturing-where it is headed and what to expect-to assist in strategic planning and investing.
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Table of Contents
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Acknowledgments About the author Focus of this report Introduction to additive fabrication PART 1: BACKGROUND History of additive manufacturing Introduction of non-SL systems Introduction of 3D printers New generation machines The past 12 months Early inventions Industries and regions benefiting from the technology How companies are applying AM processes Applications Custom manufacturing Engineering changes Tooling PART 2: INDUSTRY GROWTH Perspective Revenue growth and forecasts Products and services Long-range forecast Unit sales growth and forecasts Long-range forecast Unit sales growth percentages Market shares Service providers Growth trends Popular processes Changing conditions The future Maturation of companies Consumer-oriented service providers PART 3: SYSTEM MANUFACTURERS Accufusion Arcam Concept Laser Desktop Factory DWS Envisiontec EOS New EOSINT P 800 Ancillary design improvements New materials Partnerships Ex One Fab@Home Huntsman Mcor MTT New machines Selective laser printing Objet Geometries New machines Material developments New chief executive Optomec Phenix Systems POM ReaLizer Sintermask Solidica Solido Solidscape Stratasys Indirect sales strategy Dimension activity Fortus systems RedEye 3D Systems Equipment Other developments Voxeljet Z Corp. ZPrinter 650 Newest materials Other developments Investor update Revenues and earnings PART 4: ASIA AND EUROPE Asia Perspective on China Chinese machines Korean machines India Japan Additive manufacturing in Japan Changing stereolithography landscape Other AM processes Laser sintering in Japan Europe Germany United Kingdom France Sweden The Netherlands Denmark Finland Belgium Portugal Slovenia Other regions South Africa PART 5: METAL PARTS AND TOOLING Direct metal parts Laser-based, powder-bed systems Indirect metal parts Investment casting |
Tooling solutions High-performance tooling Direct tooling approaches DMLS Indirect tooling approaches RSP Tooling Other options CNC-machined tooling PART 6: DIRECT PART PRODUCTION Transformation is underway When to use AM for production Elimination of tooling Quality and repeatability Industry standards Cost analysis and economics Production implications Environmental considerations Industrial design Impact of AM for part production Need for customer interaction Applications and industries Aerospace Military and marine Motorsports Automotive Machinery Medical and dental Consumer products Furniture and home accessories Art and jewelry Gifts, awards, and trophies Museum displays Challenges and required research Processes Future growth potential PART 7: OTHER DEVELOPMENTS Growth of CAD solid modeling Major trends CAD/PLM revenues Operating systems What's next? Materials LS powders SL resins Other materials Coatings and other treatments Part production Medical applications Anatomical models, surgical models, etc. Additive methods suited to medical modeling Acetabular cups DMLS for surgical implants 3D scanning and reverse engineering 3D-scanning hardware Hardware technology and limitations PART 8: RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT Patents Technology development Metallic materials Biomanufacturing Nanomanufacturing NanoEngineer-1 Approaches to nanomanufacturing Nokia's Morph U.S. government-sponsored R&D National Science Foundation College and university education and research Educational activities in additive manufacturing PART 9: WHERE IT'S ALL HEADED The impact on manufacturing AM is driving change Barriers to growth Growth in medical applications Orthopedic implants Other possibilities New kinds of products Lightweight structures Electronics Clothing and protective gear AM is reaching the consumer Game figures and collectables 21st century thing maker Summary Want to learn more? APPENDICES Appendix A: Glossary of terms Appendix B: System and material manufacturers Canada Italy Sweden Appendix C: U.S. system specifications Appendix D: Systems manufactured outside the U.S. Appendix E: Material properties Appendix F: Metal fabrication comparison matrix Appendix G: 3D scanning systems Appendix H: 3D scan processing software |