Utilising traditional manufacturing techniques would make it difficult or impossible to create sophisticated and customised antenna designs. The creation of antennas with better performance, efficiency, and miniaturisation is made possible by this versatility. Traditional antenna manufacture requires expensive and time-consuming tooling and moulds, while 3D printing does not. Rapid prototyping and iterative design procedures are made possible, which shortens the time to market and lowers overall production costs. Intricate and small antenna structures may be produced using 3D printing, making it especially well-suited for small-sized devices like wearables, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and drones.
The market for 3D Printed Antennas, which was valued at 1.7 billion dollars in 2023, is anticipated to expand to 4.82 million dollars by 2030, with a CAGR of 16% over the forecast period of 2023 to 2030.
Market Players in the 3D Printed Antenna Industry:
Optisys LLC: Established in 2016. Head office in the United States. Manufacturer of a metal additive and RF design used to produce integrated antenna and radar systems with incredibly low SWaP. Through low SWaP-C, solution capability, and novel design processes for component production, the company's products can enable ground-breaking system and product performance. Clients can effectively control every step of the design and manufacturing process to ensure product performance and repeatability. Nikon contributes to Optisys, a producer of RF solutions.
Optomec Inc: Created in 1982. United States headquarters. Creator of a printing process for metals and electronics created in three dimensions. Customers can simply design, create, and manage essential goods and parts thanks to the company's technology, which spans the whole product life cycle and includes printers, software, materials, and applications knowledge. Optomec, a leader in high-volume additive manufacturing solutions, today announced the acquisition of Huffman, a market leader in 3D metal printing systems for gas turbine component additive repair in the energy and aviation sectors.
Stratasys Ltd.: Established in 1989. United States headquarters. Leading global supplier of 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies is Stratasys. Printing prototypes and manufactured goods directly from 3D CAD files or other 3D content is made possible by the company's unique fused deposition modelling and PolyJet printing technologies. MakerBot and Solidscape are two companies that make printers under the Stratasys brand. One of the biggest digital printers on the market is Stratasys Direct Manufacturing. Stratasys has 2,300 workers and offices in Minneapolis and Israel. It has more than 1,200 granted or pending patents on additive manufacturing. Revenue and adjusted operating income for Stratasys in 2017 were $668 million and $32 million, respectively. Covestro's Additive Manufacturing Materials Business is now owned by Stratasys.
Nano Dimension Ltd.: Created in 2012. Head office in Israel. A three-dimensional printer that prints electrical circuit boards, commonly known as printed circuit boards, as well as ink materials and goods based on nanotechnology is being researched and developed by Nano Dimension Ltd. Its two primary product lines are the Dragonfly 2020 3D printer and exclusive ink products. Currently under development, the company's Dragonfly 2020 3D printer employs integrated software and proprietary ink to quickly produce fully functional PCB prototypes. Geographically, the United States generates the most revenue, followed by the Asia Pacific, Europe, and Israel. It provides services to the commercial, research, and printing sectors.
Voxel8: Established in 2014. Head office in the United States. Developer of a digital manufacturing technology intended to transform sporting gear and footwear. Using high performance elastomers and inkjet technology, the company's manufacturing systems give users the ability to digitally fabricate functional features with zonal control of material properties and full-color graphics, reducing setup costs and dramatically accelerating time to market. Leading global brands will be able to use innovative, high-value ornamental and practical applications thanks to advanced 3D technology.
Hanson Robotics: Created in 2003. Headquarters in Hong Kong. A maker of human-like robots that interact with users in conversation to develop connections that are trustworthy and interesting. The company's software and robots educate, assist, amuse, and promptly understand and care for people. They also maintain eye contact, recognise faces, and replicate a genuine person's personality, allowing customers to employ the robots to solve difficult problems. BOTS, Inc. Creates a SPAC (Special Purpose Acquisition Company) to Buy Robotics-Related Businesses
CRP Technology: Built in 1970. Italian headquarters in Modena. An organisation that offers 3D-printed models and prototypes for additive manufacturing. Through the company's selective laser sintering printing, a solid structure is produced from a 3D model by layer-by-layer sintering of powdered material. ITT acquires capabilities in additive manufacturing technology through investment in CRP.
*Definition: The 3D Printed Antenna market refers to the sector encompassing the design, manufacturing, and distribution of antennas using 3D printing technology.
