3D PRINTING MARKET ANALYSIS

Key Developments

• In November 2023, Autodesk, Inc., a leading provider of software solutions for the design, engineering, and construction industries, announced the launch of Autodesk AI. This new technology, integrated into Autodesk's products and native to its Design and Make Platform, is designed to offer customers generative capabilities and intelligent assistance. With the introduction of Autodesk AI, the company aims to minimize errors by automating repetitive tasks, enhance creative exploration and problem-solving, and better meet the needs of its customers across various sectors, including architecture, engineering, construction, manufacturing, and media and entertainment.
• In November 2023, Stratasys, a leading provider of 3D printing solutions and the inventor of Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) technology, introduced the F3300 FDM 3D printer at the Formnext conference. This new system promises enhanced manufacturing capabilities with improved accuracy, maximized uptime, and doubled output. Featuring faster print speeds, higher part quality, and significant cost savings, the F3300 is designed to streamline production processes and overcome supply chain challenges, particularly targeting demanding industries such as aerospace and automotive.
• In March 2023, 3D Systems, Inc., a leading provider of 3D printing solutions with over 30 years of experience in the field, announced the launch of two new printing materials, NextDent Cast and NextDent Base, along with the NextDent LCD1, a small-format, easy-to-use printing platform. These new materials are designed to enhance mechanical properties, while the NextDent LCD1 printer aims to facilitate the adoption of additive manufacturing by offering improved ease of use and efficiency, particularly benefiting dental care professionals and laboratories.
• In February 2022, Dassault Systèmes, a leading provider of 3D design and product lifecycle management solutions and the developer of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, announced a strategic partnership with Cadence Design Systems, Inc., a pivotal leader in electronic systems design with over 30 years of computational software expertise. This partnership aims to provide integrated, next-generation solutions for the development of high-performance electronic systems to enterprise customers across various vertical markets, including high tech, industrial equipment, transportation and mobility, aerospace and defense, and healthcare.