Stratasys’ Acquisition of Covestro Additive Manufacturing Shakes Up 3D Printing Materials Market

The 3D printing materials market, forecast by IDTechEx to hit US$29.5 billion by 2033, was once dominated by printer manufacturers. These printer manufacturers, utilizing proprietary materials on their printers, were the main source of 3D printing materials for end-users. However, as end-users looked for more high-performance and diverse materials for use in applications like aerospace, consumer goods, and healthcare, the only supporting proprietary materials began to lose favor around five t...