3D printing trends in 2025 – Listen to the ideas of these industry leaders

Previously, we have published an article “Several forecasts for the 3D printing industry in 2025”, which has deeply analyzed industry development trends over the next year. As a professional media in the 3D printing industry, we are always paying attention to the latest developments in the industry and we are committed to providing readers with prospective analysis and interpretation.
Today, we have compiled the points of view of more than 20 national 3D printing companies. Based on their own experience and market observations, these industry leaders share unique information on the latest trends and future development orientations of the 3D printing industry. These deep ideas and analyzes can not only help industry practitioners to grasp the industry pulse, but also help everyone to have a more complete understanding of the development of the 3D printing industry.
First of all, let’s focus together3D industrial printing trackUnderstand the latest development trends and industry trends in this area. According to the latest report in the context, the expeditions of industrial quality printers in the first three quarters of 2024 fell 19% in annual shift, the market continued to decrease and shipments throughout the year have shown negative growth. Under the reflection of these data, the brief slowdown in the industrial quality track has undoubtedly brought chills to the entire industry. Faced with the current current 3D printing situation of industrial quality, HP 3D printing, which operates all over the world, is undoubtedly enough accounting.
Zhao Hua, head of HP personalization and the 3D China printing groupIt is expected that in 2025, the production value of industrial 3D printing will increase slightly with the stability of the economy.Growth dynamicIt mainly comes from the increase in corporate real estate expenditure in a low interest rate environment, the growth in research cycles and the development of new products in printed orders for service providers and the production trend in production in mass of certain terminal applications. The internal market will always focus on rebalancing quality, delivery time and cost.
From a technical point of view, industryFocus on micro-innovationIncluding the optimization of materials, processes, efficiency, format and post-processing, rather than disruptive changes. Market demand is also more inclined to improve the adaptability of existing products than new application guidelines, reflecting the cycle of development of manufacturing technology and the stability of the industry.Chinese marketDue to the parallelization of several technical paths, their groups of respective segmented customers have been trained.
At the ecological level,OEM and service providerHe will always play a key role. The demand for parts in small lots such as polymer nylon and TPU is mainly at the national level, while the demand for civil parties of 3D metal print will lead to growth in the foreign market, including direct export of Products in small lots and the export of the mass products produced after local assembly.
Overall, industrial quality 3D printing is in a recovery period, but in the segmented track, we see more opportunities.
According to the latest report by Grand View Research, on a global scale3D ceramic printingThe market is expected to approach 160 million US dollars by 2025 and maintain a 34% TCAC during the forecast period.
My TAO, Managing Director of Wuhan 3D CeramicsCeramic 3D printing growth is mainly due toTechnological progressAndMarket demand growthto drive. Printing speed, accuracy, types of materials, etc. Constantly improve, and the application of AI technology has also widened its possibilities. The development of technologies such as photopolymerization, extrusion of materials, direct writing and binder jet led to the demand for 3D ceramic printing in aerospace, medical, semiconductor and other industries , in particular in the precision of ceramic nuclei, personalized bone implants, the marketing of marketing of marketing of the marketing of precision the implants dental and semiconductor components accelerate.
However, industry is still faced with challenges. Since ceramic 3D 3D printing technology involves multidisciplinary intersections,The shortage of professional talents, insufficient industry exchanges and economies of scale have not yet been formedCoupled at high cost, it limits certain applications.
Gu Rongjun, Gandu Hi-Tech equipment directorIt is also optimistic about the development of ceramic 3D printing.High precision printing requirements (over 500 mm)Will be considerably improved. With the maturity of ceramic additive technologies such as photocopture in materials, equipment, sintering, etc., it should promoteIndustrial mass manufacturingbreakthrough. At the same time, it may appearThe main industry companiesAccelerate technology and market development. However,There are still challenges in industrial ecology and the supply chainThe current market is fragmented and the lack of effective cooperation has affected the promotion of technology.
According to Hubs data, 20223D printingexistMoldThe application in manufacturing represents 6%, and market size should reach $ 5.48 billion by 2029, showing a trend of regular growth. Depending on the observation of the resource library, 3D printing has been widely used in injection molds, molding molds, shoe molds, tire molds and other fields, especially in the manufacture of mussels with electronic cigarettes.
Wang Lijun, CEO of Shanghai Yisu Laser TechnologyIt is said that the 3D printing process of the mold mainly includesMonitoring tracking, monitoring steel monitoring, transplant printing, precision printinget al., these processes can considerably improve the efficiency of production and yield. With technological advancement and cost reduction, 3D printing becomes a new technology that cannot be ignored in the manufacture of mold.
In 2025, although current printing precision and efficiency are always challenges in industry, ultra-composed laser equipment should unravel the bottleneck. that 50 kg in 24 hours and promotePrinting, finish and heat treatment in three in oneWith development, it will be possible to finish the manufacture of molds in the future, the two processes of “machine printing and out of machine cutting”.
At present,In industries such as shoe mussels, 3D printing has become the dominant currentThe Quantzhou factory and other places buy large -scale equipment to replace traditional treatment. The trend of 3D printing replacing traditional subtractive manufacturing is emerging, and it can reverse CNC treatment in the future. It may not be the most advanced CNC, but the 3D printer beats CNC! Wang Lijun called for colleagues from the mold industry to adopt this change as soon as possible and seize the development opportunities of the industry.
In December 2023, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technologies and eight other departments published jointly the “guidelines on the acceleration of the transformation and upgrading of the traditional manufacturing industry”, promoting The development of traditional manufacturing towards high -end, intelligent, green and integrated directions and accelerate industrial upgrade. And inAdhesive 3D 3D printingIn the field, this trend is gradually implemented and the application of technology is constantly deepened, offering a more efficient and flexible transformation path for traditional manufacturing.
Chen Qingwen, R&D vice-president of Sandi technologyHe said that 3D Jet Binder printing technology will be more widely used in traditional manufacturing industries in 2025, for exampleCrowd molding and authoritarian powder injection (MIM)Help companies transform and upgrade, improve quality and efficiency. This technology can effectively solve the high cost and long -term problems of new products and production in small and medium -sized lots, especially when combined with traditional processes, it can meet the needs of complex structures, Light and fast manufacturing, and realize complex and large components (such as 4 meters) have integrated training, while improving the level of automation of the company.
Adhesive spraying technology not only helps the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing industries, but also gradually implements applications by lots, with more and more emerging cases. Previously, Reuters and other media reported that Apple will test the 3D printing technology of jet adhesive metal for mass production of the case of the Apple Watch Series 9.
Cai Daosheng, Managing Director of Easymfg Easy TechnologyHe said that on the basis of taking the value of the application into account by lots, the Yijian team has been deeply engaged in this area for 12 years. 2024 can be considered as the first year of mass production of MBJ (3D print of Binder Jet Metal) in China, and should be in 2025.The demand scale will reach 100,000Applications at one million levels are approaching.
Currently, the key work package of industryIncluding improving the consistency of printing products and resolution of the supply chain shortage. Due to operations, some foreign companies have slowed down the launch of new products, but new market players are emerging. Yijian technology will also launch an improved version of the machine, focusing on titanium alloy printing, more promoting the development and application of MBJ technology.
In recent years,Direction of directional energy(DED) Additive manufacturing technology has made continuous breakthroughs in aerospace, defense, energy, cars, consumer electronics and other fields. Application potential.
Cheng Yuan, president of InigmaHe said that with the increase in market demand, the DED technology explosion could be at any time. In terms of technological development, the DED is positiveMulti-robot linkAndAddition and decrease in composite materialPromote orientation to improve production efficiency, shorten the supply chain and obtain cost reduction and improvement of efficiency. At the same time, process technology is also in progress. Help to research and development of new high -end materials. However, DED technologyStandardization problems remain importantThe industry lacks unified standards and specifications, which affected its large -scale promotion and application process.
In response to the challenges faced by DED technology,Fang Da, Managing Director of Rongsu technologyHe has his own opinion, and he thinks that current DED wire food technology is not yet closely integrated into various industries. It must be reinforced to explore its adaptability in different application scenarios, andIn -depth cooperation with the main industry customersPromote the deep integration of DED wire feed technology with various industries. At the same time, it is necessary to improve the stability and precision of technology.Adapt to more metal materialsTo give a complete game to the role of 3D metal printing in the field of manufacturing.
In the industrial quality 3D printing track, in addition to metallic 3D printing, 3D polymer printing also occupies an important position. Then, let us listen to the prospects of different companies in the field and understand their point of view on the development of industry.
As a leader in selective laser sintering technology (SLS),Zhai Lianzi, CEO of Yingpu 3DHe said that the proportion of SLS in the field of advanced treatment services has increased rapidly and has become a new profit growth point after the SLA.Domestic demand has increased by more than 50%should continue to increase in 2025. Currently, the most mature markets for SLS applications are still in Europe and the United States, but emerging markets such as China, the Middle East, Russia and India develops quickly.
Although SLS is mainly used in the research and development of industries such as cars and consumer electronics,Personalized medical market and shoesIt is also expanding, but the explosion point for large -scale applications has not yet arrived.High costs of equipment and materialsIt is always a limiting factor and cost reduction is the key. The emergence of new materials, such as carbon fiber hybrid polymers, elastomeric polymers, glance, etc., will expand the application of SL in drones, rehabilitation and medical care, high manufacturing range and other areas.
existComposite material in continuous fiberOn the track, Markforged, as a founder of the technology, launched the revolutionary FX10 metal kit in 2024, allowing compatible printing of wire and reinforced composites in continuous fiber.Markforged China and the regional director of Southeast Asia Li ChenHe said the company has witnessed changes in the Chinese and global additive manufacturing markets and has always joined its industrial quality positioning for more than ten years.
As a representative business of 3D printing in domestic continuous fibers,Collaborate with Luo Meng, Deputy Managing Director of Hi-TechHe said that the fields of aerospace, the economy at low altitude, the automotive industry, the lightness of robots, modern sports equipment, etc. are the basic demand ends of 3D printing in continuous fiber. To obtain a large -scale application, we must alwaysStability of adaptation of materials, limit of content of upper fibers, performance and simulation designContinuously pierced in key links. By completing traditional processes and establishing deep links in software, hardware and materials, a wider application space will be open to high quality and durable 3D printing technology.
In the past, we have often said,All food, clothing, housing and transport can be printed in 3D“, Now this vision is gradually becoming a reality. With continuous breakthroughs on the application side, certain representative 3D printing companies have also inaugurated rapid development, promoting the real implementation and popularization of printing technology 3D in more areas.
Wang Wenbin, Managing Director of Boli TechnologyIt is said that for a long time, 3D printing was mainly at the stage of manufacturing the prototype, so it is called“Slow Revolution”. In recent years, Boli technology has started research on materials, has developed 3D-high speed 3D Hals 3D printing technology and has launched more than 8,000 sets of polymer materials formulas, successfully crossing the limits traditional 3D printing in terms of speed, performance and cost. Thanks to intelligent design software and an ultra-high speed 3D printing house, many national and foreign brands have reached the design and manufacturing of 3D printing by lots.
Currently, Boli Technology 3D printing terminal products have been widely used in daily consumer products such as shoes, cushions, helmets, cultural and creative industries.Wang Wenbin believesmass production of 3D printing will become the industry“Chatpt moment”Promote 3D printing products to really enter thousands of households. However, the industrialization of 3D printing is still faced with challenges such as formulating process standards, innovation in design concepts, effective mass production and cultivation of consumer habits.
exist3D food printingThe track has been deeply rooted for ten years,Li Jingyuan, founder and CEO of Shiyin TechnologyHe said: 2024 is a key year for the transformation of the company, and the keyword is “change”. Business strategy fromFocus on 3D food printingExtend to a wider range of innovative applications, grasp the AI ​​market trend and combine developmentAI model and sugar paint printerSelf-service printing equipment. The product quickly became popular and received orders from Haidilao in the first half. Looking towards the future,Li Jingyuan believesNew technologies reshape the market and 3D printing is always a promising industry with potential.I believe that the more the wind and the waves are high, the more opportunities。
In the past, we could think3D printingIt’s a fantasy, but now it’s no longer new. Even in the near future, we may be able to build houses on the moon using 3D printing technology.
Li Jin, president of Nanjing JiayiHe said that 3D architectural printing has important advantages in automation, personalized personalization, complex modeling construction and improving production efficiency, and is an important driving force for promoting smart improvements in the construction industry. Currently, technology is at a rapid development stage and has received wide attention from industry and the academic world. In the future, the 3D printing of architecture should be promotedLow carbon materials, standard strengthening technology and formulationas well asBig building impressionAndExtreme environmental printing technologyThe search for the whole industrial chain promotes innovation and coordinated development.
In recent years,3D printed portraitThe track is again popular and has become one of the typical applications of daily life. One of the key factors that stimulate the rapid development of this market is continuous iteration and the upgrading of equipment. Among them, Senna 3D, as a leader in technological innovation, makes portraits printed in 3D more realistic, and the cost of the equipment has also been considerably reduced compared to the past, more promoting popularization of the market.
Zhao Zhe, Deputy Managing Director of Senna 3DHe declared that color 3D printing will become an important trend in the development of the industry in 2025. With the last decade of technical accumulation, Sailner Sanwei will launch new products with high cost and excellent colors To promote market upgrades. In addition to deepening its overview on the Chinese market, the company will also provide low -cost data acquisition, AI high speed processing and realistic color printing medium abroad, helping global users to Effectively apply 3D color printing technology.
If the development of industrial quality 3D printing temporarily encounters obstacles, 3D printing of consumer quality will continueGrowth vigorouslythe situation. According to the report on the 3D 3D printing market in Context, in the third quarter of 2024, the entry -level 3D printing shipments increased by 28% in annual sliding and have maintained rapid growth for several consecutive quarters, With cumulative growth in the past 12 months reaching 43%.
In addition, data from the general customs administration show that in 2024, the quantity of export of “additive manufacturing equipment using plastic or rubber materials” will reach 7.6 billion yuan, and volume D ‘Export will reach 3.76 million units, most of which are consumers -I printers 3D prade, more confirming the high demand for the market.
We have reasons to believeBy 2025, the popularity of 3D printers will be further improved, and a device with better performance, a lower price and more stable use will gradually become the domestic apparatus for more ordinary families. This is inseparable from the continuous efforts of equipment manufacturers. Here are the views of two main 3D -quality 3D printing companies – CHUANGXIANG 3D and longitudinal cube.
AO Danjun, CEO of Chuangxiang 3DHe indicated that the 3D printing industry would move to multipolar development in 2025. Technically, multicolored printing, multi-material printing and significant improvements in speed and printing accuracy will become Gradually popular, bringing more innovation in the field of high -end manufacturing. On the consumer market, products with simple operation and affordable prices will more promote the popularization of technology and better meet the needs of the public. Despite this, the industry is still facedHigh material costs and technical bottlenecksAnd so on the challenge. In the future, industry must make greater breakthroughs in cost control and technological optimization thanks to continuous innovation.
Ouyang Xin, co-founder of Zongwei CubeHe declared that 3D printing is gradually integrated into daily life and widely used in the fields of craftsmanship, education, artistic production, etc., showing great potential. For example,Hangzhou Asian GamesThe three -dimensional relief seal on fire farmer’s clothing is made of a 3D printer in vertical cube. However, industry is also faced with challenges, such as channel balance, synergy between electronic commerce and offline retail, and obstacles to the popularization of technology by early patent restrictions. To this end, Chinese companies must strengthen independent innovation and improve market competitiveness.
In the past, 3D -quality 3D printers generally used conventional PLA materials, but now the demand for user materials has become more diverse, not only focusing on the choices of colors, such as two -color colors, Three colors or even rainbow, but also start to have more efficient professional quality materials arouses interest. The addition of reinforcement components such as carbon fiber on the basis of traditional materials has gradually become a common choice.
Yang Yihu, president of Guanghua Weiye (Esun Yisheng)He said that in 2025, 3D printing technology, as a new productive force, is deeply integrated into the production and life areas of people. Technological applications are gradually moving from the manufacture of prototypes to the manufacture of terminal parts, going from consumer quality applications to industrial quality applications, from small -scale production to manufacturing by lots, and developing A unique material solution to an integrated material solution. In addition, the company undertakes to develop SLS powder powder printing materials, to promote the industrialization of PLA powder printing, to provide choices of green materials and respectful of the industry to develop sustainably.
Jiang Kun, president of Sanlu TechnologyHe said that over the next three years, the basic 3D 3D printing industry will show a trend of popularizing applications and an improvement in product ease of use. From the product point of view, the types of 3D printing materials will be more abundant, not limited to traditional materials, but the application of more special functional materials and materials will further promote generalized adoption in various industries. The development of the industry will also be more segmented.The boundaries between consumer and industrial markets will become more and more blurredshowing a certain tendency of overlap. In the context of the growing attention and support of governments for additive manufacturing technology, the industry will inaugurate more new development opportunities.
In the field of 3D printing, the software is also a crucial part in addition to equipment and materials. However, in this segment, in particular3D grade industrial printing softwarehas always been a weak link in our country. But in recent years, we have seen the rapid rise of certain national software companies. For example, GEGE technology has launched an integrated CAX solution specially designed for additive manufacturing, transparently connecting product design, simulation verification and printing manufacturing, forming a complete closed loop, filling the gap in national industrial software in this area.
Zhang Chaoxin, CEO of Mane TechnologyHe said that an important development trend in the 3D printing industry in the future is to carry out data circulation between software, thereby reducing data transmission time and reducing the risk of data loss . In addition, the design of process based on additive manufacturing is gradually becoming at the center of industry. Among them, the implicit design can easily generate parts with large model data and complex structures.
In fact, the key to technological breakthroughs in 3D printing equipment isBasic componentsUpgrade iterations, such as lasers, nozzles, control systems and movement platforms.
Taking the example of 3D LCD light healing printers in recent years, with the rapid development of LCD screens technology, it has been improved from the start of 2K to the current 16K, and high resolution LCD screens are used for Light sources.Verticality, uniformity, high light intensity and high contrastStricter standards are proposed and these factors directly affect the precision of printing and printing speed.
As a business by focusing on 3D printing optical solutions,Huang Jianyu, Managing Director of Anlun OpticsHe said that the company is committed to providing profitable personalized light source modules to meet the needs of different application scenarios. While market requirements for professional quality 3D printing equipment continue to increase, the company actively providesA new generation of optical solutionsThe LCD projection and light source technologies linked to the projection of high precision micro-nano will soon be launched.
Also deeply engaged in the track of the light source, Hi-tech radiation focuses on 3D DLP printing and is a central component supplier that provides self-developed laser lighting sources + DLP optical machines.Miao Jing, head of the Department of Additive Affairs Retlaim Hi-TechHe said that in the field of manufacture of industrial additives, only companies with differentiated technological advantages can drive the market. In 2025, technological innovation and expansion in the fields of application will continue to become the standard in the industry.
Currently, the company’s unique and multi-static optical splicing technology has been applied in 3D resin printing;3D metal printingIn terms of company, the company plans to launch the heating technology assisted by laser on the surface and surface printing technology in 2025, which should increase the printing speed by 5 to 10 times and considerably reduce the cost of ‘Depreciation of the equipment.
The above is the opinions of the guest representatives of 3D printing societies on the development of industry. Finally, we end with the views of Liu Ying, Managing Director of China Sports New Materials.
“2024 is very difficult, but it is also full of pleasure. It is like running in the cold winter and perspiration spontaneously. Even if you smile, you always feel refreshed. Believe that there is a chance and the Hope is ahead.