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Digital Engineering April 2026
In the latest issue of Digital Engineering, we take a look at the latest innovations in design for additive manufacturing, including the use of natural language inputs, social media cosplayers, and AI integration. The issue also includes a feature…
January Special Focus Issue: Design for Additive
In this Special Focus Issue of Digital Engineering, learn about the latest advancements in design for additive manufacturing, including new software tools, additive in automotive, custom medical devices, and more.
Stellar Market Research asseses the additive manufacturing (AM) market growth rate in the forecasted timeframe of 2025-2032.
The AM market is projected to grow at a CAGR of approximately 21.13% over the forecast period. The Additive Manufacturing Market was valued at USD 22.44 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 104.2 billion by 2032. Additive manufacturing is pushed by the need for custom items, tech gains, lower costs, strong supply nets, eco-care, growth in health and space markets, help from leaders, and falling costs. This lets us make parts that are well-made, nearby, and full of detail.
The world AM market is growing, pushed by demands in space, health, cars, and industry. New technology, new materials, and strengthened supply networks are big drivers. AM is transitioning to full production. AM fits with Industry 4.0 through web design, AI assistance and more.
Technology Advancements
Advances in 3D printing include progress in electron-beam AM and reactive laser synthesis. Materials such as polymers, mixes, and ceramics help strengthen parts, enable lighter parts and provide temperature sensitivity.
Surface Finish and Resolution: AM parts often require post-processing to achieve desired surface finishes and resolution.
Innovations
Notable advancements include:
High-Area Rapid Printing (HARP): Made by Northwestern University, HARP uses a mix of solid and liquid to cool resin when printing.
Electron-Beam Freeform Fabrication (EBF³): A process from NASA builds close-to-final parts in a vacuum with an electron beam.
North America: North America leads in the AM market due to increased needs in aerospace, defense, and healthcare. This region features advances in military drones, engine fixes, and space parts.
Europe: Europe holds the second position in the 3D print sector, thanks to its industry core, lead in metal 3D print, monetary backing from the EU, and sustainability efforts. New big wins are metal print in space and making new metal mixes.
Asia-Pacific: Asia-Pacific is third in 3D printing because of government assistance, air travel technology, increased medical uses, more money invested, and school initiatives.
Click the following for a free sample of the report: https://www.stellarmr.com/report/req_sample/additive-manufacturing-market/2694
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