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Wohlers Associates Tracks Additive Manufacturing Revenues

Growth slowed in 2009, but forecasted to rise in 2010 and 2011.

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By DE Editors  

July 23, 2010

By DE Editors

According to an industry briefing from Wohlers Associates, the demand for additive-manufacturing (AM) technology continues to grow, though at a slower rate than previous years.

“The compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of revenues produced by all products and services over this period is 26.4%,” according to the report. “The CAGR slowed to 3.3% over the past three years, with 2009 being the slowest in many years, by far.”

View a CAGR chart here.

The research firm says the 3D printer market segment grew by nearly 18% in unit sales, but lost revenues.

For more information, visit Wohlers Associates. The company has published a 250-page study that focuses on the advances in additive manufacturing worldwide.

Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.

 
 

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