Trends in 3DP

The “3D Printing Trend Report 2023” from Hubs, a Protolabs company, finds the uptake of 3D printing (3DP) in manufacturing continues to grow. Below is a look at its growth overall, as well as in medical devices.

Published October 13, 2023

Source: https://www.hubs.com/get/trends/

83%: 3D printing saved substantial costs in manufacturing pipeline

76%: Businesses produced 10+ parts in production runs, up from 49% in 2021

71%: Used 3DP more in 2022 than in 2021

56%: FDM most frequently used additive technology

47%: 3DP covered 0 to 20% of overall manufacturing requirements

3DP in medical is used to produce

Patient-specific implants
Prosthetics
Surgical guides
Surgical instruments
Anatomical models
Suture anchors

Dental products

Vat polymerization accounts for 60% of the dental 3DP share
Custom crowns, bridges, dentures, implants, surgical guides
Rapid creation of custom molds for clients’ aligners

Shape-morphing systems – 4D printing

Could allow implants to adapt to a patient’s body over time
Controlled release of a drug in the body via extreme precision

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