#3D Printing Plastics Industry

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Challenges Facing the 3D Printing Plastics Market: An In-Depth Analysis

The global 3D printing plastics market was valued at approximately USD 1.20 billion in 2024 and is anticipated to grow at a remarkable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.2% from 2025 to 2030. This growth is primarily driven by the increasing demand for customized and personalized products, which is fostering innovation within the 3D printing sector and subsequently heightening the need for various types of 3D printing plastics.

A significant trend observed in the market is the strong shift toward sustainable and eco-friendly materials. As industries adopt more responsible manufacturing practices, there is a notable rise in the popularity of bioplastics and recycled materials for use in 3D printing applications. This movement is propelled by stringent environmental regulations and an increasing consumer preference for sustainable products. Companies are actively investing in research and development to create innovative biodegradable plastics that can match the performance characteristics of traditional materials while minimizing environmental impact. This transition not only supports sustainability objectives but also opens new avenues for growth in sectors such as healthcare and consumer goods.

Gather more insights about the market drivers, restrains and growth of the 3d Printing Plastics Market

Type Insights

When examining the market by type, the photopolymers segment emerged as the leader, accounting for a substantial revenue share of 58.4% in 2024. This dominance can be attributed to the rising demand for high-precision manufacturing across various industries, including dental, jewelry, and electronics. Photopolymer resins, which solidify when exposed to light, are prized for their exceptional accuracy and ability to produce intricate details, making them particularly suitable for creating complex designs.

In the dental sector, for example, photopolymer 3D printing technology is utilized to manufacture highly customized crowns, bridges, and dental implants with remarkable precision. Similarly, in the electronics industry, this technology is applied to create micro-scale components that would be challenging to fabricate using traditional manufacturing methods. The growing inclination toward customized and miniaturized products, along with advancements in photopolymer formulations that enhance strength and durability, is propelling the growth of this market segment.

On the other hand, the polyamide/nylon segment is projected to experience rapid growth throughout the forecast period. Nylon is well-regarded for its outstanding mechanical properties, including high tensile strength, flexibility, and durability. These attributes make it particularly suitable for producing functional prototypes and end-use parts across various industries, including automotive, aerospace, and consumer goods. In the automotive and aerospace sectors, manufacturers are increasingly adopting Nylon 3D printing to create lightweight components that help reduce the overall weight of vehicles without compromising performance. This shift is further reinforced by the material's resistance to heat and chemicals, which is essential for applications in demanding environments.

Global 3D printing plastics market is on an upward trajectory, driven by the need for customization and sustainability. As companies continue to innovate and adapt to market demands, particularly through the use of photopolymers and polyamides, the industry is well-positioned for significant growth in the coming years. This evolving landscape reflects broader trends in manufacturing and consumer preferences, emphasizing the importance of both performance and environmental responsibility in product development.

Order a free sample PDF of the 3d Printing Plastics Market Intelligence Study, published by Grand View Research.

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3D Printing Plastics Market Focusing On The Basis Of Type, Form, End-Use, Region And Forecast 2028: Grand View Research Inc.

San Francisco, 20 Nov 2023: The Report 3D Printing Plastics Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Type (Photopolymers, ABS & ASA, Polyamide/Nylon, PLA), By Form (Filament, Ink, Powder), By End-use, By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2023 – 2030 The global 3D printing plastics market size is expected to reach USD 5.4 billion by 2030, according to a new study by Grand View Research, Inc.…

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Fakuma 2024 Global Event for Plastics Industry at Frickenhausen The FAKUMA 2024 trade show is considered the prime global event dedicated to the industrial plastic processing sector. This event is scheduled to take place from 15th to 19th October 2024, in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Fakuma international trade fair for plastics processing has become a prominent meeting place for the industry, with international charisma. It holds second place in the overall ranking of international trade fairs for plastics. However, because of the organization cycle, it is the principal event for the Plastic industry.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND EXHIBITION?

Fakuma 2024 is one of the most important events in the plastics processing industry, attracting experts, manufacturer, supplier, Managing Director, Board member, Supervisor, Group leader, engineer. This exhibition offers numerous opportunities to learn, innovate, and connect with the global plastics community. The Exhibition also welcomes regulatory representatives, higher education institutions, and R&D institutes. This broad attendance underscores Fakuma 2024's importance as a global meeting point for the plastic Industry.

Exhibition Highlight

Exhibition Date –  15th to 19th October 2024

Time – Thursday to Friday: 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and Saturday 9.00 am to 3.00 pm

Expo Location Address – P. E. Schall GmbH & Co. KG Gustav-Werner- Strasse 6 D Frickenhausen, Germany.

Entry Fees – Free Ticket for Industry Professionals on advance booking. + Admission for one person on one day of the fair: €30

Estimated Visitors – 1636 from 40 Countries

Estimated Exhibitors – 39,343 visitors from 89 Countries

Hall No.: A1 to A7 and B1 to B5

Estimate area: 85,000 square meters

WHO SHOULD EXHIBIT?

Fakuma stands as a premier global event for industry professionals, offering unmatched opportunities for networking, innovation, and business growth. Renowned for its international reach, Fakuma provides a platform to showcase advancements, engage with thought leaders, and explore cutting-edge technologies. The exhibition will showcase the latest advancements in Injection moulding machine, extrusion, thermoforming, and 3D printing machine. It serves as a catalyst for innovation and a hub for professional connections, making it an essential event in the plastics processing.

Organizer Information: 

Organizer Name: P. E. Schall GmbH & Co.KG

Organizer Address: Gustav-Werner-Strasse 6, D Frickenhausen, Germany

Organizer Phone No.: 49-7025-9206-650

Organizer Email Id: schur@schall-messen.de

Website: www.schall-messen.de

Registration Link: https://obs.schall-messen.de/Members/Login.aspx

Fakuma 2024 underscored the industry's commitment to innovation in sustainable plastics, showcasing a range of new materials, advanced manufacturing techniques, and comprehensive services aimed at reducing the environmental footprint of plastic Industry.

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im so pumped that home scale manufacturing is becoming feasible now. like i dont think its a new mode of production and i think people who say that having 3d printers means everyone can suddenly be completely free of predatory supply chains are full of shit and are basically walking marketing gimmicks but the genuine new creative avenues that open up with access to 3d printers or tiny injection molders are huge. like that used to be just stuff you couldnt do. and now you can. like plastic sucks but its such a unique material that the difference between having access to plastic fabrication and Not is significant

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What are the Advancements in 3D Printing High-Performance Plastics?

3D printing tech has gone from strength to strength at a rapid rate, altering more than a few industries. Amongst the several 3D printing applications, plastic 3D printing is really a game changer, offering adaptability, cost-efficiency, and innovation. The utmost new progressions in plastic 3D printing have pushed the limits of what was formerly thought conceivable. This blog will help you…

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"At the University of Maine, one of the world’s largest 3D printers is using sawdust from the state’s lumber industry to 3D print cozy wooden cabins.

It’s part of a move towards making 3D printing faster and more sustainable in a state where the housing shortage that has metastasized in most states around the country is dire.

It’s thought that 80,000 new homes will be needed over the next 5 years to keep pace with demand, and though it takes years for building codes to be changed, the technicians at the Advanced Structures & Composites Center (ASCC) at the Univ. of Maine hope their new toy can help address this need.

Guinness World Records certified the machine at ASCC as the world’s largest prototype polymer 3D printer, capable of creating a 600 square foot house 96 feet in length, 36 feet in width, and 18 feet tall entirely out of bio-based material at a rate of 500 pounds per hour.

In 2022, it could print the walls, floors, and roof of the house in just 96 hours, but the ACSS has been refining the design with the hope of doubling the printing speed and getting it down to a 48-hour timeline.

“When they’re doing concrete, they’re only printing the walls,” Habib Dagher, the executive director of ACSS told CNN. “The approach we’ve taken is quite different from what you’ve seen, and you’ve been reading about for years.”

Indeed, GNN has reported on a fair number of 3D printing projects, but most if not all involve printing only the walls. One fantastical exception is an Italian firm that is 3D-printing domed, beehive-like, modular concept homes inspired by the Great Enclosure in Zimbabwe.

STAND-OUT 3D-PRINTING PROJECTS: 

First 2-Story Home to be 3D Printed in the U.S. Reaches for the Sky in Texas 

The World’s Largest 3D Printed Building is a Horse Barn That Can Endure Florida Hurricanes

This 23-Year-Old Founder is 3D Printing Schools in Madagascar Aiming to be a ‘Stepping Stone’ for the Community

A Startup Is Using Recycled Plastic to 3D Print Tiny $25,000 Prefabricated Homes in LA

The ASCC is calling the house design the BioHome3D, and says it’s rare people who tour the concept version don’t ask when they “can have one up?”

The interior gives the feel of a modern Scandinavian wooden cabin, making it fit well with the Maine aesthetic. The ASCC is now doing work on how to incorporate conduits for wiring and plumbing “exactly where an architect would want them,” says Dagher.

WATCH a time-lapse video of the printer doing the job…

-via Good News Network, August 16, 2024. Video via The University of Maine, March 3, 2023.

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More than a decade after the advent of the 3D-printed gun as an icon of libertarianism and a gun control nightmare, police say one of those homemade plastic weapons has now been found in the hands of perhaps the world’s most high-profile alleged killer. For the community of DIY gunsmiths who have spent years honing those printable firearm models, in fact, the handgun police claim Luigi Mangione used to fatally shoot UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson is as recognizable as the now-famous alleged shooter himself—and shows just how practical and lethal those weapons have become.

In the 24 hours since police released a photo of what they say is Mangione’s gun following the 26-year-old’s arrest Monday, the online community devoted to 3D-printed firearms has been quick to identify the suspected murder weapon as a particular model of printable “ghost gun”—a homemade weapon with no serial number, created by assembling a mix of commercial and DIY parts. The gun appears to be a Chairmanwon V1, a tweak of a popular partially 3D-printed Glock-style design known as the FMDA 19.2—an acronym that stands for the libertarian slogan “Free Men Don’t Ask.”

The FMDA 19.2, released in 2021, is a relatively old model by 3D-printed-gun standards, says one gunsmith who goes by the first name John and the online handle Mr. Snow Makes. But it’s one of the most well-known and well-tested printable ghost gun designs, he says. The Chairmanwon V1 remix that police say Mangione had in his possession when he was arrested in a Altoona, Pennsylvania McDonald’s varies from that original FMDA 19.2 design only in that another amateur gunsmith, who goes by the pseudonym Chairmanwon, added a different texture to the gun’s grip.

“For someone who has been building firearms like this for five years, it’s a bit of an odd choice. We’ve been building nicer models,” says Mr. Snow Makes, who hosts an annual ghost gun shooting competition. But he adds that “this is one of the earliest 3D-print Glock styles that was widely tested and successful at creating a reliably functional firearm.”

Authorities in New York charged Mangione on Monday in the December 4 murder of Thompson, alongside weapons charges and other alleged offenses in Pennsylvania. A handwritten “manifesto” police say they found on Mangione's person upon his arrest laments UnitedHealthcare's practices and the US health insurance industry more broadly. Bullet casings discovered at the scene of the shooting outside the New York Hilton Midtown hotel in Manhattan were reportedly emblazoned with the words “deny,” “defend,” “depose”—likely criticisms of health care industry practices.

The fact that even a relatively old model of 3D-printed firearm allegedly allowed Mangione to shoot Thompson repeatedly on a Manhattan street—certainly the most high-profile shooting ever committed with a ghost gun or a 3D-printed weapon—shows how far DIY weapons tech has come, says Cody Wilson, the founder of the gun rights group Defense Distributed. Unlike the earliest 3D-printed gun models, the FDMA 19.2 can be fired hundreds or even thousands of times without its plastic components breaking.

“It just speaks to the ease with which you can do this,” says Wilson. “He doesn’t have to be an expert at 3D-printed guns or shooting, and it all works.”

Despite its simple description by law enforcement and others as a “3D-printed pistol,” the FMDA 19.2 is only partially 3D printed. That makes it fundamentally different from fully 3D-printed guns like the “Liberator,” the original one-shot, 3D-printed pistol Wilson debuted in 2013.

Instead, firearms built from designs like the FMDA 19.2 are assembled from a combination of commercially produced parts like barrels, slides, and magazines—sometimes sold in kits—and a homemade frame. Because that frame, often referred to as a “lower receiver” or “lower," is the regulated body of the gun, 3D-printing that piece or otherwise creating it at home allows DIY gunmakers to skirt gun-control laws and build ghost guns with no serial number, obtained with no background check or waiting period.

The FMDA 19.2 model, released by a group originally known as Deterrence Dispensed—a gun-building group initially inspired by Wilson’s Defense Distributed but now widely seen as a rival—was distinguished by its use of commercially available “rails,” the metal components that guide the upper part of the gun known as its slide, which retracts with every shot, resetting the trigger and loading a new round into the chamber. (In a widely circulated video of Thompson's murder, the gun allegedly fired by Mangione appears not to have functioned as a semiautomatic. That's a result of the suppressor attachment preventing its re-chambering mechanism, gunsmiths say.)

The FMDA 19.2's relatively simple tweak—the use of commercially produced metal rails instead of homemade ones—led the gun model to be considered the most practical and reliable 3D-printed Glock design available at the time it was released three years ago. “There had been earlier Glock-style pistols, but the interior rail components were not as refined,” says Mr. Snow Makes. “It’s kind of that perfect blend of 3D-printed frame and precision rails.”

Deterrence Dispensed, the group behind that FMDA 19.2 design, has since rebranded under the name “the Gatalog.” But the group’s original website still bears the libertarian gun rights slogans that summarize its ideology. “All individuals are entitled to the utility to defend their humanity,” the site reads. “Gun control has failed. You can’t stop the signal.”

A founder of Deterrence Dispensed who went by the named Jstark, later revealed to be a now-deceased German man named Jakob Duygu, was featured in a 2020 Popular Front documentary wearing a black balaclava and sunglasses. “We want people to have freedom of speech and the right to bear arms," he says in the film. “If that’s too politically extreme for you, fuck yourself.”

Just two months ago, one Bergen, New York, man who allegedly acted as an administrator for the Gatalog named Peter Celentano was arrested and charged with illegal ownership of two machine guns and numerous 3D-printed and other homemade handgun and AR-15 components.

Exactly why Mangione allegedly used a 3D-printed gun in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s Thompson—whether as a political statement or in the belief that it would help him evade identification—remains far from clear. But as a coder and technologist, he may have been attracted to the idea. “This is the US. It’s not the easiest way to get your hands on a gun,” says another DIY gunsmith who spoke to WIRED but asked not to be named, in reference to 3D-printed firearms. “But he’s a techy guy, and he may have just owned a 3D printer. It wouldn’t be a bad way to make an untraceable gun.”

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New research on 3D-printed materials toward future generations of stronger, lighter plastics

A new analysis of the deformation mechanisms which cause 3D-printed materials to fail under strain could help create future generations of stronger, lighter plastics, unlocking transformative benefits for industry. Engineers in the UK and Italy are behind the research, which provides unprecedented insight into the delicate balance of structural factors at play in the design and construction of lattice materials—honeycomb-like cellular structures which combine light weight with impressive strength and energy absorption abilities. The team developed a design parameter called the "enhancement factor," which provides a reliable way to predict how new lattice designs can be fine-tuned to minimize structural defects and maximize performance.

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Role models: circular economy examples in manufacturing

Circular manufacturing or circular economy is a means of production, distribution, and consumption where producers bring materials from end-of-life goods back into the economy through reuse, recycling, and recovery instead of disposing of them as waste. 

1. Stora Enso Sunila Mill: a pulp-based refinery plant

Stora Enso Sunila Mill in Finland was the first in the world to extract lignin in a pulp-based refinery plant. The pulp and paper industry is one of the largest manufacturing sectors in the world. It uses 12-15 percent of the wood from forests, which could double by 2050, according to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF).

To make the most of the wood they use, Stora Enso Sunila Mill, which owns one of the most extensive private forests in the world, has adopted the circular economy by reusing, recycling, and recovering materials at the mill.

The business sources pulp from their sustainably managed private forests to make paper and packaging to replace plastic. They also produce circular industrial products that are alternatives to fossil fuel-based non-renewable products

2. ReSolved Technologies: Closed-loop plastic recycling

A Dutch startup, ReSolved Technologies, has developed a closed-loop recycling solution for engineering plastics in electronic devices and automobiles. 

Engineering plastics are complex and contain additives that make recycling difficult. 95 per cent of these plastics are downcycled, incinerated, or landfilled.

ReSolved Technologies’ solvent-based recycling technique removes additives like fillers, flame retardants, and colourants, and separates different types of plastics. The recycled plastics are good quality and they can be used to make engineering plastics again. This technology can be used to complement existing mechanical recycling facilities for plastics.

ReSolved Technologies closes the materials loop by turning electronic waste into new electronic devices. Their plastic recycling technology prevents the extraction of fossil fuels for new production and reduces plastic waste and pollution problems.

3. Batch.Works: Smart and circular manufacturing

Another Dutch startup, Batch.Works, offers 3D printing for “Circular Manufacturing as a Service (CmaaS)” using AI-driven factories.

The company uses circular materials like recycled plastics or agricultural waste from traceable sources to make new parts for the manufacturing industry. They offer smart 3D printing to meet on-demand digital production for just-in-time manufacturing, thus reducing overproduction and waste.

The company has a take-back policy for its products to recycle materials and leverages digital warehousing services from third parties for flexibility and scaling. Its novel manufacturing model creates short supply chains to reduce transportation costs and increase agility. 

The short supply chain and digital warehousing cut transport pollution and emissions, and small-batch production makes manufacturing sustainable and cost-effective for client firms.

And many more examples in the link:

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Just got back from a family trip to Chicago, and had an awesome time! One of our stops was the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry, inside which were these cool machines called Mold-A-Rama that fabricated plastic models using injection molds right in front of you.

My brother opted to get the Willis Tower model, but it unfortunately didn't survive the trip home. So, given his recently-upgraded 3D-printing setup, I figured I'd help him replace what was lost! 🦝

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Zhejiang Chingleung New Material Technology Co.,Ltd.

About us

Jingliang Technology was established in 1995. The group includes Jingliang Technology (Suzhou Co., Ltd. and Zhejiang Jingliang New Materials Technology Co., Ltd.) and 23 branches at home and abroad. The Suzhou factory is located in the industrial park adjacent to the brilliant Jinji Lake and Dushu Lake, with masterbatch new materials as its main business; the Zhejiang factory is located in Yonghe Industrial Zone, Shangyu, Shaoxing, adjacent to the beautiful Siming Lake, with a forest oxygen bar and extremely convenient transportation. In recent years, with the further regulation and advocacy of environmentally friendly materials by the state, people's lives are increasingly closely linked to green products. Zhejiang Jingliang has specially established an environmentally friendly biodegradable material and product research and development expert team, focusing on the research and development, production and sales of biodegradable materials, biodegradable masterbatches and a series of biodegradable products such as 3D printing wires, straws, cups, tableware, shopping bags, packaging bags, garbage bags, express bags, films and sheets, etc. The group has internationally advanced color matching systems, high-end extrusion production lines, high-grade dust-free clean workspaces, the latest 3D Printing wire, film, sheet, straw, cup, bag, tableware and other manufacturing equipment and many complete testing equipment have created green products with both scientific and practical features. In order to bring better products and services to customers, the group passed the S9001.2000 international quality certification in 2000; UL safety certification; QS certification; the products have also been tested by the SGS authoritative testing agency and UL safety agency, and all meet environmental protection standards; and passed the tests required for domestic and foreign market access GB/T19277.1-2011, GB/T 18006.3-2020, GB/T 38727-2020, GB/T3 8082-2019, etc., in line with the testing of ASTMD, EN13432 and certification DIN Certco, BPI, OK biobased, OK compostable, USDA, etc., providing complete environmentally friendly plastic packaging solutions for large domestic and foreign companies.