Japan 3D Printing Plastics Market Outlook

over the years, the 3d printing plastics market in japan has gained traction, driven by increasing demand for 3d printing projects and manufacturers’ commercialization of affordable 3d printing plastics for various applications. 3d printing plastics are mainly used in various industries including automotive, consumer electronics and medical devices for fabrication of prototypes, spare parts, tooling and implants. the introduction of open source 3d printers and improved usability has led to the surge in demand for 3d printing plastics in diverse industrial segments such as consumer durable and industrial design & prototyping requiring short-run production, among others. technologically advanced 3d printers that offer more flexibility and customization have risen in popularity and are aiding the growth of the 3d printing plastics market in japan. the use of more diverse 3d printing materials in industrial applications such as medical implants, aircraft components, and consumer products has been on the rise in recent years. manufacturers in japan are investing in r&d activities to create more robust 3d printing materials that can resist extremely high temperatures while being cost effective. high performance polymers such as pla, abs and nylon are also gaining traction in the 3d printing plastics market as they possess superior printing qualities and provide more detailed 3d printing features. the rise in investments by several multinational companies in this market is expected to deliver more innovative 3d printing materials in the future. this is expected to enable manufacturers to make stronger 3d printing components and deliver high-precision prints to reduce their production costs. major global companies such as stratasys ltd. are also offering advanced 3d printing materials that offer better dimensional accuracy, surface finish and mechanical properties. the future demand for 3d printing plastics in japan is expected to be driven by the rising demand in automotive, consumer electronics, and medical applications. several companies are also currently investing in r&d activities to introduce 3d printing materials that can be used to manufacture parts for highly-customizable products with enhanced performance properties and complex geometries. in the coming years, this technology is expected to enable the realization of more ambitious projects in the 3d printing industry.