Global 3D bioprinting market was valued at USD1.4 billion in 2020. It is projected to grow at a compound annual rate (CAGR), of 15.8% between 2021 and 2028. This market's growth is due to a small number of organ donors and an aging population with chronic respiratory illnesses. Other important factors that will drive market growth are technological advancements, rising R&D investment and an increasing incidence of chronic disease.
Even developed countries are seeing their healthcare systems overburdened and fatigued as a result of the coronavirus pandemic that has recently swept the globe. As a result, many 3D Bioprinting groups are offering their expertise to help ease the burden on supply chains and governments.
There has been a shortage in materials both for medical professionals and the general public as COVID-19 cases are on the rise. The lack of COVID-19 test kits is one of the most serious problems. Many 3D bioprinting companies produce 3D printers on a large scale. Formlabs, a Massachusetts-based company, is currently manufacturing 100,000 nasal swabs each day for COVID-19 testing. The increasing number of COVID-19 cases is driving the demand for 3D printers. This market is expected to grow exponentially.
Pandemic Impact |
Outlook after COVID |
3D printing has been a key technology in healthcare support and emergency response since the outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 COVID-19. |
Online 3D printing allows for flexibility in design modification and is a viable option to print 3D models. This technology has the potential to create new and sustainable solutions that will propel the technology forward into the "new normal". |
The 3D printing industry has responded to the COVID-19 epidemic by promising to support the production and distribution of critical medical equipment to hospitals afflicted by this pandemic. |
3D printing allows for product customization and complex designs due to its addictive nature. There are many 3D printing applications that can be used to combat COVID-19, including PPE, medical testing devices, personal accessories and visualization aids. |
Canadian companies have established 3D printing technology in order to produce critical technologies, equipment and medical devices to combat COVID-19. For example, face shields made using Next Generation Manufacturing Canada (NGen) national supercluster. NGen has invested over $21 million in companies and manufacturers, such as Toronto-based Mosaic, which produces a variety of products. This includes 45,000 face shields that are produced in 3 months. Burloak Technologies can produce a full-face shield in volumes of 5000 per semaine. |
In China, Europe and the USA, there have been many print farms. 3D printing companies offer their facilities to help with the shortage of medical devices around the globe. They use primarily three types of 3D printing: FDM (fused-deposition modeling), SLS(selective laser scanning) and stereolithography. |
Scientists are now using new technology to safety-test patients following completion of preclinical trials. This has also helped accelerate the development and testing of vaccine and drug testing. Medical professionals are also experiencing a shortage in ventilators and respirators due to COVID-19. To overcome this shortage, 3D bioprinting technology has been used to manufacture ventilators and respirators.
CLECELL, a 3D printing company, recently created a model of the respiratory epithelium using their 3D printer UFAB and other bioprinting technologies. The majority of the respiratory tract is lined by the epithelium, which is a type tissue. The epithelium serves as a barrier against foreign particles and pathogens. It also protects tissue from infection and injury thanks to the mucociliary lift. The market for 3D bioprinting will grow as there is more demand for the respiratory epithelium model. This innovation is expected to drive market growth during the forecast period.
Biotherapeutic companies use 3D bioprinting technology to speed up COVID-19 research. Viscient Biosciences, for example, used 3D bioprinting technology in order to create lung tissue. This supports viral infection research and aids in the search for an effective treatment against SARS-CoV-2 (the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19). In collaboration with other research institutes, the Wyss Institute at Harvard University designed a fully-injection-molded nasopharyngeal scrub.
With the growing popularity of Covid-19, 3D bioprinting has been in high demand. Many pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical companies are now ready to assist healthcare workers, doctors, and scientists in any way they can. Stratasys, one of America's leading 3D printer manufacturers, has produced face shields using a 3D bioprinter. They shipped 100,000 face shields to the U.S. up until March 2020.
Inkjet-based 3D bioprinting was the dominant segment. It accounted for 36.0% of the total market share in 2020. This is because it allows the printing complex living organs and tissues onto culture substrates using biomaterials such as bio-inks. This is due to the widespread adoption of inkjet printing in medicine. This paper presents research trends in inkjet printers as a bio-applicable technology, particularly in the areas of tissue engineering and drug delivery. Due to its higher reliability and increasing demand, this segment will see significant growth in the future.
Magnetic levitation is expected to grow at a 17.0% CAGR over the forecast period. This technology's cost efficiency is responsible for the lucrative growth. With its superior features, speed and precision, magnetic levitation technology will solve over 80.0% of 3D bioprinting errors. These bioprinters can also be used for toxicity screening, vascular muscles printing, and human cell renewal. BioAssay, for instance, has created a tissue-like structure using magnetic levitation-based technology. Due to rapid growth of newer technologies, magnetic levitation-based devices will likely experience slow growth.
3D bioprinting was a market dominated by the medical sector, which accounted for 36.2% of the total revenue in 2020. This segment is expected to grow at a CAGR 19.0% during the forecast period. The market for 3D bioprinting is seeing a lot of people use medical pills to treat various chronic diseases. The segment is also driven by the rising demand for medicines and the efficient application of bio-drugs with this technology. The demand for medical pills is growing due to the increasing participation of pharmaceutical companies. Globally, millions of people use capsules and other medicinal pills regularly. This segment is expected to experience lucrative growth during the forecast period.
The market for 3D-bioprinting will see the highest CAGR at 19.3% over the forecast period. This is the tissue and organ generation segment. 3D bioprinting is used most commonly to create transplantable tissue and organs. The demand for organ and tissue generation is growing due to the increasing incidence of COVID-19. The tissue and organ generation market is forecast to experience exponential growth during the forecast period. Globally, the increasing incidence of COVID-19 is expected to open up new opportunities for market leaders. Diverse players are working together to develop new technologies that can overcome the pandemic effect of COVID-19 and create a vaccine.
North America was the dominant market for 3D bioprinting in 2020, accounting for 32.4% of the total revenue. Market growth will be stimulated by the increasing use of IT in healthcare. According to the World Meter Report 2021 there were approximately 23,369,732 cases of Covid-19 in the United States alone between January 13th 2021 and January 13th 2021. There are more than 50 vaccine candidates currently under investigation. To develop a vaccine, the government is investing more in research and development. This is why there is a growing demand for 3D Bioprinting, as this technology has been rediscovered for drug testing and transplantation.
Asia Pacific accounted for 23.4% of the region's revenue in 2020. This market is expected to maintain its dominance during the forecast period. Japan and China held the largest revenue shares in the region, due to increasing COVID-19 incidence and rising government investment in R&D. The market will be further driven by the increasing mortality rate from COVID-19, and the scarcity of organ donors.
To gain an edge in the market, key companies have been focusing on research and development to create technologically advanced applications. CELLINK, for instance, has developed Bio X6 a 3D bioprinting device and Lumen X, which creates vascular structures. Fluicell Sweden, a company based in Sweden, has also launched Biopixlar, a high-resolution 3D and 2-D bioprinting technology. The 3D bioprinter can create complex tissue-like structures that allow for the control of cell positioning. The system is controlled by a unique feature.
In order to increase their application portfolios and manufacturing capabilities, companies are now engaging in mergers and acquisitions. This helps them differentiate themselves and allows them to form partnerships. In November 2019, BASF GmbH bought Sculpteo, a provider of 3D printing services. This acquisition will allow BASF to quickly market and establish industrial 3D printing materials. The following are some of the most prominent players in 3D bioprinting:
Envisiontec, Inc.
Organovo Holdings, Inc.
Inventia Life Science PTY Ltd
Poietis
Vivax Bio, LLC
Allevi
Cyfuse Biomedical K.K.
3D Bioprinting Solutions
Cellink Global
Regemat 3D S.L.
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Report Attributes | Report Details |
Report Title | 3D Bioprinting Market Research Report |
By Application | Dental, Biosensors, Medical, Bioinks |
By Technology | Inkjet-based, Magnetic Levitation |
By Companies | Allevi, Envisiontec Inc, Cellink Global, Poietis, Organovo Holdings Inc, 3D Bioprinting Solutions, Vivax Bio LLC, Inventia Life Science PTY LTD, Regemat 3D SL, Cyfuse Biomedical KK |
Regions Covered | North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA |
Base Year | 2020 |
Historical Year | 2018 to 2019 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability) |
Forecast Year | 2028 |
Number of Pages | 243 |
Number of Tables & Figures | 171 |
Customization Available | Yes, the report can be customized as per your need. |
The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the industry. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, and competitor analysis.
The market is segmented by Application (Dental, Biosensors, Medical, Bioinks), by Technology (Inkjet-based, Magnetic Levitation).
3D Bioprinting Market research report delivers a close watch on leading competitors with strategic analysis, micro and macro market trend and scenarios, pricing analysis and a holistic overview of the market situations in the forecast period. It is a professional and a detailed report focusing on primary and secondary drivers, market share, leading segments and geographical analysis. Further, key players, major collaborations, merger & acquisitions along with trending innovation and business policies are reviewed in the report.
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Based on region, the market is segmented into North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Latin America and Middle East & Africa (MEA). North America region is further bifurcated into countries such as U.S., and Canada. The Europe region is further categorized into U.K., France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Russia, and Rest of Europe. Asia Pacific is further segmented into China, Japan, South Korea, India, Australia, South East Asia, and Rest of Asia Pacific. Latin America region is further segmented into Brazil, Mexico, and Rest of Latin America, and the MEA region is further divided into GCC, Turkey, South Africa, and Rest of MEA.
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