Carbon Inc.’s Continuous Liquid Interface Production™ (or CLIP™), is a photochemical process that cures liquid plastic resin into solid parts using ultraviolet light. It works by projecting light through an oxygen-permeable window into a reservoir of UV-curable resin. © Carbon Inc.
Terry Wohlers, President Wohlers Associates, © Wohlers
The survey replies indicate that almost 95% of companies are using 3D printing to produce at least 1,000 parts. Half of survey participants said they use AM for 1,000-50,000 parts. Source: Jabil report “3D Printing Technology Trends”
Wohlers Associates asked service providers which AM process was the most profitable for them in 2020. The top ranking of “Other” indicates that nearly a quarter of the surveyed companies said their most profitable AM process is from less-established system manufacturers. © Wohlers Report 2021
The value of AM part production among independent service providers continues to soar. Source: Wohlers Report 2021
In 2021, 81% of participants responded that they expect use of 3D printing to at least double in the next three to five years, while 79% said the same in 2019. Source: Jabil report “3D Printing Technology Trends”
While plastics and polymers continue to be most widely used, the gap between them and other materials is narrowing. Source: Jabil report “3D Printing Technology Trends”