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U.S. Opportunity Drives 3D Printer Market Growth, According to New Research from IDCThe U.S. 3D print market remains white hot, fueled by the explosion of 3D print manufacturers from around the world who are setting their sites squarely on the United States. According to new research from International Data Corporation (IDC), the United States is the world's largest market for 3D printers with hardware revenues expected to approach $1.5 billion by 2019. The increasing demand to reduce manufacturing cycle times and to reduce prototyping costs are major drivers of 3D printing. "The technologies that enable 3D printing continue to develop and expand in nearly every direction," said Tim Greene, Research Director, Hardcopy Solutions. "These technologies can help deliver larger, more accurate, and more solidly built models in a fraction of the time." In terms of shipments, fused deposition modeling (FDM/FFF) is the largest technology within the 3D printing market, and there has been some explosive growth among suppliers of FDM/FFF printers. Additionally, the emergence of dual-extrusion printing, offered by an increasing number of suppliers, is gaining significant traction as this technology can effectively double the build speed. Additional findings from IDC's (News - Alert) research include:
Look for IDC's worldwide 3D printer forecast by region coming in December 2015. About IDC International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,100 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world's leading technology media, research, and events company. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com. Follow IDC on Twitter (News - Alert) at @IDC.
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