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Core Insights - The additive manufacturing (3D printing) industry has transitioned from a technology hype cycle to a phase of technological maturity and cost reduction, marking a significant manufacturing revolution [1][3] Industry Overview - The global market size for additive manufacturing has reached $21.9 billion, with China experiencing a remarkable growth rate of 30%, projected to reach 70 billion yuan by 2025 [3] - The industry is moving from niche to mainstream, with industrial and consumer markets experiencing a rare resonance explosion [3] Technological Advantages - 3D printing offers core advantages over traditional subtractive and formative manufacturing, including "moldless" production and high material utilization rates exceeding 90%, leading to significant cost savings, especially for expensive materials like titanium alloys [4] Market Segmentation - The technology landscape is divided into two main camps: metal and non-metal. In the non-metal sector, FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) dominates with a 61.6% global market share, while SLM (Selective Laser Melting) is the core technology in the metal sector, holding an 89.4% market share [7] Industrial Market Dynamics - The global industrial landscape is shifting towards a "Western dominance, Chinese rise" pattern, with China's market share increasing from 8.2% in 2009 to 11.5% in 2024. In the valuable metal 3D printing sector, Chinese company BLT has captured a 20% global market share, ranking second worldwide [9] Key Growth Drivers - Two core downstream sectors are driving industrial growth: 1. Commercial aerospace, where companies like SpaceX and domestic players are demonstrating significant reductions in engine component counts and manufacturing cycles [10] 2. Consumer electronics, with 2026 anticipated as a year of large-scale production for metal 3D printing, as major brands like Xiaomi and Apple enter the market [12] Consumer Market Landscape - The global consumer 3D printing market is projected to reach $4.1 billion by 2024, with the top four companies (CR4) in the market all being Chinese firms, holding a combined market share of 71.3% [13] - Companies like拓竹科技 are adopting a "3D printing farm" model, utilizing clusters of devices for flexible manufacturing, particularly in the trendy and cultural sectors [14] Technological Innovations - Innovations in algorithms and lidar technology are addressing printing speed and success rates, making devices more user-friendly. The establishment of a MakerWorld model community is creating a closed-loop ecosystem of "hardware + software + content" [16]