Materialise NV (MTLS), and 3D Systems Corporation (DDD) are two prominent players in the 3D printing industry. Leuven, Belgium-based MTLS provides additive manufacturing and medical software and 3D printing services internationally. Its solutions enable healthcare, automotive, aerospace, art and design, and consumer goods industries to build 3D printing applications. In comparison, DDD in Rock Hill, S.C., provides 3D printing solutions that include 3D printers, print materials, software, on-demand manufacturing services, and digital design tools. The company serves the healthcare, aerospace, automotive, and durable goods industries.
Over the past few years, rapid digitalization and impressive technological advancements have increased the demand for 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing technology. Its cost-efficient and quick creation and development of 3D prototypes in various shapes and sizes to study models before proceeding to full-scale production has gained rising popularity in industries that include healthcare, automotive, aerospace, art and design, and consumer goods.
