Materialise NV (MTLS), and Nano Dimension Ltd. (NNDM) are two prominent players in the 3D printing industry. 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, NNDM is an Israel-based additive electronics provider. With its 3D printing technology for printed electronics, the company targets the growing demand for electronic devices requiring sophisticated features and relying on encapsulated sensors, antennas, and printed circuit boards (PCBs). It also provides nanotechnology-based conductive and dielectric inks; and DragonFly and Switch software to manage the design file and printing process. It serves defense, automotive, consumer electronics, semiconductor, aerospace, medical industries, and research institutes.
Over the past few years, rapid digitalization and technological advancements have increased the demand for 3D printing. Advanced research and development of cost-efficient, quick 3D prototypes in various shapes and sizes to study models before proceeding to full-scale production has gained popularity in healthcare, automotive, aerospace, art and design, and consumer goods industries. Increasing corporate investments and product breakthroughs in this industry should keep driving its growth. The global 3D printing market is expected to grow at a 24.1% CAGR to $57.10 billion by 2027. So, both NNDM and MTLS should benefit.
