20th Anniversary Edition of Wohlers Report Available

It used to be that you could only get additive manufacturing (AM) news through a few specific outlets. That has changed since mainstream media decided 3D printing was worth covering. Now you can find the occasional AM story in the oddest places.

Just because anyone can put together a story about AM doesn’t mean they get it right. For the most accurate yearly updates on the state of AM, the source most people rely on is the annual Wohlers Report. This year, Wohlers Associates presents the 20^th anniversary edition of the report.

“The first Wohlers Report was published in April 1996,” said Terry Wohlers, president of Wohlers Associates. “It was 40 pages in length and represented the first-ever published analysis of the industry worldwide. The AM industry represented a mere $295 million in 1995. A lot has changed in 20 years, and we’ve worked hard to document this change. I am proud to say that no other publication comes close to matching the depth and breadth of data and market analysis that is found in our annual report.”

This year’s 314 page report was compiled by 78 co-authors in 31 countries, and includes information provided by service providers and manufacturers.  Information about 3D printing’s history, applications, processes and materials are included inside. The report also looks at recent developments in R&D, investments by government and industry and provides a summary of the current state of AM around the world.

The 2015 Wohlers Report concludes that all sectors of AM experienced growth, including the less expensive home AM system market. The AM market, comprised of all AM products and related services, grew at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.2% to $4.1 billion in 2014. Metal 3D printing has grown in demand for the medical and aerospace industries.

Below you’ll find a short video interview with Terry Wohlers.

Source: Wohlers Associates