Global 3D Bioprinting Market Size, Segments, Outlook, and Revenue Forecast 2022-2028 by Component (3D Bioprinters and Bioinks), Material (Living Cells, Hydrogels, and Extracellular Matrices), Application (Research Application and Clinical Application), and Region (North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Latin America, Middle East and Africa (LAMEA))

Market Overview:

3D bioprinting is a technology where bioinks, mixed with living cells, are printed in 3D to construct natural tissue-like three-dimensional structures. This technology can be used in various research areas, such as tissue engineering and new drug development.

According to Ken Research Analysis, the Global 3D Bioprinting Market was valued at ~US$ 1 billion in 2017. It is estimated to be ~US$ 2 billion in 2022 and is forecasted to reach a market size of ~US$ 5 billion, growing at a CAGR of ~15% owing to the rising demand from the manufacturing industry.

• Several pharmaceutical firms are rapidly utilizing 3D bioprinting goods and technology in process of finding and developing new drugs. Compared to the conventional drug test process, 3D bioprinting allows the drug industry to test medications more affordably and safely, which acts as a driving factor for the growth of the market.
• Due to uncontrollable processing parameters and different materials, the additive manufacturing method's accuracy varies between machines. A few monitoring techniques are available to assist producers in fulfilling their unique requirements by correcting these modifications. It has been challenging to create intricate and precise mathematical models using additive manufacturing, which acts as a major challenge for the market.
• The market was positively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as various 3D Bioprinting communities are responding to the worldwide crises by offering their respective skills to ease the burden on the supply chain and governments. As the cases of COVID-19 are increasing day by day, there has been a shortage of materials for medical professionals as well as for the general public. One of the biggest issues is the lack of availability of test kits for COVID-19. Hence, various 3D bioprinting companies are manufacturing 3D printers and related software on a large scale.

Key Trends by Market Segment

By Component: The 3D bioprinters segment held the largest market share in the global 3D bioprinting market in 2021, owing to the growing demand for 3D bioprinting due to the widespread use of pharmaceutical pills to treat a variety of chronic conditions.

• Bioprinting is a form of additive manufacturing that uses biomaterials instead of traditional metals and plastics to create 3D tissues.
• 3D bioprinters use three-dimensional technology in combination with biocompatible materials to replicate body parts. It is used for bioprinting of tissue, bone, organs, blood vessels tissue, and biomedical parts.

By Material: The living cells segment held the largest market share in the global 3D bioprinting market in 2021, owing to rising demand from the pharmaceutical industry.

• Using living cells as bio-inks, the inkjet technology allows for the printing of complex organs and tissues on culture substrates.
• Living tissues and organs can be printed in three dimensions by layering living cells. There is growing usage of living cells in regenerative medicine and stem cell research.

By Application: The clinical application segment held the largest market share in the global 3D bioprinting market in 2021, owing to utilization of bioprinting technology in clinical trials of various diseases.

• Bioprinting saves time in clinical trials and, thus, is being increasingly used for drug discovery. Biopharmaceutical companies are collaborating with market players to test their drugs.

By Region: North Americaheld the largest market share among all other regions within the global 3D bioprinting market in 2021, due to the supporting government policies to augment the growth of the region.

• The increasing incorporation of IT in the healthcare industry and increasing adoption of 3D bioprinting for the production of medical products is expected to be one of the major factors contributing to market growth in this region.
• The USA government is spending more on research and development, in order to come up with vaccines for conditions like Covid and other diseases. Due to this reason, there is an increasing demand for 3D bioprinting, as this technology has been reconnoitered for drug testing and organ transplantation.

Competitive Landscape

The Global 3D Bioprinting Market is highly competitive with ~100 players, including globally diversified players, regional players, and many country-niche players. Most of the regional players are the developers of 3D Bioprinting used in various end-user industries.

Country-niche players constitute ~25% of the total number of competitors, while regional players dominate representing ~45% of total competitors. Some of the major players in the market include Organovo Holdings, Inc., Inventia Life Science, Poietis, VIVAX BIO, LLC, CYFUSE BIOMEDICAL K.K., 3D Bioprinting Solutions, CELLINK , BICO - THE BIO CONVERGENCE COMPANY, CollPlant Biotechnologies Ltd., Aspect Biosystems Ltd., among others.

Recent Developments Related to Major Players and Organizations

• In March 2022, BICO Company AB, introduced the BIO CELLX, a revolutionary technology that automates 3D cell cultivation processes by utilizing prevalidated procedures.
• In May 2021, 3D Systems, a US-based company engaged in offering 3D bioprinting technology announced the acquisition of Allevi Inc. Through the acquisition, 3D Systems plans to utilize Allevi’s expertise to develop applications in the future for the development of human organs in the long term and become a market leader in bioprinting.

Conclusion

The Global 3D Bioprinting Market witnessed a positive impact due to COVID-19 owing to the growing demand for 3D bioprinters from the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries. 3D bioprinters are the most common component of 3D bioprinting. Majorly, the living cells are used as material in the 3D bioprinting technology for carrying out clinical trials. Though the market is competitive with ~100 participants, regional players control the dominant share in the market and country-niche players also hold a significant share.

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