Wohlers releases latest annual report on AM sales

The 24th installment of Wohlers Associates’ annual report on additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing has been published.

The 369-page Wohlers Report 2019 provides loads of data on 2018 sales of AM materials, equipment, software, and related systems, as well as services, design, patents, startups, standards, investment, and research.

The report highlights notable AM-related activities in many industries, including aerospace. The team collected insights from the likes of Airbus, Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace, and United Technologies Corp. to gain perspective on using AM to produce end-use parts.

These companies, along with BMW, Deutsche Bahn, FIT, Jabil, Oerlikon, UPS, the U.S. Marine Corps, and others shared emerging trends from their vantage points. Among the trends are knowledge and skills development, cyber security, post-process automation, materials development, partnerships, and industry standards.