Abstract:
Wohlers Report 2018 provides a worldwide review and analysis of additive manufacturing and 3D printing - terms that are used interchangeably. This edition marks the 23rd consecutive year of publication. The report was developed with the support of 92 service providers, 64 manufacturers of industrial AM systems, and 19 producers of third-party materials and desktop 3D printers. It documents government-sponsored research and development, collaborations and consortia, and the activities of 110 academic and 11 research institutes around the world. The report has benefited from the important contributions of 76 co-authors and contributors in 32 countries. The 344-page Wohlers Report 2018 includes 36 charts and graphs, 110 tables, and 192 images and illustrations.
