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While the initial hype over additive manufacturing (3D printing) has toned down a bit, and investor enthusiasm for this emerging segment has declined (with the 52-week average share price for some suppliers drop-ping by over 70 percent), the markets for both purely additive machines and the emerging class of hybrid machine tools that incorporate both subtractive and additive metalworking elements in the same work envelope are expanding. This is particularly true in the metalworking area, where additive manufacturing alone can't provide the degree of finish often required for precision parts.
The introduction of hybrid machine tools dates back to about 2009. This was followed by a considerable pause in the market as early adopters of the technology attempted to understand the build process and refine feedstock formulations. However, over the last two years, commercialization of hybrid machines has accelerated in select markets due to the emergence of a compelling value proposition.
This Insight explores the impetus behind the sudden torrent of hybrid machines. It examines which suppliers are in the best position to enter the market and the business case justification for purchasing a hybrid ma-chine.
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Keywords: Additive Manufacturing, 3D Printing, Subtractive Manufacturing, Metal-working, Machine Tool, ARC Advisory Group.