Wohlers Report 2021

Wohlers Report 2021 provides a worldwide review and analysis of additive manufacturing (AM) and 3D printing. This edition marks the 26th consecutive year of publication. The report has served as the undisputed, industry-leading report on AM for more than two decades. Many refer to it as the "bible" of 3D printing. It is available in digital and printed/bound formats, both in full color.

New and expanded features of the 2021 edition include:

3D printing of food, medicine, and electronics
Pricing of metals and polymers and the hidden costs of AM
Methods of AM part inspection
Pandemic’s impact on the AM industry
Compilation of expert reports from 34 countries
Tables of AM systems, software tools, service providers, and third-party materials
The report was supported by 124 service providers, 113 manufacturers of AM systems, and 24 producers of third-party materials. It documents government-sponsored research and development, collaborations and consortia, and the activities of 150 academic and research institutes around the world.

The report includes important contributions of 88 co-authors and contributors from 34 countries. Wohlers Associates is fortunate to have developed what is believed to be the largest worldwide network of professionals in the industry. This access and trust has resulted in a report that offers an unparalleled window into additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

The 375-page Wohlers Report 2021 includes 54 charts and graphs, 104 tables, and 397 images and illustrations. It also includes 80 pages of supplemental online content available exclusively to the buyers of the report.

Over the past five years, the report has been published in mid or late March. It includes a wealth of detailed information on the previous 12 months, along with data and trend lines that span more than 30 years.