Common 3D printing materials 2017-2020

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Thomas Alsop,
Jul 9, 2025
In 2020, ** percent of respondents said they were using plastics in their 3D printing., the highest figure among the most common 3D printing materials used. Of the other materials, ceramics and metals were also highlighted, with ** and ** percent of respondents, respectively, selecting these options.
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Leading 3D printing materials from 2020

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Release date

June 2020

Region

Worldwide

Survey time period

2017 to 2020

Number of respondents

1,600 respondents

Age group

18 years and older

Special properties

3D printing users from 71 countries

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

Question: Which 3D printing materials do you use?

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