Market Intelligence

For most companies in the hardcopy industry, 2015 was not a banner year. As a whole, hardware and supplies vendors grappled with persistent issues of overcapacity as print volumes fell. While the economy in the United States grew modestly last year, other regions were not as Read More

Expect 2016 to be a big year for 3D printing. Rapid and positive changes in capabilities, performance, materials, service offerings, and cost are converging to generate greater interest in 3D printing and grow the market. That includes new and better opportunities for resellers Read More

The 3D printer market is flooded with inexpensive, easy-to-use desktop products for entry-level professional applications. Some are packaged as complete solutions with all the tools and accessories needed to produce and finish a print. It’s a nice concept, but for Read More

Resellers of hardcopy equipment will have a strong sense of déjà vu once they look at the patent and copyright issues surrounding the 3D printing market. Like their hardcopy siblings, 3D OEMs are using the courts and lobbying for legal interpretations in order to control the Read More

Successful resellers are always on the lookout for new product lines to complement their offerings and fuel growth. It’s not surprising, then, that many of them are partnering with 3D printer OEMs. Estimates for growth of the 3D market vary widely, but annual growth has Read More