The global 3-D printing industry is currently valued at over $7 billion and is expanding at a very healthy rate, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) greater than 20% through 2022.

Ceramic 3-D printing represents almost 11% of this market and is dominated by printing of consumer products, primarily pottery. However, there is growing interest in the development and commercialization of 3-D printed technical ceramics for various applications in the healthcare, mechanical, chemical, and electrical sectors, among others.