International Data Corporation (IDC) published a new forecast report that shows a nearly 20% growth in 3D printer shipments in the United States in 2015 compared to 2014. They are predicting that the trend will be continuing well into 2020, with an expected compound annual growth rate of more than 16% annually. The low-cost, sub-$1000 desktop 3D printer segment will continue to be a major driving force for growth within the industry, and is expected to grow at a rate of 12% into 2020. Sales on the high-end of the 3D printer market, primarily jetting, sintering and melting technologies, are predicted to grow at an aggressive rate of more than 20% annually through 2020. You can read more at 3DPrint.com: https://3dprint.com/138265/idc-forec...printer-shpts/