3D printing has caught the attention of research firms intent on analyzing and forecasting the performance of high-growth markets. 2014 was certainly an impressive year for 3D printing, as the industry really started to take off across both consumer and industrial levels. Autodesk and HP are among the major corporations that have recently entered the playing field, which will have a lasting impact across all participants. Research firm Gartner estimated in October that 2014 would see 108,151 units of 3D printers sold, with that number expected to about double to 217,350 units in 2015. Brian Krassenstein here at 3DPrint.com, though, thinks that number is an underestimation. Significant reasons for further expected growth include 2015 seeing the shipments of pre-sold units launched in Kickstarter and Indiegogo, as well as competition heating up in the development of high speed additive manufacturing systems. Check out more of Brian's insights in the full article: http://3dprint.com/34560/2015-3d-printing-gartner/ ‎


Below is a photo of 3D Systems' high speed racetrack-like 3D printer: