Analysis

July 17, 2020

Europe's 3D printing industry booms

From printing human tissue to vegan steaks and made-to-measure clothes, 3D printing is seeing a boom as it moves beyond the factory.


Maija Palmer

3 min read

These days you can print everything from human tissue and vegan steaks to industrial parts and a pair of jeans.

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EPO chart showing rising number of 3D printing patents
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EPO chart showing 3D printing patents by country
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EPO chart showing where 3D printing patents are focused
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EPO chart showing the companies that own the most 3D printing patents
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EPO chart showing 3D printing patents by size of company
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