Component
FDM 3D printer
A desktop machine that builds plastic parts by melting filament in layers.
Criticality
Medium
Unit cost
$350
Quality
72 / 100
US completeness
10.0
Made in US
150,000 units
Current demand
1,500,000 units
US exports
12,000 units
Opportunity score
82.0
Domestic vs international supply
Planned US investment, next 5 years
$200M
Expected extra output: 120,000 units per year
Requires
Frame
- Aluminum shell (default)
- Sheet-steel shell
Linear rail
Motion
- Stepper motor (default)
- Servo motor
FDM hotend
FDM filament
Printed circuit board
Power cable
Used by
Finished product.