TREND HUNTER Logo

SAMPLE PRO TREND - Subscribe to access 1727 more >

Tangible Printing

Share this TrendEmailthis TrendShare This Trend
3D printing expands into different industries, becomes more accessible


Implications - The technology of 3D printing used to be mainly reserved for firms with large financial resources, but lower costs have increased its accessibility. Since 3D printing allows for prototyping in all of its forms, it is gaining mainstream momentum in industries like fashion, architecture and health, with DIY concepts even carving a path into the homes of consumers.
 Score:
6.1
Hot
Top 6 Examples:
91,476 Total Clicks
Date Range:
Mar 10 - Aug 10
Popularity  
Activity  
Freshness  
DEMOGRAPHICS

Featured Examples


3D Printed Body Armor
 Score:
6
Peaked and Viral
32,127 Clicks in 161 w
Pub: May 17, 10

3D Printed Body Armor

Iron Man 2 Suits Were Made with Hi-Tech 3D Printers
A new wave of costume design has hit Hollywood: the Iron Man 2 suits from the box-office-crushing hit were by a 3D printer. The 3D printer by Object Geometries, to be exact. The Iron Man 2 suits worn… [More]

Printed 3D Nylon Shoes
 Score:
6.4
Peaked and V. Hot
12,395 Clicks in 169 w
Pub: Mar 22, 10

Printed 3D Nylon Shoes

The Pauline Van Dongen 'Metamorphosis' Line at The Future of Fashion
Printed masterpieces in 3D are slowly overtaking the world, from architecture to ceramics and now, with the Pauline Van Dongen 'Metamorphosis' collection, fashion. A line of simple, stylish heels, Metamorphosis… [More]

3D Printable Textiles
 Score:
6.1
Peaked and Hot
10,384 Clicks in 150 w
Pub: Jul 31, 10

3D Printable Textiles

Eco-Friendly Printable Clothing is Like Modern Chain Mail
The future of clothing and fabric is eco-friendly, especially if designers start using the 3D printable textiles made from ink cartridges and powered plastic. The idea is to use 3D printers to create textiles,… [More]

3D Printed Clothing (UPDATE)
 Score:
6.1
Peaked and Hot
15,511 Clicks in 150 w
Pub: Aug 1, 10

3D Printed Clothing (UPDATE)

The Freedom of Creation Textiles Show Permanently at MoMA
Considering the rising popularity of 3D printing, it was only a matter of time that textile companies such as Freedom of Creation began exploiting it at a higher level. They have put together a stunning… [More]

Printable Architecture
 Score:
5.9
Peaked and Hot
11,800 Clicks in 160 w
Pub: May 20, 10

Printable Architecture

The Enrico Dini 3D Printed Building is the First of its Kind
The Enrico Dinis 3D printed building is the world’s first, and is made from one of the only printers able to print buildings. The machine “marks a vital step change from the shoebox-size 3D printing of… [More]

Automated Art
 Score:
5.8
Peaked and Hot
9,259 Clicks in 154 w
Pub: Jul 5, 10

Automated Art

Shapeways' Glass 3D Printing Creates Incredible Designs
An experimental process, Shapeways’ glass 3D printing, uses recycled soda-lime glass. Glass powder is sintered—heated until it sticks together but doesn’t melt— then fired in a kiln. The end result is… [More]


Related Examples



DIY Duplicate Keys
DIY Duplicate Keys


Organic Quilting Cotton
Organic Quilting Cotton


17 Fiber Optic Innovations
17 Fiber Optic Innovations


Recycled Bathtub Furniture
Recycled Bathtub Furniture


Upholstered Animal Molds (UPDATE)
Upholstered Animal Molds (UPDATE)


Double Helical Lighting
Double Helical Lighting


Patchwork Fashion Collections
Patchwork Fashion Collections


Acoustic Fabrics
Acoustic Fabrics


Eyeglass Lens Pendants
Eyeglass Lens Pendants


Luxury Textile Salves
Luxury Textile Salves


Pasta-Shaped Phone Protectors
Pasta-Shaped Phone Protectors


18 Iron Man Spin-Offs
18 'Iron Man' Spin-Offs


Reptile Residences
Reptile Residences


Future Cityscape Predictions
Future Cityscape Predictions


Potted Plant Buildings
Potted Plant Buildings


Crustacean Action Heroes
Crustacean Action Heroes


Iron Man Fitness Plans
'Iron Man' Fitness Plans


Printable Solar Panels
Printable Solar Panels


Superhero Laptop Skins
Superhero Laptop Skins


Reflective Rainbow Buildings
Reflective Rainbow Buildings


Life-Sized Superhero Arcs
Life-Sized Superhero Arcs


Houseware Architecture
Houseware Architecture


12 Iron Man Must-Haves
12 Iron Man Must-Haves


Autobot Glass Art
Autobot Glass Art


Printed 3D Jewelry
Printed 3D Jewelry


Printed Satin Booties
Printed Satin Booties


Fleshy 3D Printers
Fleshy 3D Printers


Printed 3D Ceramics
Printed 3D Ceramics


Skeletal Stilettos
Skeletal Stilettos


Blown Glass Memorials
Blown Glass Memorials


Nostalgic Glasswork
Nostalgic Glasswork


Spray-On Glass
Spray-On Glass


3D Printed Animation
3D Printed Animation


DIY Ironman
DIY Ironman


Braille-Inspired Buildings
Braille-Inspired Buildings


Recycled Glass Jewelry
Recycled Glass Jewelry


Absorbent Pavement
Absorbent Pavement


DIY 3D Object Printing
DIY 3D Object Printing


3D Food Printers
3D Food Printers


Rusty Footwear
Rusty Footwear





Get 1727 More PRO Trends >   Trend Report





Newly Added     Category List     Full Index
Lifestyle   589 Trends
Tech   447 Trends
Business   216 Trends
Eco   180 Trends
Unique   148 Trends
Social Media   132 Trends

Life Stages   95 Trends

YouthToysBabiesSeniorsBoomers
More
Luxury   82 Trends
World   79 Trends
Autos   60 Trends

Special   8 Trends