The rise of additive manufacturing has inspired the creation of several 3D printing pens for kids, including this ultra-safe one from Japanese toy maker Shine.
Unlike many pens that use melted plastic filament, the 'Awamoko 3D Foam Pen' uses foam as a medium for sculpting. The soap that's used in the pen is the same kind that can be found in public restrooms, which means that this bathtime toy is not only safe and gentle on skin, but it can also be easily cleaned up as well. To use the toy, a single button on the device can be pressed to begin releasing foam for sculpting.
Rather than using a heated liquid plastic that needs time to cure, the Awamoko 3D Foam Pen makes the most of a cost-effective medium that parents won't have issues refilling.
Soap-Printing Pens
Shine's Kid-Safe 'Awamoko' 3D Printing Pens Use Foam Instead of Plastic
Trend Themes
1. Kid-safe 3D Printing Pens - The use of foam as a medium for 3D printing pens can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for kid-safe toy manufacturers.
2. Soap-based 3D Printing - The use of soap as a medium for 3D printing can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for sustainable and eco-friendly product manufacturers.
3. Cost-effective 3D Printing Mediums - The use of cost-effective mediums, like foam instead of plastic filament, can be a disruptive innovation opportunity for budget-friendly 3D printing pen manufacturers.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Manufacturing - Toy manufacturers can explore the market for ultra-safe 3D printing pens for children that uses foam as a medium instead of plastic filaments.
2. Beauty and Personal Care - Companies in the beauty and personal care industry can use the concept of soap-based 3D printing for creating sustainable and eco-friendly products.
3. Printing and Graphics - Manufacturers in the printing and graphics industry can tap into the market for cost-effective 3D printing mediums like foam.