Three Dimensional printing allows you to print off images in full 3D, however, until Cubify, these printers were not consumer orientated. Previous models of 3D printing had exposed wires or an intricate interface that was hard to navigate, and was not necessarily appropriate for home use. The 'Cube' by Cubify is entirely focused on giving users a friendly and home-based format.
Cubify allows users to purchase the Cube for home use, or to upload 3D-scanned items to the Cubify cloud platform. Once uploaded to the cloud platform, the company will print off the objects for the user, before sending the object or objects to the users home address. The objects scanned into the system range from pots, to belts and everything in between. The Cube will be available for purchase early in 2012, and should retail for around $1300.
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'Cube' by Cubify is Unveiled at Ces 2012 as Consumer-Based Printer
Trend Themes
1. Consumer-oriented 3D Printing - The emergence of Cubify's 'Cube' printer is disrupting the 3D printing industry by providing a consumer-friendly option for home use.
2. Cloud-based 3D Scanning and Printing - Cubify's cloud platform allows users to upload 3D-scanned items, opening up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the digital fabrication process.
3. Personalized Object Printing - Cubify's 'Cube' printer enables users to print a variety of objects at home, presenting potential disruptive innovation possibilities in product customization.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The consumer-oriented 'Cube' printer by Cubify presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the 3D printing industry by catering to home users.
2. Cloud Computing - Cubify's cloud platform for 3D scanning and printing creates disruptive innovation potential by revolutionizing the way objects can be digitally fabricated.
3. Product Manufacturing - Cubify's 'Cube' printer and personalized object printing capabilities have disruptive innovation implications for the product manufacturing industry, particularly in terms of customization and on-demand manufacturing.