# In-Office 3D In-office 3D-printing technology allows for quick products or prototyping. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Nov 20, 2019 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/inoffice-3d ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.0/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the In-Office 3D trend? **In-Office 3D:** 3D-printing technology is being used in-office as a means to either prototype or actually create needed products–whether that's in medical or design industries. These products aim to speed up the process of production, making ideation or product delivery much faster. ## The consumer insight behind the In-Office 3D trend In an age where consumers are becoming accustomed to quick service, delivery, and turnaround–brands are having to keep up. Consumers in North America appreciate customization within these rapid turnarounds–as the expansion of the e-commerce space has made it so that convenience is no longer associated with lower quality items. The ability to produce products quickly in an in-office setting ensures that customer satisfaction or production standards are met, while prioritizing the needs of convenience-minded consumers. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 11, 2018 to Nov 15, 2019 - Published: Nov 20, 2019 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation), [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the In-Office 3D trend ### In-Office 3D Printing Quick prototyping and product delivery with in-office 3D printing technology should disrupt medical and design industries. ### Medical-Grade Resin Cast Printers Resin-based 3D printers for dental and jewelry applications should influence medical and jewelry industries. ### Professional In-House 3D Printers Cost-effective access to professional 3D printing technologies for design studios should disrupt manufacturing and design industries. ## What the In-Office 3D trend means for industry ### For Medical 3D printing technologies are being adopted to transform medical prostheses manufacturing. ### For Manufacturing 3D printing technologies are influencing rapid prototyping and speeding up production processes in various manufacturing industries. ### For Design In-house 3D printing technologies in design studios are decreasing product development cost while expediting production. ## Workshop question How could your brand speed up the process between ideation and delivery? ## Trend signals for In-Office 3D Trend score 2.0 out of 10, from popularity 25%, activity 27%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 25% - Activity: 27% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the In-Office 3D trend 4 featured examples from Jan 11, 2018 to Nov 15, 2019. - [Medical-Grade Resin Cast Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xyzprinting-nobel-superfine): The XYZprinting Nobel Superfine 3D Printer is Multifunctional (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply medical-grade resin printing technology in the medical industry to enhance healthcare solutions. - [Dentist-Specific 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-use): Formlabs Created a 3D Printer That is Optimized for Dental Use (Category: Tech) Implication: The dental technology industry can leverage dental-specific 3D printing to revolutionize the fabrication of dental products, including crowns, dentures, and orthodontic aligners. - [Rapidly 3D-Printed Dentures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-dentures): Porimy's 3D Printer Can Create a Custom Pair of Dentures in a Week (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: The dental industry can leverage 3D printing technology to offer customized dentures with quicker turnaround times. - [Professional In-House 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s3): The Ultimaker S3 3D Printer Has a High-Performance Design (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Manufacturing firms, particularly those that specialize in rapid prototyping of designs can benefit from cost-effective 3D printing solutions. ## Recent trend clusters - [Delegated Interfaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/delegated-interfaces) (Tech) - [Adaptive Controls](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/adaptive-controls) (Tech) - [Desk Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/desk-systems) (Tech) - [Spatial Refinement](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/spatial-refinement) (Tech) ## Trending in Tech - [Decor-Led Home Projectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decor-led-home-projectors) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) - [Dual-Wavelength Recovery Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joint-therapy) - [Pop-Culture WiFi Routers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pop-culture-wifi-routers) All articles: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech)