Category
Business
Assisted Conversion
Trend cluster
Category
Outsourced
Printing
Services for 3D printing usher in a new era for maker culture.
6.1
Trend score
Trend
What is the Outsourced Printing trend?
Outsourced Printing: While 3D printing previously required expensive equipment, new publicly available services that allow for outsourcing are on the rise. As maker culture gains more momentum, the need for brands to become involved in delivering customization and new technology options is being expected by consumers.
Trend themes
Themes within the Outsourced Printing trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Outsourced Printing
The trend of outsourced 3D printing services is on the rise, as consumers increasingly expect brands to offer customization and new technology options.
02
3D Printing Stations
Companies like Staples are teaming up with 3D printing manufacturers to offer print stations in-store, making the technology more accessible to consumers.
03
3D-Printed Hardware
Major retailers are partnering with 3D printing companies to offer 3D-printed tools, unlocking opportunities for customization and individualized products.
Industry implications
What the Outsourced Printing trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Manufacturing
The trend towards outsourced and accessible 3D printing services is revolutionizing manufacturing, particularly for faster prototyping.
For
Retail
The integration of 3D printing into retail spaces is on the rise, providing opportunities for customized and on-demand products.
For
Design
The trend towards 3D printing is opening up new possibilities for design, particularly in hardware and prototyping.
Trend signals
Trend signals for Outsourced Printing
Trend score 6.1 out of 10, from popularity 90%, activity 84%, freshness 8%.
Popularity90%
Activity84%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer (not a primary audience)
Market
North America
Evidence
Examples of the Outsourced Printing trend
5 featured examples from Jul 19, 2014 to Jan 26, 2015CategoryLife-Stages
3D-Printed Selfies
Using 3D Printing Technology, Shapify Lets You Print Yourself
Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate 3D printing technology into traditional toy manufacturing processes to enable the production of highly personalized and customized t…
CategoryBusiness
3D-Printed Hardware
This Partnership Shows Off Makerbot 3D-Printed Home Depot Tools & Hardware
The Home Depot-MakerBot partnership has the potential to disrupt traditional retail stores by enabling consumers to print their own tools and hardware at home.
CategoryLifestyle
3D Printing Cafes
The MakersCafe Coffee Shop Design Offers Customers a 3D Dining Experience
The food and beverage industry can integrate 3D printing technology to create unique and personalized customer experiences.
CategoryTech
3D Printing Stations
Staples Teams Up with 3D Systems to Offer 3D-Printing In-Store
Office supply retailers like Staples are embracing in-store 3D printing as a way to offer unique services and attract customers looking for innovative solutions.
CategoryArt & Design
Outsourced Prototype Printing
The Fictiv Platform Leverages Idle 3D Printers to Make Your Hardware
Fictiv leverages the idle capacity of 3D printers to disrupt traditional prototyping methods.
