# Preventive Tech Consumers invest in the care and maintenance of their devices. By [Vasiliki Marapas](https://www.trendhunter.com/Vasiliki.Marapas), Research Advisor & Writer | Published Jan 4, 2016 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/preventive-tech ## Key Figures - Trend score: 3.5/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Preventive Tech trend? **Preventive Tech:** As consumers become more attached to their devices, they become more willing to invest in the maintenance, care and repair of these products. This preemptive approach signals that consumers are not necessarily scaling back on technology, but being smarter about their usage. In addition to being tech-savvy, the modern consumer also tends to be more thoughtful. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Oct 30, 2015 to Mar 11, 2017 - Published: Jan 4, 2016 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence) - Megatrends: [Nostalgia](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/nostalgia), [Catalyzation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/catalyzation) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Preventive Tech trend ### Preventive Tech Consumers invest in the care and maintenance of their devices, creating opportunities for products that promote tech maintenance and care. ### DIY Repair Consumers are more willing to repair their own devices, leading to opportunities to create user-friendly repair kits and making replacement parts more accessible. ### Learn to Repair Consumers are interested in learning how to repair their own devices, creating opportunities for businesses to offer courses that teach device repair and maintenance. ## What the Preventive Tech trend means for industry ### For Tech Accessories Businesses that offer device accessories like laptop stands and cases can capitalize on the trend of consumers investing in the maintenance and care of their tech products. ### For 3D Printing Opportunities for creation of 3D-printed replacement parts for household appliances and other devices where replacement parts may not be readily available. ### For Technical Education Businesses can provide courses to teach consumers how to repair and maintain their devices, filling a gap in technical education and empowering individuals to take matters into their own hands. ## Workshop question How might you encourage consumers to take a thoughtful approach to your product or service? ## Trend signals for Preventive Tech Trend score 3.5 out of 10, from popularity 44%, activity 53%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 44% - Activity: 53% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Preventive Tech trend 5 featured examples from Oct 30, 2015 to Mar 11, 2017. - [Papercraft Computer Stands](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cardboard-laptop-stand): The FHOLD Cardboard Laptop Stand Lifts and Cools Your Device (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for tech accessory companies to design and market ergonomic laptop stands. - [3D-Printed Replacement Parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/replacement-parts): 'happy3D' Helps Consumers Easily Print Broken Appliance Parts (Category: Art & Design) Implication: happy3D disrupts the traditional appliance repair industry by empowering customers to create their own replacement parts. - [Smartphone-Mending Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-repair): This 17-Piece Smartphone Repair Kit Helps You Save Money On Phone Repairs (Category: Tech) Implication: The consumer electronics industry can take advantage of the trend by offering more user-friendly repair kits and resources to cater to the growing DIY repair market. - [Smart Digital Keyboard Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flip-case): The Seaboard RISE Flip Case by Roli Provides Function and Protection (Category: Tech) Implication: Opportunity to create protective cases designed specifically for digital musical instruments. - [Smartphone Repair Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repair-school): The iPad Rehab Practical Board Repair School Focuses on the iPhone (Category: Tech) Implication: The smartphone repair education trend presents opportunities for educational institutions and training centers to offer specialized courses, catering to the growing demand for rep… ## 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)