# Printastic Innovative printers are helping to bring creations from the screen to reality. By [Marissa Liu](https://www.trendhunter.com/marissaliu) | Published Dec 1, 2007, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/technology-trends-and-gadgets) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/printastic-innovative-printers-are-helping-to-bring-creations-from-the-scre ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.2/10 - Evidence articles: 7 ## What is the Printastic trend? **Printastic:** Technological possibilities of imaging are no longer limited to monitor displays or basic paper printing. Personal reproduction now encompasses printing on different mediums and even 3D models. Consumers enjoy the customization aspect as well as the ability to have a new product instantaneously. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 7 featured examples - Articles from: May 19, 2006 to Jul 31, 2007 - Published: Dec 1, 2007 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence) - Megatrends: [Co-creation](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/co-creation), [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Printastic trend ### 3D Printing The popularity of 3D technology isn't just limited to the screen anymore, and now it is readily available for consumers to produce their very own three-dimensional images. ### Customization The ability to customize products is one of the most important elements for contemporary consumers in creating a lasting connection with consumers would be wise to invest in products that present consumers with choice. ### Green Printing Software like Greenprint analyzes print jobs and flags those pages that appear to be wasteful in promoting environmental causes. ## What the Printastic trend means for industry ### For Manufacturing Businesses can use 3D technology to lower costs and manufacturing time for producing designs. ### For Fashion Companies can utilize printing technology to enable designers to print clothing or swimwear directly from their designs for customers to purchase. ### For Retail Consumer products companies should invest in customization software and hardware to create a lasting connection with consumers and give them a feeling of ownership for their purchase. ## Trend signals for Printastic Trend score 4.2 out of 10, from popularity 53%, activity 66%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 53% - Activity: 66% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Printastic trend 7 featured examples from May 19, 2006 to Jul 31, 2007. - [Manufactured Manicure](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nailjet-pro-an-inkjet-printer-for-your-fingernails): NailJet Pro's ImagiNail Inkjet Printer For Fingernails (Category: Fashion) Implication: The ImagiNail NailJet Pro disrupts the beauty industry, offering a new way to create unique, high-quality nail art for both personal and professional use. - [Fake ID Printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fake-id-printer): Persona C30 USB Name Badge Kit (Category: Life-Stages) Implication: The high quality and streamlined card printing capabilities of the Fargo Persona C30 make it a valuable tool for educational institutions seeking to improve their student ID syste… - [Toast Printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toast-printer-zuse-burns-designs-into-your-bread): Zuse Burns Designs Into Your Bread (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate technology and creativity into kitchen appliances to enhance user experience. - [Eco Printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-printing-greenprint): Greenprint (Category: Eco) Implication: Opportunity for the printing industry to incorporate eco-friendly practices and software solutions like Greenprint to meet the growing demand for sustainable printing. - [Candyfab 4000 Prints 3D Objects Made of Sugar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/evil-mad-scientists-candyfab-4000-prints-3d-objects-made-of-sugar) (Category: Art & Design) Implication: Food industry can explore the use of edible printing technology to create unique and customizable desserts and pastries, and possibly create new markets for custom cakes and candi… - [Zink Zero Ink Printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zink-zero-ink-printer): The Magic is in the Paper (Category: Tech) Implication: The printing industry can explore disruptive innovation by adopting zero ink technology to offer more cost-effective and sustainable printing solutions. - [Hardware Update For Wallpaper](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hardware-update-for-wallpaper-bluetooth-wireless-printers): Bluetooth Wireless Printers (Category: Tech) Implication: Wireless wallpaper printers and picture frame printing technology offer opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home decor market, allowing for more personalized and unique… ## Recent trend clusters - 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