With 3D printing gaining popularity and interest at exponential speeds, this startup in India is right on track, using 3D body scans to create selfie figurines. 'CloneMe' is a startup created by Sidharth Rathod, an engineering graduate and his uncle Dr. Kothari, who is an oral and facial surgeon. With experience across multiple applicable fields, the partners bring different knowledge that is equally important for the high quality recreation of bodies.
Customers must book appointments in advance to have their 3D body scans taken. Then, the scan is made into a further refined model and then finally printed with a ProJet x60 3D printer.
The final products are 12-inch miniature replicas of people's full bodies that can be used as a modern take on a calling card, photograph or even a Christmas gift.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- 3D Body Scanning
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced scanning technologies for more accurate and detailed 3D body scans.
- Personalized Figurines
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create platforms or services that allow customers to customize and personalize their own figurines.
- 3D Printing Applications
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore other potential applications for 3D printing technology in industries like fashion, healthcare, and architecture.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Entertainment
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive experiences where customers can interact with life-like 3D printed figurines of their favorite characters or celebrities.
- Retail
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce in-store 3D scanning and printing services to allow customers to create personalized figurines while shopping.
- Healthcare
- Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize 3D body scanning and printing technologies to create customized medical devices and prosthetics for patients.
