# Open-Air 3D Desktop Printers The 'Cetus3D' 3D Printer is Sized to Sit Next on Workstations By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-desktop-printer References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/cetus3d-3d-printer-hits-kickstarter-from-199-07-09-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/854865943/cetus3d-at-199-get-all-you-need-to-start-3d-printi) The 'Cetus3D' 3D desktop printer looks to help make the likelihood of the computer peripheral sitting next to you on your workstation higher. Currently available for preorder on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geetech-thunder), the 'Cetus3D' printer is a product that was developed by [Beijing Tiertime Technology Ltd.](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spark-716), which has been creating 3D printers since 2003. The 'Cetus3D' printer looks to help setup new users with everything they need to get started. Being that 3D printing has still yet to break into the mainstream, the 'Cetus3D' printer is a great option for those that are looking to foray into the field. The 'Cetus3D' 3D desktop printer is compact in design and priced at just $199, which makes it a cost-effective option for a variety of different users. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open-air 3D Desktop Printers:** Open-air 3D desktop printers provide a compact and affordable option for users getting started with 3D printing. ### Who This Affects Most - **3D Printing:** The 'Cetus3D' printer offers disruptive innovation in the 3D printing industry by introducing a compact and cost-effective option for new users. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md) - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Palm-Sized 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-3d-printer.md) - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [Compact 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulzbot-mini-2.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Large Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheus-msla-3d-printer.md) - [Screenless 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5c.md)