# Robotic 3D Manufacturing Printers The Robox 3D Printer by CEL is a Micro Manufacturing Platform By Michael Nieto | Published 2013-12-02 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-manufacturing-printers References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/robox-3d-printer-and-micro-manufacturing-platform-29-11-2013/) & [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/robox/robox-desktop-3d-printer-and-micro-manufacturing-p) The Robox is designed by a UK-based company CEL, where a new form of 3D manufacturing printers has been created. This printer has [interchangeable heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaterial-3d-printer) that performs a wide range of new functions from stylus cutting to paste deposition, and coming soon, 3D scanning. These exciting new features have made it possible to redesign a 3D printer into something surreal. It is considered the [most accessible 3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4) with a complete micro-manufacturing system that lets you do more. The possibilities are endless when it comes to 3D manufacturing printers as technology progresses for designers. This printer has recently been funded on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers) as a new intuitive product that will make a difference from other advanced printers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Interchangeable Heads in 3D Printers:** The Robox printer's interchangeable heads open up new possibilities for 3D printing, such as stylus cutting and paste deposition. - **Advancements in 3D Scanning:** The upcoming 3D scanning feature of the Robox printer showcases the continual progress in 3D scanning technology. - **Accessible Micro-manufacturing Systems:** The Robox printer's complete micro-manufacturing system makes 3D printing easily accessible to a wider range of users and applications. ### Who This Affects Most - **3D Printing:** The Robox printer's innovative features present opportunities for disruption in the 3D printing industry. - **Design:** The Robox printer's new functions and capabilities offer disruptive innovation opportunities in the design industry. - **Scanning Technology:** The Robox printer's upcoming 3D scanning feature suggests potential disruptive innovations in the scanning technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [Dual-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdm-3d-printers.md) - [Personal Manufacturing 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s.md) - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [Alternative Microfabrication 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b9-creations.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Multi-Head 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prusa-xl-multi-material.md)