# 3D-Printed Condiment Caps This 3D-Printed Ketchup Cap Will Make Your Condiment Mess Free By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-22 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-ketchup-cap References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/04/22/3d-printed-cap-for-ketchup/?utm_campaign=Feed:%20Mashable%20Mashable) & [pltw.org](https://www.pltw.org/) This 3D-printed ketchup cap will save you from having those horrible condiment spills. Tyler Richards and Jonathan Thompson are two high school seniors from Liberty, Missouri that share a love for ketchup. The two teens are part of a Project Lead the Way Program. It is a national STEM learning initiative. The two students decided to focus their attention on a problem they found very frustrating. This problem occurs with [ketchup bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-kegchup) and the watery mess that you get from the cap when you don't mix the contents properly. Richards and Thompson designed this new 3D-printed ketchup cap and are very proud, even though their teacher didn't think it was a good idea. The 3D cap works by forcing the ketchup away from the cap and into a small tube at the center, which alleviates the watery mess from occurring. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **3D Printing Food Accessories:** Opportunity for creating innovative solutions to common food-related problems using 3D-printing technology. - **STEM Learning Initiatives:** Opportunity to develop educational programs that inspire students to identify and solve everyday problems through STEM learning. - **Customized Product Design:** Opportunity to leverage 3D-printing technology to design personalized products that address specific consumer needs. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Opportunity for companies in the food packaging industry to integrate 3D-printed accessories that enhance functionality and user experience. - **Education and Training:** Opportunity for organizations in the education sector to incorporate STEM learning initiatives that encourage problem-solving and innovation. - **3D Printing:** Opportunity for the 3D printing industry to explore new applications and innovations in custom product design and development. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fully Recyclable Condiment Packaging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-tomato-ketchup.md) - [3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filter-caps.md) - [Built-In Ketchup Unit Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-dipper.md) - [Portable Sauce-Dispensing Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ksooly-squeeze-bottle.md) - [Leak-Free E-Commerce Cap Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neville-and-more.md) - [Comforting Ketchup Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emotional-support-ketchup-bottle.md) - [Paper Ketchup Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heinz-paper-bottle-packaging.md) - [Naturally-Crafted Ketchup Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/red-gold-dunk-cup.md) - [Kid-Friendly Organic Ketchup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/organic-ketchup.md)