# 3D Printing Cafes This Student-Run Cafe in Berlin Allows People to Tinker with 3D Printing By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-05-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-cafe References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20160503-student-run-3d-printing-repair-cafe-opens-at-tu-berlin.html) A 3D printing cafe was recently opened at the [Technical University of Berlin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtu) and hopes to continue the emphasis on [accessible 3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4) that the creative community deems so important. The 3D printing cafe will provide students and non-students a space to play around with 3D printing technology. They will be able to create objects such as [spare bike parts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrousel-chair), architectural models or even customized gifts. The cafe also plans to offer workshops and events to promote interdisciplinary projects while bringing together the university's community of creators and innovators. The business is currently funded by students and prides itself on being sustainable by promoting the use of materials that are recycled, reusable and eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/robots) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3D Printing Cafes:** Expansion and growth of 3D printing cafes as a community space for accessible 3D printing. - **Interdisciplinary Collaborations:** Increased emphasis on interdisciplinary collaborations in 3D printing cafes through workshops and events. - **Sustainable 3D Printing:** Promotion of sustainable 3D printing practices through use of recycled, reusable and eco-friendly materials in 3D printing cafes. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Education:** Integration of 3D printing technology in education through establishment of 3D printing cafes. - **Manufacturing:** Potential for increased demand and utilization of 3D printing technology in manufacturing through accessibility and experimentation in 3D printing cafes. - **Event Planning:** Opportunities for event planners to incorporate 3D printing elements through workshops and gatherings in 3D printing cafes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printing Resource Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printlab.md) - [Online Creative Course Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-additive-manufacturing.md) - [Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loop-concept.md) - [3D-Printing Prototyping Courses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rapid-prototyping.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [3D-Printed Cheesecakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-cheesecake.md) - [Unique 3D Printing Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-church.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [Chocolate Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cocoa-press-3d-printer.md)