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# 3D-Printing Search Engines
3Dprintler is a Platform for Scouting Local 3D-Printing Services

By M | Published 2016-05-11 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinting-service
References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/10/3dprintler-lets-you-order-a-3d-print-via-chatbot/) & [3dprintler](https://www.3dprintler.com/)

With [3D-printing being a revolutionary](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d), quick and affordable way to manufacture goods, many consumers are seeking to utilize the technology making the 3Dprintler platform an ideal 3D-printing service tool. The app is designed to operate as a localized search engine, allowing consumers to find locations near them that are able to print in 3D. The interface is set up as a chatbot, allowing consumers to [upload their 3D files](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/psychoroidcom) and find a location that will turn the design into a reality.

3Dprintler is an intuitive app that allows users to upload files they want to recreate in 3D, select materials and measurements and find a place that is in their area and price point to have the designs made. The renders the realm of [3D-printing much more accessible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4) to consumers that are new to using the technology.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 2.6/10
- Popularity: 37% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### Why This Trend Is Growing

- **Localized 3d-printing Services:** 3Dprintler allows users to find nearby locations for 3D-printing services, making the technology more accessible to consumers.
- **Chatbot-enabled Search Engines:** The use of chatbot interfaces in platforms like 3Dprintler allows for a more user-friendly and intuitive 3D-printing experience.
- **Quick and Affordable Manufacturing:** 3D-printing provides a revolutionized method of manufacturing goods that is both quick and cost-effective.

### Industries Being Reshaped

- **3d-printing Services:** The rise of localized 3D-printing services presents opportunities for businesses to cater to the growing demand for 3D-printed products.
- **Technology Platforms:** Developing chatbot-enabled search engines for 3D-printing services opens up possibilities for innovation in the technology platform industry.
- **Manufacturing:** The quick and affordable nature of 3D-printing presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing sector.

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