# Consumer-Friendly 3D Printers Polaroid Unveiled User-Friendly Consumer 3D Printers at CES 2018 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consumer-3d-printers References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180109-polaroid-debuts-four-new-easy-to-use-consumer-3d-printers-at-ces-2018.html) & [polaroid3d](https://www.polaroid3d.com/en/3dprinter/) With the rise of additive manufacturing, there have been countless 3D printers developed for specific purposes within different industries, but [Polaroid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaroid-now1) is appealing to the average person with its range of new consumer 3D printers. At CES 2018, Polaroid unveiled four all-new, [easy-to-use introductory models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) for the North American market. These Polaroid-brand 3D printers boast a cubic design and promise to offer "users a new way to express themselves at a price point that puts the technology within reach for use in any home, school or business." The four new models unveiled by Polaroid include the Nano Duo 3D Printer, the Nano Mini 3D Printer, the Nano Glide 3D Printer and the Nano+ 3D Printer, which features [cutting-edge FDM (Fused Deposition Modeling) technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Consumer-friendly 3D Printing:** The rise of consumer-friendly 3D printers offers the average person a new way to express themselves with affordable technology. - **Additive Manufacturing:** The development of 3D printers for specific purposes within different industries opens up opportunities for customized and on-demand production. - **Easy-to-use 3D Printers:** The introduction of user-friendly 3D printers creates accessibility for individuals, schools, and businesses to explore the possibilities of 3D printing. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Consumer-friendly 3D printers in schools enable students to unleash their creativity, learn about technology, and potentially pursue 3D printing as a career path. - **Home Decor:** The availability of affordable 3D printers for home use allows individuals to personalize decor items, create custom pieces, and experiment with unique designs. - **Small Business:** Easy-to-use 3D printers provide small businesses with the opportunity to prototype products, tailor designs to customer needs, and explore new manufacturing possibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Plug-and-Play 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-3d-printer.md) - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [Accessible 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4.md) - [Family-Friendly Multicolor 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-combo.md) - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md) - [Multi-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaterial-3d-printer.md)