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3D-Printed Cookie Cutters

The CookieCaster Platform Helps Users Create Custom Cookie Cutters

— May 5, 2016 — Art & Design
For those who want to take their baking to the next level, CookieCaster is a new platform that can help users create 3D printable cookie cutters. With the ability to create any shape imaginable, the platform provides a fun way for consumers to give ordinary kitchen tools a high-tech upgrade.

CookieCaster is an online platform that can be used to design 3D printable files. Users start with a blank canvas and then begin drawing whatever shape comes to mind. For the less artistically inclined, the platform includes a trace feature that can be used to replicate different designs. Once finished, users simply download the 3D file and they will be able to print a model of their custom cookie cutter at home. For those who don't have their own 3D printer, files can be sent to a company called 'Shapeways' that will do the printing for them.

The service gives consumers a fun way to experiment with DIY 3D-printed projects without the need to use complex software or tools.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable 3D Printing - CookieCaster enables users to design and print custom shapes for 3D printed cookie cutters.
2. DIY 3D Printing - CookieCaster allows users to experiment with 3D printing at home without the need for complex software or tools.
3. Personalized Baking Tools - The platform offers a fun way for consumers to give ordinary kitchen tools a high-tech upgrade with custom 3D printed cookie cutters.
Industry Implications
1. Bakery - Bakeries can offer personalized 3D printed cookie cutters to customers, enhancing the customizability of their products.
2. Kitchenware - Kitchenware companies can explore the production of customizable 3D printed cookie cutters, meeting the growing demand for personalized baking tools.
3. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the trend of DIY 3D printing by providing more accessible tools and services for home users.
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