# 3D Craft-Cutting Printers The Cricut Explore Printer Lets you Imagine and Print Your Creations By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-03-25 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricut-explore References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/03/16/diy-cricut-explore/) & [cricut](http://www.cricut.com/home/) Design technology company [Cricut](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricut-maker-4) has released the Cricut Explore. The Cricut Explore is a machine that can cut designs from various crafting materials. You can cut designs from paper, chipboard, iron-ons, vinyl, felt and leather. Ashish Arora is Cricut’s CEO and she has said that “We are driven by the philosophy: How do we get from inspiration to creation?” The Cricut Explore is sleek in design and it is shaped just like a printer. Once opened, there is a cutting module that reminds you of a Inkjet nozzle. Instead of ink, there is a small [precision-cutting blade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cnc-cutting-device) that creates all the designs. The cutting module also can use a marker or scoring tip if you want to add a design to already existing artwork. So now all those interesting and fun designs on [Pinterest](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/faxo) can be made by anyone. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Craft-cutting Printers:** Design technology companies can explore creating craft-cutting printers that can cut various materials. - **Precision-cutting Blades:** Companies can develop and expand the use of precision-cutting blades as a new tool in design technology. - **Digital Crafting:** Digital crafting can revolutionize the crafting industry by providing accessible, affordable and time-efficient tools for creators. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Crafting Industry:** The crafting industry can explore partnerships with design technology companies to develop innovative products that combine traditional crafting with design technology. - **Education Industry:** The Education industry can incorporate craft-cutting printers into their curriculums to foster creativity and innovation among young learners. - **Small Business Industry:** Small businesses can utilize craft-cutting printers to create personalized merchandise and expand product lines. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Crafting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cricut-maker-4.md) - [Connected Crafter Cutting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loklik-crafter.md) - [All-in-One Crafting Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liene-pixcut-s1.md) - [DIY-Targeted Product Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-enthusiasts.md) - [At-Home Hobbyist Screen Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeblock-xtool-screen-printer.md) - [Texturized 3D UV Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufymake-uv-printer-e1.md) - [Cable-Free Ultrasonic Cutters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultrasonic-cutter.md) - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [All-In-One Desktop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eprint.md)