# Space-Saving 3D Printers The 'da Vinci Mini' by 'XYZprinting' Was Unveiled at CES 2016 By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2016-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/da-vinci-mini References: [digitaltrends](http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/xyzprinting-touts-new-3d-printers-at-ces-2016/) & [us.xyzprinting](http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/News) While 'XYZprinting' has been making 3D printers for professionals and hobbyists for some time now, the company has truly outdone itself with the 'da Vinci Mini.' In recent years, 3D printing has become more accessible to businesses and consumers. However, high prices and large machines have made the technology largely inaccessible for the average consumers. Now XYZprinting is bringing 3D printing to the masses with its [desktop-sized 3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palette-300). The da Vinci Mini is a miniature 3D printer that is smaller than any of the company's previous models. The printer's compact size gives it a smaller footprint, while its WiFi capabilities make it ideal for home use. The printer also features a [user-friendly design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) that makes it perfect for consumers who are somewhat unfamiliar with the technology. But perhaps the most attractive feature is the printer's affordable price tag, which gives it a significant advantage over comparable products. The da Vinci Mini demonstrates that companies are looking for new and creative ways to make [3D printing more accessible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4) and more compatible with the needs of the average consumer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 52% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable 3D Printing:** The da Vinci Mini by XYZprinting demonstrates the trend of making 3D printing more accessible to the average consumer through affordability. - **Compact 3D Printers:** The da Vinci Mini's smaller size represents the trend of developing space-saving 3D printers that are suitable for home use. - **User-friendly 3D Printing:** The da Vinci Mini's user-friendly design highlights the trend of creating 3D printers that are easy to use for consumers who may be unfamiliar with the technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The da Vinci Mini's affordable and compact design opens up new opportunities for the consumer electronics industry to target a wider range of customers. - **Manufacturing:** The trend of affordable, user-friendly 3D printers like the da Vinci Mini presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the manufacturing industry to streamline production processes and reduce costs. - **Education:** The compact and accessible nature of the da Vinci Mini creates potential for the education industry to integrate 3D printing into classrooms and enhance hands-on learning experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature AI-Powered Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-mini.md) - [Palm-Sized 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-3d-printer.md) - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [Dual-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdm-3d-printers.md)