# Digital Manufacturing Devices 'Cupix' are Like Real-World Pixels that Can Form Groups and More By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-09-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-manufacturing References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/09/15/the-lego-of-the-new-world/) & [nir-design.de](http://www.nir-design.de/) The computer age has enabled users to appreciate the complexity of pixels more than ever, so 'Cupix' are designed as a [digital manufacturing solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genmitsu-cubiko) that could revolutionize everyday life. Designed by Nicolai Rauser, 'Cupix' would be multifaceted pieces of technology that could be grouped into different forms in order to create anything and everything we need. This would enable us to cut down on the number of different manufacturing capabilities we currently have and focus more on design. 'Cupix' are essentially a real-world iteration of what pixels could be if they were brought to life. The 'Cupix' [building blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brick-my-world) would enable products to be created and assembled in a much faster way, and help to reduce the number of components needed for things to be made. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 82% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Modular Manufacturing:** Digital manufacturing devices like 'Cupix' allow for the creation of multifaceted building blocks that can be assembled into various forms, revolutionizing the manufacturing process. - **Simplified Design:** With 'Cupix', the focus shifts towards design while reducing the complexity of manufacturing capabilities, streamlining production and improving efficiency. - **Real-world Pixels:** 'Cupix' exemplify the concept of bringing pixels to life, allowing for the creation of physical objects with the same level of versatility and adaptability. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Construction:** 'Cupix' present disruptive innovation opportunities in the construction industry by offering a modular approach to building, enabling faster and more efficient construction processes. - **Product Design:** 'Cupix' open up disruptive innovation opportunities in product design, allowing for simplified and customizable design processes while reducing manufacturing complexities. - **Manufacturing:** The 'Cupix' technology has the potential to disrupt the manufacturing industry by enabling faster assembly and reducing the number of components required for production. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pixelated Tile Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/click-tile-construction-set.md) - [Modular Porcelain Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/corcelain.md) - [Next-Generation AI-Driven Design Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aidriven-design.md) - [Desktop GIF Displayers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cyber-cube.md) - [Digital Glass Design Breakthroughs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/g3dp-2.md) - [New-Generation Artful Urban Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-project.md) - [Building Block PC Mouses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clickbrick-lego-mouse.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-multijet.md) - [Voice-Led Fabrication Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speech-to-reality.md)