# Educational 3D Printers Shaperjet's 3D Printers Are Designed to Benefit Student Projects By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-05-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/educational-3d-printer References: [iamwire](http://www.iamwire.com/2016/05/shaperjet-3d-printer-startup/135916) & [shaperjet](http://www.shaperjet.com/) ShaperJet is looking to create simple and easy-to-use and educational 3D printers that are designed to make it easier than ever for students to learn about a technology that is set to play a huge role in a wide variety of industries going forward. These educational 3D printers feature a [straightforward interface and hardware setup](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-p1s) that is designed to facilitate easy learning, an important factor if you want to get students interested in 3D-printing. In addition to offering the [3D printers themselves](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4), Shaperjet also offers compatible training programs for students. ShaperJet's educational 3D printers are truly a great example of technology meeting education in a manner that is profitable and socially healthy. The company's future plans include equipping businessmen, sculptors, product development companies and even hobbyists with the technology and education they need to get into 3D printing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Educational 3D Printing:** The trend of developing educational 3D printers is increasing as companies like ShaperJet aim to create simple and easy-to-use devices targeted towards students. - **Simplified User Interface:** There is a trend of creating straightforward interfaces and hardware setup in 3D printers that fosters easy learning and increases adoption of the technology. - **3D Printing Training Programs:** The trend of offering 3D printing training programs to complement the use of 3D printers is expected to grow as companies like ShaperJet seek to broaden their market targeting businessmen, sculptors, product development companies, and hobbyists. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** Educational institutions can take advantage of the trend of developing 3D printers focused on education to enhance learning and technological skills of their students. - **Manufacturing:** Simplified user interfaces and hardware setups in 3D printers could revolutionize the manufacturing industry, making 3D printing more accessible and user-friendly even for laymen. - **Product Development:** 3D printing training programs could be advantageous for product development companies, allowing them to expand their prototyping capabilities and create more refined products leading to more profitability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Classroom-Focused 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerbot-sketch-large.md) - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Kid-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidoodle-minibox-a1.md) - [Easier-to-Use 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6.md) - [3D Printing Resource Databases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printlab.md) - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printing-zero-to-hero.md) - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md)