# Zoomable Print Enlargers Eschenbach Presents an Awesome Magnifying Glass With Zoom By Francis Tiangson | Published 2011-01-27 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eschenbach References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/german_ingenuity_magnifying_glass_with_zoom_by_eschenbach_18386.asp) & [proidee](http://www.proidee.co.uk/concept-store/by-categories/handy-practical/magnifying-glass-with-zoom) German manufacturer Eschenbach has created an amazing magnifying glass that has a nifty feature that gives it added functionality. So what makes this magnifying glass different from all the rest? The Eschenbach piece has the ability to increase the amount of [optical magnification](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moment-1) it has. The magnifying glass with zoom by Eschenbach allows for small prints to be magnified between 2.2 to 3.4x. The Eschenbach creation is adjusted by simply [rotating the lens ring](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/4x10d-cf) and it glides smoothly over surfaces making reading a simple task for those who need their words a little bigger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.3/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 1% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Optical Magnification Enhancement:** The trend of optical magnification enhancement presents opportunities for creating innovative devices that can provide adjustable magnification levels. - **Functional Magnifying Glasses:** The trend of functional magnifying glasses opens up avenues for developing magnifiers with additional features to simplify tasks for individuals with visual impairments. - **Zoomable Optical Devices:** The trend of zoomable optical devices offers potential for designing products that can dynamically adjust magnification levels for enhanced usability. ### Who This Affects Most - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating adjustable magnification features into products and devices for individuals with low vision. - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can consider disruptive innovation opportunities by developing magnifying glasses with zoom functionality, combining style and enhanced usability for various daily tasks. - **Printing and Publishing:** The printing and publishing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating zoomable optical print enlargers, creating more accessible reading materials for individuals with visual impairments. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Magnified Illusion Furniture Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoom-chair.md) - [Futuristically Informed Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zoomers-binoculars.md) - [Hyper-Zoom Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandmarc-telephoto-tetraprism.md) - [Magnifying Measurement Rulers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fun-sizes-ruler.md) - [Mobile Magnification Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macroscope-2.md) - [Transformational Cell Phone Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cell-phone-tools.md) - [Digitally Enhanced Binoculars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/night-vision-binoculars.md) - [Magnetic Detachable Smartphone Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/martvsen-magstack.md) - [Detachable Display Digital Microscopes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beaverlab-darwin-m2.md)