# Multi-Material 3D Printers The FELIXPrinters FELIX Pro 1 3D Printer Has an Open Concept Style By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-11-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/felix-pro-1 References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/felixprinters-unveiled-new-felix-pro-1-3d-printer-18-11-2015/) & [felixprinters](http://www.felixprinters.com) 3D printers on the market are traditionally quite boxy and keep all of the components stored within a shell, but the FELIXPrinters FELIX Pro 1 3D Printer does away with the hiding to put everything out in the open. Packed with [dual extruders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anycubic-photon-p1) that allow for multiple filament utilization, the FELIXPrinters FELIX Pro 1 3D Printer has the ability to be used with a [variety of filaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri-carbon) including plastic, glass, wood and many others. The [automatic calibration technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) that the FELIXPrinters FELIX Pro 1 3D Printer comes packed with allows the machine to recognize materials being used and adjust the settings accordingly. The final product is a piece of technology that is able to be utilized by consumers who are avid printers or new to the practice. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Open Concept 3D Printers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop 3D printers with open concept designs that showcase and make accessible all components. - **Multi-filament 3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create 3D printers capable of using a variety of filaments, such as plastic, glass, wood, and more. - **Automatic Material Recognition:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate automatic calibration technology into 3D printers to recognize and adjust settings for different materials. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the capabilities of 3D printers and expand their applications. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop consumer-friendly 3D printers that cater to both experienced users and beginners. - **Materials Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the range of materials that can be used in 3D printing, leading to new applications and possibilities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multi-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/f200-pro.md) - [Multi-Head 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prusa-xl-multi-material.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [Seven-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/j850-pro.md) - [Multi-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaterial-3d-printer.md) - [Multicolored Filament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdm-color-3d-printer.md) - [AI-Powered Multifilament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifilament-3d-printer.md) - [Actively-Heated 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-q1-pro.md) - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md)