# Promotional 3D Printer Deals Zortax Offers a Free 3D Printer with the Purchase of Filament Reels By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-02-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/free-3d-printer References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/buy-56-reels-of-filament-and-receive-a-zortrax-m200-3d-printer-for-free/) & [store.zortrax](https://store.zortrax.com/) The rate of adoption for 3D printing technology has been varied, so Zortax has created a new promotion that offers a free 3D printer to users who purchase filament. When [56 reels of filament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pla-filament-bundles) are purchased, Zortax will provide consumers with a Zortax M200 3D printer completely free of charge. The total cost of the filament is $2,030, which seems steep, but being that the promotion gives buyers a free 3D printer and ample filament to boot it's an impressive offering nonetheless. The Zortax promotion is the first of its kind on the market and helps to show how the technology market and [3D printing are evolving](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3). As products become more streamlined and faster to manufacture, we could see other brands following suit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 42% | 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) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Increased Adoption of 3D Printing Technology:** By offering a free 3D printer with filament purchase, Zortax is incentivizing the adoption of 3D printing technology. - **Promotional Bundles in the 3D Printing Market:** Zortax's unique promotion sets the stage for other brands to create similar bundled offerings in the 3D printing market. - **Evolution of Technology and Manufacturing Processes:** Zortax's promotion demonstrates the evolution of technology and manufacturing, indicating a future trend of more streamlined and efficient production processes. ### Where This Applies - **3D Printing:** Zortax's promotion highlights the potential for innovative marketing strategies within the 3D printing industry. - **Filament Manufacturing:** The promotion by Zortax encourages filament manufacturers to explore new partnerships and promotional campaigns. - **Technology Manufacturing:** Zortax's bundled offering showcases the potential for disruptive innovations within the technology manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Compact 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lulzbot-mini-2.md) - [Screenless 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5c.md) - [Large Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheus-msla-3d-printer.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Affordable 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5.md) - [Budget-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-a530.md) - [Dual-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fdm-3d-printers.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratham-x.md) - [Accessible 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4.md)