# 3D Print-Remixing Software 'Grafter' Creates 3D-Printed Mechanical Creations from Different Parts By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grafter References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180209-grafter-remixing-3d-printed-machines-by-extracting-their-mechanisms.html) & [thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2786216) A group of researchers from the Hasso Plattner Institute in Germany launched 'Grafter' as a unique software system for the creation of 3D-printed machines. While a number of 3D-printed machines may be made with the right know-how, Grafter is a tool that may be used for mixing and matching the individual mechanisms between different objects. Since the actual process of [additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3) is one that takes a considerable amount of time, this technology helps to make the most of a single printed object. Grafter helps designers simplify the act of combining multiple 3D-printed machines to form fully functional, unified systems. On Thingverse, various models by different creators were remixed into an entirely new creation, showing off the immense potential for this idea to be used for a variety of [3D-printed projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Remixing Mechanisms:** Grafter's ability to mix and match individual mechanisms between different objects opens up opportunities for creating unique 3D-printed machines. - **Efficient Additive Manufacturing:** The Grafter software maximizes the utilization of a single 3D-printed object, reducing production time and costs. - **Unified System Integration:** Designers can easily combine multiple 3D-printed machines into fully functional systems using Grafter, enabling seamless integration of different components. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** The manufacturing industry can leverage Grafter's remixing capabilities to create customized and innovative 3D-printed machines. - **Design:** The design industry can benefit from Grafter's ability to simplify the process of combining different 3D-printed mechanisms, enabling greater creativity and versatility. - **Prototyping:** Prototyping industries can utilize Grafter to quickly test and iterate on different combinations of 3D-printed mechanisms, accelerating the product development process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [3D-Printed Ball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraens.md) - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [3D-Printed Grooming Combs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-fixables.md) - [Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-print-chromaset.md) - [Versatile Rotary Tool Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotary-workshop.md) - [3D-Printed Workshop Wrenches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workshop-wrench.md) - [Craft-Inspired 3D-Printing Styles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digitally-woven.md)