# Silent 3D Printers These High-Tech MakerBot Printers are Quieter and Speedier Than Ever By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-09-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hightech-3d-printer References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/makerbot-replicator-6th-gen/45563/) & [makerbot](https://www.makerbot.com/media-center/2016/09/20/makerbot-launch-new-solutions-professionals-educators) New York City-based 3D-printing company [MakerBot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-print) is unveiling its next generation collection of high-tech 3D printers, consisting of a number of devices that are designed to print in truly [rapid fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri) while minimizing sound. These particular 3D printers are fitted with a number of new components that offer improved performance and reduced disturbance. Perhaps the most impressive high-tech 3D printer in this new collection is the Replicator+, a 3D printer that offers a 25 percent increase in volume over its predecessor. However, it's also as much as a third faster and significantly more silent. The printer even features a flexible build plate that makes it easier to remove freshly printed objects. With its voluminous build, convenience-focused design and silent functioning, the Replicator+ represents a step forward in [3D-printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri-carbon). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 57% | 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Silent 3D Printing:** The use of advanced components and designs to reduce the sound output of 3D printers, improving the user experience and expanding potential applications. - **Rapid 3D Printing:** The development of faster 3D printers with increased printing speeds, enabling more efficient production and shorter turnaround times. - **Enhanced Build Volume:** The introduction of 3D printers with larger build volumes, allowing the creation of bigger and more complex objects. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** The adoption of silent, rapid and large-scale 3D printing technology in various industries, including manufacturing, prototyping, and product development. - **Consumer Electronics:** The incorporation of silent and high-speed 3D printing capabilities in the development and production of consumer electronic devices. - **Industrial Design:** The utilization of 3D printing technology with enhanced build volumes to revolutionize the creation of prototypes and models in the industrial design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Silent 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/silent-3d-printer.md) - [Full-Size 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/full-size-3d-printer.md) - [Ultra-Fast Precision 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake.md) - [Affordable 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-nex.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s.md) - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md) - [High-Speed 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-1.md)