# DIY Folding Metal Industrial Origami is the New and Simple Way To Build By Joanne Lam | Published 2010-05-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/industrial-origami References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/materials/killer_new_production_method_metal_origami_16549.asp) & [industrialorigami](http://www.industrialorigami.com/home.cfm) The manufacturing of metal products just got a tad easier with Industrial Origami. The company focuses on creating [sheets of metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twist-side-table) with set folding lines. The assembly of these products then becomes simple since there is less time required for measurement, press, etc., making the entire process more efficient. This step-by-step system also reduces any [folding errors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pli-steel-wall-shelf) which may happen in the manual [assembly process](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-mechanical-assemblies). When every second counts, Industrial Origami may just be what manufacturers need in a struggling economy. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Automated Manufacturing:** Industrial Origami's set folding lines streamline the assembly process, paving the way for automated manufacturing. - **Efficiency Enhancement:** By reducing folding errors and minimizing time-consuming tasks, Industrial Origami offers an opportunity for efficiency enhancement in metal product manufacturing. - **Simplified Assembly:** Industrial Origami's focus on creating sheets of metal with folding lines simplifies the assembly process, presenting an opportunity for manufacturers to streamline their production. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Metal Manufacturing:** Industrial Origami's innovation has the potential to disrupt the metal manufacturing industry by revolutionizing the way metal products are assembled. - **Industrial Automation:** Industrial Origami's set folding lines could be integrated into industrial automation systems, creating a new avenue for innovation in the automation industry. - **Manufacturing Efficiency:** Industrial Origami's approach to metal product assembly offers an opportunity for the manufacturing industry to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori-lamp.md) - [Folded Metal Sheet Organizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldy.md) - [Singular Metal Sheet-Made Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fold-chair.md) - [Origami-Inspired Lunch Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldibox-2.md) - [Reusable Framework Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unfold-form.md) - [Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/origami-outdoor-furniture.md) - [Accessible Metal Fabrication Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/metal-fabrication-technology.md) - [Origami-Inspired Modular Sofas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ori.md) - [Modular Bent-Metal Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sfso-1.md)