# 3D-Printed iPad Cases Fresh Fiber Creates a Tool for 3D Case Customization By Holger Mohr | Published 2011-01-24 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipad-online-tool-3-d-cases References: [kickstarter.freshfiber](http://kickstarter.freshfiber.com) & [freshfiber](http://www.freshfiber.com/point-of-sale) The Dutch-based company [Fresh Fiber](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshservice-fresh-drink-service) is already producing edgy 3D printed [iPad](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pitaka) cases made of robust Nylon Graphite. Now they are planing to create the first online tool for virtually sculping the cases, which allows people to create their design with logos, own texts and icons. Fresh Fiber teamed up with [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-dynamic-folio), the world largest funding platform for creative projects, to find investors for his stunning project. It seems to be an intersting investment, check out the gallery and let me know what you think. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 96% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printing Customization:** Developing an online tool for 3D case customization opens up opportunities for personalized consumer products through 3D printing technology. - **Robust Nylon Graphite Materials:** The use of robust Nylon Graphite materials in 3D printed iPad cases presents an opportunity for durable and high-quality custom accessories. - **Collaborative Funding Platforms:** Partnering with crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter provides a disruptive innovation opportunity to raise funds for groundbreaking projects in the 3D printing industry. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The ability to create customizable 3D printed iPad cases appeals to the consumer electronics industry, offering unique and personalized accessories for electronic devices. - **Additive Manufacturing:** The development of an online tool for 3D case customization contributes to the advancement of the additive manufacturing industry, enabling more complex and diverse product designs. - **Crowdfunding:** Partnering with crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the funding and investment industry, specifically within the 3D printing sector. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Carbon Cellos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-carbon-cello.md) - [3D-Printed Wooden Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/econitwood.md) - [3D Printed Shoe Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customfit-3d-printed-shoes.md) - [Retro-Inspired 3D-Printed Storage](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macintosh-studio.md) - [Digital Craft Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-and-design-miami.md) - [Open 3D Printing Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zellerfeld-1.md) - [3D-Printed Auto Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fits.md) - [Shapeshifting Tablet Workstation Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moft-dynamic-folio.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3.md)