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# Modular 3D-Printed Record Players
The 'Lenco-MD' Can be Paired with a Number of Different Modules

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-11-29 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lencomd
References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/lenco-md-3d-printed-modular-record-player-kit-from-e99/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1766465955/lenco-md-worlds-first-3d-printed-modular-record-pl)

The 'Lenco-MD' record player is a 3D-printed system for audiophiles that will offer them a new kind of experience thanks to the modular design and new-fangled functionalities it promises.

The record player can be paired with different modules that will let users customize the functionality to be just as they desire, which could include adding Bluetooth, [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadhouse-cosmo-solar-edition) and more. These module units allow the system to be upgraded and customized to your specifications or needs to make it a clear winner for makers seeking a new level of personalization from their audio equipment.

The 'Lenco-MD' record player is also made mainly from [renewable resources](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker) to make it a far more eco-friendly option for consumers looking for a system that is made with minimal virgin materials.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 3.1/10
- Popularity: 51% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: Europe

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Modular Audio Equipment:** The trend of modular audio equipment allows for customizable and upgradable products with various functionalities.
- **Eco-friendly Technology:** The trend of eco-friendly technology provides opportunities for creating environmentally conscious products in various industries.
- **3D Printing Innovation:** The trend of 3D printing innovation opens up possibilities for creating unique and customizable products in multiple sectors.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can benefit from modular designs to offer customizable and upgradable products with various features.
- **Renewable Energy:** The renewable energy industry can benefit from incorporating eco-friendly materials and renewable resources in their products, such as solar-powered audio equipment.
- **Product Design and Manufacturing:** The product design and manufacturing industries have an opportunity to utilize 3D printing technology to create unique and personalized products with modular designs.

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