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# Affordable 3D Printers
The MaherSoft Max Will Fit on a Desktop and is Priced at Just $900

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-29 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mahersoft-max
References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/the-max-desktop-3d-printer-launches-from-900-28-09-2015/) & [mahersoft](http://www.mahersoft.com/max)

3D printers are undoubtedly a kind of technology that isn't going anywhere, but the price point of them is traditionally anything but affordable until now; enter the MaherSoft Max, which is competitively priced at just $900. Designed to be a [3D printer for the consumer market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d) that's both [easy to use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) and small enough to fit on a [desktop](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palette-300), the MaherSoft Max supports filament made from Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) and features an LCD display for easy usage.

Featuring a detachable bed that makes removing printed parts or pieces a cinch, the MaherSoft Max is built with a rigid metal frame that will resist the constant movement and friction created when in constant use printing for extended periods of time.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 5.4/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Affordable 3D Printers:** The MaherSoft Max disrupts the market by offering a 3D printer at a competitive price of $900.
- **Consumer-friendly 3D Printing:** The MaherSoft Max caters to the consumer market with its easy-to-use features and desktop-friendly design.
- **Poly Lactic Acid (PLA) Filament:** The MaherSoft Max supports PLA filament, opening up opportunities for eco-friendly and sustainable 3D printing.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **Consumer Electronics:** The affordable MaherSoft Max 3D printer expands the consumer electronics market to include 3D printing devices.
- **Additive Manufacturing:** The MaherSoft Max disrupts the additive manufacturing industry by offering a cost-effective and accessible solution for 3D printing.
- **Sustainable Materials:** The use of PLA filament in the MaherSoft Max highlights opportunities in the sustainable materials industry for 3D printing.

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