# Kid-Friendly 3D Printers These Mainstream 3D Printers Will Give Your Tiny Tots Creative Reign By Farida Helmy | Published 2014-06-20 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mainstream-3d-printers References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/tag/3d-printer/) & [zeepro](http://zeepro.com/t/3D-printer) In our tech-driven era, modern toys rule the market teaching our kids skills that we were never exposed to at such young ages: case in point, the mainstream [kid-friendly 3D printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technology-products-for-children). Most adults still don't even understand what 3D printers can do -- let alone how they work -- but kids are already toying with these tech toys making it highly likely that they'll turn out to be the top engineers, scientists, designers and tech-gurus of tomorrow. The consumer-oriented 3D printer is unique because it is the first of the mainstream 3D printers. It also boasts a bevy of features like Ethernet & WiFi connectivity, a [dual color printing head](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers), an onboard micro-camera, smartphone and tablet control and a refillable cartridge system. It's also designed to be understood and [easy-to-use](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6) for the tiny tots to print their creative creations. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mainstream 3D Printers:** The rise of mainstream 3D printers opens up opportunities for innovation across industries. - **Consumer-oriented 3D Printers:** The development of consumer-oriented 3D printers creates new possibilities for disrupting traditional manufacturing processes. - **Kid-friendly Tech Toys:** The emergence of kid-friendly 3D printers introduces a new market segment for innovative toy manufacturers. ### Where This Applies - **Education:** Incorporating mainstream 3D printers into educational curriculums can revolutionize the way students learn and explore creativity. - **Manufacturing:** Integrating consumer-oriented 3D printers into manufacturing workflows can streamline production and enable customized product development. - **Toy:** Developing and marketing kid-friendly 3D printers can disrupt the traditional toy industry by encouraging hands-on creativity in children. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Family-Friendly Multicolor 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegoo-centauri-carbon-2-combo.md) - [Classroom-Focused 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sketch-print.md) - [3D-Printable Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick.md) - [Classroom-Focused 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerbot-sketch-large.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Plug-and-Play 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-3d-printer.md)