# Massive Mutiple Object Printers The Makerbot Z18 Industrial 3D Printer Shines Big at CES 2014 By Malika Renee Butss | Published 2014-01-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerbot-z18-industrial-3d-printer References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/01/06/makerbot-z18-3d-printers/) & [store.makerbot](http://store.makerbot.com/replicator-z18) Take your printing to even bigger and better heights with the Makerbot Z18 Industrial 3D Printer. The Makerbot company is notorious for developing and designing the newest and most innovative ways to print. Its latest invention the Makerbot Z18 Industrial 3D Printer is the company's biggest and most versatile printer yet. This colossal 3D lets the buyer print up to ten items at one time and comes WiFi-enabled. Crafted for industrial use, this printer is set to be released this coming spring. The Z18 allows buyers to print items as large as 12 inches x 12 inches x 18 inches and comes equipped with a camera so consumers can share their designs with others. This is definitely a big printer that will make a huge impact on the industrial industry. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Massive 3D Printing:** The Makerbot Z18 Industrial 3D Printer allows users to print larger and more complex objects, creating a disruptive opportunity for manufacturing and architecture industries. - **Wireless 3D Printing:** The Z18's WiFi-enabled capabilities opens doors for remote printing and distributed manufacturing opportunities. - **Multi-object 3D Printing:** Printing up to ten items at once could revolutionize the production process for a variety of industries, from retail to automotive. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** 3D printing has the potential to completely disrupt traditional manufacturing processes, and the Z18's capabilities take it one step further. - **Architecture:** The ability to print larger and more complex structures could transform the way architects approach design and construction. - **Retail:** The Z18's multi-item printing capabilities could allow for more efficient and cost-effective production of retail products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pratham-x.md) - [Comprehensive Industrial 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [12-Nozzle Desktop 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/palette-300.md) - [Innovative 3D Printing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/innovative-3d-printing.md) - [Speedy Large-Scale 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eryone-thinker-x400.md) - [Multi-Head 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prusa-xl-multi-material.md) - [Cutting-Edge 3D-Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1.md) - [Large Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheus-msla-3d-printer.md)