# 3D-Printed Measuring Cubes This Unique Measuring Utensil Combines Multiple Tools Into One Form By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-01-16 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/measuring-utentil References: [technabob](https://technabob.com/blog/2018/01/15/3d-printed-measuring-cube/) & [thingiverse](https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2676324) Cooking and baking enthusiasts stock their kitchen drawers with measuring cups, teaspoons and tablespoons—sometimes even multiple sets of these measuring utensils. To clean up the consumer's kitchen and help them make the most of limited space in the kitchen for storage, 'iomaa' created a 3D-printed measuring cube. The measuring tool includes precise sections that can be filled with a variety of ingredients in different quantities, ranging from a quarter of a teaspoon to a full cup. Depending on which side of the cube is used at one time, it may be possible for an at-home chef to fill multiple compartments at a time. With the files shared to Thingiverse, the 3D-printed measuring cube has the potential to be created in either imperial or metric versions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 79% | 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) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **3d-printing in Kitchen Tools:** The trend of using 3D-printing technology to create innovative kitchen tools like the 'iomaa' measuring cube. - **Multi-functional Kitchen Utensils:** The trend of combining multiple kitchen utensils into one form, like the 'iomaa' measuring cube that serves as a measuring cup, teaspoon, tablespoon, and more. - **Space-saving Kitchen Gadgets:** The trend of designing compact kitchen gadgets that help maximize storage space in small kitchens, like the 'iomaa' measuring cube. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchenware Industry:** The kitchenware industry can leverage 3D-printing technology to create innovative multi-functional tools like the 'iomaa' measuring cube. - **Home Appliances Industry:** The home appliances industry can capitalize on the trend of designing space-saving kitchen gadgets by creating compact, multi-functional tools like the 'iomaa' measuring cube. - **3D Printing Industry:** The 3D printing industry can benefit from the increasing demand for customized kitchen tools by offering services to create unique products like the 'iomaa' measuring cube. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Piece Silicone Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boi-measuring-cup.md) - [Instant Noodle-Inspired Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-measuring-cup.md) - [Self-Cleaning Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dreamfarms.md) - [Cloud-Shaped Stevia Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowy-cubes.md) - [Modular Laser Measure Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-laser-measure.md) - [Pre-Portioned Butter Cubes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/challenge-butter-cubes.md) - [Instant Noodle Measuring Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nissin-cup-noodle-measuring-cup.md) - [Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchyhub.md) - [Comprehensive DIY Baking Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baking-tools-set.md)