# Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers The ONO 3D Printer Uses a Smartphone to Print Complex Designs By Justin Lam | Published 2018-06-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ono-3d References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/06/18/you-can-literally-3d-print-with-your-smartphone/) & [ono3d.net](https://www.ono3d.net/) 3D printing often comes associated with high costs and intricate computer programs, but the ONO 3D printer is democratizing the medium with a [low price point](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs-creator-series) and the option to control everything from a smartphone. Designed by Filippo Moroni and Pietro Gabriele -- as well as a dedicated team of engineers, designers, researchers and artists -- the ONO 3D printer aims to introduce new users to 3D printing while also remaining a powerful tool for seasoned veterans. The printer itself is quite small but still manages to pack in features seen in much larger models. The printer operates using a vertically lifting platform, a resin bath and a dedicated dock for smartphones. To determine what to print, users simply need to select a 3D file from the ONO app and place the phone in its space below the resin bath. The ONO 3D printer is perfect for small project and prototypes and is currently available for just $99. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Beginner-friendly 3D Printing:** The ONO printer is democratizing 3D printing for beginners by offering a low price point and smartphone control. - **Vertical Lifting Platform Designs:** The ONO printer showcases the potential of vertically lifting platforms for compact 3D printers. - **Smartphone-controlled Manufacturing:** The ONO printer demonstrates the convenience and accessibility of using smartphones to control the manufacturing process. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The ONO printer is disrupting the consumer electronics industry by making 3D printing more accessible to the public. - **Product Design:** The vertical lifting platform and smartphone-controlled features of the ONO printer offer innovative opportunities for product designers to create and test prototypes faster. - **Education:** ONO's low price point and user-friendly design make it a valuable tool for educational institutions teaching 3D printing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Screenless 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5c.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Plug-and-Play 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-3d-printer.md) - [Accessible 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4.md) - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [Palm-Sized 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-3d-printer.md) - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md) - [Personal Manufacturing 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d.md)