# Palm-Sized 3D Printers The 'TinyMaker' Open Source 3D Printer Can Be Brought and Used Anywhere By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-3d-printer References: [gadgetify](https://www.gadgetify.com/tinymaker/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinymaker/tinymaker-3d-printer)  3D printers are often associated with having a relatively substantial design that requires a workshop for use, but the 'TinyMaker' open source 3D printer is here to completely change this. The unit is compact enough to be brought almost anywhere and can be used to create small objects thanks to its leakproof resin tank design. The printer comes with a carrying case to further support being brought anywhere and only requires 5W of power to be used, which makes it compatible with power banks. The 'TinyMaker' open source 3D printer is suitable for customization thanks to its design and is perfect for avid gamers or model making enthusiasts thanks to its ability to [quickly print small items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.5/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 13% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable 3D Printers:** The trend towards more portable 3D printers provides opportunities for disruption in industries like gaming and model making that require on-the-go customization. - **Miniature 3D Printing:** The trend towards smaller 3D printers opens up new possibilities for manufacturing small objects and provides a disruptive opportunity for the jewelry and toy making industries. - **Low-power 3D Printing:** The trend towards 3D printers that require low power makes it possible to use them in areas with limited power supply. This provides a disruptive opportunity for industries in remote locations such as oil rigs and mining camps. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** Portable 3D printers like the 'TinyMaker' present an opportunity for gamers to quickly create customized game pieces, terrain, and props on-the-go, thereby disrupting the traditional gaming accessory market. - **Model Making:** The TinyMaker's compact size makes it a convenient tool for model making enthusiasts, thereby disrupting the traditional model-making supply market and opening up new possibilities for DIY customization. - **Jewelry Making:** Miniature 3D printing provides an opportunity for jewelry makers to rapidly design and produce customized small parts, which can greatly increase their efficiency and creativity while disrupting the traditional jewelry making process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Large Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheus-msla-3d-printer.md) - [Miniature AI-Powered Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a1-mini.md) - [Personal Manufacturing 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d.md) - [Ultra-Compact Laser Engravers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formovie-xming.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Open Platform Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-printer.md)