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Tabletop Electroplating Machines

The Orbit1 Makes Electroplating Easier & Cheaper Than Ever Before

— May 1, 2015 — Tech
The Orbit1 is a tabletop electroplating contraption, targeted towards small businesses, hobbyists and makers, that allows you to coat any small object in a choice of four metallic finishes. The device, which is currently the subject of a Kickstarter campaign, is fairly inexpensive and easy to run. It can even be paired up with a companion smartphone app in order to provide an easy and accessible metal-coating experience.

The app has a Smart Mode with recommended settings and an Expert Mode that allows the parameters of coating jobs to be adjusted manually.

The Orbit1 has a wide range of implications, and can be used by companies and makers to quickly prototype ideas. This should make it appeal to a wide range of potential customers.
Trend Themes
1. Tabletop Electroplating - The trend of compact and easy-to-use electroplating machines is set to revolutionize the metal coating industry.
2. Smartphone-controlled Electroplating - The integration of electroplating devices with smartphone apps is a disruptive innovation opportunity that offers increased accessibility and convenience.
3. Customizable Metallic Finishes - The trend of offering a variety of metallic finishes for small objects can create new opportunities for customization and personalization.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - Tabletop electroplating machines can significantly reduce the production time and cost of metal-coated products for small-scale manufacturing companies.
2. Diy/maker - Compact and easy-to-use electroplating machines can enable makers and DIY enthusiasts to experiment with metal coating on a smaller scale with less investment.
3. Jewelry - The opportunity to offer customized metallic finishes can attract jewelry makers who want to differentiate their designs from standard offerings.
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