# Tabletop Electroplating Machines The Orbit1 Makes Electroplating Easier & Cheaper Than Ever Before By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-05-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit1 References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/orbit1-tabletop-electroplater/37102/) & [orbit1.co](http://www.orbit1.co/) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniek-pottery) campaign, is fairly inexpensive and easy to run. It can even be paired up with a [companion smartphone app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genmitsu-cubiko). This should make it appeal to a wide range of potential customers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Tabletop Electroplating:** The trend of compact and easy-to-use electroplating machines is set to revolutionize the metal coating industry. - **Smartphone-controlled Electroplating:** The integration of electroplating devices with smartphone apps is a disruptive innovation opportunity that offers increased accessibility and convenience. - **Customizable Metallic Finishes:** The trend of offering a variety of metallic finishes for small objects can create new opportunities for customization and personalization. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Manufacturing:** Tabletop electroplating machines can significantly reduce the production time and cost of metal-coated products for small-scale manufacturing companies. - **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. - **Jewelry:** The opportunity to offer customized metallic finishes can attract jewelry makers who want to differentiate their designs from standard offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printer Project Polishers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nebulizer-polisher.md) - [Environmentally Friendly Metal Inks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electroninks.md) - [Miniature Pottery Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniek-pottery.md) - [Consumer-Targeted CNC Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consumertargeted-cnc-machine.md) - [Miniature Metal Fidget Objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altdynamic-orbiform-mini.md) - [At-Home Hobbyist Screen Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makeblock-xtool-screen-printer.md) - [Versatile Rotary Tool Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotary-workshop.md) - [Portable DIYer Welding Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiveinone-welder-and-cutter.md) - [Desktop Vacuum Formers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formart-s.md)