# Sci-Fi-Inspired 3D Printers Anycubic Unveiled the 'Photon Nex' Futuristic 3D Printer By Colin Smith | Published 2022-03-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-nex References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/289986/photon-nex-high-speed-3d-printer-released-by-anycubic/) & [anycubic](https://www.anycubic.com/collections/anycubic-photon-3d-printers)  '[Anycubic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-m3),' the 3D printing brand based in Shenzhen, China, has unveiled the '[Photon Nex](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luma-ai-photon)' futuristic 3D printer. This 3D printer has a geometric, minimalist outer shell that opens to reveal the full printer when a button is pressed. The marketing shots for this printer place it in outer space with suns and plants in the background to draw attention to its sci-fi inspiration. The design of the Photon Nex is inspired by the 'sleeper ships' from 'Star Trek.' The Photon Nex is equipped with Anycubic's '[Auto Resin Filler](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anycubic-photon-p1),' which allows the device to automatically recycle up to 95% of wasted resin into future projects. The most notable feature of the Photon Nex, though, is its printing speed. The printer boasts a printing rate of 1,600mm/h, meaning it is nearly 15 times faster than its competitors. Image Credit: Anycubic ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 97% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **Futuristic 3D Printers:** There is an opportunity to create and market more 3D printers inspired by science fiction with faster printing rates. - **Auto Resin Filler Technology:** Further development of the 'Auto Resin Filler' technology can lead to less wasted resin and more efficiency in 3D printing. - **Increased Printing Speeds:** Continued innovation in printing speed technology can revolutionize 3D printing for various industries. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing Industry:** The manufacturing industry can use futuristic 3D printers with faster printing speeds to produce goods at a quicker pace. - **Architecture Industry:** Auto resin filler technology in 3D printers can be beneficial for the architecture industry to create more sustainable and accurate models. - **Healthcare Industry:** The healthcare industry can explore faster 3D printing technology to produce medical equipment and devices more efficiently. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Professional-Grade Resin 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-resin-3d-printer.md) - [3D Resin Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/photon-m3.md) - [Intelligent Ultra-Fast 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elegoo-fdm-neptune-4.md) - [Ultra-Accurate Resin 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-1-resin-3d-printer.md) - [Auto-Adaptive 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mono-m7-pro.md) - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md) - [Affordable 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5.md) - [Ultra-Fast Precision 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake.md) - [High-Speed 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blade-1.md)