# Bolt-Free Plasma Lighters The Saberlight is a Compact Plasma Lighter Built for Any Situation By Justin Lam | Published 2018-07-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasma-lighter References: [mashable](https://mashable.com/2018/07/25/saberlight-bolt-high-tech-lighter-on-sale/#t6HlfGbREqqX) & [electronics.woot](https://electronics.woot.com/offers/saberlight-bolt-personal-plasma-beam-lighter) A lighter should be a piece of everyone's [EDC](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dualbarrel-edc), regardless if they smoke or not, and the [Neva Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ora-collection) Saberlight Bolt may be the perfect tool thanks to its impressive [plasma lighter design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moneylighter). The result of three years of research and development, this revamped plasma lighter features a bolt-free form, ensuring a wider variety of uses other than lighting a cigarette. The lighter is activated simply with a touch sensor, which also adds a level of safety that ensures it won't ignite in a pocket or purse. The lighter itself measures in at just five inches and is incredibly slim. The plasma lighter is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and can be used up to 300 times on a single charge. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.7/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Plasma Lighters:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop more versatile and user-friendly plasma lighter designs for a wider range of uses other than just lighting cigarettes. - **Touch Sensor Activation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate touch sensor technology into various consumer products for added safety and convenience. - **Rechargeable Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create more efficient and long-lasting rechargeable battery solutions for electronic devices. ### Who This Affects Most - **Lighter Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and invest in the development of advanced plasma lighter technologies to capture a larger market share. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate touch sensor technology into a wide variety of consumer electronics to enhance user experience and safety. - **Battery Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Research and develop new rechargeable battery technologies to meet the growing demand for longer-lasting and eco-friendly power sources. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Slick Rechargeable Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rechargeable-lighter.md) - [Laser Technology Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laser-technology-smoking-device.md) - [Minimalistic Slim Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/two-tone-minimal-lighter.md) - [Premium Windproof Lighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yellow-flame-butane.md) - [Modular Titanium EDC Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boltlite.md) - [Cutting-Edge Smoking Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saber-recycler.md) - [Pea-Inspired Whimsical Lighter Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabletop-lighter.md) - [Ruggedly Compact Titanium Multi-Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/titanium-multitools.md) - [Animated Show-Inspired Butane Torches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/butane-torch.md)