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# Moisture-Balancing Printer Devices
The 'PrintDry' Print Filament Dryer Ensures Even 3D Printing

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-10-14 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/print-filament
References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/printdry-filament-dryer/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/730230926/printdry-filament-dryer/description)

Ensuring the optimal moisture level is key to quality 3D-printed products, which is what the 'PrintDry' print filament dryer looks to enable. The 'PrintDry' unit houses [3D printer filament](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideaformer-ir3-v2) and evenly distributes the moisture level in order to reach an equilibrium for it.

Drying items that have been 3D-printed can be difficult and time-consuming because of the high moisture content of the items. This can be corrected with the 'PrintDry' unit that enables moisture levels to be optimized to ensure the best bond when the filament is used for printing. Better yet, the 'PrintDry' print filament dryer heats the filament up when a print job is being done to help ensure that undue stress isn't placed on [3D printer units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-u1).

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.8/10
- Popularity: 30% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

## Categories

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## Key Themes

### What Makes This Trend Stand Out

- **Moisture-balancing Printer Devices:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Develop advanced moisture-balancing technology for 3D printers to improve print quality and bonding.
- **Optimized Filament Drying:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Create efficient and time-saving filament drying solutions to enhance post-printing processes in the 3D printing industry.
- **Heated Filament Support:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Design 3D printer filament dryers with integrated heating elements to reduce stress and improve performance during printing.

### Sectors Adopting This

- **3D Printing Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Innovate the drying process and develop new technologies to enhance the overall quality and efficiency of 3D printing.
- **Filament Manufacturing Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Collaborate with filament manufacturers to create specialized dryers that optimize moisture levels and ensure higher quality prints.
- **Print Maintenance and Repair Industry:** Disruptive Innovation Opportunity: Provide maintenance and repair services for 3D printers, focusing on optimizing filament drying techniques to prevent damage and improve longevity.

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