# 3D-Printed Music Boxes These Musical Sound Systems are 3D Printed By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printed-music-boxes References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/music-drop-3d-printed-custom-16-note-music-boxes-15-01-2014/) & [musicdrop.leftfieldlabs](http://musicdrop.leftfieldlabs.com/) These printed music boxes are custom made with [3D Printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makerworld-cyberbrick). The 'Music Drop' is an online service that allows you to [create your own 16-note musical tune](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tunestory). This unique sound is embedded within the musical box when being printed. It comes in three different colors including red, blue and purple. The drops are assembled by hand at [Left Field Labs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/time-awareness) as a development of tangible sound technology. These printed music boxes look like sculptured rain drops when viewed from a distance with its clear structure. The use of 3D printing technology has come a long way into making personal sounds within a tangible figure. You can create the tune on the Music Drop website where its then made for you. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom 3d-printed Sound:** Opportunity for businesses to offer personalized sound experiences through 3D-printed music boxes. - **Tangible Sound Technology:** Disruption potential in the development of tangible sound technology through the assembly of printed music boxes. - **Personalized Musical Gifts:** Market opportunity for businesses to create and sell 3D-printed music boxes as unique and customizable gifts. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **3D Printing:** The 3D printing industry can capitalize on the demand for custom-made sound experiences through the production of 3D-printed music boxes. - **Gifts and Souvenirs:** The gifts and souvenirs industry can embrace the trend of personalized musical gifts by incorporating 3D-printed music boxes into their product offerings. - **Technology and Design:** Opportunity for businesses in the technology and design industry to explore and innovate with tangible sound technology through 3D-printed music boxes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Coffee Ground Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/christmas-music-box.md) - [Minimalist Lantern-Like Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reuge-onk.md) - [Coffee Ground-Made Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowie.md) - [Repairable 3D-Printed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maker-hardware-ttd3000.md) - [3D-Printed Flip Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stl-sculptures.md) - [Charitable Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wooden-mushroom-fairy-music-box.md) - [Feline-Friendly Music Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cat-music-box.md) - [Tactile Interactive Music Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha.md) - [DIY Digital Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/record-factory.md)