# Cost-Effective 3D Printers The '101Hero' 3D Printer Device Starts at Just $49 to Purchase By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-05-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printer-device References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/affordable-101hero-3d-printer-launches-for-49-18-05-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/101hero/101hero-the-world-first-us49-3d-printer) There is certainly no shortage of 3D printers on the market, but the '101Hero' 3D printer device is sure to be one of the more [affordable options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6). Priced starting at just $49, the '101Hero' breaks the threshold of being inherently affordable for makers of all kinds to be able to buy. Currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kidoodle-minibox-a1), the '101Hero' printer is designed with beginners in mind and a setup that's inherently easy to follow and use in an instant. One of the biggest hurdles for new technology becoming mainstream is the price point being shifted from high, to affordable. The '101Hero' 3D printer device has done this, which in turn could see the technology become more mainstream in the near future as more consumers become interested in it. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Computers](https://www.trendhunter.com/computers) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable 3D Printing:** The '101Hero' 3D printer device offers an affordable option for makers, potentially driving the mainstream adoption of 3D printing. - **Simplified Printer Setup:** The '101Hero' printer's easy-to-follow setup appeals to beginners, opening up the market to those new to 3D printing. - **Mainstreaming New Technology:** The affordability of the '101Hero' printer could pave the way for 3D printing to become a more mainstream technology. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The '101Hero' 3D printer device's affordable price point makes it accessible to a wider range of consumers in the consumer electronics industry. - **Education:** Simplified setup and low cost of the '101Hero' printer device present disruptive innovation opportunities in the education sector for integrating 3D printing into classrooms. - **Prototyping:** The '101Hero' printer's affordability and ease of use could revolutionize the prototyping industry, making it more accessible for smaller businesses and individuals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beginner-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xmaker-smart-3d-printer.md) - [Entry-Level 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-ec2.md) - [Affordable 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-3d-scanners.md) - [Affordable 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5.md) - [Accessible 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4.md) - [Low-Cost 3D Printing Resins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/formlabs-creator-series.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Budget-Friendly 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/type-a530.md) - [Screenless 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ankermake-m5c.md)