# Glass Optic 3D Printers The Autodesk 'Ember' 3D Printer System Streamlines Manufacturing By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printer-system References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/autodesk-advances-in-3d-printing-discussed-in-new-video-24-03-2016/) & [ember.autodesk](https://ember.autodesk.com/overview) The capabilities of the 3D printing are being fully realized with products like the [Autodesk](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anthropic-claude-connectors) 'Ember' 3D printer system. Designed with all-glass optics to deliver [precision detail](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precise-3d-printer), the Autodesk 'Ember' 3D printer offers over a million voxels per layer. The small business that requires manufacturing capabilities usually heads to a foreign market, but as technology advances we could see them start to shift towards 3D printing. The Autodesk 'Ember' 3D printer allows for [high-speed production](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers) to be a reality, which could revolutionize how we think about product manufacturing. In the future, it could potentially do away with having to outsource manufacturing to other places in the country or world. The Autodesk 'Ember' 3D printer system is capable of being customized to suit different environments, which is all available in further detail from the dedicated web portal for the system. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 57% | 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's Driving This Trend - **Shift Towards 3D Printing:** Small businesses may start shifting towards 3D printing technology instead of outsourcing manufacturing to foreign markets. - **High-speed Production:** The Autodesk 'Ember' 3D printer enables high-speed production, revolutionizing traditional manufacturing processes. - **Customizable Printing Environments:** The Autodesk 'Ember' 3D printer system can be tailored to different manufacturing environments. ### Who This Affects Most - **Manufacturing:** 3D printing technology offers disruptive innovation by providing a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional manufacturing processes. - **Technology:** The development of advanced 3D printing systems like the Autodesk 'Ember' opens up opportunities for innovation and growth in the technology industry. - **Business Services:** The rise of 3D printing may create a demand for new business services related to customizing, maintaining, and optimizing 3D printing systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Glass Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nobula.md) - [3D Glass Printing Methods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/complex-glass-structures.md) - [Custom 3D-Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automation-ecosystem.md) - [Industrial-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lcd-3d-printer.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-multijet.md) - [Alternative Microfabrication 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b9-creations.md) - [Advanced 3D Printing Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3.md) - [High-Stability 3D Metal Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/az600.md)