# 3D Sonogram Services The 'In utero' 3D Printing Service Provides Tangible Ultrasounds By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-08-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/printing-service References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2016/08/30/44093/blind-mothers-can-now-feel-unborn-childs-features-thanks-to-3d-printing.html) & [inutero3d.pl](https://inutero3d.pl/?page_id=562&lang=en) The 'In utero' 3D printing service looks to provide mothers-to-be with a tangible sonogram rather than a printed image. Using [3D printing technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/precise-3d-printer), 'In utero' provides the printed sculptures as a means for those with seeing problems or who are blind to feel the imagery rather than see it. The Szczecin, Poland-based startup can create the 3D renderings for parents in about four to seven hours with [exceptional precision](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heygears) to boot. 'In utero' provides a great option for blind mothers to experience the joy of sonograms without having to rely on traditional photographs. The 'In utero' 3D printing service also enables parents to print sonograms as a keepsake to help immortalize pregnancy stages and turn them into small works of art to display. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Babies](https://www.trendhunter.com/babies) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tangible Sonogram Prints:** The trend of creating tangible sonogram prints through 3D printing technology offers a unique way for parents to experience and cherish the visual representation of their unborn child. - **Accessibility in Pregnancy Imaging:** The trend of using 3D printing to create tactile sonograms addresses the need for accessible imaging options for blind or visually impaired expectant parents. - **Artistic Pregnancy Mementos:** The trend of turning sonograms into small works of art using 3D printing technology provides an opportunity for parents to create personalized and visually striking keepsakes of their pregnancy journey. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Healthcare Technology:** The healthcare technology industry can explore the disruptive innovation opportunity of developing advanced 3D sonogram printing services to enhance the prenatal experience for expectant parents. - **Assistive Technology:** The assistive technology industry can capitalize on the trend of 3D printing tangible sonogram prints to create more inclusive and accessible pregnancy imaging solutions for visually impaired individuals. - **Art and Design:** The art and design industry can tap into the trend of turning sonograms into artistic pieces through 3D printing, offering unique and personalized pregnancy mementos for parents and art enthusiasts alike. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Prenatal Care Wearables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/morrama.md) - [3D Skin Mapping Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-skin-mapping-tool.md) - [Desktop Medical 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/einstein-dental.md) - [Vibrant 3D-Printed Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-design.md) - [High-Quality 2PP Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/upnano-nanopro.md) - [Alternative Microfabrication 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b9-creations.md) - [Branded Pregnancy Scans](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pregnancy-scans.md) - [Texturized 3D UV Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eufymake-uv-printer-e1.md) - [3D Printed Medical Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gastronology.md)