# Robotic Printing Systems Tend.ai's Robot 3D Printer is Fully Automated By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-07-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robot-3d-printer References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/139557/tend-ai-robot-team-3d-printers/) & [tend.ai](http://tend.ai/) While [3D printer technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3) is something to marvel at on its own, Tend.ai is a start-up that created a robot 3D printer to minimize the amount of interference needed from a human during the manufacturing process. As a [fully automated robotic 3D printing system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heygears1), the robot is able to manage a basic factory line by overseeing [multiple 3D printers at once](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6). Once a print has been finished, the bot is able to collect the finished designs so that they can be boxed on a conveyor belt. People are able to check in or control the robotic system via an iOS or Android app remotely, meaning that no close supervision of the machines is required. A system of this kind has huge implications for the kinds of mass customization that can be done with 3D printing technology at a heightened pace. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [AI](https://www.trendhunter.com/ai) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Automated 3D Printing:** Tend.ai's robotic 3D printer showcases the trend of automating the 3D printing process, reducing the need for human intervention. - **Factory Line Management:** The fully automated system by Tend.ai allows for overseeing and managing multiple 3D printers on a factory line, improving efficiency and productivity. - **Remote Control and Monitoring:** The iOS and Android app integration for Tend.ai's robotic printing system enables remote control and monitoring, eliminating the need for constant physical presence. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Manufacturing:** The use of robotic printing systems opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for streamlining manufacturing processes and optimizing production efficiency. - **3D Printing:** The integration of automation into 3D printing with Tend.ai's system paves the way for advancements in mass customization and faster production speeds. - **Mobile App Development:** The development of mobile apps for remote control and monitoring of robotic printing systems presents disruptive innovation opportunities within the mobile app industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Custom 3D-Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automation-ecosystem.md) - [Automated Worksite Printer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hp-siteprint.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md) - [Collaborative 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flsun-t1.md) - [AI-Powered Multifilament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifilament-3d-printer.md) - [Conveyor Belt 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ideaformer-ir3-v2.md) - [Large-Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s.md) - [Ultra-Accurate Resin 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-1-resin-3d-printer.md)