# DIY Rotational Molding Machines Innovative Design Lets You Make Your Own Plastic Goods By Christina Butty | Published 2009-08-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rotational-molding-machine References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2009/08/06/rotational-moulding-diy-machine-by-andrew-duffy-craig-tyler-and-edward-harrison/#more-36223) & [andrew-duffy](http://www.andrew-duffy.com/) This rotational molding machine is a quirky DIY design that is also very educational. Powered by a cordless drill, the rotational molding machine is capable of producing [hollow plastic products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printed-packaging-mold). Made from scrap materials, the rotational molding machine was produced by design students Andrew Duffy, Craig Tyler and Edward Harrison from the UK University for the [Creative Arts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-living). **Implications** - Consumers are increasingly interested in DIY projects and this trend is another example that people want to create more things on their own. An opportunity arises for companies to create instructional manuals that help individuals turn store bought objects into revamped DIY projects for the home. This will appeal to an economy with consumers who are still recovering from recession. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Manufacturing:** There's an opportunity to create more DIY manufacturing machines that are accessible to consumers who want to create their own products at home. - **Instructional Manuals:** Companies can create instructional manuals that help individuals turn store-bought objects into revamped DIY projects for the home. - **Sustainable Designs:** There's a trend towards using scrap materials and eco-friendly designs to produce DIY manufacturing machines that are not only affordable but also sustainable. ### Where This Applies - **Manufacturing:** Companies in the manufacturing industry can explore creating more affordable and accessible DIY manufacturing machines for consumers who want to create their own products at home. - **Education:** There's an opportunity for educational institutions and companies to create courses and programs that teach individuals how to create their own DIY manufacturing machines and products. - **Home Decor:** Companies in the home decor industry can explore creating and marketing products and materials that can be repurposed and used in DIY projects by consumers at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [3D-Printed Ball Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fraens.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Modular Desktop Maker Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lathepro.md) - [Consumer-Targeted CNC Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/consumertargeted-cnc-machine.md) - [Miniature Pottery Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniek-pottery.md) - [High-Power Handheld Maker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cordless-diy-tool.md) - [Style-Conscious Power Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/module-compact-drill.md) - [3D Automated Knitting Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-knitting-machine1.md)