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# Pocket-Size 3D-Printers
LumiPocket is a Small 3d Printer That is Powerful and Affordable

By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-17 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/small-3d-printer
References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/lumipocket-affordable-high-quality-3d-printer) & [lumindustries](http://www.lumindustries.com/)

With a printing area that's only about 4" in diameter and height, LumiPocket is a [small 3D printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4) that's ideal for creating your own tiny personal items.

The printer is small, but mighty, since it is able to produce about a 2" item in about the span of an hour. This is because the printer makes use of [DLP projection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoone-green), rather than FDM. One of the most unique features of the 3D printer is that it is capable of printing up to three objects at the same time, using just one projector—no matter what kind of material each print is using. In comparison to [other 3D printers on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d), this machine is highly affordable for someone who just wants to make a number of small objects for their own personal use.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.3/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Small-scale 3D Printing:** The LumiPocket printer demonstrates the trend of creating pocket-sized 3D printers that are powerful and affordable.
- **DLP Projection Technology:** The use of DLP projection in the LumiPocket printer showcases the trend of utilizing advanced projection technology for faster and more precise 3D printing.
- **Multi-object Printing:** The ability to print multiple objects simultaneously in different materials is an emerging trend that the LumiPocket printer embodies.

### Where This Applies

- **Personal Manufacturing:** The LumiPocket printer presents an opportunity for the personal manufacturing industry to cater to individuals who want to create their own small, customized items.
- **Consumer Electronics:** The advancement of small, affordable 3D printers like LumiPocket opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry, enabling the production of customized accessories and parts.
- **Education:** The LumiPocket printer's accessibility and affordability make it an ideal tool for educational institutions to introduce 3D printing technology and foster creativity and innovation among students.

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