# 3D Printer Filament Systems The 'SpoolBoss' Filament Management System is Open Source By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-10-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spoolboss References: [geeky-gadgets](https://www.geeky-gadgets.com/3d-printer-filament-storage-02-10-2018/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/stormetech/spoolboss-open-source-3d-printer-filament-manageme) [3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fibreseeker-3) is quickly taking off as a popular medium for designers of all ages to implement into their practice, so new aftermarket solutions like the 'SpoolBoss' filament management system are being created with this in mind. The [open source system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-printer) works by storing, maintaining and organizing your various [filaments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/repit) to keep them all highly accessible when they're needed for a print job. This will come as welcome news to designers who are seeking a way to maintain better control over their essential components by quickly drying them and preventing them from being affected by humidity. The 'SpoolBoss' filament management system can be used with up to six full-size spools of filament and also features a locking compartment door to prevent tampering. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 3% | 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) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **3D Printing Filament Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating advanced and automated filament storage and organization systems. - **Open Source Filament Solutions:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing open source platforms and tools for managing and maintaining 3D printing filaments. - **Humidity Control in 3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include designing innovative solutions to prevent humidity-related issues in 3D printing filaments. ### Sectors Adopting This - **3D Printing:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new 3D printing technologies and materials. - **Supply Chain Management:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include creating efficient and automated systems for managing and tracking 3D printing filaments. - **Creative Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunities include developing new designs and tools for enhancing the 3D printing process. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [3D Printer Filament Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-printer-filament-dryer.md) - [Moisture-Eliminating 3D Printer Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-dehydrator.md) - [Multicolor Printer Filament Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/filament-module.md) - [3D-Printed Filament Makers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polyformer.md) - [Aftermarket 3D Printer Controllers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/co-print-chromaset.md) - [3D Printer Color Swatches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-print-codex.md) - [Custom 3D-Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automation-ecosystem.md) - [Large Format 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prometheus-msla-3d-printer.md) - [AI-Powered Multifilament 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifilament-3d-printer.md)