# Compound 3D Printers Kwambio's Unique One 3D Printer Combines Hardware and Software By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2015-04-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unique-one References: [3dprint](http://3dprint.com/58545/kwambio-unique-one/) & [kwamb.io](http://kwamb.io/) Aiming to bring 3D printing technology more into the mainstream, Kwambio launched the Unique One. By blending style with an intuitive interface, this [additive manufacturing machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qidi-plus-4) has the potential to appeal to experienced and novice makers alike. The [all-in-one approach](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eprint) to the design of the Unique One means that there is no need to create CAD files, since there are tools for mobile creation that are extremely user-friendly. Kwambio describes that "We see 3D printing as a simple service for creating unique personalized products," and by envisioning this 3D printer as a complete unit that's able to provide software and hardware, it is a powerful tool for creation. With the ability to print at [speeds five times faster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centauri) than machines from rival manufacturers, the Unique One prototype will definitely draw crowds when it is debuted at the New York 3D PrintShow. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 78% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Mainstream 3D Printing:** The Unique One aims to bring 3D printing technology more into the mainstream by combining style with an intuitive interface. - **Mobile Creation Tools:** The Unique One eliminates the need for CAD files by offering user-friendly mobile creation tools, making 3D printing more accessible. - **Complete Unit Printing:** By envisioning the 3D printer as a complete unit that provides software and hardware, the Unique One offers a powerful tool for creation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Additive Manufacturing:** The Unique One disrupts the additive manufacturing industry by offering an all-in-one solution that combines style, speed, and accessibility. - **Customization and Personalization:** With its focus on creating unique personalized products, the Unique One presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the custom and personalized goods industry. - **Technology Hardware and Software:** The Unique One provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the technology industry by combining hardware and software in a seamless manner for 3D printing. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Three-in-One 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapmaker-artisan.md) - [Efficient 3D Printing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers.md) - [Personal Manufacturing 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2d.md) - [Plug-and-Play 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoni-3d-printer.md) - [Feature-Packed 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-p1p.md) - [Easier-to-Use 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimaker-s6.md) - [Multi-Material 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multimaterial-3d-printer.md) - [Consumer-Grade 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/k1-max.md) - [Accessible 3D Wood Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digilab-3d20.md)