The advent of 3D printing changed the design world forever, and now the 'FormBox' vacuum former looks to help do so again. Whilst vacuum formers have traditionally been used in commercial settings, the 'FormBox' brings the technology home and gets users making in a matter of moments.
The 'FormBox' makes use of your own vacuum cleaner in order to create the suction necessary to create the form. This allows the 'FormBox' itself to be rather slim and discreet rather than packing too many components into one design. Moreover, this helps to keep costs down for the manufacturers and the end consumer to ensure everyone is happy.
The 'FormBox' vacuum former is currently available for preorder on Kickstarter where the campaign has already garnered over $70,000 in funding support.
What's Driving This Trend
- At-home Vacuum Formers
- The democratization of industrial technology allows anyone to create small-scale manufacturing in their homes.
- Disruptive Manufacturing Technologies
- The advent of DIY manufacturing allows consumers to avoid traditional manufacturing and retail channels, spurring new business opportunities.
- Crowdfunding for Manufacturing
- Crowdfunding sites like Kickstarter offer an alternative to traditional startup funding, allowing entrepreneurs to bring their unique products directly to consumers.
Who This Affects Most
- Product Design
- The compact design and low cost of at-home vacuum formers opens opportunities for designers to create small-scale production runs on their own.
- Consumer Goods Manufacturing
- The democratization of manufacturing technology enables entrepreneurs to create products quickly and cheaply, disrupting traditional retail and manufacturing channels.
- Crowdfunding Platforms
- The success of the 'FormBox' vacuum former demonstrates the potential for innovative consumer products to be crowdfunded and brought directly to market without the need for traditional funding sources.
