# At-Home Vacuum Forming Machines The 'Vaquform' is a Compact Option That's Affordably Priced By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacuum-forming-machine References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/desktop-vacuum-forming-machine-13-02-2017/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/vaquform/vaquform-the-worlds-first-digital-desktop-vacuum-f) The 'Vaquform' is a new [desktop vacuum forming machine](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/makera-z1) that offers users the ability to create vacuum formed items from home without having to outsource the project to a third-party. The 'Vaquform' consists of a compact design that can be utilized on a desktop in order to make consistently using the appliance possible at home or in an office. The 'Vaquform' is affordably priced at $599 yet designed with a high-quality aesthetic that incorporates a digital interface, an infrared probe, ceramic heaters and an ergonomic design. The 'Vaquform' vacuum forming machine can be used for a wide array of different projects and tasks in order to support the growing number of makers who are opting to DIY from home rather than outsource. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 94% | Activity: 97% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Desktop Vacuum Forming Machines:** The compact design of the 'Vaquform' creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for individuals to easily create vacuum formed items from home. - **Affordable Home Manufacturing:** The affordably priced 'Vaquform' offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by enabling individuals to create high-quality vacuum formed items without outsourcing. - **Rise of DIY Makers:** The growing number of makers opting to DIY from home presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the 'Vaquform' to support their projects and tasks. ### Where This Applies - **Manufacturing:** The 'Vaquform' presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the manufacturing industry by allowing individuals to create vacuum formed items at home. - **Product Design:** The 'Vaquform' offers a disruptive innovation opportunity in the product design industry by providing an affordable and accessible solution for creating prototypes. - **Home Improvement:** The 'Vaquform' has a disruptive innovation opportunity in the home improvement industry as it empowers individuals to create custom-made moldings, fixtures, and parts at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Small Business Vacuum Sealers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-vacuum-former.md) - [At-Home Pressure Forming Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mayku-multiplier.md) - [Vacuum-Heat Smartphone Case Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htvront-h17.md) - [Plastic-Molding Benchtop Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benchtop-injection-molding.md) - [Accessible DIYer CNC Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genmitsu-cubiko.md) - [Consumer Desktop Vapor Smoothers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/postpro-sf2x.md) - [Modular Desktop Maker Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lathepro.md) - [Cubic Handheld Vacuum Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dust-box-vacuum-cleaner.md) - [Curved Vacuum Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qrevo-curvx.md)