# 3D Miniscule Magazines The World's Smallest Magazine Cover Was Created by IBM 3D By Jennifer Paul | Published 2014-04-25 | Updated 2014-04-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-magazine-cover References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2014/04/25/ibm-world-smallest-magazine-cover/) & [youtube](https://www.youtube.com/user/IBMLabs) The world's smallest magazine cover has been printed in 3D. IBM's [microscopic 3D Printer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultraprecise-digital-printing) now holds the title of printing the smallest magazine cover in the world. IBM and [National Geographic Kids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ai-generated-statue) revealed the cover that is small enough to fit on a single grain of salt 2,000 times. This has been claimed the world's smallest magazine cover by The Guinness Book of World Records. The gray-scaled version of the NatGeo Kids' cover is invisible to the naked eye. Dr. Colin Rawlings is a physicist at IBM Research and he said that even if you had a microscope, you would only be able to see a very blurry version. If you want to see the world's smallest magazine cover in its full form, you would need an electron microscope. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 14% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Micro-3d Printing:** The development of 3D printing technology for creating microscopic objects presents opportunities for industries such as medical devices and electronics. - **Nanotechnology Design:** The creation of microscopic designs using 3D printing technology can revolutionize the fields of nanotechnology and microelectronics. - **Precision Manufacturing:** The use of 3D printing for creating incredibly precise parts can provide opportunities to industries such as aerospace and automotive manufacturing. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Medical Devices:** The ability to create small and intricate parts using 3D printing could revolutionize the medical device industry, allowing for the creation of customized devices that are specific to individual patients. - **Microelectronics:** The ability to create complex designs at a microscopic level using 3D printing could lead to breakthroughs in microelectronics and photonics, allowing for the development of more powerful and efficient devices. - **Aerospace Manufacturing:** The use of 3D printing for creating precise and lightweight parts could provide opportunities for the aerospace industry, such as reducing the weight of aircraft components and improving fuel efficiency. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Miniature Wine Glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-wine-glass.md) - [Miniature Beer Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-smallest-beer.md) - [Ultra-Compact E-Bikes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moosshiqk.md) - [Miniature Sub Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worls-smallest-sub.md) - [Microscopic Handbag Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microscopic-handbag.md) - [Compact Jelly Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jelly-star.md) - [Holiday-Ready Small Vinyl Records](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dtu.md) - [Dynamic NFT Magazines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vogue-singapore-magazine.md) - [Palm-Sized 3D Printers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/open-source-3d-printer.md)