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3D-Printed Play

Catering individuality, printed toys offer children quick and customized play

Implications - As children grow, so too do their interests, resulting in wants and desires that are continuously changing. Providing sources of play that are more accommodating to diversified tastes, 3D-printed toys combine tangible sources of entertainment with customized technology, speaking to a shift towards more instantaneous, yet individually tailored sources of engagement.
Trend Themes
1. Customizable 3D Printing - 3D printing technology has evolved so much that it is now able to produce customized toys on-demand.
2. Interactive 3D Printing - 3D printing technology has advanced to a point where entire objects can now be turned into interactive speakers that are capable of emitting sound.
3. Soft 3D Printing - While the focus on 3D printing has been on plastic toys so far, a new technique in soft 3D printing has been discovered, which could have huge implications for the production of soft toys.
Industry Implications
1. Toy Industry - A growing number of companies are using 3D printing technology to produce toys, making it possible to print anything from separate building blocks to fully formed action figures and dolls.
2. Education Industry - 3D printing technology is being used to teach children science, programming, design and other skills in more engaging and hands-on ways than traditional classroom learning.
3. Marketing and Advertising Industry - 3D printing technology has made it possible for companies to create customized and unique promotional products that stand out more than traditional marketing merchandise.
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Featured Examples

Demonstrative 3D-Printing Storybooks
Demonstrative 3D-Printing Storybooks
'LEO the Maker Prince' Explains & Shows 3D-Printing to Kids
‘LEO the Maker Prince’ is the title of Carla Diana’s children’s book, that teaches kids about 3D-printing. The story tells the tale of Carla, who ended up becoming an accountant... MORE
Playful 3D Printers
Playful 3D Printers
ThinkGeek's Play-Doh 3D Clay Printer is the Ultimate Children's Toy
This Play-Doh 3D clay printer offered by ThinkGeek has set a new standard for children’s toys. The clay printer connects to one’s iPad and can print designs straight from there. What... MORE
play_circle_filledSoft 3D-Printed Plushies
Soft 3D-Printed Plushies
These Experiements with 3D Printed Toys Could Revolutionize Production
The possibilities of 3D-printing are ever expanding and now, it may even be possible to start fabricating soft sculpted 3D-printed toys, as discovered by researcher Scott E. Hudson from Carnegie... MORE
play_circle_filledShapely 3D-Printed Speakers
Shapely 3D-Printed Speakers
Disney Research Turns Any Object into a 3D-Printed Speaker Design
Disney Research’s new speaker design technology uses 3D printing to turn any object into a speaker, instead of trying to fit a speaker inside of an object and worry about the angles for... MORE
3D-Printed Puppet Toys
3D-Printed Puppet Toys
MakerBot Now Offers a Printable 3D Toy of Sesame Street's 'Snuffy'
Back in January, the MakerBot’s Digital Shop was revealed at CES and now, MakerBot has released a printable 3D toy version of Snuffleupagus as part of its first ever licensing agreement with... MORE
play_circle_filled3D-Printed Teddy Bears
3D-Printed Teddy Bears
Disney Research Uses Technology to Create Custom Stuffed Animals
When the 3D-printed teddy bear hits the market, it will give companies such as Build-a-Bear a run for their money. It uses 3D printing technology to create custom stuffed animals for children and,... MORE

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