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Multifunctional 3D-Printed Flashlights

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

Hi-Tech Multitool is Made from Stainless Steel and Tritium

— January 26, 2015 — Tech
There are so many cool specs surrounding this 3D-printed flashlight, explaining why the designer is often sold out of the his product. InnovoDesign produces this tiny keychain torch to provide nighttime illumination, and it's longevity, makeup and its multi-use capacity make it an essential.

Locate your keyhole after dark with this colorful MFTL (Multi-Functional Tritium Lantern), and use it as a beer bottle opener and a handy little prier. You won't even think about tossing this item either, as it's durably 3D printed in stainless steel, and promises 20 years of continuous illumination. The radioactive isotope of hydrogen-3 is what gives this 3D-printed flashlight its neon glow, which appears to dim in daylight, but never actually switches off.
Trend Themes
1. 3d-printed Flashlights - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry by combining 3D printing technology with traditional flashlight design.
2. Multi-functional Tools - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the outdoor gear industry by creating compact and versatile tools like flashlights that also function as bottle openers and pry tools.
3. Long-lasting Illumination - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry by developing flashlights with extended battery life and continuous illumination for up to 20 years.
Industry Implications
1. Manufacturing - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the manufacturing industry by incorporating 3D printing technology to produce durable and functional flashlights.
2. Outdoor Gear - Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the outdoor gear industry by creating multi-functional tools that combine various functionalities in compact designs.
3. Lighting - Disruptive innovation opportunity in the lighting industry by developing long-lasting flashlights that provide continuous illumination for an extended period.
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