'Formify' Creates Customized Gaming Gear with 3D Printing
Colin Smith — October 20, 2022 — Tech
'Formify' is a new Canadian startup aiming to revolutionize the gaming peripherals space for esports gamers. The company partnered with 'Hubs,' a website with a wealth of knowledge on 3D printing processes, and worked with its experts to create a blueprint for MJF printing custom gaming mice.
Formify works by requiring customers to send clear pictures of their hand. The company then analyzes the photo for size, grip angle, bone structure, and more, and inputs this data into their 3D-printing software to create a computer mouse that is as ergonomic as possible for each customer. Formify aims to create a form-fitting mouse design for each esports competitor, as the company states: “It’s ridiculous that there is only a one-size-fits-all mouse for esports. If you tried to play a game on a million-dollar stage, which a lot of people are doing now, it just doesn’t make sense for everyone to use the same mouse.”
The Formify MJF-printed mouse will launch on Kickstarter in November.
Image Credit: Formify, Hubs.com
Formify works by requiring customers to send clear pictures of their hand. The company then analyzes the photo for size, grip angle, bone structure, and more, and inputs this data into their 3D-printing software to create a computer mouse that is as ergonomic as possible for each customer. Formify aims to create a form-fitting mouse design for each esports competitor, as the company states: “It’s ridiculous that there is only a one-size-fits-all mouse for esports. If you tried to play a game on a million-dollar stage, which a lot of people are doing now, it just doesn’t make sense for everyone to use the same mouse.”
The Formify MJF-printed mouse will launch on Kickstarter in November.
Image Credit: Formify, Hubs.com
Trend Themes
1. Customized Gaming Gear - Opportunity for other gaming peripheral companies to offer a customized experience for esports gamers, utilizing 3D printing technology.
2. Ergonomic Design - Potential for other industries, such as office supplies or medical devices, to create customized products with advanced ergonomic design using 3D printing technology.
3. 3d-printed Prototyping - Opportunity for manufacturers in various industries to efficiently and cost-effectively create custom prototypes using 3D printing technology.
Industry Implications
1. Gaming Peripherals - The custom-made gaming mouse industry will see significant growth and demand with the introduction of Formify's 3D-printed product.
2. 3D Printing - The 3D printing industry will continue to expand as more companies utilize 3D printing technology to offer customization and superior product design.
3. Personalized Consumer Products - The consumer products industry will see a shift towards personalized and customized products as technology advancements such as 3D printing make it more cost-effective to offer this level of individualization.
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