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Mini Cost-Effective 3D Printers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Kudo3D 'Bean' 3D Printer is Priced and Sized for the Home

— June 2, 2017 — Tech
Most 3D printers are quite large in size and intended to be used in offices or other professional environments, but the Kudo3D 'Bean' is a newly created unit that aims to end this preconception. The Kudo3D 'Bean' 3D printer is sized to be quite compact, weighs in at just 6.67 kilograms and is used with cost-effective supplies in order to make it suitable for users of all kinds.

The Kudo3D 'Bean' 3D printer is green in style and outfitted with a series of LEDs to help further extend the green theme. The reliability factor of the 3D printer is reported to be quite good to make it a piece of equipment that can be used in the home by those who might not otherwise feel the technology is quite accessible.
Trend Themes
1. Miniature 3D Printers - A trend towards manufacturing small and less-expensive 3D printers that are more accessible to the general public.
2. Cost-efficiency in 3D Printing - A trend towards creating 3D printing equipment that is affordable and uses more cost-efficient supplies to lower the bar for home use.
3. Green 3D Printing - A trend towards incorporating eco-friendly features, such as LED lights, into 3D printer designs.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - There is an opportunity for consumer electronics manufacturers to create affordable 3D printers that cater to the average consumer market.
2. Education - There is potential for education providers to integrate miniature 3D printers in their curriculum as they are cost-effective, easy to use and can help students hone their 3D printing skills.
3. Medical Devices - 3D printing has drastically changed the medical devices industry and the trend towards smaller and more affordable 3D printers could enable more hospitals and medical practices to produce their own medical devices on site.
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