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3D-Printed Soldering Irons

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The Solderdoodle is a Portable and USB-Powered Soldering Iron

— July 21, 2014 — Tech
The Solderdoodle is a piece of soldering equipment designed for techies and geeks constantly on the go who need to be able to do a bit of soldering every once in a while, without being burdened by batteries and chargers. The device, which is partially 3D printed, can be charged via a regular USB cable.

The Solderdoodle can be fully charged in three hours and can operate for several hours on a single charge. It uses a high-efficiency charge controller and is fitted with a standard soldering iron tip that can be easily replaced.

The makers of the Solderdoodle have taken to crowdfunding website Kickstarter to raise funds for further testing, development and production of the device. They believe that it's something the maker community has been looking for for a long time.
Trend Themes
1. Portable Soldering Equipment - The Solderdoodle offers a portable and convenient soldering solution for tech enthusiasts on the go.
2. Usb-powered Devices - The use of USB charging for the Solderdoodle opens up opportunities for other electronic devices to be powered by USB as well.
3. Crowdfunding for Manufacturing - The success of the Solderdoodle in crowdfunding demonstrates the potential for funding and testing innovative manufacturing projects.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics Manufacturing - Companies in the electronics manufacturing industry can explore the development of portable and USB-powered soldering solutions like the Solderdoodle.
2. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can consider integrating USB charging functionality into their products, following the Solderdoodle's example.
3. Crowdfunding Platforms - Crowdfunding platforms can attract and support similar innovative manufacturing projects like the Solderdoodle that bring new solutions to the market.
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