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App-Connected 3D Printers

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

The 'Sculpto+' User-Friendly 3D Printer Processes Projects Silently

— September 13, 2017 — Tech
The 'Sculpto+' is a new user-friendly 3D printer that aims to revolutionize the industry to make 3D printing accessible to users of all experience levels.

3D printing has become commonplace in the business world and amongst tech professionals yet has remained out of the average consumer market due to complexity constraints. The 'Sculpto+' looks to break the barrier that exists between consumers and 3D printing by implementing an app-based operation to let users send their projects to the device with just a few simple taps.

The 'Sculpto+' user-friendly 3D printer is capable of completing substantial print jobs thanks to the soccer ball-sized printing bay, while also offering users the ability to choose between fine, normal and fast resolutions for a customized final appearance.
Trend Themes
1. App-based 3D Printing - Developing user-friendly 3D printers with app-based operations can break down barriers to entry for the average consumer market and revolutionize the industry.
2. Consumer-focused 3D Printing - Shifting focus towards making 3D printing accessible to the average consumer market opens up opportunities for growth and expansion within the industry.
3. Customizable 3D Printing - Offering fine, normal and fast resolutions for a customized final appearance can lead to innovation in 3D printing and improve its potential uses.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - Incorporating app-based operations into 3D printing can help make the technology more accessible and appealing to potential consumers.
2. Consumer Electronics - Developing user-friendly 3D printers with app-based operations can open up opportunities for expansion and growth within the consumer electronics industry.
3. Manufacturing - Expanding the reach of 3D printing technology into the average consumer market could disrupt traditional manufacturing processes and open up new opportunities for customization and personalization.
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