A few years back, 3D printing was fast becoming an alternative option for a more convenient and efficient manufacturing process. Now, the global 3D printing market is already expected to increase to $20.2 billion come 2019. This is based on the 44% annual growth from 2014. One of its emerging common uses is among kids' products.
CloudDDM CEO Mitch Free said the 3D printing industry is experiencing a very high growth and a significant transition as industrial firms look at this technology as actual manufacturing process, which means it could possibly be part of the new office essentials.
According to Channel Biz, XYZprinting claims it accounted for almost 22 percent of all 3D printer shipments during the first half of this year, making it the largest 3D printer vendor in the globe.
Mashable gave out tips and strategies to make children's imagination come to life through 3D manifestation.
Kids Creation Station allows to turn a child's masterpieces manifest into a 4-inch figurine replica in just four weeks. For only a hundred dollars, one simply have to upload his or her kid's artwork photo and wait for the delivery.
Potatoyz is another 3D printing option that allows kids to design their own toy character. With templates in this iOS, the character will come to life in a form of a 1.6-inch figurine for only $25.
For those who are fond of selfies, Makies lets one create a 10-inch poseable doll version of themselves for only $76.
Another is 3Doodler which is fashioned as a pen emitting plastic filaments molded into any creation. For only $99, this truly brings out the artist in one's child.
Shapeways on the other hand, brings out the artist and the entrepreneur in one's child. It allows the user to create jewelries, accessories, desk toys, and more. These things can be sold by business inclined children.
Lastly, the Micro allows 3D printing for children in the comforts of their home for only $349. This will truly bring out the artistic skills of the user, making him or her the first one in the block with a 3D printer at home.
It seems 3D printing is not just going to be for professionals, but also for kids who are looking for mediums to express the artist within.
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