Moose Toys Introduced Low Cost 3D Printer for Kids

Australia: Australia based toy manufacturer, Moose Toys has introduced Kid’s 3D printer ‘Qixels 3D Maker’. The introductory price of the printer is USD25. Further, the printer is suitable for kids aged five years and above.

To operate this 3D printer, CAD skills or electronics necessary is not required.  Kids using this printer can utilize pre-defined templet or build their own designs, layer by layer, and brush them with water to watch the cubes solidify into a 3D object.

Adrienne Appell, trend expert at the Toy Industry Association said, “Qicker 3D Maker would help kids to explore, experiment, design and discover new things.” In addition to this, the printer has already won 2016 Toy of the Year Award from the Australian Toy Association.

TechSci Research depicts that with increasing investment on research & development by the companies involved in manufacturing 3D printers coupled with growing government support is likely to drive the adoption of 3D printers in various end user industries for manufacturing process.

Further, increasing adoption of personal as well as industrial & metal 3D printers has emerged as the key factor, which are driving the demand of 3D printers across globe. United States, Germany, Netherland, Russia, etc. are the major countries using 3D printers for various applications including automotive, packaging, consumer electronics, etc.

According to the recent report published by TechSci Research, “Global 3D Printers Market Forecast and Opportunities, 2020”, global 3D printers market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of over 31% through 2020. Besides manufacturing industries, educational institutes, and research agencies such as NASA are also adopting 3D printers for various R&D activities.