Archetypes of Products in the Domestic Desktop 3D-Printing Products Market

Abstract: Additive manufacturing, and particularly domestic desktop 3D printing (D3DP), has evolved from a prototyping-oriented technology into a practical means of producing functional products at the individual level. This study analyzes the domestic 3D-printed products market through a systematic review of file-sharing platforms, focusing on product categories, design sources, customization options, and dependency on non-3D-printed components. Five platform categories are identified: general-orientation, hobbyist-oriented, professional, traditional e-commerce, and AI-based services. Based on this analysis, six archetypes of domestic 3D-printed products are defined by design status (fixed, customizable, generative) and their dependence on complementary parts. In addition, the study proposes a product complexity evaluation framework tailored to domestic production, based on the number and characteristics of parts, required post-manufacturing treatments, and integration of complementary components. The framework enables comparative assessment of product readiness for use and supports design decision-making in the context of domestic desktop 3D printing.

Keywords: Additive manufacturing, Desktop 3D printing, Product archetypes, Product complexity, Domestic production

DOI: 10.54941/ahfe1007193

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