The fourth dimension here is time. The researchers from the University of Wollongong, Australia, have invented a way to change a form of a 3D-printed object long after it’s printed under the influence of temperature, pressure or water. It becomes possible due to a special gel, and could be used in extreme environments like deep space without relying on humans or robots. According to the scientists, the objects can even revert back to their original shape.
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Do you remember how amazing it was to get instant photos from the first Polaroid cameras? That feeling of childish joy and happiness from the play! It’s long gone with the great amount of newly invented gadgets in cellular, photography and printing areas. Now Polaroid’s decided to upgrade its pocket printers for mobile printing of photos on the go.
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Epson is the main sponsor of ISA International Sign Expo-2015—the oldest annual show for everybody in sign and visual communications industry. This year it took place in Las Vegas, Nevada, where all the novelties from about 580 companies were shown. Among them, Epson has launched its new SureColor S-Series line of 64’ solvent inkjet printers, consisting of 3 machines—the SureColor S30675, S50675 and S70675. The printers meet the high demands of the vehicle graphics, signage, packaging and fine art markets’ companies.
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Have you ever noticed extra-small barcodes or highly-legible alphanumeric multi-line codes on different products (small-diameter cables, integrated circuits)? It’s hard to imagine, but there are printers capable of printing them on very small items. Two new Continuous Inkjet (CIJ) printers from Videojet Technologies—the 1650 High Resolution (HR) and the 1620 HR—aim exactly for such needs in the electronics, components and cable sectors, as well as other industries requiring ultra-small printing capabilities. The models belong to Innovative 1000 Line High Resolution Series and offers smaller, better contrast codes than traditional micro printing systems.
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