Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have used an inexpensive 3-D printer to produce flat plastic items that, when heated, fold themselves into predetermined shapes, such as a rose, a boat or even a bunny.

Self-folding materials are quicker and cheaper to produce than solid 3-D objects, making it possible to replace noncritical parts or produce prototypes using structures that approximate the solid objects. Molds for boat hulls and other fiberglass products might be inexpensively produced using these materials.
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Canon has just announced IVY, a new compact photo printer that lets you create tiny prints on the go without any hassle with cables.

The IVY itself measures just 4.7×3.2×0.7 inches (11.9×8.1×1.8 cm) and weighs 5.6 oz (160 g), so you can carry it around in your camera bag without it weighing you down.
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The HP Inc. rolles out a new family of multifunctional printers — HP Ink Tank — designed for home and SOHO users. The new devices is superiour to the previous model line, DeskJet GT, in a number of aspects.
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The new ET-16500 4-in-1 inkjet is the first Epson printer with double-sided A3+ printing and A3 copying, scanning and faxing model in the EcoTank range.

In keeping with the other cartridge-free EcoTank printers in the range, the ET-16500 has been designed to offer a hassle-free and low-cost solution for printing, thanks to an ultra-high capacity ink tank system, which is filled by high-volume ink bottles.
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