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… Continue reading Cheap 3D Printer Can Produce Self-folding Materials [+VIDEO]
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.
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.
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… Continue reading First Double-Sided A3+ Printer From Epson
Devices keep getting smaller and printers are not exception from this trend. HP again creates world’s smallest printer in its class to fit any personal workspace — HP LaserJet Pro M15 and M28 series, “micro printer for micro businesses”.
A collaboration between housing non-profit New Story and construction technology firm Icon aims to use 3D printing technology to house the homeless. While it’s early days yet, they hope to produce low-cost 3D-printed homes in El Salvador by late 2019. New Story and Icon debuted an initial proof-of-concept model of a house that measures just… Continue reading 3D Printing Project To Revolutionize Low-Cost Construction [+VIDEO]
Pixma TS5120 is an entry level printer that provides a basic set of features at a bargain price. It’s a compact and light all-in-one printer, measuring 5.8 by 16.8 by 12.5 inches (HWD) and weighing 14.3 pounds. It has a simple, attractive design, with rounded corners.
Japanese company Mimaki mostly known as a manufacturer of wide-format inkjet, has introduced a campaign of its 3DUJ-553 colour 3D printer. The machine has the ability to produce more than 10 million colours, including clear ink for translucent parts, in layers as fine as 20 microns.
Years after it was revealed that HP’s printer ink was more expensive than actual human blood, printing photos at home on an inkjet is still a ripoff. You’re better off having them printed professionally at a photo center, or, by recycling a bunch of old electronics into a home-made printer that uses a tapping pencil… Continue reading Printer That Draws Images Can Save You Millions on Ink [VIDEO]
Adding to the line-up of dental-focussed 3D printing technologies launched at LMT Lab Day Chicago 2018 from the likes of 3D Systems and DWS, Stratasys unveiled a new machine, material and support removal technology aimed at boosting adoption of professional-grade 3D printing in dental laboratories. Leveraging its PolyJet triple-jetting technology, the new Stratasys Objet260 Dental… Continue reading Dental 3D Printer From Stratasys