Three-dimensional images that we can see from all directions are the next step up from holograms. To move us toward that goal, researchers from Brigham Young University have developed a new method to create such a 3D display. The approach is called a free-space volumetric display and uses a technique called optical trapping. As reported… Continue reading Images 3D Printed With Light [VIDEO]
We all got used to the idea that when you buy a printer you actually putting yourself into rat race of endless cartridge replacement. You can get a printer almost at no cost upfront, but pay pretty money for the ink later on. The Japaniese printer manufacturer, Epson, some time ago started to change the… Continue reading New Type of Printers: No Refill for Two Years [VIDEO]
Casio’s new Mofrel system does something truly innovative: it can add 3D textures to your printouts, turning flat paper into faux leather, stone, wood, and even simulate embossed stitched fabrics. The paper you feed into the Mofrel isn’t the same stuff used in the Xerox copier at your work. Each sheet costs around $10, and… Continue reading Casio Printer Turns Paper Into Faux Leather or Wood
Ever dreamed of making a custom T-shirt with a cool slogan or fresh meme on it at the snap of a finger? You can do so pretty soon with Ricoh Ri 100 coming to the US in the Spring. Printing on fabric is technically challenging — as with 3D printing it requires special consumables, faces… Continue reading T-shirt Printer on Your Desktop
This one is for the lades. 3D printing is conquering ever more aspects of our lives, even those you wouldn’t immediately think of. Researchers in the U.K.’s Cosmetic Science Group at London College of Fashion have been exploring the use of additive manufacturing for a whole new industry and application: makeup.
Additive technologies have been developing for years, but it is in 2017 that they made a breakthrough. MIT Technology Review made a list of 5 most amazing thing produced on 3D- printer. 1. Runnings Shoes In April, Adidas launched mass-production of 3D-printed running shoes Futurecraft 4D, which would start selling in 2018. To apcoplish this, the… Continue reading 5 Best 3D-Printed Things in 2017, According to MIT Technology Review
Lots of people are happy owners of a printer, but few of them ever get to think of an idea that a simple black-and-white printer may be a source of small income. The creators of ZeccerBox give you an opportunity to earn some extra cash on your printer, if you wish so.
We all have that one friend who is always snapping pictures with his/her phone. If you need a good gift idea for this preson this year, why not give them a way to literally hold on to their memories? The Polaroid ZIP Mobile Printer is a cool new way to instantly print and is very… Continue reading Ideal Photo Printer for iPhone Photographers
When it comes to monochrome laser printers, the Brother HL-L2350DW ($119.99) is about as entry-level as you can get. If your print volume doesn’t exceed a few hundred pages each month, the Brother HL-L2350DW should serve your low-volume home-based or small office or workgroup quite well. It should also make a good personal monochrome laser… Continue reading Entry-Level Reasonably Fast Brother HL-L2350DW
Chinese researchers have developed a 3D bio-printer that makes it possible to mass produce human tissue, including skin, cartilage and liver. Measuring 1.6 meters long, 1 meter wide and 1.9 meters tall, the printer was developed by a research team led by Hangzhou Regenovo Biotechnology Co., Ltd. “Mass production of medical materials as well as… Continue reading Chinese Printer to Create Human Tissue