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.