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Printers aren’t the most interesting to use or look at, but we’ve got to give Samsung credit for at least trying with its latest concept mobile printers. The oval device in the pic above is called Wave, and it can access files saved on a phone directly through the dock, letting you print even without WiFi or Bluetooth. Audiophiles might want to cast their eyes upon the other machine in the pic, however, as it’s not just a printer but also a sound system that can charge phones. Samsung’s scheduled to showcase both of them along with its other, less avant-garde printing tech on September 6th at the IFA 2013. Sadly, we don’t believe the Korean company has immediate plans to bring them to market, so you’ll have to make do with the usual fare for now.

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Source: Samsung, Samsung Korea

The gang of multi-function 3D printers — that is, ones that can also mill and etch your new creations — just grew by one. Mebotics Multifactory is a customizable device from a team of talented makers out of Boston’s Artisans’ Asylum (including Judah Sher, who created this amazing Distro cover for us) that also has an onboard computer loaded with an open source OS that connects to a phone or tablet via WiFi for remote operation. If it works as intended, you’ll be able to print out four-colored plastic masterpieces, as well as etch wooden and metal creations even if you’re in another continent. Unfortunately, it’s not something you can snag at Bed, Bath and Beyond, but the company is running a pre-sale on Kickstarter. Interested parties will need to pledge at least $3,495 to reserve a unit, but be warned — the project has set a lofty $1 million goal.

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Source: Mebotics, Kickstarter

Somewhere out there a handful of Form 1 high-res 3D printer backers are jumping for joy now that Formlabs has launched a Mac version of its PreForm software. You might remember Form 1 as that project that made a killing on Kickstarter in 2012, raking in over $2 million, or more than 20 times its goal. The 3D model creation program was initially available only for Windows, but the firm will now simultaneously publish updates for both operating systems, starting with this latest release. In addition to support for Apple hardware, version 0.8.4 comes with the capability to automatically patch up holes and irregularities on 3D models, so they can be printed out quickly and smoothly. Both flavors of PreForm are up on Formlabs’ website, where the 3D printer itself is available for preorder with a $3,300 price tag and a November 2013 shipping date.

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Source: Formlabs (1), (2)

Let’s face it: even clever 2D printers aren’t usually fun to watch. Mugi Yamamoto’s Stack concept livens things up a bit, however. Instead of relying on a tray, the printer swallows paper from a column underneath — like an animal that only eats company reports. The trayless design isn’t just for novelty’s sake, though. Stack is more portable than its conventional peers, and it’s much less of a hassle to reload. Yamamoto has had a working Stack prototype for months, but he now tells Wired that he’s looking for companies that could produce a commercial version. We’re hoping that someone takes him up on his offer; it could add a little more excitement to our office printing jobs.

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Via: Wired

Source: Mugi Yamamoto

It’s been a hot minute since a new Zink printer made it through the wringer, but here we are staring at the latest duo. Designed to be coddled and cuddled by craft gurus and those who place an exceptionally high value on organization, the hAppy and hAppy+ smart app printers utilize the outfit’s full-color, ink-free zRolls for printing. Each one is WiFi-enabled and engineered to travel well, with the $199 base model supporting print transfers from iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Android devices.

On the stock hAppy, you simply download a corresponding app, design what you need printed, and send it over the air. The $299 hAppy+, however, ships with Android in the device, allowing you to fiddle around with its touchscreen and create print designs without any other hardware involved. Of course, we’re guessing that you’ll be quite limited on what masterpieces you’ll be able to muster on such a small canvas, but hey — who are we to judge your creative prowess?

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Source: Zink