This image might look a little grainy to you, but you really should give it a chance. What you’re looking at is the output from the world’s highest resolution color printer, and it’s actually an extreme close-up of an image that measures just 50 micrometers across—the same width as a human hair. More »
The PJ-673 is Brother Japan latest compact printer from its famous PocketJet Series. This 300dpi A4 printer come in just 255x255x40mm for 480g and is the first PocketJet printer to support not only IrDA, USB and Bluetooth Printing but also WiFi printing.
Announced for an october launched at a price yet disclosed, the PJ-673 will come with the usual PC/MAC/Linux support but also iOS! To further extend the capability of their printer, Brother announced that a dedicated SDK will be available free …
3D printing has certainly come a long way since its inception some years back, and MIT’s Ilan Moyer and Nadya Peek have brought the idea of 3D printing to the portable realm with the creation of PopFab – a briefcase-sized 3D printer, which also doubles up as a CNC milling machine, vinyl cutter, and programmable drawing tool. Specially designed to cater for a more freelance and nomadic lifestyle, PopFab will enable those who have plenty of creative juices flowing through them to carry the tools of their trade wherever they go.
In a nutshell, you can call the PopFab a multi-tool for the 21st century. In order to achieve all that it is capable of, a computer-controlled motion platform functions as a means to attach different kinds of toolheads as well. I wonder whether anyone would print out firearms that look so real with the PopFab. What would you do if you had a PopFab in your hands? Would your imagination and capability be able to coax the best out of the PopFab?
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Origo 3D Printer caters for kids, Bacteria harnessed as nature’s 3D printer,
There’s something universally appealing about the concept of a 3D printer — that concept being an automated system capable of turning computer code into real-world objects. I found myself forced to give a brief overview of the technology to AOL employees in our shared New York City office space after a particularly noisy initial run of MakerBot’s Replicator. Reactions to such explanations tend to follow a fairly standard arc, beginning with wide-eyed wonder as one attempts to wrap their brain around the idea, followed almost immediately by a list of things they’d love to print out, given a chance. This is usually coupled with questions like “can it print food?” and “can I print a car?” Both of which speak to that larger, vitally important question: “can I print anything useful?” This, in turn, speaks to another important concern: “how long until it pays for itself?”
When we received an unexpected package from the folks at MakerBot last Friday, we realized it would afford us the opportunity to field some of these questions. Though, before opening the thing, we can tell you pretty confidently that, if you’re looking for something that will “pay for itself,” that answer won’t come in a giant cardboard box with a MakerBot logo on the side. Some key questions are a little less straightforward, however, like whether or not this technology is ready for consumers — or if it’s still just the territory of enthusiasts.
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Science has always been inspired by nature, just take a look at how flight was invented after meticulous studies on a bird’s wing structure and what not. Well, ink jet printers can be said to be the most popular kind of printers in the world compared to the more expensive laser brethren, but one problem that has plagued ink jet printers since time immemorial would be clogged printer nozzles that not only waste time but money as well, not to mention resulting in reduced print quality. The engineers at University of Missouri want to make things right by inventing a clog-preventing nozzle cover which was inspired by, of all things, the human eye.
Mimicking it, Jae Wan Kwon, associate professor in the College of Engineering, said, “The nozzle cover we invented was inspired by the human eye. The eye and an ink jet nozzle have a common problem: they must not be allowed to dry while, simultaneously, they must open. We used biomimicry, the imitation of nature, to solve human problems.”
A droplet of silicone oil seems to be the solution here, covering the opening of the nozzle when it is not in use, just like how a film of oil will maintain a thin layer of tears so that it will not evaporate off the eye. I wonder when will this particular invention make it to the mainstream consciousness as well as pervade future ink jet printers.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Manual 3D Sandcastle Printer, 3D printer does faux blood vessels,
In plenty of time for back to school shopping, Canon has added three new offerings to the PIXMA family. The company just uncovered the MG2220, MG3220 and MG4220 all-in-one printers. The trio boasts 4,800 x 2,400 dpi max resolution, FastFront for easy changing of both ink and paper via the face of the machine, borderless 4 x 6-inch prints in under a minute and handles up to 8.5 x 11 sizes. With the MG2220, you can expect the advertised copy, print and scan functionality, while the other models each sport wireless capabilities. The aforementioned perk includes AirPrint, Google Cloud Print and Canon’s own Easy PhotoPrint mobile app. If that wasn’t enough, two new bits of software will be available with My Image Garden and you’ll gain access to Facebook galleries with Print Your Days.
The pricier pair also touts Auto Duplex printing to keep costs down and the MG4220 tacks on a 2.5-inch LCD for convenient adjustments for its higher price tag. The outfit didn’t offer any details on when these peripherals will hit shelves, but when the time arrives, you can expect prices of $69.99 for the MG2220, $79.99 for the MG3220 and $129.99 for the all-inclusive MG4220. Further details lie in the full PR and a look at all three models can be found in the gallery that follows.
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If you literally can’t wait until you get back home to print your Grand Canyon photos, you’re now in luck. Canon has announced the SELPHY CP900 compact printer that makes on-the-go postcard making a bit easier. Making use of the peripheral’s added WiFi capabilities, you’ll be able to output those images from you hiking expedition from a memory card or with the help of the Easy PhotoPrint app for Android and iOS devices. Of course, you’ll be limited to 4 x 6-inch snapshots, but the new accessory will take up less room in your backpack compared to the previous models. Can’t find a power outlet? No worries. You can splurge for the optional battery / charger combo for printing mid-safari — should you so choose. The device also sports a 2.7-inch LCD screen for final adjustments and a wait time of under a minute per copy. Details on a release date are scarce, but the mobile kit will be available in both black and white options for around $100 when it does arrive. For now, a few alternate angles await in the gallery below.
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So, those of us living in tropical countries or who reside in the northern hemisphere and are about to experience summer, a trip to the nearest beach (or one that is far away will also do) is certainly worth looking into – especially building memories with your little ones are one of the best ways to a positive memorable childhood, instead of just being an absentee parent who showers gifts and money to make up for your non-presence. Building a sandcastle has taken on a whole new method, thanks to the Manual 3D Sandcastle Printer that you see here. Forget about the old school buckets and using just your hands alone, tools like this plastic sand and water funnel ought to get your budding engineer all excited about his or her trip to the beach.
Of course, this is nowhere near a standard issue 3D printer, although it does help you place sand in difficult to reach areas with more finesse. There is no guarantee against waves destroying your final sculpture as well, so make sure there is a camera on hand in order for you to capture that masterpiece before it falls prey to time and tide.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: 3D printer does faux blood vessels, Circle concept printer does not even look like one,
We have seen some pretty cool pairs of 3D printed shoes just earlier this morning, and here we are with more news on what a 3D printer is capable of – researchers who hail from the University of Pennsylvania and MIT have managed to achieve the triumph of printing 3D filament networks which might serve the role of blood vessels sometime down the road. This is made possible thanks to the implementation of open source RepRap 3D printer alongside a bunch of their own changes, where among them include a customized extruder and control software.
Basically, the research team focused on the vasculature first and designed free-standing 3D filament networks in the shape of a vascular system which remained within a mold. Similar in nature to lost-wax casting, this technique allowed the research team to create the mold and vascular template, removing those as cells were added, resulting in a solid tissue enveloping the filaments as the end result. The entire process is said to be quick and inexpensive, paving the way for researchers to alternate with ease between computer simulations and physical models of multiple vascular configurations.
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: 3D chocolate printer hails from the UK, Cheaper 3D printer from Vienna University of Technology,
Are you one of the many that were saddened by the demise of Polaroid’s classic instant cameras? Well they’ve just released information about their new digital instant camera, that includes a printer so that you can print out all of your snapshots wherever you are. The device is pretty compact, so it might be an interesting solution.
The Polaroid Z2300 instant digital camera was unveiled at the 2012 CEA show. It has a 10 MP sensor and a built-in zero ink pinter, which can produce 2″ × 3″ prints in under a minute, with full bleed or the classic Polaroid border. It can also print on sticker-backed paper. The camera stores the photos on an SD card so you can use it like a regular digital camera too. There’s also editing software that allows you to review and crop photos on the 3″ LCD screen.
The camera is available for pre-order at Polaroid for $160 (USD), and it will ship starting around August 15, 2012.
[via designboom]
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