New Printer Produces 3D Objects

Recent advances in rapid prototyping technology allow engineers to produce plastic objects of their own design right on their desks.  A development attracting the attention of everyone from hobbyists to entertainment and automotive industry professionals. While most printers have cost tens or hundreds of thousands of dollars, newer models, such as 2010’s BFB panther, lower [...]

3D Modeling: Using the Latest Innovations in Print

As Jay Leno once said, 3D printing technology is “pretty amazing.” Now, more and more people are becoming fascinated and interested in learning more about it. But what exactly is involved in 3D modeling, and moreover, how can printers get in on this latest technology craze?

Z Corp., located in Burlington, Mass., develops and manufactures printers [...]

HP WebOS Tablet Before October and Printers Coming Too

After purchasing Palm earlier this month for a cool $1.2B, HP promised to “double down” on WebOS. As many are expecting, the company will produce and release a WebOS tablet this year and it could come as early as this summer or very early fall.

Wong also promised that the newly acquired OS will be on [...]

Big Print Creates a Big Impact with the new HP Scitex FB500 Printer

Small commercial printers have to be extra savvy when it comes to major business decisions. Smart choices are a must if they want to keep up with larger competitors. No one knows that better than Big Print, a large format graphics production house based in Minneapolis, MN.

From wall murals and vehicle wraps to tradeshow graphics [...]

These ‘printers’ make 3-D stuff

Plastic extrusion machines that can make 3-D objects will be commonplace in homes one day, people in the field believe.

Home computer printers gave people the ability to produce bank statements, concert tickets, holiday cards and party invitations at the touch of a button.

But what if you wanted to “print out” a dinner plate, the leg [...]