Shining 3D, a leading provider of 3D digitizing and 3D printing technology in China, has teamed up with EXO-L, a Dutch manufacturer of ankle support products, to deliver customized ankle protection braces worldwide. via Tumblr Shining 3D, EXO-L want to scan your ankle & 3D print you custom ankle braces
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Researchers from a McMaster University lab have developed a small, black box that change the way scientists search for new antibiotics. via Tumblr This $200, 3D printed PFIbox is a game-changer for antibiotics discovery MIT researchers have found a way to print colloids such as polymer nanoparticles in highly ordered arrangements, similar to the atomic structures in crystals. via Tumblr MIT researchers 3D print colloidal crystals through direct-write colloidal assembly Guest post by Raj Rishi, Managing Director at Xerox India. A version of this article appeared recently on LinkedIn. In a challenging economic climate where many industries struggle with digital transformation, the print industry has an ace up its sleeve. It comes in the form of digital printing. Digital print companies reinvigorate themselves by offering customers more features, better quality and greater flexibility at lower costs. Automation and streamlined workflows also drive cost and process efficiencies in creation, campaign management and manufacturing processes. This blog looks at three ways that the printing industry is moving beyond CMYK.
Digital Print: Designed to EnhanceThe digital market was born out of a need for print companies to command premium prices and offer higher value for their clients by providing digital printing enhancements. It’s a market where specialty dry ink technology leads the way. The history of print may be rooted in CMYK, but the move to digital print and digital enhancements has ushered in a new range of colors, specifically metallics and White Dry Ink, while also increasing quality, flexibility and speed. It’s technology that customers have been clamoring for, and it’s an $813 million market that’s predicted to grow at an impressive 27% through 2020. Printers currently use specialty dry inks to innovate, and a range of new colors isn’t the only advantage these inks bring. The latest specialty dry ink stations open new opportunities for rich layering and eye-catching embellishment. Unparalleled vibrancy and a smoother finish boast a more even sheen, adding extra depth and a more consistent look. You can experience the opportunity first-hand here. Case 1: Increased Color Gamut with Specialty Dry Inks
Specialty dry inks offer an increased color gamut and improved efficiency, with the capability of printing up to 120 pages a minute. Printing resolutions of 2400 dpi means companies won’t have to sacrifice quality in the quest for speed. Print companies can provide shorter runs, quick turnaround and greater personalization. Also, printing on demand is possible, so printers can act as a virtual document repository and offer improved options for just-in-time manufacturing. Advanced automation and streamlined workflows cut the number of human touches required to receive, plan, execute and deliver print jobs, When all this gets combined in the Iridesse production press, it makes a massive difference to running costs, productivity and business supply chains. Case 2: White Is the New Black
Xerox’s White Dry Ink provides a unique solution, more than doubling the brightness and opacity of competitive inks for digital presses and setting a new industry benchmark. Better yet, that benchmark is delivered after only one pass, surpassing the four or more passes traditionally required by competitive digital presses, saving on time, resources and money. Case 3: Creating Excitement with Silver and GoldLessons learned when creating White Dry Ink have also been put to good use when it comes to other colors beyond CMYK. Smaller EA Toners make it possible to deliver metallic silver and gold – two of the other most in-demand colors – using specialty dry inks as well. Digital foil stamping has previously provided an alternative for print companies wanting metallic colors and high quality. Now metallic specialty dry inks on the Xerox Iridesse production press provide a better blend of quality and affordability, incorporating flecks of metal to deliver outstanding image quality with a true metallic appearance. Metallic Specialty Dry Inks deliver stunning results in a single pass, saving money and resources and helping print companies to take on shorter run, short turn digital jobs without compromising on quality. The Case for Moving Beyond CMYKWith benefits like these, the case for moving beyond CMYK is clear. Buyers are more than willing to pay for these capabilities, with research indicating a willingness to pay a premium of between 24 and 89% over CMYK jobs. With potential profit margins on digital print enhancements as high as 400%, according to a 2016 InfoTrends study, it’s an investment worth making – and an opportunity that’s simply too good to miss. The post 3 Ways Print Has Moved Beyond CMYK appeared first on Digital Printing Hot Spot. via Tumblr 3 Ways Print Has Moved Beyond CMYK Material scientists from the U.S. Army Research Laboratory (ARL) are analyzing metal and ceramic specimens at the atomic level using state-of-the-art 3D imaging atom probe technology. via Tumblr US Army Research Lab explore nanomaterials for futuristic armor using atom probe A team from the US Marine Corps’ Systems Command (MCSC) and Naval Construction Battalion has used the world’s largest concrete 3D printer to print a 500-square-foot barracks hut in just 40 hours. via Tumblr U.S. Marines 3D print 500-square-foot concrete barrack in just 40 hours Berlin-based Studio 7.5 collaborated with France-based XtreeE to create a series of continuously 3D printed woven concrete benches. via Tumblr Studio 7.5 and XtreeE 3D print stunning woven concrete benches 3D printers are great at creating objects that are small enough to fit within their printer tray. However, if someone wants to create a large-scale object, they are either forced to find a printer large enough to accommodate the job, or to print it in pieces that can be assembled later. via Tumblr Researchers use a team of mobile robots to 3D print large-scale structures A team of researchers at the University of Minnesota have fully 3D printed an array of light receptors on a hemispherical surface which could pave the way for future bionic eyes. via Tumblr Scientists 3D print bionic eye prototype that could one day restore sight Bugatti Automobiles, a French high-performance luxury automobiles manufacturer and a subsidiary of Volkswagen AG, has unveiled its Divo hypercar at the exclusive automotive event “The Quail: A Motorsports Gathering” in Monterey, California. via Tumblr Bugatti new €5M Divo Supercar features elegant 3D printed fin tail lights |
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