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3D printing: logistical saviour or piracy agent?
What if people could print spare parts and consumer goods on site? 3D printing is developing fast.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 15:55:31 -0800
Quad/Graphics Acquires Commercial and Specialty Printer Williamson Printing Corporation
Quad/Graphics, Inc. , a global provider of print and related multichannel solutions, today announced it has purchased Dallas-based Williamson Printing Corporation, a full-service commercial and specialty products printer specializing in short- to medium-run catalogs, case-bound books, direct mail and other promotional products.
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:19:00 -0800
Why 3-D Printing Will Go the Way of Virtual Reality
Extruding, printing, and sintering are not the same as manufacturing. Update: Tim Maly has published  an excellent counterpoint to this post over at the Tech Review Guest blog.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:13:08 -0800
Why 3-D Printing Isn't Like Virtual Reality
Before you dismiss it as a fad, consider the evolution of 2-D printing. I'd like to sneak up on the question of 3-D printing by way of boring old 2-D printing.
Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:43:10 -0800
NYC Printing Business 4OVER4.COM Introduces New 3D Lenticular Business Cards Printing Service
Online Printing Business 4OVER4.COM has launched a new 3D lenticular business cards printing service on its online print ordering store. 3D lenticular business cards are capable of 3D Flip and Motion effects which transform the business card into a multimedia tool that is attention-grabbing and extendable beyond the limitations of traditional business cards. (PRWeb February 01, 2012) Read the ...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 06:15:30 -0800
NY Printer 4OVER4.COM Launches Improved Rigid Plastic Cards Printing Service
NYC Printing Company 4OVER4.COM has launched an improved rigid plastic cards printing service. 4OVER4 rigid plastic cards are now available in frosted plastic, clear plastic and white plastic with 1/8" rounded corners and two size options.Astoria, NY (PRWEB) February 02, 2012 New York Printer and Online Printing pioneer 4OVER4.COM has launched an improved rigid plastic cards printing service for ...
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:06:18 -0800
NY Printer 4OVER4.COM Introduces New Metallic Foil Cards Printing Services for Businesses
Printing Business 4OVER4.COM has launched a new metallic foil business cards printing service on its online print ordering store. Metallic foil business cards printing combines gold or silver foil with corporate artwork to create bright and opulent business cards that stand out and are very likely to be retained.Astoria, NY (PRWEB) February 01, 2012 Online Printing pioneer 4OVER4.COM has ...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:42:23 -0800
NY Printer 4OVER4.COM Introduces New Die Cut Hangtags Printing Service for Businesses
Printing Business 4OVER4.COM has launched a new die-cut hangtags printing service on its online print ordering store. Customers can now access die-cut hangtags printing with many new paper types, incredibly low minimums, unique specialty shapes and fast turnarounds.Astoria, NY (PRWEB) February 03, 2012 Online Printing pioneer 4OVER4.COM has launched a new die cut hangtags printing service for ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:42:19 -0800
NY Printer 4OVER4.COM Launches Improved Greeting Cards Printing Service
NYC Printing Company 4OVER4.COM has launched an improved greeting cards printing service. 4OVER4 greeting cards are now available in new paper types and more quality printing options. (PRWeb February 03, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9165205.htm
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:10:10 -0800
Printing Ink Vehicle Definitions to Be Compiled in ASTM Terminology Standard
Proposed standard ASTM WK35704, Terminology for Printing Ink Vehicles and Related Materials, is being developed by Subcommittee D01.37 on Ink Vehicles. According to D01 member John Daugherty, "ASTM WK35704 will contain terms used to describe raw materials, processing/manufacturing, and testing of printing ink vehicles." Standard will allow suppliers and users - manufacturers of resins, ink oils ...
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 05:49:18 -0800
Oratio Provides Dentists with Advanced Implantology Solutions Using Objet 3D Printing
REHOVOT, Israel, Feb. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Objet Ltd., the innovation leader in 3D printing for rapid prototyping and additive manufacturing today announced that Oratio B.V., a leading dental industry company in the Netherlands, has developed a complete in-house digital...
Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:21:07 -0800
KYOCERA Introduces New KC-91 Protective Overcoat for Thermal Printheads Used in Digital Photo Printing
Kyocera Corporation (NYSE:KYO)(TOKYO:6971) today announced the KC-91, ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:20:21 -0800
Domino Printing - Director/PDMR Shareholding
? On 2 February 2012 the Domino Printing Sciences Employee Benefit Trust ('the Trust') sold the following quantities of Domino Printing Sciences plc ordinary 5p shares ('Shares') on behalf of the executive ...
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:26:00 -0800
Printing Company Releases SSNs By Mistake
The Social Security numbers of thousands of Derry Township residents have been exposed.
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 18:59:33 -0800
Ferrostaal Appoints New Printing Equipment Sales, Tech Service Dealer for California and Hawaii
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferrostaal names Print & Finishing Solutions, Orange County, CA, as exclusive printing equipment sales and tech service dealer. Ferrostaal now has 15 dealers across U.S. and Canada
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 05:17:25 -0800
SPOTLIGHT: Owners put 'new life' in old trade
Heather and Kerry Steines are rule breakers.
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:06:39 -0800
Consolidation of printing by Sturgis Journal is move for greater efficiency, publisher says
The Sturgis Journal will continue to offer all of the services its readers and advertisers want, Publisher Dan Tollefson says.
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:29:57 -0800
OKI Data Americas to Showcase Affordable and Efficient Printing Solutions for the K-12 Education Segment at TCEA 2012 ...
MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. -- OKI Data Americas today announced its participation in the upcoming TCEA 2012 Convention and Exposition, February 6-10, 2012 at the Austin Convention Center in Austin, Texas. There ...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:01:44 -0800
The 'wow' behind Andre Printing
Philip Andrepont, front center, and staff from Andrepont Printing. From left are Kayla Simon, Kay Buller, Kathy Miller, Carolyn Fontenot, Marianne Fontenot, Philip Andrepont, Andre Andrepont, Debby Andrepont and Angelic Andrepont.
Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:40:47 -0800
MakerBot provides shells for hermit crabs using 3D printing
Ever since 3D printing as a technology has become more affordable to consumers, I have wondered how long it would take for someone to fabricate a home using the devices available on the market. It seems that it wasn’t to take very long at all, as MakerBot Industries has created some of the first 3D [...]
Wed, 01 Feb 2012 13:28:47 -0800
Lexmark Wins 5-Year MPS Deal - Analyst Blog
The leading printing and imaging solutions provider, Lexmark International Inc. ( LXK ) won a 5-year contract from Anehuser-Busch, a wholly-owned subsidiary of renowned brewer Anheuser
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 14:47:55 -0800
Delphax Announces Game-Changing Color Print Systems
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 31, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Delphax Technologies Inc. (Pink Sheets:DLPX.PK), a global provider of high-speed digital printing equipment, announced today that it will introduce its new elan ...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 08:52:00 -0800
Trouble printing? Switch browsers
A few readers e-mailed to say they were having trouble printing that high-value Michaels coupon worth $5 off a purchase of at least $5. (You can go HERE to print it.) Each were able to print the coupon after switching web browsers. (I used Firefox and it printed just fine.)
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:42:15 -0800
Quad/Graphics acquires Williamson Printing Corporation
Printer Quad/Graphics announced on Feb. 1 that it acquired Williamson Printing Corporation, a 128-year-old printer that specializes in short- to medium-run catalogs, books, direct mail and promotional products.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 15:36:29 -0800
3D printer produces new jaw for woman
Surgeons decided to replace an entire jaw of an elderly woman made using a 3D printing technique. (Credit: LayerWise) An elderly woman has received a replacement titanium jaw, an operation participants say demonstrates the potential of patient-specific body implants. Belgian company LayerWise today said that it produced an entire jaw using additive manufacturing, a technique that allows ...
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 13:29:45 -0800
Printing company stages 'miracle' comeback
JENKINS TWP. - On Sept. 8, 2011, Independent Graphics was changed forever when the Susquehanna River flowed over its banks and into the company's headquarters near the Eighth Street Bridge on River Road.More than four months later, the printing company
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:02:51 -0800
Konica Minolta Introduces Wide-Format Printing and Superior Color Quality With the KIP C7800 Production Print System
Color LED Wide-Format Technology and High-Speed Output Enhance Overall Productivity and Cost-Efficiency (PRWeb February 02, 2012) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2012/2/prweb9161790.htm
Thu, 02 Feb 2012 06:14:28 -0800
Ferrostaal Appoints Eight New Printing Equipment Sales and Tech Service Dealerships in Eastern U.S.
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Ferrostaal announces eight new printing equipment dealers in the Eastern U.S. Dealers are expert in all aspects of printing and print production
Mon, 30 Jan 2012 04:04:59 -0800
World’s First PostScript and PDF® Line Matrix Printer Now Available Through OpenPrint™ Technology from Printronix
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- Printronix, Inc. , the worldwide leader in business-critical printing solutions, today launched the world’s first PostScript and PDF ® line matrix printer through the introduction ...
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 04:05:00 -0800
Magazine delays printing of 'Mein Kampf'
BERLIN, Jan. 25 (UPI) -- The British publisher of a German historical magazine said Wednesday he will postpone printing excerpts of Adolf Hitler's "Mein Kampf" after legal threats.
Wed, 25 Jan 2012 18:13:45 -0800