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Bring your creative designs to life with this fast and smooth 3D printer

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3D printers have definitely turned many industries on its head, providing access to production capabilities that are usually only reserved for big companies. These impressive machines have opened the doors to smaller players and individuals, allowing them to move from idea to finished product in days rather than weeks. When it comes to creating something in this fast-paced world, time is always of the essence, and there can be no second lost or wasted, even when it comes to producing prototypes. 3D printers already take the middle man out of the equation, but there’s definitely a lot of room for improvement. That’s where the Flashforge Guider 3 Plus comes in, offering a 3D printer that keeps you agile and responsive by 3D printing your ideas and designs in no time flat.

Designer: Zhejiang Flashforge 3D Technology

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The first 3D printers already seemed like a miracle in their ability to make something appear almost out of thin air without requiring costly molds and large production lines. They seem less magical, however, when you start waiting for them to finish with their task, though it still manages to significantly reduce the waiting time compared to traditional manufacturing methods. That waiting period will still cost you time and money, which is why the Guider 3 Plus 3D printer delivers that much-needed speed boost without sacrificing quality, stability, and safety.

The 3D printer’s CoreXY structure can support high-speed printing at 250mm/s, a 50% speed increase compared to ordinary 3D printers. Despite that speed, however, the Guider 3 Plus still manages to keep the noise down to below 50db. More importantly, it also operates stably and smoothly even if you’re printing 24/7. With its speed, it can print a 29*27*43cm architectural model with an irregular shape in just 72 hours, halving the time it would usually take other 3D printers to finish.

Print results from different dimensions.

That’s just the tip of the iceberg, though, since the Flashforge Guider 3 Plus can do more and print bigger models. In fact, its ability to print models up to 350*350*600mm in size means it can meet the requirements of many prototyping models, not to mention finished products. Although it’s superb for prototyping, this 3D printer is also capable of producing models with quality surface finish, high level of detail, irregular shapes, and geometric accuracy. Its open material system also makes it compatible with different kinds of filaments from third-party brands, which means you can print almost anything you need for your next big project or product launch.

Flashforge also has a wide range of 3D printing solutions for different needs. The Guider 3, for example, is great for companies that need to produce small batches of products, while the Creator 4 is a large IIDEX 3D printer capable of building high-end application parts. If you have a small or medium-sized business, a personal studio, or a university lab, then the Guider 3 Plus’ agile and flexible features will be your bread and butter. Whether it’s prototyping a design for verification or printing finished parts or works of art, the Flashforge Guider 3 Plus ensures you will spend less time waiting and more time getting things done.

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This printer concept saves paper by using a roll instead of sheets

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We live in a predominantly digital world, where many artifacts like documents, images, and even currency now exist as a collection of ones and zeroes. Despite that, however, we still inhabit a very physical world, and “paper trail” isn’t something so easy to get rid of. From handwritten notes to official documents to purchase receipts, we still produce and use a lot of paper today, more than we actually need. Part of the problem is the unnecessary use of paper in instances where they don’t need to be used at all, but a bigger problem is the inefficient use of paper of different sizes. We often print out things on paper that may be too large for the actual content, so this printer concept tries to reduce that waste by using a roll of paper that you can cut down to the exact size you need.

Designer: Jisan Chung

There are standard sizes of paper for a very good reason. Imagine a world where there would be documents and files printed out in almost random sizes, making handling and archiving them a total nightmare. But as we move towards a future where many things are digital, many of these paper sizes have become unused save for official business or legal purposes. More importantly, we often print out images or even text that is smaller than the paper itself, leaving not only wasted space but also wasted material that will have to be thrown away.

Not all printed documents have that problem, though. Tape receipt, for example, prints what’s needed, and then you tear off only that printed portion. That doesn’t work for traditional printers, though, because all of these are designed with fixed paper sizes in mind. Enter the Roller Jet printer concept and prototype, taking a page from these more economical printers so that you can literally take a page that you need and only that page, with no wasted paper produced.

The Roller Jet is minimalism at its finest. The printer itself is almost too small to actually work, but that’s mostly because it doesn’t need any space for a paper tray. Of course, there are already portable printers like these, and they require people to ensure that the correct paper size is correctly fed into the bar-like device. There’s no need for such a stressful procedure here, fortunately, because the roll of paper is held up like toilet paper with a long steel rod that has been bent to form the frame and legs of the printer itself.

Yes, the Roller Jet uses a continuous roll of paper, similar to those tape receipt printers but on a larger scale. The idea is to print to the exact size that you need and then tear off only the part that was used. That would work not only for receipts, lists, or even gift wraps but also for regular documents, whether they’re A4 or larger. The paper is supposedly easy to tear off with one hand, but most of us are probably familiar with how that isn’t always the case with these things.

While the idea and functional prototype supposedly work as advertised, there are still some caveats that would prevent this from becoming the new standard in printers. For one, its size might limit it to using only specific printing technologies, like thermal printing or using only blank colors. The concept might also work fine for content that can fill the whole width of the paper, but anything smaller, like a square image, would still result in wide margins. Either way, it’s still an interesting solution that could become the foundation for more efficient and sustainable printers in the future.

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This digital diary design adds an analog and retro twist to journaling

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As someone who’s a huge fan of journaling, I’m always on the lookout for things that can help me in my journey, whether it’s analog or digital. For the past years, we’ve seen products and devices that are trying to be a little bit of both. And there are people who enjoy both kinds of journaling as well so you know that there’s a market for that. Just in case you don’t know anything about journaling, you can probably recognize it by its more old-school name: diary.

Designer: Seongmin Ha, Hanyoung Lee

This concept called Dear my diary is a great combination of analog and sort-of digital. Some people who journal like the idea of actually writing down their thoughts and feelings but the problem is storage. You’ll have to scan each page and save them on a cloud to be able to “save” a copy of your journal entries. But what if you could combine both? So the designers came up with something that lets you write in an analog manner but also lets you store it digitally.

The device looks like a classic computer but instead of a keyboard, you get a small, erasable slate where you can write your journal entries. These are then saved into a tiny disk, designed to look like the floppy disks of olden times but much smaller. It’s not indicated how much megabytes or gigabytes storage each of the disks have, what format these will be saved in, or if you’ll be able to access these files on other devices.

The Dear my diary also comes with a printer, in case you wanted to print out your journal entries and post them on your cork board or on your other analog, actual journal. The disk is inserted into the printer and you’ll be able to have a printed copy of what you wrote on the slate but on a specific format that the printer has. It looks like one of those thermal printers that you use for labeling and well, printing stuff.

I still don’t have an idea how this diary device will actually work in real life but I am very much intrigued. Given that I keep both a digital diary and an actual journal, I am definitely the target market for something like this.

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This handheld printer concept reduces waste by printing on any paper size

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If you could print on any size of paper at any time, you can probably help cut down on the number of trees that have to be cut down needlessly.

We live in a world that revolves around content stored in digital form, but we also still live in a world that exists in the physical and material realm. Giving physical form to those digital files still happens a lot, perhaps more than it should be, so the need for the printed page isn’t going away any time soon. Unfortunately, printing on paper is also one of the biggest causes of waste, especially when you consider the different paper sizes that are used throughout the world. If printing is inevitable, we might as well try to make it as efficient as possible, which is what this ideal printer is trying to propose.

Designer: Alonso Bastos Durán

Of course, all printers these days can support a range of paper sizes, but those naturally require that you have a supply of those materials. Not much of a problem if you only ever print in one size all the time, but when you need to print something smaller, you’re stuck with having to cut and throw away the excess areas. That pretty much leads to waste, which, in the long run, worsens the state of deforestation in the world. Since it’s not really possible to just stop printing altogether, the next best thing is to be as flexible as possible.

The Printall concept does exactly that by adjusting its printout to any paper, even if it means a smaller size than your regular printer can support. That’s only possible, however, because the device doesn’t exactly function in the same way as a regular printer. You don’t have to feed it paper because it doesn’t actually have to apply ink on it like you would on a normal inkjet printer.

Instead, the printer uses Xerography, which basically uses electricity to charge black or colored powder so that they stick to surfaces. Also known as electrophotography, the dry copying technique offers a bit more flexibility, at least in what you can print on. That’s what makes Printall special because it could print on any compatible material, including things that might not be paper. You can even print on steel or concrete with the right materials. In context, however, it simply means you can accommodate the biggest and the smallest printer sizes with no exception.

Without the restrictions of physical paper, the printer can also break free of having to be tethered to a single location. In fact, Printall is designed to be portable and handheld, allowing you to print anywhere and on anything that is compatible with that same xerographic technology. That said, it does seem like you will need to be the one that guides the printer over the paper or surface, so it’s not exactly certain how accurate it will be. But since it’s actually just using light, it’s possible to also just step back, project your image on “paper,” and let the printout magically appear.

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Niimbot B21 label printer gives off some classy vintage vibes

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Portable printers are the rage these days with photography enthusiasts and organization diehards. Some let you print out photos almost instantaneously to share with your friends, while others print stickers and labels that you can stick on objects for identification or design. Almost all of these small printers come in designs that clearly mark them as something related to computers or technology, even while trying to aim for more youthful customers with whimsical or eye-catching colors. That’s what sets this label printer apart, looking more like a miniature prop from an art deco film rather than something utilitarian and geeky.

Designer: inDare for Niimbot

Right out of the box, your brain will try to think of where the Niimbot B21 thermal label printer fits in terms of design language. Regardless of whether you think it’s from the 30s or 50s with a pinch of art deco elements thrown in, there will be little argument that this thing is beautiful. Probably more beautiful than a printer has any business to be.

Looking like a cross between a typewriter, a cash register, and a radio, the Niimbot B21 is unique among the company’s other label printers in its more luxurious design. Painted in glossy red, green, or black colors, the printer adds a touch of gold or silver to a few parts, like the plate in front that houses the power button and LED light indicator, as well as the company’s other name emblazoned in stylized letters across its face. There’s also a lever at the side used to open the printer for replacing the label paper roll.

As a label printer, the functions of the Niimbot B21 are less exciting than its appearance. Everything except turning the printer on or off has to be done through a smartphone connected via Bluetooth. There is no ink inside, which makes it safer to carry the printer around, but it does use conventional thermal printing technology to print anything out. That means you’re pretty much limited to black and white designs, and your labels will fade out after two or three months.

That’s really nothing new for people who frequently print labels, and they might get a kick out of the Niimbot B21’s unique design anyway. And when the printer eventually breaks down and becomes unusable, it can still function as a decorative piece on your desk, extending its usefulness for years to come.

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LUGO G3 dual extruder 3D printer makes creating your dream project more enjoyable

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3D printers have already introduced a whole new world of creativity, but this new printer breaks the gates wide open thanks to its dual-wielding innovations.

It’s almost inconceivable today how there was a time when hobbyists and modders could only dream of projects that required access to expensive and professional production pipelines, which practically translated to the word “impossible.” 3D printers democratized the process of creating parts, whole chassis, or even food, depending on the material used. Most 3D printers, however, have so far been limited to using one kind of material at a time, which means creators have to spend more time printing each piece separately and then assembling them afterward. Dual extruder printers also exist but are neither accessible nor convenient to use. LUGOLABS makes that a thing of the past, and its new LUGO G3 is giving dual 3D printers a unique spin, making it easier to work with two different materials simultaneously to reduce production time and assembly work.

Designer: LUGOLABS

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3D printers had come a long way since the early days when most were limited to either using ABS or PLA materials. There’s a wide variety of options these days, including glass fiber reinforced and oil-free, but most 3D printers are still limited to working with one material at a time. This means that you will have to switch filaments whenever you want to change materials, so you’ll have to do extra work to batch prints of the same material together. It also means you have to do the extra work of assembling pieces that should have been made together in the first place.

The combination of DCH head and purge-box in LUGO G3 enables multiple parts to combine into a single product in one process.

The LUGO G3 is part of a breed of 3D printers that can actually print a single piece that’s made from two different materials. This means that you can have a part that combines rigid as well as flexible materials or mix strong materials with an oil-free motion piece to remove the need to create and use a bearing. This gives creators the freedom to print more complex structures and parts compared to regular 3D printers. These dual-wielding 3D printers are nothing new, of course, but most of them have been out of reach for most hobbyists and creators, either because of their complexity or because of their price.

It’s easier than ever to print multiple parts with different materials.

What makes the LUGO G3 special is how it makes dual extruders more convenient and more enjoyable to use. That starts from how precisely calibrated it is, which removes worries about having gaps or overlapping areas. Each of the two nozzles’ temperatures can also be controlled separately, making it easier to work with materials that have different temperature requirements. Even better, LUGOLABS has developed its own new material called Lutan, made from a PBT copolymer that is easy to print but still sturdy, unlike typical PLA.

The LUGO G3 also has other features that help make the user’s life easier, like a double-sided spring plate bed and swappable nozzles that can work with different kinds of material. The printer also has a high-efficiency H13 HEPA filter to keep harmful gas byproducts away from you and your family. LUGOLABS has taken the existing concept of dual 3D printers and leveled it up, making the system more affordable and more comfortable to use. With its one-of-a-kind DCH Head and an assortment of innovative features, the LUGO G3 Dual Extruder 3D Printer breaks through the barriers of dual 3D printing to help creative minds turn their ideas and dreams into reality.

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This handheld printer lets you put your best art on your arm temporarily

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You can now be the center of attraction at a party and still be squeaky clean before you go to work the next day.

Tattoos have always been controversial in the modern age. Although they had important social and cultural significance for most cultures in the past, they have acquired a stigma today that’s often associated with unsavory characters. There’s also the issue of tattoo inks causing negative effects on your body, especially your blood. Temporary tattoos have long been available as relatively safe alternatives, but a new kind of device is trying to make it easier to show your creativity on your body, even for just a while.

Designer: Prinker

Prinker is a handheld printer like no other, designed and engineered to print not on paper but on your skin. Although the Samsung spinoff has been around for a while, it’s bringing its most compact version yet, the Prinker M. No larger than a typical barcode scanner, the device can easily be taken with you anywhere, like at a party where you can amaze friends and strangers with the ability to put colorful tattoos at a moment’s notice.

The device itself is only part of the magic, however, and Prinker’s proprietary ink is what makes it possible to actually put something on your skin. The ink is waterproof but can be easily removed with soap and water, making sure you can hide any evidence of the previous day’s shenanigans. Prinker says that the ink is registered with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Voluntary Cosmetic Registration Program (VCRP) and EU Cosmetic Product Notification Portal (CPNP), though it makes no mention of environmental hazards of the substance.

Of course, temporary tattoos are nothing new. What Prinker brings to the table is the ability to not only choose your tattoo design but also make one of your own. There are mobile apps for Android and iOS, as well as a cloud-based platform for downloading and uploading designs. Not many temporary tattoo platforms offer this kind of flexibility, making Prinker a one-of-a-kind tool for artistic expression.

The Prinker M is the newest and smallest version of this handheld temporary tattoo machine, but it does have one limitation. The older Prinker S can use both black and colored inks, while the Prinker M is limited to colors only. That said, it is also cheaper at $199, though you’ll also have to allocate $99 for the Color Ink.

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Amazon Releasing an Alexa-Enabled Sticky Note Printer

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As one of its first Amazon Day 1 Edition products (an initiative where Amazon introduces new conceptual products and if they meet their pre-order goal by a certain date, Amazon will manufacture them), the company is releasing the $90 Smart Sticky Note Printer (affiliate link). The unit is an Alexa-compatible inkless printer that can print sticky note to-do lists, reminders, recipes, shopping lists, and even sudoku puzzles.

That’s cool, but do you know what turns any piece of printed paper into a sticky note? A little wad of chewing gum. That’s what I’ve been doing for years and it’s been working out just – wait, where’s my grocery list? Oh please don’t be on my shoe again.

Do you think 3M is worried about their Post-It Note brand now that Amazon is trying to get into the sticky note market? Because I would be. I’d also send a spy to infiltrate the company and learn their secrets, and that’s why I’m not allowed to run businesses anymore.

My wife informed me she’s added the printer to her Amazon cart, so I guess we’re getting one. And when I catch her telling Alexa to add ‘sticky note printer paper’ to her sticky note shopping list, I’ll know this technology has finally reached its logical conclusion.

Polaroid’s new pocket-printer prints waterproof images that you can stick on walls & lockers!

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Your smartphone clicks the most amazing pictures of a device its size… now Polaroid’s smartphone-sized printer can realize them in full color, while also ensuring they’re waterproof. The Polaroid Hi-Print is the company’s latest pocket printer, and its first dye-sublimation printer – a technology that allows you to get better, clearer, more professional looking prints than most standard Zero-Ink pocket printers out there.

The Polaroid Hi-Print uses the dye-sublimation process to create vivid, fade-proof prints, with all-in-one ink+paper cartridges. It then uses heat to ‘seal’ the inks, creating a print that’s waterproof too (all this happens in under a minute). Just feed your image into the Hi-Print and out slides a printed sheet once it’s ready. The Hi-Print’s cartridges last for 20 prints, and the paper even comes with a peel-off layer at the back that reveals an adhesive side, allowing you to stick your prints anywhere.

The Hi-Print allows for truly photo-quality prints, with edge-to-edge printing. It gives you the freedom to choose, edit, and finalize photos before you print them, deviating from the ‘in-the-moment’ nature of Polaroid’s cameras, and even giving you the freedom to print images you couldn’t before like notes or screenshots. Plus with its wireless nature and compact design, you can carry your professional studio in your pockets, clicking with one device and printing out the other!

Designer: Polaroid