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New Technology to triple resolution screens
Researchers at the University of Central Florida have published research about a new method of tripling the resolution of current TVs, VR headsets or monitors. It concerns the technology behind LCD, specific subpixels Every pixel on a screen consists of 4 smaller pixels, a white, a green, a red and a blue. The white is…
Lees meerApple WWDC 2017 and my 10,000$ Christmas wishlist
Dear Santa Claus, This year it will be very easy for you to get all my presents (you can pay with Apple Pay in the new Apple store). Below is my list: – The new 13 inch iPad Pro with its million colours, improved clarity, superfast processor and more memory – The Serif ProPhoto…
Lees meerGoogle Lens, new change for augmented reality
Before long new AR will come to market (for Android): Google Lens. Smartphone users (unfortunately only Android users for now) can use the camera as search engine to get more information. Point your camera to a restaurant and Google Lens will give you more information such as reviews. Google enters the augmented reality world with…
Lees meerLindlund: finally a ruler for paper and screen
Sometimes you see an invention of which you wonder why it has taken so long. Lindlund Rulers is one of those. A ruler which you can use to measure physical things, but also pixels for screens. The lightweight aluminium ruler is for sale on Kickstarter at 25$. Apart from centimeters and inches it also measures…
Lees meerTwo new Eversify Kiosk apps customize user experience for better reader experience
Eversify has responded to customer feedback with the development of two new Kiosk apps enabling publishers to choose how readers receive their information: Borchard and Newbury. Both apps focus on the reader experience to help publishers achieve maximum results by further tailoring the user experience. The apps share a number of common features, but offer…
Lees meerAnimal byproduct in polymer banknote
Banknote printer De La Rue is researching an alternative for the source material currently used for printing polymer banknotes. The current polymer 5 Pound note contains traces of tallow, an animal byproduct. And that was not well received by vegetarians and vegans in the UK who set up an online petition which was signed by…
Lees meerESMA DIRECT CONTAINER PRINT 2017 RETURNS AND ANNOUNCES FIRST PROGRAMME DETAILS
Building on the successful launch two years ago, Direct Container Print (DCP) conference returns to Radisson Blu Scandinavia Hotel on 27-28th of November 2017. Organised by ESMA with media support of “Specialist Printing Worldwide”, this event brings together key industry players who discuss the latest achievements in direct-to-object decoration on plastics from the perspective of…
Lees meerAgfa Graphics Arziro 3.0: dedicated end-to-end security printing ecosystem
Agfa Graphics has released new versions of two elements within its Arziro ecosystem for the general security printing market. Arziro Design 3.0 drives comprehensive and flexible security printing, offering new security design features and integration with Arziro Authenticate 2.0 – the updated version of Agfa Graphics’ ultra-safe, encrypted distribution platform. Both solutions will be displayed…
Lees meerFive year after the installation of a 12 colour offset press Saint-Paul invests in a modern MIS
It looks like a cart before the horse scenario, the decision by print shop Saint-Paul to acquire a modern MIS. The French/Swiss printer, the first in the world with a 12 colour KBA Rapida 106, hopes to be able to connect the three locations with the complete Management Information System. The system will not only…
Lees meerAmerican packaging printer chooses a seven colour Roland 700 Evolution with coater
The short make-ready times and quality guarantee of the Manroland Inline ColorPilot & System Brunner´s Instrument Flight systems were the most important reasons for West Coast printer Fleetwoord-Fibre to choose a Roland 700 Evolution to extend its print capacity. The Evolution is equipped with seven units plus an inline tower coater and fitted out to…
Lees meerHeidelberg complements its finishing portfolio with Steinemann Technology portfolio
To boost its portfolio for finishing of digitally and traditionally printed work, Heidelberg has signed a marketing cooperation agreement with Steinemann Technology. Steinemann is a Swiss manufactuer for spot and relief varnishing systems for paper sizes up to 1080×1450 mm. The agreement include the recently introduced dmax systems for digital foil stamping. All Heidelberg customers…
Lees meer3D printing with a normal 2D printer
Is it possible to produce a 3D model with a normal printer? According to researchers of the North Carolina State Unversity it is. How? Simple, Everything needed is the sheet, a household printer such as an inkjet printer, and infrared light. The printer prints black-inked lines onto the plastic sheet, which, under the heat of…
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