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Slovak invented keyboard for virtual reality
PunchKeyboard is a virtual keyboard on which users can write thanks to virtual reality drivers without leaving the simulated environment. Illustrative stock photo(Source: AP/TASR) Virtual reality still lacks a reliable method for typing text directly in the virtual environment. The recent invention of Slovak designer Jonathan Ravasz, who currently works at the technological incubator Kitchen…
Lees meerEmma Watch lets people with Parkinson´s write again
Emma Lawton, graphic arts designer, heard she had Parkinson´s when she was 29. It is unacceptable for a designer to not be able to write even your own name. Through the BBC programme The Big Life Fix Emma was introduced to Haiyan Zhang, Research Innovation Director at Microsoft. Zhang took on the challenge to find…
Lees meerFESPA 2017 is a thrilling success for Mimaki Europe
Mimaki reported that it had its biggest and most successful presence ever at FESPA 2017 with two stands totalling 534 square meters. In addition to interest from visitors in Mimaki’s sign & display graphics, industrial print, 3D printing and digital textile printing, visitors also took FESPA’s theme for the show to heart. The “Dare to…
Lees meerXaar and FEI collaborate on new generation production inkjet printers
Xaar´s new Print Bar System and the more than 65 years of experience of FEI in digital imaging will form the basis of a new generation hybrid production inkjet printers. The cooperation will give OEMs the building blocks for the development of complete production inkjet systems. Components of this unique collaboration are workflow and print…
Lees meerMagazines most popular on Facebook, the Netherlands
In the first quarter of 2017 the number of likes/followers of magazines has increased to 9 million likes/follows. Compared to the fourth quarter of 2016 this is an increase of 4%. Especially the number of followers on Instagram (+14%) and YouTube (+11%) are increasing rapidly. All this according to the Social Media Monitor which was…
Lees meerBuild 2017: Microsoft embraces iOS and Android and shows new spirit
During Build 2017, Microsoft´s annual developers conference, it became clear that Apple and Google are still the enemy, but that their devices will work seamlessly with Windows 10. That is good news for the millions of iPad, iPhone and Android phone and tablet users. They will be able to share data with Windows 10 devices,…
Lees meerPrinted book from 1482
It is one of the oldest printed books in English – Caxton´s Polycronicon. William Caxton has only had 50 copies made. The book dates back to the beginning of book printing, when written style was still used for printed books. Caxton, who came from England, spent time in Cologne to learn how to print and…
Lees meerSonja Angerer: The last FESPA
The Hamburg edition (May 8th to 12th, 2017) was the last “FESPA” show – from 2018 onwards, Central European trade shows will be known as FESPA Global Expos. FESPA 2017 took place in Hamburg from May 8th to 12th. When the show returned to Germany´s most important port city´s trade show grounds after a first…
Lees meerPRstory: Wesly Printing & Packaging invests in new Manroland press
Wesly Printing & Packaging in Maastricht, the Netherlands, introduced a new press last year. A ROLAND 706 EVOLUTION DirectDrive with six printing units, a coating unit and extended delivery. Wesly Printing & Packaging prints a range of packaging every day. From cake boxes for supermarkets to trays for aviation, and all with lightning speed. Owner…
Lees meerEuropean Digital Press Association (EDP) rewards UV LED inks from Agfa Graphics
The winners of the EDP Awards were announced at FESPA 2017. Agfa Graphics’ UV LED inks, which are used in the Jeti Tauro H2500 LED, Anapurna H3200i LED, Jeti Ceres RTR3200 LED and Jeti Mira LED on the FESPA show floor, were recognized for their excellence. The European Digital Press Association reviews products introduced in…
Lees meerBrunchcase: handy packaging to go
Marleen Roelofs, student at HAS in Den Bosch, the Netherlands, has invented Brunchcase. A durable and handy to go packaging. The Brunchcase is suitable for eating sandwiches on the go. The cardboard packaging is more durable than plastic and very easy to use. The case can be folded open and used as plate and napkin…
Lees meerXerox PARC develops smart stickers with sensors
Stickers are becoming smarter with PARC´s new invention. PARC is Xerox´s research and development arm. The sensors can measure temperature, air quality, humidity and more and are powered by RF energy. This will surely result in a new market. The American government also believes in it and has offered 19 million USD for the project…
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