Future Links October 22nd
Here are our daily links with the most important news from the printing industry. Today they feature a new direct-write laser scanner for printing perfect holograms, a filament made from beer, Fuel3D’s nomination for UK innovator award, massive predicted growth in the 3D printing materials market, Paperlinx Germany’s administrative proceedings, Rocoh’s new range of products at drupa 2016 and new on the drupa blog: the Media Mundo congress.
New direct-write laser scanner prints perfect holograms
With funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), scientist Michael Escuti developed a direct-write laser scanner, which prints using an ultraviolet laser on a super-thin film – only about 50 nanometers thick. The film is made of a photoreactive polymer that responds to both the intensity and the polarization of the light.
More at NC State News
New filament is made from beer
New materials for 3D printing are developed almost constantly, ranging from astonishing to useful to, well, almost bizarre. I would put one new filament definitely in the latter category: beer filament. Brought to us by the same company that developed filament made from coffee earlier this year, 3Dom USA. The filament called Buzzed is made from the waste byproduct from the beer-brewing process. Spent grain comprises up to 85 % of a brewery’s byproduct.
More at 3D Print
Fuel3D nominated for UK innovator award
Fuel3D, a developer of 3D scanning solutions, has been shortlisted in the inaugural Innovate UK Small Business Innovation Awards for its work in developing a medical 3D scanning solution for new markets. The awards, run by the UK’s innovation agency, Innovate UK, recognize Britain’s most exciting cutting-edge growing companies.
More at 3D fab + print
Report predicts massive growth in 3D printing materials
As 3D printing is becoming more established in different sectors of the economy, 3D printing materials experience massive growth. A new report by MarketResearch Reports provides detailed forecasts, using information from interviews with 50 key players in the industry and disclosed financial information. The analysts estimate seven key materials to have a total market of over 8 billion UDS by 2025.
More at Globenewswire
Paperlinx Germany enters administration proceedings
PaperlinX’s German paper merchanting operation PaperlinX Deutschland GmbH and its immediate parent entity Deutsche Papier Holding GmbH are beginning administration processes after declaring insolvency. This will result in the local Director directly managing and administering these entities under the supervision of a court appointed Trustee. The paper operation in Germany has been trading unprofitably, reports Paperlinx.
More at EUWID Pulp and Paper
Ricoh to present new range of products at drupa 2016
Ricoh will bring a range of products and services to drupa 2016 that will enable print service providers to step ahead on their paths of transformation. Central to Ricoh’s presence is its production print portfolio of inkjet and toner-based technologies and solutions. Ricoh has also expanded its portfolio with an enhanced range of industrial solutions, including 3D printing.
More at Graphic Repro Online
New on the drupa blog: Media Mundo Congress for sustainability
Win tickets for the 6th Media Mundo Congress for sustainability in media production, which takes place in Düsseldorf on 11th November with the motto „mindshift sustainability“.
More at the article in German