Until now, the process of producing nanomaterials based on copper, cobalt and nickel oxides has required a great amount of energy and time. But this might be coming to an end soon thanks to a team from the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces.
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Scientists from RMIT University have developed a cost-efficient method to laser print the next generation of waterproof smart fabric. The e-textiles are embedded with an energy storage device providing energy harvesting technologies.
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This edition of Pioneers of Printing focusses on the American engineer and inventor Gary Starkweather who, along with a variety of amazing achievements during his career, invented the first laser printer.
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At PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION 2022, the practical knowledge in classic print communication and digital strategies will be showcased via several special highlight projects. Brand partners will share their know-how live at the trade show. In the run-up to the upcoming congress trade show, drupa presents each highlight project individually. Join us on the journey into the print cosmos of cross-channel marketing!
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Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG (Heidelberg) and PURe inks Europe GmbH (PURe) have signed a Europe-wide collaboration agreement with the goal to make offset printing more sustainable. Meanwhile Ricoh in cooperation with equipment manufacturer Olbrich has developed its own plant-based ink to nurture sustainability in commercial and packaging printing.
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In October PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION was held in Dusseldorf where it was possible to linger at the exhibition stands and see many different products from the various companies that were there. One of these stands had a special book to show, which was already the second part of a series. We introduced these books in a previous blog post, and now the interview with the creators follows.
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Finishing printed products is one way to make the final product more attractive. And it's the right mix of design, substrate and finishing that has a bigger impact on sales as you probably already know. Some special methods thus make it possible to change the final product in an improved way. Finishing techniques are often not environmentally friendly though. Is it still possible to focus on sustainability and guarantee high-quality finishing at the same time?
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Pioneering ideas and visions around media production and marketing are presented, analyzed and discussed at the PRINT & DIGITAL CONVENTION. In a few days the time has come and the congress trade fair will start in Düsseldorf. What are exhibitors looking forward to the most?
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On October 20 and 21 this year, Print & Digital Convention will be held by Fachverband Medienproduktion. The convention fair, which is organized in a hybrid format this year, informs and enlightens: what innovative technologies and solutions are available for the realization of marketing in print and digital? The program includes lectures in which speakers and exhibitors present their vision of the future in digital marketing.
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The idea of hologram printing has been in people’s minds for a long time, and to this day researchers and companies are making advances in the field, trying to get closer to the ideal hologram print. The latest progress comes from the company LitiHolo, as the business introduced the world's first 3D hologram printer for people to use at home.
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