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HP launches 3D printing center in China
The facility is HP's largest 3D printing deployment in Asia Pacific.
HP's PC and printing units buy it time for 3D printing growth
HP's 3D printing success has a long runway (like five to 10 years) so don't expect a lot of financial guidance or even hits about sales for a while.
HP reports strong Q2 as sales up 13 percent
HP is posting double-digit sales gains as it hones its PC and printer execution and gains commercial momentum.
Stratasys CEO Ilan Levin to resign
Levin will resign June 1 after less than two years on the job.
HP Australia ordered to compensate customers for printer tech
Around 2,000 customers will be compensated AU$50 by HP Australia, after the company installed technology on its printers to prevent non-HP ink cartridges from being used without telling consumers.
3D Systems misses Q1 profit targets
The company reported a non-GAAP earnings loss of 3 cents per share on revenue of $165.9 million.
Stratasys falls short in Q1 as orders in automotive, aerospace pushed out
The big question is whether Stratasys inability to close high-end system deals in the quarter is due to a broader slowdown or competition from rivals.
HP teams with Jabil, Forecast 3D to expand Multi Jet Fusion presence
Jabil will deploy additional HP Jet Fusion 4210 systems in Singapore for the Jabil Additive Manufacturing Network.
Print dual-color name tags and labels for $39.99
Normally $100, Brother's QL-800 might be perfect for your office labeling needs.
Ultimaker expands 3D printer portfolio, materials network
The moves give Ultimaker more of a foothold in the professional space and advanced prototyping.
Print fast and in color with Dell's $85 C1760nw laser
Normally $150, this compact, network-friendly printer can run on inexpensive toner to boot.
NASA's Orion spacecraft ramps 3D-printed parts via Lockheed Martin, Stratasys, Phoenix Analysis & Design
NASA's Orion spacecraft has about 100 3D printed parts via Lockheed Martin's additive manufacturing lab and uses next-gen materials from Stratasys.
HP aims to use its Multi Jet Fusion additive manufacturing technology in its supply chain
HP is planning to use its own supply chain as a testbed and case study for scaling 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology.
3D Systems beats Q4 expectations
The company reported revenue growth in health care, materials, software and on-demand manufacturing.
Exclusive: Ultimaker on 3D printing today and in the future
We talk with John Kawola, president of Ultimaker North America, about the world of 3D printing, Ultimaker’s strategy, and how 3D printing will change over the next two decades.
Innovative 3D prints from the 2017 Simplify 3D contest
Simplify 3D, makers of a sophisticated 3D printing slicer, recently held a contest for the most innovative uses of their technology. We spotlight the finalists here.
Reviews of the week: From Mac upgrades to Windows 10 thin clients
A quick run through ZDNet's recent hardware reviews.
The best software inventions ever
In this series, we look at everything, large and small, that has changed the way we do things or has significantly enhanced our lives. In part 13, we look at software innovation.
Stratasys launches J750 3D printer: Here's a look at what it can do
The latest 3D printer from Stratasys promises to cut the time to prototype products and should appeal to enterprises. Here's a look at the key details.
High res 3D objects designed with your iPad
You no longer need powerful CAD software to design and print insanely cool objects.
9 unlikely objects that can now be 3D printed
Thanks to revolutionary filaments, high res printers, and a lot of design and engineering ingenuity, 3D printing is entering its creative period
Bite Silicon Valley: 3D printed confections with ChefJet Pro
Move over, sous-vide cookers, as there is a new appliance poised to take professional and home kitchens by storm.
Stratasys brings brilliant colors to multi-material 3D printing
Printer maker designs a 3D printer that will produce colored materials which will save time and money in the development of new products.
Cool tech announcements this year: 2013 in Review
From super strength exoskeletons to massive neural networks, we have seen a bunch of awesome - and odd technology announcements this year.
Here's what you can make with a mainstream 3D printer
Staples and a limited number of stores will begin selling the 3D Systems Cube 3D Printer to the general public. But what can they do?
'Smart' $100 bills prepare for late release after paper-feed glitch: Images
An error with money printing press paper feeds in 2010 cost the government millions of dollars and delayed the debut of $100 bills that contain many innovative, new security features.
ZDNet's tech predictions for 2013
What will be the next big thing? As cellular carriers merge and become stronger, mobile makers may not survive. Will big data analytics take off, and will 3D printing arrive with a bevy of legal and ethical issues? Here's a look ahead at 2013 and what we can expect.
3D printers - our Star Trek replicators? (photos)
From blood vessels and chocolates to cars and planes, 3D printers are showing off their amazing skills.
Cracking open Hewlett Packard's IIP, the original personal LaserJet printer
The Hewlett Packard LaserJet IIP popularized the desktop personal laser printer. TechRepublic cracks it open to see what made the IIP tick.
Meet the printer that can print your car parts
3D printers are devices capable of creating solid, three-dimensional objects, from prosthetic limbs and miniature chess sets, to car and airplane parts.
HP Australia to compensate 2,000 printer customers
ACCC has told HP PPS Australia to compensate customers who purchased its printers without being told they contained technology that did not allow for non-HP ink cartridges to be used in them.
Agile manufacturing using 3D printing
Max Friefeld, co-founder and CEO of Voodoo Manufacturing, discusses AI and robotics are at the core of 3D printing; 3D printing can shave thousands of dollars and weeks of time off of product introduction; and Human labor is better suited to maintaining continuous flow production rather than being a component of the production line.
3D Systems wants dentists to 3D-print your dentures with NextDent 5100
According to 3D Systems, NextDent 5100 can make dental devices faster and cut material waste and capital spending. Read more: http://zd.net/2BHgUhr
Exclusive Ultimaker interview: The future of 3D printing
In an in-depth interview, we talked with John Kawola, President of Ultimaker North America. Join us as we look both forward and back, exploring the world of 3D printing, Ultimaker's strategy, and how 3D printing will change over the next two decades.
Winterizing your CR-10 with a little help from Harbor Freight
Printing PLA in a cold garage can be challenging. In this helpful video, David Gewirtz dives into how a few materials purchased from Harbor Freight can be used to hack together a warm printer enclosure.
Brooks will use HP's FitStation scanner and Superfeet's 3D printer to make custom running shoes
The in-store FitStation experience offers 3D foot scanning in order to deliver the first 3D-printed performance running shoe based on an individual’s biomechanics.
Platform essentials: Five things you'll need to survive the IoT frontier
The challenge is that 'the IoT platform market is immature and there are over 150 options to choose from.'
Inexpensive CR-10 and MOD-t 3D printers in education: Which is better for you?
Do you like dino skulls? Of course you do. We have a T-Rex skull, a 300,000 year old hominid jaw, 3D printed mountain ranges, and some Arduino tools to show off along with CR-10 and MOD-t 3D printers. This is gonna be awesome!
Modding the Ultimaker 3 with 3D printed accessories
The Ultimaker 3 is a fine printer, but there are still some tweaks you might want to make. In this edition of the 3D Printing Discovery Series, we showcase two great (and necessary) mods for the Ultimaker 3.
3D-printed model of revamped downtown Detroit lures investors
How a local development firm, a creative agency and the 3D printing company Stratasys used 3D printing to build support for a 50-block makeover of downtown Detroit.
NASapalooza: a first look at six hot new NAS boxes
What happens when six hot new NAS boxes arrive at the door? It's NASapalooza! In this video, David compares the Synology DiskStation DS1817+, the QNAP TVS-473, the Buffalo TeraStation 5410DN, the TerraMaster NAS F2-420, Western Digital MyCloud PR4100, and the nearly indestructible ioSafe 1515+.
Quick intro to the Raspberry Pi (Video)
David Gewirtz introduces the Raspberry Pi 3 single board computer, compares it to an Arduino, shows you how it might be used, and explains how he's going to use it to drive the Lulzbot Mini 3D printer.
What's the difference between Delta and Cartesian 3D printers?
You may have heard the term "Delta printer," but what does it mean? In this quick video, David Gewirtz compares and contrasts traditional Cartesian 3D printers with Delta printers. Much fun will be had by all.
First look at the Overlord Pro+ 3D printer
The brand-new DreamMaker Overlord Pro+ is a large capacity 3D printer at a budget price. But is it right for you? We take a first look. Plus, there's a life-changing whistle and a puppy. What's not to like?
Team Penske will use 3D printing to ramp up race car engineering
Team Penske has announced that it partnered with Stratasys, the 3D printing company.
HP Envy 4520 All-In-One Printer, First Take: Business features at a budget price
HP's affordable Envy 4520 offers scanning, wireless and duplex printing, and printing from mobile devices.
HP Colour LaserJet Enterprise M553x review: New toner tech delivers the goods
HP has gone back to basics and reinvented its consumable technology, enabling the latest generation of Colour LaserJets to run faster and cooler, and print a lot more pages for your money.
PlanOn PrintStik PS910
Mobile professionals who need to print simple documents on the move may find the compact 700g PrintStik a useful travel companion. It's by no means perfect, but for some users the benefits will outweigh the drawbacks.
Epson Stylus D120
Epson's Stylus D120 offers solid build and print quality, ease of use and fast print speeds, while the high-yield dual black ink system offers extra convenience for those requiring relatively large volumes of black-and-white text printing.
Konica Minolta Magicolor 4650DN
The Konica Minolta Magicolor 4650DN goes a long way to reducing the gap between inkjet and laser colour handling. Overall the Magicolor was very easy to use, and the basic unit is great value for money.
HP CM8060
State-of-the-art enterprise-class inkjet technology makes HP's CM8060 Colour MFP more than a match for conventional laser-based alternatives.
Brother MFC-845CW
Brother’s MFC-845CW sets a new standard for multifunction devices. It’s not the best quality printer or scanner, but it is a true all-in-one in every sense of the word.
Xerox WorkCentre C2424/ADP
More powerful than an inkjet and far cheaper than A3 products, the WorkCentre C2424 delivers excellent performance and print quality with a full suite of network management features and a cost-effective pricing plan.
Dell 5100cn
This affordable, middle-of-the-road colour laser printer stands up to heavy network use.
Epson Dreamio EMP-TW10H
Epson's TW10H projector tempts us to stay indoors all winter and experience widescreen theatre from the comfort of the living room. Read our Australian review.
Brother HL-2700CN
This is a compact and affordable network-ready colour laser printer that will suit many small businesses, but you may need to look elsewhere for top-notch speed and print quality.
Epson PictureMate
This portable photo printer produces quality output, but we wish it ran on batteries. It could stand to be a lot faster, too.
Xerox Phaser 6250DT
This is a fast colour laser printer that should work with any network client, regardless of operating system or protocol.
HP Colour LaserJet 1500L
The HP Colour LaserJet 1500L's low price puts good colour laser printing within the grasp of budget-strapped small offices. But if you need high volume or room to grow, get a more expandable model.
HP LaserJet 2300dtn
HP's LaserJet 2300dtn fits an impressive number of high-end features into a printer that's priced for budget-minded small offices.
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