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After 3D camera, Fujifilm launches 3D Print System
By SiliconIndia | Sunday, 21 February 2010, 18:14 Hrs |
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Bangalore: Fujifilm has announced the development of the new "3D Print System" which achieves high-quality and natural 3D print captured with a 3D digital camera. This new system, the printer and a PC, is ideal for on-location 3D photography at tourist spots, theme parks, events, and other locations that offer photo printing services on site because it is easy to set up and requires small foot print, announced Shigetaka Komori, President and CEO of Fujifilm. Thanks to this new development in the field of 3D imaging, the enjoyment of 3D images will be more accessible to a wider audience than ever before. This new 3D Print System is scheduled to be available from 2nd Quarter of 2010.
Featuring Fujifilm's "Image Intelligencee" technology, the system employs a printing method that uses thermal sublimation to transfer images directly onto lenticular sheets to create a 3D effect. Prints will be available in four different types from 4x6 inches (10.2 x 15.2cm) to 6 x 9 inches (15.2 x 22.9cm). In addition, varieties of 3D prints are available including 3D composite prints using 3D templates.
This has been called the first year of 3D, with predictions for rapid mass-appeal of 3D image enjoyment, from sales of 3D televisions to the popularization of 3D images and contents.
Fujifilm pioneered 3D in the photographic industry in 2009 with the successful launch of the "FinePix REAL 3D W1" 3D digital camera and the "FinePix REAL 3D V1" 3D Digital Viewer allowing users, for the first time, to capture and view 3D images without wearing 3D glasses. Fujifilm has also been providing a 3D printing service for images taken on its camera.
These exciting launches in 3D have positioned Fujifilm as an industry leader in 3D photography. Now, with the new "3D Print System", Fujifilm will continue new product development and promotion initiatives in the marketplace, with a view toward even further expansion of the 3D imaging field.
Featuring Fujifilm's "Image Intelligencee" technology, the system employs a printing method that uses thermal sublimation to transfer images directly onto lenticular sheets to create a 3D effect. Prints will be available in four different types from 4x6 inches (10.2 x 15.2cm) to 6 x 9 inches (15.2 x 22.9cm). In addition, varieties of 3D prints are available including 3D composite prints using 3D templates.
This has been called the first year of 3D, with predictions for rapid mass-appeal of 3D image enjoyment, from sales of 3D televisions to the popularization of 3D images and contents.
Fujifilm pioneered 3D in the photographic industry in 2009 with the successful launch of the "FinePix REAL 3D W1" 3D digital camera and the "FinePix REAL 3D V1" 3D Digital Viewer allowing users, for the first time, to capture and view 3D images without wearing 3D glasses. Fujifilm has also been providing a 3D printing service for images taken on its camera.
These exciting launches in 3D have positioned Fujifilm as an industry leader in 3D photography. Now, with the new "3D Print System", Fujifilm will continue new product development and promotion initiatives in the marketplace, with a view toward even further expansion of the 3D imaging field.
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There are some videos you can check out here that show 3d printing on youtube. This will give you an idea on some of the prototype and 3d printing technologies.
http://www.youtube.com/GPIprototype
http://gpiprototype.com
http://www.youtube.com/GPIprototype
http://gpiprototype.com
Posted by:Tim Ruffner
- 26 Feb, 2010
2:
It's just a regular lenticular 2D image (like on some CD's, posters, etc.) No new technology here, just a faster and easier way to make the plastic prints.
Posted by:Mark
- 22 Feb, 2010
3:
Here are more details on 3D printing from experts.
Previous means of producing a prototype typically took many hours tools and skilled labor. For example, after a new street light luminaire was digitally designed, drawings were sent to skilled craftspeople where the design on paper was painstakingly followed and a three dimensional prototype was produced in wood by utilizing an entire shop full of expensive wood working machinery and tools. This typically was not a speedy process and costs of the skilled labor were not cheap hence the need to develop a faster and cheaper process to produce prototypes. As an answer to this need, rapid prototyping was born.
One variation of 3D printing consists of an inkjet printing system. Layers of a fine powder (plaster corn starch or resins) are selectively bonded by printing an adhesive from the inkjet print head in the shape of each cross-section as determined by a CAD file. This technology is the only one that allows for the printing of full colour prototypes. It is also recognized as the fastest method.
Alternately these machines feed liquids such as photopolymer through an inkjet type print head to form each layer of the model. These Photopolymer Phase machines use an ultraviolet (UV) flood lamp mounted in the print head to cure each layer as it is deposited.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) a technology also used in traditional rapid prototyping uses a nozzle to deposit molten polymer onto a support structure layer by layer.
Another approach is selective fusing of print media in a granular bed. In this variation the unfused media serves to support overhangs and thin walls in the part being produced, reducing the need for auxiliary temporary supports for the work piece. Typically a laser is used to sinter the media and form the solid. Examples of this are SLS (Selective laser sintering) and DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) using metals.
Finally ultra small features may be made by the 3D micro fabrication technique of 2-photon photo polymerization. In this approach the desired 3D object is traced out in a block of gel by a focused laser. The gel is cured to a solid only in the places where the laser was focused due to the nonlinear nature of photo excitation and then the remaining gel is washed away. Feature sizes of under 100 nm are easily produced, as well as complex structures such as moving and interlocked parts.
Each technology has its advantages and drawbacks, and consequently some companies offer a choice between powder and polymer as the material from which the object emerges. Generally, the main considerations are speed, cost of the printed prototype, cost of the 3D printer choice of materials colour capabilities etc.
Unlike traditional additive systems such as stereo lithography 3D printing is optimized for speed low cost and ease of-- use making it suitable for visualizing during the conceptual stages of engineering design when dimensional accuracy and mechanical strength of prototypes are less important. No toxic chemicals like those used in stereo lithography are required and minimal post printing finish work is needed one need only brush off surrounding powder after the printing process. Bonded powder prints can be further strengthened by wax or thermo set polymer impregnation. FDM parts can be strengthened by wicking another metal into the part.
Dr.A.Jagadeesh Nellore(AP)
Previous means of producing a prototype typically took many hours tools and skilled labor. For example, after a new street light luminaire was digitally designed, drawings were sent to skilled craftspeople where the design on paper was painstakingly followed and a three dimensional prototype was produced in wood by utilizing an entire shop full of expensive wood working machinery and tools. This typically was not a speedy process and costs of the skilled labor were not cheap hence the need to develop a faster and cheaper process to produce prototypes. As an answer to this need, rapid prototyping was born.
One variation of 3D printing consists of an inkjet printing system. Layers of a fine powder (plaster corn starch or resins) are selectively bonded by printing an adhesive from the inkjet print head in the shape of each cross-section as determined by a CAD file. This technology is the only one that allows for the printing of full colour prototypes. It is also recognized as the fastest method.
Alternately these machines feed liquids such as photopolymer through an inkjet type print head to form each layer of the model. These Photopolymer Phase machines use an ultraviolet (UV) flood lamp mounted in the print head to cure each layer as it is deposited.
Fused deposition modeling (FDM) a technology also used in traditional rapid prototyping uses a nozzle to deposit molten polymer onto a support structure layer by layer.
Another approach is selective fusing of print media in a granular bed. In this variation the unfused media serves to support overhangs and thin walls in the part being produced, reducing the need for auxiliary temporary supports for the work piece. Typically a laser is used to sinter the media and form the solid. Examples of this are SLS (Selective laser sintering) and DMLS (Direct Metal Laser Sintering) using metals.
Finally ultra small features may be made by the 3D micro fabrication technique of 2-photon photo polymerization. In this approach the desired 3D object is traced out in a block of gel by a focused laser. The gel is cured to a solid only in the places where the laser was focused due to the nonlinear nature of photo excitation and then the remaining gel is washed away. Feature sizes of under 100 nm are easily produced, as well as complex structures such as moving and interlocked parts.
Each technology has its advantages and drawbacks, and consequently some companies offer a choice between powder and polymer as the material from which the object emerges. Generally, the main considerations are speed, cost of the printed prototype, cost of the 3D printer choice of materials colour capabilities etc.
Unlike traditional additive systems such as stereo lithography 3D printing is optimized for speed low cost and ease of-- use making it suitable for visualizing during the conceptual stages of engineering design when dimensional accuracy and mechanical strength of prototypes are less important. No toxic chemicals like those used in stereo lithography are required and minimal post printing finish work is needed one need only brush off surrounding powder after the printing process. Bonded powder prints can be further strengthened by wax or thermo set polymer impregnation. FDM parts can be strengthened by wicking another metal into the part.
Dr.A.Jagadeesh Nellore(AP)
Posted by:Dr.A.Jagadeesh
- 21 Feb, 2010
4:
I am curious as to how the 3D image will look on a printed photo. Will it move?
Posted by:Nupur
- 21 Feb, 2010
5:
me also too curious to know how 3d print will look like.hope it'll b amazing.
brijesh Replied to: Nupur
- 22 Feb, 2010
7:
amazing invention .. waiting for it to launch.
tarun Replied to: Athar Mohammad Aarif
- 22 Feb, 2010
Beautiful and dress selection, please go to Dresses
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