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3-D Printer Coming Soon
Wednesday, May 09, 2007
3-D Printer Coming Soon
Coming Soon 3-d Printer.
PASADENA, Calif. — Sometimes a particular piece of plastic is just what you need. You have lost the battery cover to your cellphone, perhaps. Or your daughter needs to have the golden princess doll she saw on television. Now.
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Jamie Rector for The New York Times
Objects made by the new printer.
In a few years, it will be possible to make these items yourself. You will be able to download three-dimensional plans online, then push Print. Hours later, a solid object will be ready to remove from your printer.
It’s not quite the transporter of “Star Trek,” but it is a step closer.
Three-dimensional printers have been seen in industrial design shops for about a decade. They are used to test part designs for cars, airplanes and other products before they are sent to manufacturing. Once well over $100,000 each, such machines can now be had for $15,000. In the next two years, prices are expected to fall further, putting the printers in reach of small offices and even corner copy stores.
The next frontier will be the home. One company that wants to be the first to deliver a 3-D printer for consumers is Desktop Factory, started byIdeaLab, a technology incubator here. The company will start selling its first printer for $4,995 this year.
Bill Gross, chairman of IdeaLab, says the technology it has developed, which uses a halogen light bulb to melt nylon powder, will allow the price of the printers to fall to $1,000 in four years.
“We are Easy-Bake Ovening a 3-D model,” he said. “The really powerful thing about this idea is that the fundamental engineering allows us to make it for $300 in materials.”
Others are working on the same idea.
“In the future, everyone will have a printer like this at home,” said Hod Lipson, a professor at Cornell University, who has led a project that published a design for a 3-D printer that can be made with about $2,000 in parts. “You can imagine printing a toothbrush, a fork, a shoe. Who knows where it will go from here?”
Three-dimensional printers, often called rapid prototypers, assemble objects out of an array of specks of material, just as traditional printers create images out of dots of ink or toner. They build models in a stack of very thin layers, each created by a liquid or powdered plastic that can be hardened in small spots by precisely applied heat, light or chemicals.
3D Systems, a pioneer in the field, plans to introduce a three-dimensional printer later this year that will sell for $9,900.
“We think we can deliver systems for under $2,000 in three to five years,” said Abe Reichental, the company’s chief executive. “That will open a market of people who are not just engineers — collectors, hobbyists, interior decorators.”
Even at today’s prices, uses for 3-D printers are multiplying.
Colleges and high schools are buying them for design classes. Dental labs are using them to shape crowns and bridges. Doctors print models from CT scans to help plan complex surgery. Architects are printing three-dimensional models of their designs. And the Army Corps of Engineers used the technology to build a topographical map of New Orleans to help plan reconstruction.
Entrepreneurs like Fabjectory are beginning to find interest in 3-D printing among aficionados of online games, like Second Life and World of Warcraft, in which players design their own characters. Electronic Arts hopes to offer a similar service to create three-dimensional models of characters in Spore, a game to be introduced later this year.
Eventually, 3-D design software will let people make sculptures and design housewares at home.
But 3-D printers may be useful for people who do not want to learn how to use such sophisticated programs.
IdeaLab hopes companies will sell three-dimensional designs over the Internet. This would allow people to print out replacements for a dishwasher rack at home. And it would open up new opportunities for toys.
“You could go to Mattel.com, download Barbie, scan your Mom’s head, slap the head on Barbie and print it out,” suggests Joe Shenberger, the director of sales for Desktop Factory. “You could have a true custom one-off toy.”
How many people will want such a thing? It is impossible to say for sure, but some who work with the current crop of 3-D printers say they will be very attractive when the price puts them in reach of home users.
“When laser printers cost more than $5,000, nobody knew they needed desktop publishing,” said A. Michael Berman, chief technology officer for the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, which has a half-dozen 3-D printers for its students to use. “The market for 3-D printing isn’t as big as for laser printers, but I do believe it is huge.”
And Desktop Factory’s version is meant to be compact enough for a home office — 25 by 20 by 20 inches — with a weight of less than 90 pounds.
Breaking: Photobucket Acquired By MySpace (Update: Confirmed)
Breaking: Photobucket Acquired By MySpace (Update: Confirmed)
It’s the deal you never thought would happen: MySpace acquiring Photobucket, the “parasite” that fed off MySpace traffic and hosted a massive number of MySpace photos. There’s no word on whether the $300M price tag, which Photobucket was being shopped around for, was met.
Seemingly first reported by Valleywag, final negotiations are said to have happened last week. The deal may be announced as early as this morning. Launched in 2003, Photobucket receives 17m unique visitors per month - a massive number, except that the majority of traffic was being referred by MySpace (despite constant denials from the company).
After a bust up between the companies that led to Photobucket videos being blocked on MySpace, it looked like Photobucket’s relationship with the social network it fed on wasn’t running smoothly. That’s why this deal will take a while to sink in.
We should add that neither party has confirmed the acquisition at this point: we’re waiting for confirmation from Photobucket.
Life without Google! |_|
How much did I use Google? Apparently a lot more often than even I could speculate. For the last two weeks, I've had google.com blocked at both work and home. The amount of data they're gathering on me is frightening. Not because of Google, but because I'm positive the government will legislate their way into Google's database sooner or later and start labeling people as suspicious. Political paranoia aside, let us look at the fact here; Life on the internet without using Google is hard.
The first thing to do was to block Google, but how? They're on almost every website out there, and they provide the best search on the internet. Well, I determined 2 ways. The first move was to route the google.com hostname to 127.0.0.1 in my computer's "hosts" file. I won't get into technical details since most of the readers here are familiar enough with technology. The second move was to install AdBlock software and filter out every Google-owned domain name I knew of. Together, these two should do the trick at preventing me from accidentally coming across Google on the web. It worked.
The first and most obvious thing I noticed is that some of my favorite websites loaded faster. I completely didn't expect it, but it's true. Without the AdSense and Google Analytics javascripts executing (and downloading) on some pages, the entire internet experience is a lot... faster. This, however, is where the benefits end.
I'm not going to lie, life without Google has been hell online. I initially wanted to give Ask.com a chance as my primary search engine. I like their interface and I like where they're going. The problem I encountered is that the search results just aren't good enough. They're pretty bad, actually. I'm lucky if I can find what I'm looking for 50% of the time. Despite what their advanced search page says, if you search for something in quotations, it doesn't mean that it will search for that exact phrase. For a company that relies on search, I wasn't impressed for too long. Their mapping service, however, is pretty good.
My second choice was Yahoo!. I've actually started to enjoy Yahoo!, as their search results are relevant and they have a wide array of internet services to deal with. I do find myself, however, cringing at the same thought that made me leave Google. Yahoo! is everywhere. I mean everywhere. They haven't yet given me reason to believe they're associating every action I make in some master database, though. This is good news, as I really have come to enjoy Yahoo!'s tools.
I used to enjoy Google News, so I've had to find an alternative for them as well. Web 2.0 to the rescue! Rootly has been a great alternative to Google News, and in some cases even better. I like the fact that their headlines update without refreshing the page. My only two wishes for Rootly are as follows; I wish their RSS links went straight to the news story instead of through Rootly. I wish their site's design were prettier. It's functional, but it won't be winning any beauty pageants anytime soon. Ultimately, the site accomplishes it's goal for me. Rootly has replaced Google News.
GMail is a service I used occasionally, but not often enough to miss it. I have pop accounts for my own websites, and I've not found a use for GMail, so I haven't had to replace it.
So, the question on everybody's mind. Will I be unblocking Google? Has my blockade been fruitless? Although I miss the fantastic search results, I would have to say "No, and no". I've found that I can get by, and even be more productive, without Google. "Don't Be Evil" is a great motto to have. However, I consider gathering every move I make on the internet to be evil and a violation of my privacy. I don't want this to turn into a political discussion about Google's data gathering, as there is a time and place for that.
My question to others who have blocked Google is this; What services have you found out there on the internet to replace Google services that you became accustomed to?
Aperio's terapixel image shows extraordinary detail of breast cancer tissue.
Medical imaging specialists Aperio have broken the 4GB file size limit on the TIFF image format by creating their own format called BigTIFF and offering the format into the public domain (an amazing fact in its own right). To showcase the power of BigTIFF image resolution, Aperio has released the first terapixel image. The image shows 225 pathology slides of breast tissue and can be viewed and explored online (it looks surprisingly like a pink version of Google Earth once you start zooming in).
The image's actual file size as a compressed BigTIFF is 143GB, so don't expect to be shooting terapixel photos on your digital camera anytime soon. To make this kind of resolution useful, Aperio had to use a high-power oil immersion ScanScope slide-scanning system to get the necessary detail.
How to Make a Solar-Powered DS Lite
Easy Way to build Solar-Powered DS Lite!
Here are all the ingredients:
* Nintendo DS Lite: $129.99 * Soldius 1 solar power charger: approximately $99.99 * Mario Kart DS: $34.99 * Metroid Prime: Hunters DS: $34.99 * Metal latch, glue, spray paint and other accessories: $20 * Total: $319.96
How it Works: We concocted the solar DS Lite with the goal of having it run entirely on solar power, and we succeeded. The Soldius 1 solar power charger originally offered an output of 5.6V in direct sunlight; however, after Max made modifications to the panel, he was forced to removed the device’s circuitry so that the DS battery cable could connect directly to the solar panels. That led to the output dropping to approximately 4.0V. But it hardly mattered, since the DS Lite’s battery supplies 3.7V. So we were able to play the Solar DS outside continuous on nothing but solar energy. Unfortunately, the power would cut out when heavy clouds passed overhead and obscured the sun. The sensible thing to do was put the battery back into the DS and use the solar panels to charge the device. This process takes less than two hours to fully charge the Solar DS, which isn’t bad at all. And it doesn’t cost you a cent on your electric bill.
Microsoft and Yahoo may come together!
There is news in the media that Microsoft and yahoo are coming more near to each for fighting the challenges posed by the Google. Recently there were news that Microsoft is going to purchase Yahoo but as per the latest news both parties are looking for a formula which can help both of them expect merger and acquisitions. Google has become strong player and posing threat to both Yahoo and Microsoft. Therefore a combined force of both yahoo and Microsoft could be a better option for both of them. At present both the parties are busy in negotiations and we can hope to see the outcome soon.
Updates on This will be available As Soon As Possible!
Did you know that when u add Adsence it lowers your pagerank. This is facts. As the Adsence bot shares information with the Google bot about users, traffic and how long they stay and all that. That is why most of the website or blog are having there pagerank lowered cause they bots share the info and if you blog or website is getting old and had a pr 6 and then all of a sudden your traffic started to lower, if you don;t have adsence the pr will stay but if you have adsence say good bye.
Are All SearchEngine after money!
As we all Know Google is the most popular search Engine on the world wide web.
Google's Enemies:
Top 1: Yahoo!
The Second: Msn.com Also Microsoft.com
The Third: Ask.com
Know some of these also might be Google's enemies:
What do they all have in common they all want money! They all have advertising programs. They all hate each other. Well Google is the only one that has probably given the most money to get the traffic as you know all most all the website on the World Wide Web that are looking for profit know that Adsence another service from Google is the best way to make money. So most the good website have Google and even the world worst website or blog too.
There use to more search engine but Google took them out of business, Most of those website that had there own search engine have know changed to Google search well all for revenue.
So Everything that Google has or is connected to has to do with money.
Why did Google buy Youtube? Well they had there own Video section but it sucked so they bought Youtube, did nothing on Youtube, same ads and everything running on Youtube. All Google did you take the video and add it to Google Video.
What will Google do next and surprise the World Wide Web We will never know until it happens!
AuctionAds Shows Off Its Power!
On the Official AuctionAds Blog CTO David Dellanave posted a picture of the hardware that powers AuctionAds and also some stats:
For the month of April we are averaging over 60 million hits per day. Thats roughly:
400 hits/sec at peak times 58 gigs of Javascript per day 134 gigs of HTML per day 16 gigs of RAM cache 1.1 gigs of MySQL (yes, only)
I want just bored so I searched for jokes and I found this really funny joke about Geeks. It is mainly about a Microsoft guy. Here it is:
" There are three engineers in a car; an electrical engineer, a chemical engineer and a Microsoft engineer. Suddenly the car just stops by the side of the road, and the three engineers look at each other wondering what could be wrong.
The electrical engineer suggests stripping down the electronics of the car and trying to trace where a fault might have occurred. The chemical engineeer, not knowing much about cars, suggests that maybe the fuel is becoming emulsified and getting blocked somewhere.
Then, the Microsoft engineer, not knowing much about anything, comes up with a suggestion, "Why don`t we close all the windows, get out, get back in, open the windows again, and maybe it`ll work !?"
Here is some, more!
"Bill Gates wanted to impress everyone with his success. He decided to measure the accomplishments of Microsoft against those of General Motors. Boasting of the advances in computers and software, he said:
If automotive technology had kept pace with computer technology over the past few decades, you would now be driving a V-32 instead of a V-8. It would have a top speed of 10,000 miles per hour. Or you could have an economy car that weighs 30 pounds and gets a thousand miles to a gallon of gas. In either case the sticker price of a new car would be less than $50.
The chairman of General Motors replied, "Yes, but would you really want to drive a car that crashes twice a day?"
Bill Gates! LOL.
Last one and after that one of my funny quote to you.
Ten ways to irritate bill gates
1) Steal his "nerdboy" license plate.
2) Accuse him of sexually harassing your laser jet printer.
3) Beat his high score on Tetris.
4) Ask him if they caught the guy who did that to his hair.
5) Tell him you heard he's "microsoft."
6) Leave his Spock ears on your dashboard so they melt.
7) Let the air out of the tires on the Gatesmobile.
8) Drop hints that Oprah's richer than he is.
9) WWW him right in the dot-com.
10) Two words: dork tax.
It is my time know!
One day I was looking around on some blogs and I found some guy write that Bill Gate has be accused of downloading and Watching pirated video. Omg the world richest man had to watch pirated video I was Laughing my head off. And the info was on some news website too. It had an interview with Bill Gates. The Site is like one of Americas most popular news channel.
Commission Junction-- It is a good Cpa with lots of advertiser, and also lots of people that have an account. Good for google to expand. Flick-r --- Good traffic and good to have it from google. Photobucket --- I have seen lots of people there. Alexa --- Then google will almost control both pagerank and alexa rank.
If you think there is another company that google might buy then post a comment!
See before u Buy or else!
As we all know vista is here. most people go ahhh.. some go o my god it is vista the best graphic on earth o my god. Well guess what it sucks, it makes your computer slow if you don;t have a fast computer, buddy you ain;t getting no where from here. Vista is only for computers that are like 1 or 2 years old the other ones have to pay cash to get it.
LOL. here is why people go for vista. oh my god it looks so sick wait till u use it. (well this is sick people think but u can get a theme for window xp that looks just like this, the icons and all that.)
(if you got an old computer and this shit is always running guess what u ain;t gona get no where.
If you just want the sick graphic just get a theme they look like vista.
Laptop - Maintain your new laptop
ow you just got your great new laptop and you are ready to work with...or play. Congratulations!
But getting it is just the beginning and because you spent money on it, doesn't matter how much, you must ensure that it's life is going to be as long as possible For this I present you a few tips to extend your new laptop's life.
Battery life - we all know that a battery cannot be charged infinitely. So every time you can use a power supply, use it, and take out the battery if it's charged. And when you are on battery, dimmer your screen to the lowest setting, disable auto bluetooth and WiFi network detection. Best way to dimmer your screen brightness is by creating a power scheme(Control Panel/Power options) for maximum battery.
Save your keyboard and screen - the best way to protect your laptop from dust, sand, or crumbs is an iSkin, which keeps crumbs out from between the keys and also protects the screen from keyboard scratches. You can periodically clean your keyboard with compress air from dust and other not wanted things.
Avoid spills on your keyboard...but if you happen to experience this(hope you don't) shutdown the laptop immediately, take the battery out and disconnect all the peripherals. Then lift the computer and turn it to the side and upside down to drain any liquid. Then use a hair dryer to dry the laptop.
Secure your data - always use a secure firewall, use strong passwords and turn off sharing when connected to internet. You may also consider encrypting your personal data in case your laptop is stolen.
Use a laptop bag - is recommended to use a laptop bag special built to protect your precious.
Back-up your data - the risk of hard drive failure is more increased in case of laptops, so backing up your data is essential. You can use an external drive for this...or burn important data on CDs or DVDs.
Top Ten Windows Vista Facts
Top 10 Interesting and Informative Facts about Windows Vista :D
Windows Vista
1. Complete Name: It is the only Windows ever with a complete name. (All others were either named after the years they were released in e.g Windows 95/98/2000 or named in short formed abbreviations e.g. Windows NT, Windows XP)
2. Largest Operating System Ever: It is the largest Windows OS coming out. It is 1.4 times bigger than Windows XP (Meaning if you rate Windows Vista as 5 stars, then Windows Vista gets 7 stars definitely). Windows Vista will have the maximun number of editions too.
3. Graphics Hardware: It will be the only Windows OS that will make use of the available hardware for its graphics needs.
4. Windows Sidebar: It is the first Windows OS to have a integrated sidebar and widgets in it.
5. Aero Styles: Though Aero Themes and Glassy Windows Styles are not uncommon. Windows Vista would still be the first Windows OS ever to use the Aero Style as default Windows Style.
6. Logon Music: As Informed by Vista developers, It is the the only Windows OS to have the longest Startup/Logon Music ever.
7. Logoff Music: Just as Vista is unique regarding the new logon music feature, it is also unique in the sense that it is the first Windows OS ever to have a human voice in Logoff/Shutdown music (Yes, Vista will have Female voice in Logoff Music).
8. Vista Beta Versions: Vista boasts to own the most BETA versions as an OS (Windows XP got less).
9. Error Detection: Windows Vista, if hangs, will tell us the reason why Windows has hung. It will be the only OS to tell us why it has hung up.
10. Microsoft Claim: According to a claim by Microsoft, Vista cannot be hacked and it is difficult for Viruses to infect it. But with all those security holes it doesnt seem like a true fact now does it?
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oh my god it looks so sick wait till u use it. (well this is sick people think but u can get a theme for window xp that looks just like this, the icons and all that.)
