printing

A coalition of mechanical engineers in Iran are reporting that sometime in the near future, dental patients will actually be able to print off their own custom tooth prosthetics, thanks in large part to the innovations made in three-dimensional ... printing. The current dental prosthetic procedure usually takes a few weeks for a dentist to take x-rays of the jaw and later, make the necessary cast for dental implants or replacement crowns that are unique to the patient's mouth. 3D Printing Drastically Cuts Waiting Time The new innovation is currently in the testing phase of development and is said ... (view more)

When Vyomesh Joshi, senior vice president of the Hewlett-Packard printing division, took to the stage during H.P.'s quarterly "coffee talk" and spoke to the thousands employed at the company, he knew that his speech would be cause for celebration. ... Joshi reported that Hewlett-Packard was experiencing significant increases in revenue, profit and market shares. He then addressed a personal experience that he believed could potentially jeopardize the future success of the company. He announced that one of his daughters informed him that she no longer required a printer, because it is much too ... (view more)