Over the years there have been numerous innovations in printing. These advancements were not only in the overall aesthetic of the once bulky and cumbersome world of printers, but also in their technological capabilities and their functionality.
Innovations in printing include everything from devices that can print nail designs to printers capable of printing 3D objects. Those a part of the green movement will be sure to enjoy the many environmentally friendly printers on the market just as those who enjoy a hearty breakfast will enjoy the vast array of toast printers that are available.
No matter how technologically savvy you are, printers are now used for a variety of tasks and are now more user-friendly then ever. The possibilities for the future of printing are endless!
61 Innovations in Printing
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Easy-to-Use 3D Printers
European Market is the First to Get the HP Designjet 3D Printer Series
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Fake ID Printer
Persona C30 USB Name Badge Kit
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Mainstream 3D Printers
Desktop Factory's 3D Printer
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Printable Architecture
The Enrico Dini 3D Printed Building is the First of its Kind
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CNC Toast Printer = X-Y Control System + Hot Air Rework Station
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Stubby Printers
The Pencil Printer by Hoyoung Lee Replaces Ink With Stubs
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Printed Dessert Designs
The Cricut Cake Creates Intricate Dessert Details
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Coffee Printer
Custom Edible Ink Images
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Coffee Printers (UPDATE)
The OnLatte Foam Printer
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Disposable Printers
The Instant Cartridge Printer Prints Pictures On-The-Go
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Toast Printer
Zuse Burns Designs Into Your Bread
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Building From a 3D Printer
Enrico Dini's Gaudi-Inspired Sand and Epoxy Structures
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Dessert Decoration Printers
The Circut Cake Printer Will Turn You into the Cake Boss
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Realistic Printed Animals
The HP Printers Campaign Features Life-Like Quality
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3D Food Printers
The Cornucopia Food Printer Creates Healthy Meals
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DIY Printed T-Shirts
Hack a Day Shows You How to Create Your Own Ironic Tees
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3D Office Copiers
ZPrinter 350 is the Closest Thing We Have to Teleportation
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Edible Platter Printers
Piece of Plate by Eliza Parucker Serves Up a Dish for Your Dinner
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Personalized 3D Printing
Metaltec Printer Can Make Nearly Anything You Can Imagine
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Photo Frame Printers
The Epson PictureMate Show Displays Memories and Prints Them
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Paint Splatter Promotions
The Canon Pixma ‘Color Sculptures' Ads Are a Riot of Neon In
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Toast Printers
The Toaster Printer Hybrid of Your Modern Dreams
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Printable Hairdos
The Barbie Printable Hair Extensions by Mattel Offer a Way to Personalize Hair
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Zink Zero Ink Printer
The Magic is in the Paper
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Personalized Present Paper
Hemlock Printers 'Happy Wrap' Was Custom-Made by Turnstyle
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Portable Printers
Pandigital Uses ZINK Zero Ink Printing Technology
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Fleshy 3D Printers
The Organova Bioprinting Endeavors to Reproduce Human Tissue
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Mini Wireless Printer by Zebra Technologies
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Ultra-Green Printers (UPDATE)
The Eco-Friendly Pencil Printer II Gives Pencil Shavings a Good Home
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Printing 3-D Objects
The Real-Life Star Trek Replicator
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Guinness Printers
OnLatte Printers Find New Foam to Decorate
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DIY Plaything Printers
The BattleBricks MakerLegoBot is a Fully Functioning Block Printer
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Perpetual Printers
The Prepeat Inkless Printer from Sanwa Newtec is for Upscale Eco-Offices
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Touchscreen Fax Machines
The Panasonic KX-PW821 Proves That the Fax Isn't Dead Just Yet
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Printable Nail Designs
The ArtPro Nail Printer V6.1 Puts Technology on Your Fingertips
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Ultimate Mobile Printer on Your Notebook Lid
Trak
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Rewritable Printer
Toshiba Printer Can Write and Rewrite on the Same Paper
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Re-Printable Paper Devices
The Eco Printer Increases the Lifecycle of Paper
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Inkless Handheld Printers
The Mini Giant Nixes Cartridges & Ribbons Altogether
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Photo-Printing Monitors
The Document Extractor Combi Monitor Literally Prints from the Screen
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Sustainable Liquid Printers
The Organic Protein Printer is an Eco-Friendly Computer Accessory
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Earth-Loving Printers
The Reenk Pen Ink Printer Sets the Tone for Eco-Conscious Copiers
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Printing Skin
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine Designs Futuristic Wound Treatment
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Epidermis-Printing Technology
Wake Forest Facility Attempts to Rebuild Skin to Help Burn Victims
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World's Fastest Color Printer
60 Pages Per Minute
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Printing Computer Screens
The Prinitor by Dong Min Park Reduces Peripheral Costs
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3D Printable Pipe Instruments
MIT Media Lab Prints a Functional Flute Using a 3D Printer
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Post-It Printers
Dongyeon Kim Brings the Post-It Note into the Digital Age
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Skin Printers
Inkjets to Make Skin & Nerve Tissue
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Printing Without Labels
Barcode Imager Prints Directly on Packages
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Touchpad Printers
The Epson Artisan 725 Arctic Edition is Super Stylish
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Emailing Printers
The HP Google Printer Connects Your Printing Device to the Web
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Color Printer Pens
Braun Markerfool Marker is an Innovative Inkjet Wonder
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Polaroid 2.0
The PoGo Portable Instant Digital Prints
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Printing Smartphone Docks
The Bolle BP-10 Printer Dock Prints iPhone Photos On-The-Fly
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Printed 3D Ceramics
The Unfold 3D Bowl Introduces a Whole New Era of Pottery
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Portable Photo Printers
Canon Selphy ES3 and ES30
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Disguised Compact Printers
The Book Printer is Small Enough to Fit in Your Book Bag
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Personalized Postcards
Markus Huttary's Polapost Digital Camera Prints on the Spot
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Printer-Sized DNA Devices
Ion Torrent's Personal Genome Machine is Lightweight and Affordabl
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Bean-Shaped Coffee Makers
The Conceptual Bean Coffee Machine by Juliana Juleva is Charming
Kid-Friendly 3D Printers
The Kidoodle MiniBox A1 Bolsters Creativity & STEM Learning
E Ink-Integrated Phone Cases
The Reink Case C1 Case Transforms into a Digital Canvas
Low-Cost Printer Subscriptions
The HP All-In Plan Provides Printing Essentials and Support
Subtle Smartphone-Friendly Printers
The Conceptual Samsung Image Box Instantly Offers Keepsakes
Beautiful Automotive Design Books
Auto Photo Manual drives the car design coffee table book trend
Efficient Cooling 3D Printers
FLSUN is Releasing the 'T1 Pro' for High-Efficiency at-Home Printing
Tech-Infused Analog Radios
Mark Choi Blends Retro Aesthetics and Modern Technology with i Ready O
Paper-Based Tray Packaging
Verday Vegan Meats are Packed in Shallow Food Trays Made for Recycling
Retro Hybrid Instant Cameras
Leica's New SOFORT 2 is a Hybrid Camera and Printer Device
Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts
McDonald's Turns Paper Receipts into the Made to Order Tee
Groundbreaking Sticker Technology
StickerYou Recently Launched Its Image Transfer Sticker Product
AI-Powered Tattoo Printers
LG H&H's Imprintu is a Portable Device for Printing on Skin or Clothing
Progressive Rewritable Tattoos
Keith McCurdy Presents the Magic Ink Tattoo Innovation
At-Home Hobbyist Screen Printers
The Makeblock xTool Screen Printer Uses Laser Engraver Technology
Emerging Technology Publications
New Society Has Launched Its Inaugural Book About Technology
High-Tech Eco-Conscious Furniture
The WoodenWood Project Upcycles and Utilizes Robotic Printing
High-Temperature 3D Printers
Prusa Research Debuted a New High-Speed Printer for Consumer Use
AI-Generated QR Codes
Coca-Cola Created Enhanced QR Codes with Musical & Visual Elements
Efficient Multi-Functional Coffee Makers
Mr. Coffee Debuts a Four-in-One Coffee Machine
Online Creative Course Platforms
Coursera Partnered with Illinois on an Online 3D Printing Course
Car design luxury books
Aston Martin and McLaren use Benedict Redgrove to showcase designs
3D-Printable Warming Devices
Pizza Hut Canada Launches the PIZZAWRMR Accessory to Warm Pizzas
3D-Printed Organization Stationary
Studio Hopkins Launches Melt, a Brand of 3D-Printed Products
Keyboard-Intact E-Ink Smartphones
The Minimalist Phone Has a Juxtaposing Design Language
3D-Printed E Ink Typewriters
Vincente Cruz Designs the Tapico Typer with a Minimal Look
Digital E Ink Typwriters
The Zerowriter Ink Offers a Week of Battery Life
Eco-Friendly 3D Printer Concepts
The Loop Concept is a Sustainable 3D Printing Device
Printing-Inspired Footwear
Taylor Tabbs Re-Imagines the Converse Mid-Tops with HP Aesthetics
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
Waste-Reducing Produce Stickers
Grey Colombia & Makro's Stickers on Produce Suggest Recipes
3D-Printed Water Filtration Caps
Filter Caps Clean Water From a Variety of Sources
Squid-Inspired Packaging
Squid-Inspired Packaging Revolutionizes Temperature Control
Personalized Footwear Pop-Ups
ASICS Personalization Studio Features LuxCreo 3D Printing Technology
Portable Digitized Coffee Brewers
The 'Brewster' Coffee Machine Supports Precision Brewing
Unique Bible Paper Products
The Thin Bible Paper Booklet by St Michel Print is Revolutionary
E-Ink Display Smartphone Cases
The xCool InkPlay is Highly Customizable and Easy to Use
Electronic 3D Book Concepts
The bbook Concept is Designed for the Visually Impaired
Memory-Making Retro Camera Concepts
The Polaroid Duo Modular Instant Camera is a Sleek Concept
Multipurpose Lifestyle Tablets
The iScream Homelearn Book Works in Many Orientations
AI-Powered Gift-Wrapping Tools
The Food Group Has Introduced the Holiday GiftWraptor
Fast Stereolithographic Printers
Formlabs' Form 4 3D Printers Achieve 100mm-per-Hour Speeds
Affordable Label Makers
Brother International Corporation Extends its P-touch Label Maker lineup
3D-Printed Terracotta Coolers
Simon Pavy and Entreautre Designs a New Low-Tech Cooler
Digital-to-Analog Photo Printers
The 'Jollylook EYE' Converts and Prints Smartphone Photos
Industrial Handheld Printer Units
The 'Scribe' Handheld Printer by John Branca is All-in-One
Advanced Manual Heat Presses
HTVRONT Seeks to Solve Common Issues in Manual Heat Presses
Upcycled Circular Design Products
Cyrc Designs Expansive Products with Sustainable Themes
Phygital Business Cards
Linq x Moo Paper Cards Merge Quality Prints with Digital Technology
Bio-Based Paper Packaging
Covestro's Partially Plant-Based Coating Boosts Recyclability
RFID-Enabled Tableware
Checkpoint Systems & McDonald's France are Enhancing Reusable Tableware
3D-Printed Shrimps
Steakholder Foods' Proprietary DropJet Prints Fish & Seafood
Limited Edition Diaper Prints
The Honest Company Blends Style and Practicality
AI-Powered Nail Art Printers
The Naepca Nail Art Machine Works in Just 15-Seconds
Refillable Tank Desktop Printers
The HP Smart Tank 7000 Printers Have a Cartridge-Free Design
AI Coloring Books
Coloring Pages AI Takes Personalization to New Heights with AI Technology
AI-Powered Fintech Tools
Square Introduces Ten New Generative AI Features for Content Creation
Vegan Food Branding Updates
Impossible Foods Gets a New Image by the Team at JKR
Portable Selfie Printer Systems
Canon Introduces its New Selphy QX20 Printer On the Go
Printed Low-Fat Chocolates
3D Printing is Making Healthier Chocolates More Accessible
Low-Energy Colorful Electronic Paper
NanoBrick Designs the E-Skin Anycolor Display Set
AI-Fueled Sustainable Product Series
SPACE10 and oio studio Add AI to Products of Place
Plant-Based 3D-Printed Meat
Forma Foods Offers an Innovative Alternative to Meat Production
3D-Printing Prototyping Courses
ASU Offers a 3D Printing Course for Adults to Learn the Basics
Sticky Note Printers
Mangoslab's Nemonic Gen 2 Brings Memo Making to a New Generation
Online Tattoo Art Marketplaces
Blackdot Debuts Innovative Technology and Art Marketplace
Programmable QR Code Tags
Openscreen's Cloud Tags Help Users Digitize Their Lives
Video Screen-Integrated Thermal Printers
DPP Designs the N2-Thermal Printer with a Screen
Retro 3D-Printed Bags
Coperni's CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag Resembles a Portable Music Player
3D Printing Resource Databases
'Printlab' Focuses on Providing 3D Printing Courses and Challenges
Digital Ink Pens
The Colorpik Pen Scans and Replicates Millions of Colors
Easily Customizable Laptops
Lenovo's New Laptop Features an E-Ink Display
Hyper-Speed Manufacturing Printers
Raise3D Introduces the High-Speed Pro3 HS Series Printer
Doll-Inspired Retro Instant Cameras
Mattel and Kodak Join Forces on a Barbie Instant Camera
Portable Photobooth Printers
The HP Sprocket Photobooth is Debuting at CES 2024
3D-Printed Tiled Ceramic Archways
Studio Rap Presents the Artfully Lined Delft Blue Archway
Low-Power Paper-Like Retail Signs
The Samsung Color E-Paper Display Has an Eye-Friendly Profile
Customizable White-Label Consumables
Printify Offers On-Demand Consumables for Brands & Businesses
AI Tattoo Generators
Tattoo Canvas Has Endless Creative Possibilities for Artistic Expression
Miniature Ink-Free Photo Printers
The Canon IVY 2 Features ZINK Technology and More
Paper-Based Appliance Packaging
Phillips Home Appliance Products are Repackaged Using DS Smith
Comprehensive 3D Printing Resources
'Udemy' Offers Engaging Online Courses on 3D Printing
Miniature Wine Glasses
This 3D-Printed Wine Glass Is Thinner Than a Human Hair
Self-Updating E-Ink Newspapers
Project E Ink Presents Fresh Headlines Daily
3D-Printed Sustainable Home Designs
HONOKA LAB Presents the TATAMI ReFAB PROJECT
Flexible Display Technologies
DuPont Created Flexible Displays for Non-Standard Products
3D-Printed Eel Alternatives
Steakholder Foods Makes Plant-Based, Competitively Priced Printed Eel
Recyclable Paper-Made RFID Tags
This PulpaTronics All-Paper RFID Tag Reduces CO2 Emissions
Customizable Glass Packaging Services
O-I Launches Personalized and Embossed Customized Packaging
Modern Compact Wooden Fans
PRINTWORKS Introduces the Fantastic Fan Design
Eco Eye-Friendly Display Technologies
The HANNspree ecoVISION Paper Display is Versatile
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Rechargeable Instant Print Cameras
Kodak SMILE+ Digital Instant Print Has a Filter-Changing Lens
Offline Newspaper Publications
County Highway Revives Print Culture
Tattoo Design Generators
Tattoo Cook Creates Tattoos with 20 Unique Artistic Styles
3D-Printed Wedding Dresses
Ada Hefetz Used 3D Printing Technology to Make Three Unique Dresses
High-Resolution 3D Printers
UpNano is Debuting the NanoOne Green 3D Printer with Improved Features
Seven-Material 3D Printers
Stratasys' J850 Pro can Output Several Materials Simultaneously
Paper-Based Instant Noodle Cups
The Pot Noodle Paper Pot Design is Headed to Tesco
Thermal Print Portable Cameras
The P-Series Thermal Print Camera by DPP is Made for Children
Chromatic E-Ink Marketing Posters
The Sharp ePosters Use E Ink Gallery Plus ACeP Technology
Modular Typography Stamp Sets
Will Mower and Open Press Project Design the BlockFace Kit
Modern WiFi-Equipped Toasters
Revolution Cooking Previews its Advanced Revolution Toaster
3D Medicine Printers
DoseRx1 is a CES 2024 Innovation Awards Honoree
Advanced Printing Techniques
BrandMyDispo Has Introduced Printing Techniques for Custom Mylar Bags
Water-Saving Textile Printers
TRUE BLUE TEXTILE Highlights Kyocera's FOREARTH Printer
DIY-Targeted Product Lines
xTool's M1 Ultra and Heat Press Cater to DIY Enthusiasts of All Levels
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Custom-Printed Water Packaging
Tetra Pak Launches a Custom Printing Collaboration with Flow Water
Liquid Metal 3D-Printing Techniques
MIT Researchers Develop a Liquid Metal Printing Process
Thermochromic Ink Packaging
Thermochromic Ink Enhances Go-GURT’s New Packaging Experience
Custom Holiday Ornaments
Staples Print Services Make Custom Gifting Easy
Automated Resume Customization
Resume Ink Uses AI to Tailor Your Resume Automatically for Each Job
Food Waste-Combatting Smart Stickers
Grey Colombia Unveils a Set of Progressive Produce Stickers
3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler Designs
Entreautre Creates the Biomimcry 3D-Printed Terracotta Cooler
Clipping Pen Devices
The Clippen Can Be Easily Clipped onto Any Document
Retro Phone-Inspired Label Makers
102 Design Lab Presents the Vintage Phone Labeling Machine
Conveyor Belt 3D Printers
The IdeaFormer IR3 V2 Has Automatic Leveling and More
Ultra-Compact Office Printers
Epson is Unveiling a New Line of Eco-Friendly Workforce Printers
Comprehensive Industrial 3D Printers
UltiMaker Unveils the Factor 4 Industrial-Grade 3D Printer
DIY Nail Art Printers
Preemadonna's DIY Nailbot Kit Gets Girls Interested in STEM
AI-Written Printed Letters
SnappySnail Uses AI To Write and Send Letters
Dual-Material 3D Printers
These XYZMaximizer FDM 3D Printers Come in Three Models
Joy-Infused Writing Support
InkJot is an App That Adds More Fun to the Writing Process
High-Performance Label Printers
The Primera LX4000 Color Label Printer Has a Reusable Printhead
AI Sticker Makers
This Tool Generates Stickers with the Power of AI for WhatsApp
Colored Printer Software Systems
Epson Debuts a Colored Shipping Label Software Called Label Boost
Biocompatible Printing Inks
UpNano and BIO INX Debut a New Bio-Ink for Organ-on-Chip Bioprinting
Written-to-Digital To-Do Lists
Papper Let's Users Scan and Digitize Handwritten Notes and Lists
Unconventional Foodie Magazines
Food& Magazine Explores the Weird and Wonderful World of Food
Digital Zine Making
Zines Forever Honors the DIY Process While Adding Digital Sharing
Modern Business Card Scanners
Spreadly Scan Brings Networking to the Modern Age
All-in-One Crafting Peripherals
The Liene PixCut S1 Prints Stickers and Cuts for Crafts
Customizable Certificate Makers
SmashingDocs Has a Certificate Maker to Suit Any Occassion
High-Speed Productivity Printers
Konica Minolta is Releasing the AccurioPrint Printer Line
Double-Sided Photo Printers
Epson Introduces the MiniLab Photo Printer with Double-Sided Printing
Texting Publication Services
'My Forever Books' Turns Texts into Printed Books
Nature-Inspired Design Objects
Students at Tecnológico de Monterrey Design the Plant-Based Series
Comprehensive Restaurant Overview Apps
Toast Debuts a Digital App to Manage Restaurant Operations
On-Demand Postage Stamps
myiStamp is Disrupting Mail and Shippering Operations for the Better