As much as we love the convenience of digital cameras, the PrintBrush 4x6 device takes it to a whole new level. It essentially melds together a printer and digital camera into one gadget so that the user can take a photo and then print it off pretty much instantaneously.
To use the PrintBrush 4x6 device, you simply swipe it on almost any type of surface and it essentially 'brushes' the image onto it. It does this with the help of laser beams, optical sensors and ink that can produce about 16 million different shades.
Designed by Swedish Engineer Alex Breton for his company PrintDreams, the PrintBrush 4x6 device may seem like a concept, but it might be hitting the market late 2011 or early 2012.
Printer-Camera Hybrids
The Printbrush 4×6 Leaves an Image on a Surface After Being Swiped
Trend Themes
1. Printer-camera Hybrids - The fusion of printers and digital cameras presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the imaging industry.
2. Instantaneous Printing - The ability to print photos instantly onto surfaces opens up new possibilities for personalized merchandise and on-the-spot marketing materials.
3. Portable Printing Technology - Compact printing devices like the PrintBrush 4x6 offer disruptive innovation potential for industries that require on-the-go printing capabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Imaging - Printer-camera hybrids offer opportunities for innovation in the imaging industry, enabling new ways of capturing and sharing memories.
2. Personalized Merchandise - The integration of instantaneous printing technology creates disruptive opportunities for the personalized merchandise industry, allowing for on-demand customization.
3. Event Marketing - Portable printing technology can revolutionize the event marketing industry, providing the ability to instantly print promotional materials and branded souvenirs at events.