In the early days of FDM 3D printing, the RepRap project spawned all sorts of weird and and wonderful designs. In the video after the break [dizekat] gives us a throwback to those times with the Ma… ...

The mysterious Antikythera Mechanism is 2,000 years old and has long puzzled scientists. New research into its triangle-shaped teeth may finally reveal its intended purpose.

Researchers have developed photonic devices that manipulate light to enable innovative applications, like pocket-sized ...

If you’re used to thinking about 3D printing in Cartesian terms, prepare your brain for a bit of a twist with [Joshua Bird]’s 4-axis 3D printer that’s not quite like anything we&#… ...

With an eye on the portable product market, the FTP-628 series printer mechanisms weigh approximately 47g in a compact, 15.5-mm profile. The printers can accommodate paper widths of 58 mm and ...

The Thermal Printer division of Seiko Instruments USA (SIU) has introduced a new generation of 2' and 3' low-voltage direct thermal printer mechanisms for mobile devices.

Inelco Hunter is stocking low-profile printer mechanisms for ‘2inch’ thermal paper, from FCL Components. FTP-62GMCL173 (pictured) measures 76.2 x 20.4 x 36.3mm FTP-62GMCL473 adds a slim auto-cutter to ...

Linear Stage Features New Drive Mechanism May 28, 2015 Bell-Everman's new ServoSpline positioning stage offers a unique drive mechanism that provides backlash-free motion and simplified control.

Fujitsu Components America, Inc. today added an ultra high-speed, compact, 3-inch thermal printer mechanism for embedded OEM designs. The new printer enhances throughput in applications that demand ...

IONIC3DP have created a unique 3D printer called the Kappa, which the development team says the world’s first straight-line mechanism 3D printer.