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The Envisiontec Ultra caught our eye

In my first blog I promised to report today on 3D printing and storage, but I realised that, with a couple of exceptions, there is nothing particularly new that has came out of Siggraph in these areas.

So, after a short report, take a ride with me to virtual Hollywood – it might have more relevance than meets the eye.

As expected, the output of 3D printers at Siggraph leaned toward toys, human heads and various alien life forms. Exhibitors included established vendors such as 3DSystems, ZCorporation and Objet. One vendor offering something a bit different was Germany’s EnvisionTEC.

Instead of building objects in layers the company’s Ultra system uses patented technology to produce very smooth surfaces based on what it calls “pixel shift” and “pixel tuning.”

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