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3D printing is the latest printing technology which builds objects by grouping up materials in successive layers. The design is initially done on a computer using drafting software and it is converted to pile of 2-dimensional layers through a program. The printer will develop the final design by depositing a layer of material like molten plastic which is hardened, followed by several other layers which gradually lead to the needed shape. In recent years there has been a drastic increase in sale of 3D printers especially among well-funded industrial, government and academic settings. The personal 3D printers are available at prices ranging from $400 to $4,000 dollars. There are many reasons why 3D printing or even laser marking technology is considered to be a powerful tool for innovation and it reduced the expense and time need to design intricate and complicated objects. 3D printing is heralded as a game changing technology that will turn traditional manufacturing upside down. Some advantages of 3D printing which could lead to a revolution innovation and technology,

Rapid prototyping:

Industrial 3D printers are used largely for research purpose and rapid prototyping. Industrial 3D printers were available since 1980s and make use of proprietary powdered metals, cartridges, plastics, casting media to create models of intricate objects. Industrial 3D printers are manufactured by popular companies like Stratasys, Objet Geometries, 3D Systems, Mcor Technologies Ltd. 3D printing allows you to create small batches of objects and reduces the cost of mass manufacturing.

Minimized Design Complexity and Cost:

Traditional approaches to design complex objects involve removal of materials and follow a subtractive process. Different cutting tools like Lasers, abrasives and blades were used to carve solid blocks and design finer features. These processes were very complex and required advanced skills which increased the cost of designing intricate objects. But 3D printing introduced the additive manufacturing concept in which initial design is done through computer and modeled through successive layers of materials. This process is much more simple and cost-effective as well.

Mass Production and Customization:

3D printing is next level technology widely used for rapid manufacturing since it can inexpensively produce small number of parts at large scale. Also 3D printing is used by some manufacturing companies in which customers can customize the design of objects with help of web-based software and resulting products are manufactured using 3D printing technology. For example, mobile manufacturer Nokia released 3D designs of their mobile casings which could be customized by the end users with help of simple web-based software. The customized design is manufactured with rapid-prototyping and 3D printing technology. 3D printing is also used for mass production by using several combined filament machines. Some printers contain twin print heads with multiple materials/colors that help in increasing printing speed. 3D printing technology has ultimately resulted in industrial revolution by minimizing the cost of mass production and rapid prototyping.

Research on New Technologies and Products:

3D printing has lot of scope in research of new applications and technology. It has already altered the way how doctors design prosthetics and how engineers and architects design air planes, car parts and buildings etc. 3D printing can also be used in future to create open-source scientific equipment and research purposes. It could be used for various research purposes such as replicate ancient artifacts in archaeology, reconstruct damaged evidence for criminal investigations, forensic pathology, building construction, tissue engineering applications in biotechnology where parts of body could be designed and building with inkjet techniques.

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See how smart and motivated your dog really is with the Mazee Dog Toy.  The Mazee is basically a clear, spherical ball that you put solid dog treats in.  Once loaded, your pet will need to roll the ball around to move the dog treats around until he or she can get it through the exit window.  Great stimulation for you dog and they get a nice treat at the end.

Other Mazee Dog Toy Features:

• Intended for puzzle-play, not chewing
• To clean, fill with hot water, shake vigorously and rinse.
• Non-toxic and recyclable

Find your great new dog toy here: AMazing Dog Toy

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Cosmetic surgery is practiced since long ago and it is the new mantra to make oneself look perfect. Modern cosmetic surgery has taken new heights encompassing technological development and gaining popularity. This is believable and adaptable. Improvement in modern cosmetic technologies has made cosmetic surgery less time consuming, painless, safe and affordable.

Patients aren’t satisfied, and they are now after surgery to look even better. You definitely want your surgery to be a success and the surgeon should be cosmetically tech savvy. Medical industry is working hard to find the fastest, reliable and affordable treatments.

With technological advancement surgeries are trouble free and follow effortless surgical procedures. Some of the latest technology are VASER Liposuction, Laser technology beautifying and give perfect shape and features to body, 3D printing or even laser marking technology are used in modification of body structures and they do the needful of eliminating problems looked insurmountable few years back.

Let us see some of the modern techniques which are actively used in the cosmetic surgeries today:

3D Printing:

This is another breakthrough of modern technology. Medical industry was the first to adopt 3D Printing.  Bio-printing is the new talk of the medical sciences. Printing of the living cells in hydrogel that fabricates precisely shaped living tissue. Already cartilage and bone has been printed. Now the researches are developing techniques of printing parts functioning such as heart valves, spinal disks. It is expected the developments would allow surgeons to print whole organs functioning that would allow to get unique body shape & blood type.

Laser Marking Technology:

This technology is widely accepted by cosmetic surgeons and patients. It is quality oriented and reliable with the results are assured. Till now laser markings were employed only in stainless steel surgical & dental instruments. The marking were done on plain surface that prevented germs from sticking the surface. Anti-corrosive coating prevents any corrosion or damage. After prolonged working and sterilizing, these instruments are still new and ready to work upon. Surgical instruments are also employed in bone screws, bone plates, hips, artificial joints.

Computer assisted- Imaging Technology:

This technology uses computer aided system to assist doctors in medical procedures like interpretation of medical- images, ultrasound diagnostics. Computer assisted imaging technology is very useful in getting images of the effected organs, this help in better diagnosis and treatment.

VASER Liposuction Technology:

This liposuction technology uses ultrasound to get the desired result. This method is invasive, precise, effective and affordable as compared to traditional liposuction method. This gentle technology is safe and very precise, and it is trusted by a large number of patients. This technology helps in removing unwanted fat from thighs, calves, hips, love handles, neck, back, chin, and knees. This kind of liposuction is widely accepted in America to change gently and safely the shape of the body. This technology helps patients to remove fat and have a perfect body.

Laser Technology:

This technology can also be referred as beauty technology as this helps in enhancing the beauty of a person. This technology is used for skin rejuvenation, removal of vascular lesions, hair reduction. Photo facial technology is good for removing skin imperfections. StarLux500™ is the new technology for treating sunspots or aging signs, vascular lesions like superficial red, blue or purple veins. Pulsed light technology helps you to remove unwanted body hair, and you can permanently get rid of those.

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What do you get when you cross a surrey cart with a bar?  The Pedal Pub of course…  Get that new business on the road and have the best summer bar at the boardwalk this year!  Accommodates up to 17 people who can pedal, serve, drive, and call attention to themselves.  With five pedal seats per side, a bench in the rear and two additional seats for five other passengers. Then we have the driver and a bartender. But, the most important passenger is the empty wine barrel that accommodates a keg of your favorite or best selling brew.  It even comes with a  sound system with four speakers in the bar’s overhead storage racks.  Now, if your friends or customers get a little to tipsy… well, you can just pedal them home

Get your mobile pub here: The Pedal Pub

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The Hanging Cocoon is part hammock and part floating chair.  Beautifully designed, with an artwork appearance for the back yard while functioning as a floating paradise in cocoon form. Perfect for reading, relaxing or keeping the kids dizzy.  Assembly is easy and it comes with hardware that will support up to 440 lbs.  The cocoon shell fabric is made of cotton and polyester, which will last a long time in the outdoor elements.  This same type of fabric is used to cover yacht sails so, you know it will stand up to the outdoor abuse.  Start your metamorphosis today…

Find yours here:  The Hanging Cocoon

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Your front door is the gateway to your home, so why not liven it up to make it more entertaining?  You can make it look stylish and memorable by accessorizing it with a range of gadgets.  Whether you decide to keep it traditional, trendy, or futuristic, you’ll never fail to impress with these top 5 front door decor ideas.

PAINT YOUR FRONT DOOR

Splash on a bright new color with a weatherproof paint to kick off the Spring season.  It’s often the best canvas to get creative and allows you to make a bold statement.  Whether you prefer a glossy or matte finish, the list of color palettes is endless.  Paint on a self-designed pattern or paint it one solid color like red, cobalt blue or sage green.  If you want to go the extra mile, try the mosaic theme and embellish it with hand-painted glass stones.

INSTALL A DIGITAL LOCK

Keep your home secure with a smart digital or NFC lock.  If you’re going for an urban design, there are many sleek entry options including push button and key less locks.  For a minimalist look, consider an electronic lock that opens by sliding a key card.

LINE YOUR SPY-HOLE WITH AN EYE-SPY STICKER

These are amusing additions to place on either side of the door.  They are self-adhesive stickers which add character to your front door and are easy to peel on and off.  Wooden doors provide the ideal surface to easily peel the eye-spy stickers on and off.  Check out the range of Wickes oak doors for suitable styles until you find the best fit to compliment your peephole sticker.

The stickers are available in a variety of designs including cameras, telescopes, cats, owls, rifles, dogs and thermometers.  They are high-quality and easily removable so you can change the theme from time to time.

They also make a great gift and give you the chance to play detective the next time someone lurks around at your front door.

If you want the real deal digital peephole, then doorbot is what you need.

INSTALL A CREATIVE DOOR BELL

Entertain your guests with a unique doorbell.  You can choose from styles like ceramic, silver, brass or even LED doorbells that light up.  Creative designs include shapes of animals, piano keys, and MP3 players that play a new song every time someone rings the doorbell.

PLACE A PERSONALIZED DOORMAT

If you’d rather save money, instead of investing in an expensive doorbell, you can let the doormat do the talking.  Literally.  Greet your guests in style with voice-activated doormats, as well as ones that have a built-in doorbell for guests to tap away.

This post was provided by Amna Alam, a London-based freelance writer who enjoy interior design, fashion design and film.

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One of the most important, if not the most important question we get asked when choosing the best power supply is “how much power do I need in my PC”, overkill can happen, where your PSU (power supply unit) is providing too much power to your components. However, the worst thing is too not power up your components enough or run your power supply so it’s a 100% at capacity.

It’s important not to choose a cheap power supply; sometimes cheap supplies have a higher wattage but will not perform as well as more expensive lower powered power supply.

The first question is, how much power do I really need? There are some great calculators out there to work out the right power supply depending on your CPU and graphics requirements. A great rule to follow is too take about 600W across an average machine and a good 750/800W if you are using 2 graphics card in an SLI/Crossfire setup.

Have a look at these calculators:

http://www.thermaltake.outervision.com/Power

Once you have the number from the calculator add about 100watts to it for a single GPU and 200+ for a double GPU, reason being is, you don’t want to max your power supply out as its more likely to fail you also have to take into account surge compensation and electrolytic aging.

Installing a power supply is getting easier because of modern motherboards; they will screw in to most modern cases as all modern PSUs are the same size. The mostly common PSUs from a recent survey conducted on Squidoo show that most people tend to put a 700 – 750W power supply in their system.

Believe it or not, the idea that a 600w power supply will be less efficient than a 450w one is false, your PC will only draw the energy it needs, it’s all about being smart with your power supply, so none of the power is wasted or its running flat out, it is proven that PSUs running at full capacity are more likely to fail.

Corsair, Powercool and XFX are three top brands we would recommend for high quality, long lasting PSUs, choosing an own branded one will be cheaper but nine times out of ten will not be as qualitative as a branded one.

Many suppliers have been involved in the 80 plus certification program. This means that a manufacturer has to validate their power supply units at 80% efficient at 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% of full load meaning you get a better quality power supply. Weight is another great factor, this sounds a bit stupid but it is actually true, usually the heavier a PSU the better quality it is, the cheaper ones will feel flimsy and lighter than your cheap PSU.

Efficiency will save you money on your energy bills, a PSU that is only 50% efficient at 500W could draw double the wattage that is lost to heat alone.

In relation to costs, power supplies are usually very efficient cost wise until you get over 750/800W, if you find an 80 plus certification partner, these prices can dramatically increase, however as said above, you may save yourself a fortune in the long run on your power bills.

The great thing with the 80 plus certification supplies is you are getting what you pay for, and deliver what they are supposed to, some of these systems will go beyond 80% to 85 or even 90!

Chris Turton is a PC tech and gaming blogger, who writes for gaming pc company Palicomp.

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The Dog Water Fountain is great way to provide water availability 24 by 7 for your dog. Just attach the Dog Water Fountain to any hose or faucet and train your dog to step on the big paw to push the water up.  Adjust the water pressure at the faucet to allow the proper height for your pet.   No more filling and refilling outdoor water dishes that will just sit and get nasty.   Provide your dog with the freshest water all the time and, if anything, it will give them a little fun and make them feel self sufficient.  I’d suggest keeping it out of the sun though as the water in the hose could get very hot!

Find your Dog Water Fountain here: Doggie Fountain

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You child will love the Kids Shower Head as they can rinse just like mommy and daddy.   When you push the star shaped button, the shower head will suck up the water from the bathtub and rain down on them.  Your kids will love it as a toy but, it will also function as a nice rinsing option and will save water at the same time.  Includes a pivoting shower head and a suction cup base.

Find your Kids Shower Head here: Kid’s Shower Head and Bath Toy

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I never new you could keep Jellyfish in a house hold fish tank but, the Desktop Jellyfish Tank does just that.  So tranquil and soothing as the jellyfish glide around the 6 gallon tank.  Add more affects using the color changing LED and remote control.  The tank is brought to by a company called Jellyfish Art and that seems appropriate.  Four different kits are available but, the 3 pack seems to be the best selling.

The Desktop Jellyfish Tank won 2011 Best Product of the Year at Global Pet Expo.  That’s the pet industry’s largest trade show but, I’m not sure I’d consider fish or invertebrates a pet?

Here are the Desktop Jellyfish Tank features and items included in the 3 pack:

• Acrylic Desktop Jellyfish Tank
• Feeding Pipette
• Whisper Quiet Air Pump
• Airline
• Adjustable Airline Valve
• Check Valve
• Hydrometer
• Substrate
• Color-Changing LED and Remote Control
• LED Power Supply

Tank Specifications:

• 6 Gallons
• Salt Water Ready
• 17”H x 15”W x 8”L
• Clear Front and Back Panels
• White Opaque Sides and Base
• Optimized for Jellyfish
• Also Holds Fish or Invertebrates
• Includes shipping cost for the jellyfish and food, which will ship overnight once your tank is set up

Find your Desktop Jellyfish Tank here: Jellyfish Art Jellyfish Tank, 3-Pack

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