3D4U stereo printing DIY

The long-standing 3D printing is less than 50 years old. Its magical changes make it easier to catch people's attention. But because of the high cost of production, it is hard to find out why the disasters are caused by the loss of rumors, rumors, etc. Media Spa and R&D, just arrived in Hong Kong, the three-dimensional pattern printing software - 3D4U With the revolutionary technology of printers directly printing ink on Lensicular Lens, the three-dimensional printing is simplified to a single program, which reduces cost and makes 3DPrintingD.IY possible.

Save on production costs

Mr. Zeng, the person in charge of the 3D4U three-dimensional pattern printing software distributor 3MM Co., Ltd., explained that the three-dimensional printing has existed for a long time and is nothing new. Only the traditional three-dimensional printing needs to be printed on the paper first, and then printed and glued with the lens alignment. Once the position is deviated, it will be declared obsolete, and the waste rate is often as high as 3 percent or 40 percent. . The most important thing is that if the pattern is printed on paper first and then attached to the lens, the quality of the image will tend to be inferior to that of directly printing the lens. Moreover, traditional three-dimensional printing is printed in offset printing. When ordering, it often requires a certain amount. If only a few prints are required, it will be expensive to pay. It is not worthwhile. It is for this reason that he intends to promote 3D4U software in Hong Kong to further popularize this technology and expand more business opportunities.

Equipped with a special lens

Mr. Zeng said that the 3D4U's automatic calibration and recording function allows users to easily split the images into different layers and then combine them into a single stereoscopic image. After the image is completed, it can be adjusted on the phosphor screen repeatedly until it is satisfactory and it can be directly printed on the lens. The 3D4U is equipped with a special lens with a printable white and clear coating on the back to increase the brightness of the image, making it clearer and sharper, and also preventing the image from discoloring or falling off. In addition, the software also has a professional version, with a large-format printer, can print a 44-inch wide, open-length large-size three-dimensional posters. In general, the user can learn to use the software in only two or three hours, and it takes about 2 to 3 hours to make a three-dimensional image, and about 20 minutes to print an A4 size. However, if you want to produce high-quality stereoscopic images, the resolution of the original image is the key. Taking a 4x5x3D image as an example, the resolution of the original image is preferably 2,200dpi or more. However, there are no other restrictions on the selected pictures. Mr. Zeng laughed and said: “The 3D4U is a set of software designed specifically for the production of 3D images. Even if it is an ordinary picture or photo, it can easily be converted into a body image through this software. However, in choosing a printer, One thing we must pay attention to.” He continued to explain: “The printer uses EPSON as an example, generally 720, 1440, 2880 models, HP or Canon 600, 1200, 2400 models. Note the relationship between these numbers and stereo layers, If the number of layers can not be divided by the model, it means that the printer may not be able to print the image properly.For example, the layer is divided into 7, and the 720 model printer is selected, because 720 can not be 7 Dividing, so when the image is printed, there may be some abnormal display, which is the key to pay attention when making stereo images.

There is still space to play

3MM Co., Ltd. was just established and it has not yet been put into service. Asked about the positioning of Mr. Zeng in the future, he said that he mainly sells 3D4U software, lenses, and after-sales services to customers. Regarding the software or the possibility of being pirated, Mr. Zeng’s response was: “You can’t worry too much. Now that pirated software is so rampant, we’re selling it. But even if people actually get software, they still have to We buy materials! These special lenses are only available to us for the time being!” While it is special, is the price very expensive? "Currently, an A4-sized lens is priced at around $20 to $30, depending on the quantity ordered. However, after the future is popularized, it is expected to further reduce the price." Mr. Zeng frankly said: "Because this technical commission is too new, we still feel like a blind man, and I don't know where to start." But his confidence in the prospects of the product is full. "The application of stereoscopic images is very broad. From the small-scale production of DIY at home, to the large-scale publicity posters of the subway, all of them can be included. Of course, there are more uses waiting for us to discover. And now we are still researching and exploring to improve this. The technology hopes to create more different choices in addition to simulating effects such as 3D, animation, color changing, and image alternation. As far as we can see, 3D4U does have a lot of space to play, so we have a bright future for it. Absolutely full of confidence.


Source: Graphic Arts 215 Author: Chenxiu Qing