Development of World’s First PZT Thin Film Actuator through Ink-Jet Printing Method Using Lead-Free Piezoelectric Material
Ricoh has announced the development of a novel and unique ink-jet printing (IJP) technology which can produce PZT (lead ziconate titanate) in a shape at 2 micro meter thickness which is 50 times of film made using conventional IJP method. Using this technology Ricoh has developed a lead-free piezoelectric material featuring the same deformation properties as the PZT material on a silicon substrate. The new technology was made possible by modifying hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity of a substrate surface and by eliminating discards during firing thick film. Read more
Development of “Image to Text “Application for iPhone by RICOH
Ricoh Innovations a subsidiary of Ricoh located in Silicon Valley has announced the development of a free iphone application which is called “Image to Text” which allows users to extract editable ASCII text from captured document images taken by an iPhone. The application requires only two easy step, first take a picture of document written in English with your iPhone , and then e-mail the captured image to yourself or others whom you want to share it with. Read more
Release of High Quality Color Production Printers Capable of Real 4,800 dpi Printing by Ricoh
Ricoh recently has released new models of color production printers capable of real printing resolution of 1,200 dpi x 4,800 dpi. The new printers use PxP color toner, used is in Ricoh Pro C901 Series for fulfilling market demand for high image quality. All three models have the ability of print media from 52.3 to 300g/m2 and from postcard size to 13 x 19.2 inches. In addition to this, the new printers offer finishing options, including in-line paper booklet maker and trimmer, plus a large LCD color display for ease of operation. The new Pro C751EX has a print speed of 75 pages per minute in Color/BW, while the Pro C651EX has a print speed of 65 pages per minute in color/BW.
source
Introducing eWriter Solution by RICOH, Combining Business-Class Tablet with Back-End Services
Ricoh has announced release of eWriter™ solution, comprise of eQuill, a business-class tablet and back-end services, with an aim to replace paper-based writing solutions with efficient digital alternatives. The eQuill, a tablet will function as a clipboard, and the eWriter as a back-end Workflow Services. The new eWriter solution would eliminate paper-based processes from the workflow, such as forms setup, photocopying, scanning, archiving, paper disposal and more. Read more
Development of Color Electronic Paper Display Technology featuring Enhanced Brightness and Color Reproducibility by RICOH
Based on world’s first new organic electrochromic material with capability of producing 3 primary colors while improving memory properties this was developed by Ricoh back in March 2009, the company has developed color electronic paper display technology which is capable of achieving a bright display at low power consumption and low cost. Through this success in achieving bright images with high color image reproducibility, Ricoh has worked toward practical application through improving reliability/repetition durability for guaranteeing tens of thousands of rewrites and larger screen size. Read more
Introducing “Digital Picture Frame” As a Service by RICOH
We all heard of SaaS (Software as a Service) but Ricoh take that one step further to introduce its newly developed software-only Digital Picture Frame as a service through their online storage service called “quanp”. Well, I don’t quite know how to interpret this announcement coming from a global leader in digital office solution, but it all sounds like Ricoh is testing the market with a soft landing in mind. The Ricoh’s service solution which company refers to it as a desktop slideshow application, which is a case of deja vu to begin is simply an application for displaying pictures that are stored in its visual online service “quanp”, where the users of the service can store their pictures permanently online and can access them anywhere on the internet. Read more
Development of Multi Function Printer for Cloud Computing by RICOH
Cloud Computing which many consider to be the major reviving factor in the IT industry all thanks to proliferation of advances web applications finding itself available to array of software applications such as storage and information sharing, CRM, personal management and payroll calculation to name a few. The idea of cloud as some people call it is nothing new, but its application by many vendors is just heating up. One such company is Ricoh that made an announcement on development of “App2Me” which is a Multi Function Printer (MFP). Read more
Development of Paper Base Display Device
Ricoh Japan along with Agri Bio Industry of Japan and School of Graduate study at Hokkaido University made a joint announcement on development of new display device made of paper. The newly developed paper is made of bacteria cellulose. The prototype is comprised of sheet of bacteria cellulose paper with electrode directly attached to it. They have successfully tested the display ability of the new paper by exciting the contained pigment in the paper. Read more
