Tag archive: plastic

The downward momentum of tablet prices is great for consumers. Today, Motorola announced a new version of its Xoom tablet.  The Xoom Family Edition is essentially the same tablet as the original Xoom, but it has a new shell, built-in kids apps, parental locking features, and a lower price tag of $380. Oh, and it's only available at Best Buy.  Motorola isn't showing the rear of the tablet, but the side has a shinier, more rounded… Read More

We buy plastic objects every day. Cups, toys, models, you name it. Everything is made out of plastic, and now, thanks to advancements in printing, you can make things out of plastic yourself. MakerBot is selling printers that let you create very detailed, real plastic objects with amazing precision. It's almost like having your own personal Star Trek Replicator. I caught up with a few of the fellas from MakerBot at GDGT Live in New York… Read More

Samsung developed its new 5-inch TFT-LCD display by applying amorphous silicon technology to transparent plastic substrates. Considered the next-generation in flat panel displays, this technology involves the use of pliable plastic instead of rigid glass in TFT-LCD production. The plastic will not break and the external design can be freely shaped making potential applications virtually limitless. The plastic TFT-LCD R&D project has… Read More

Fujitsu Components America, Inc., Monday announced the availability of ultra-thin, lightweight, flexible and rigid touch panels for mobile applications. The full-custom touch panels use plastic film substrates to reduce weight, improve durability and provide a wider operating temperature range than traditional film-glass touch panels. The new touch panels are targeted at mobile devices, such as cameras, cell phones, personal digital… Read More