Ricoh Imagine 3D Contest
Ricoh Malaysia (together with MakerBot) have been running the Imagine 3D Contest for the maker community in Malaysia and it’s now down to the last two weeks. The contest which started on 7th January this year will finally come to close on the 8th of March, and the spoils for the winners are quite hefty. So if you’re 18 or older and into 3D printing, you’ve got very little time left to snag the grand prize of an awesome MakerBot Replicator Mini.
The contest is open to all creative enthusiasts, including professionals such as designers and architects. The aim of the contest is to get the designers to come up with a 3D printable office aid that will change the workspace into something more efficient, space saving and conducive. Listed below are the three contest categories and their prizes:
Corporate Category
- 1st Prize: A 3D MakerBot Replica Mini (for the company), and RM 2,000 + Ricoh eStore voucher (for the individual).
- 2nd Prize: RM 1,000 + Ricoh eStore voucher.
- 3rd Prize: RM 500 + Ricoh eStore voucher.
Individual Category
- 1st Prize: RM 2,000 + Ricoh eStore voucher.
- 2nd Prize: RM 1,000 + Ricoh eStore voucher.
- 3rd Prize: RM 500 + Ricoh eStore voucher.
People’s Choice 3D Category
- 1 unit of Pentax camera (model unconfirmed).
For more info, terms, and to also submit your sketches/entries, please visit the Imagine 3d Contest page on FB. Ricoh will also be bringing to life the top 10 submissions in each category, using MakerBot printers, and these will be exhibited at the finale.
Green Multi Function Printers
Apart from the contest, Ricoh Malaysia has also introduced its latest eco-friendly printers that have been designed to promote sustainable business practices. The energy-saving MP C2003SP & C2503SP colour Multifunction Printers (MFP), as well as the SG 3120B SFNw Geljet MFP come with built-in ‘Stapleless’ stapler function that Ricoh claims will be able to save over 1,000,000 tonnes of steel; thus saving money and resources annually (which is definitely not good news for stapler and staples suppliers). As seen in this demo video, the printers do this by binding up to 5 pages using a stamping-like process.
The printers also come with a 19-second warm-up time, as well as optional extras such as the built-in smart card reader units, and features like the ID Card copy and searchable PDF. The colour MFPs have customisable home screen, and enables users to monitor the paper usage and Typical Electricity Consumption of the units. The MFPs also have cloud service integration feature to automatically store/send scanned documents to the cloud, and Scan-to-smart capability that allows the data to be sent to smart devices.
Ricoh – SG 3120B SFNw
The Geljet MFP is another unique device from Ricoh as it’s the company’s first that can switch from AC to battery power when needed, and it can do this without disrupting the a print job. Consumers can get an optional spare battery and it’s charger for prolonged outdoor usage. It even comes with a built-in USB port to charge smart devices while on the go. The fast-drying, smudge-free Liquid Gel ink allows up to 1,000 water-resistant pages to be printed using the printer’s cartridge; making it suitable for healthcare, F&B and education industries.
The colour MFPs have a starting price of RM 17,000, while the SG 3120B SFNw Geljet MFP series have a price tag of RM 1,999 and below. See Ricoh (Malaysia)’s product page for more info.
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