SprayPrinter is a device that attaches to

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cans whereby users can print images via

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from a

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onto a wall or almost any surface.

History

The

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behind SprayPrinter was developed by Mihkel Joala. He explained in a 2016 interview with ''New Atlas'' that his idea was inspired by the modern car engine and the Nintendo Wii console. "Engines nowadays use extremely fast

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to spray fuel to he

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," says Joala. "I realized I can use them to shoot paint with pinpoint

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." As of December 2021, the company appears to be no longer selling products.

Awards and Recognitions

In 2015, SprayPrinter received €8,000 from the Estonian

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contest ''Prototron'' for its initial prototype. In 2016, the SprayPrinter team won the

grand prize A prize is an award to be given to a person or a group of people (such as sporting teams and organizations) to recognize and reward their actions and achievements.

of €30,000 from the

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pitching competition ''Ajujaht''.

References

External links

Sprayprinter's Official Website

Prototron's Official Website

Ajujaht's Official Website

New Atlas' Official Website
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