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Why Computer Recycling is Important

By on May 25, 2012 in News with 1 Comment

Why Computer Recycling is ImportantFor businesses in particular computer recycling has become a prominent issue in recent years, firstly because the need to be more sustainable in business is an ever growing area and secondly because of the onset of constant technology upgrades computer recycling has become a vitally important topic.  It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to work out that if every business in the UK replaced their computer equipment every one, two or five years and sent their old equipment to landfills we would have a major environmental problem.  An important figure to bear in mind is that 99% of all computers can be recycled meaning that even if old computers are not working and cannot be used by others – the parts in them can be broken down and used to make many other products and even new computers!

 

Many individuals and businesses do not take recycling seriously, however following the implementation of the EU’s Waste and Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive in 2003 businesses including schools and other educational institutions are forced to think about how they are going to dispose of their old electrical products in order to abide by the guidelines introduced.  Computers are classed as hazardous waste because if they are burned toxins that are poisonous to people are put in to the air, or if computers are sent to landfill the internal parts within the systems that use substances such as lead and mercury can cause problems to plants, animals and humans in the form of water contamination when these substances are leaked in to the soil.

 

A great way to carry out computer recycling is to get in touch with a professional hardware buy it back company who can take the stress out of knowing what to do with your old equipment.  They will buy back your old hardware products and ensure that all data is deleted from computers, they test them and recycle them by selling them to other companies if possible.  As a last resort complete computer disposal will be taken care of from the company providing you with the correct certification for your records.

 

In summary ensuring that your business or school is on top of computer recycling is not only a cost effective way to enhance your IT budget it also ensures that corporate social responsibilities are met.  I urge everyone to take computer recycling seriously in order to protect our environment now and help to sustain our natural resources by reusing products instead of constantly buying new.

How does 3D printing actually work?

By on May 24, 2012 in 3D Printing, News with No Comments

Okay, so there has been a big hype about 3D printing this year in particular, but what is it and how does it actually work?  I have done my research on this topic area and this article shares what I have discovered about the process of 3D printing, what it is used for and how it actually works.

3D printing, also widely known as additive manufacturing is the term given to making 3D objects from digital files.  The whole concept is achieved by layering materials on top of each other by using additive processes.  3D printing is usually done by using a materials printer, in the last 10 years sales for these printers has increased dramatically, especially in the last couple of years proving the popularity of the concept.  In simple terms the process of 3D printing works like this:

How does 3D printing actually work?1. CAD (computer aided design) is used to create a 3D model design

2. IT software then cuts/slices this CAD model into many thin layers

3. Lasers found within the 3D printer then paints a layer of material about 1mm thick which is then hardened

4. The process of printing each material layer, allowing  them to harden and then building them on top of each other basically continues until the model is complete.  As each layer is extremely thin the process can take hours or even days.

The printers work similarly to inkjet printers but obviously use different materials to create the 3D models, materials such as molten plastic, waxes, powders and other materials.  The process is very clever and 3D printers are now becoming more and more popular with manufacturers, engineers, designers and many other industries due to the development in recent years of different technologies that greatly aids 3D printing.  There are many different methods used in 3D printing however they all use the same process of building objects layer by layer which is why 3D printing is in professional terms referred to as additive manufacturing.

As the concept is becoming more well known and popular it is not just businesses that can benefit from 3D printing technology, individuals can use it in creating models owing to their hobbies or to test out a new idea allowing for a small model to be produced quickly without the need to wait for design agencies to produce.

If you would like anymore information on 3D printing and how it can turn your ideas into reality take a look at iClick 3D Printing.

Martin Yale Announces Increase in Shredder Prices

By on February 6, 2012 in News, Shredders with No Comments

Martin Yale ShredderThrough iClickShredders.co.uk, iClickStores supplies a variety of market leading brands of home and office shredders. One such shredder manufacturer is Martin Yale, who have recently announced they will be increasing the cost of their shredders, which unfortunately will be passed through to iClickShredders.co.uk customers. Read more…

Beat the HP Price Hike: Stock up on HP Toner Cartridges

By on February 6, 2012 in Ink, News with 3 Comments

HP increased the price of toner cartridges by up to 15% at the beginning of 2012, iClickInk has a limited amount of HP toner cartridge stock at legacy prices meaning with iClickInk you can Beat The HP Price Hike. Read more…

Beat The HP Price Hike

By on January 30, 2012 in Ink with No Comments

HP announced they’d be increasing the costs of their printer toner cartridges at the start of the year by up to 15%.

At iClickStores we believe in stocking high to keep the costs for our customers low, as such we have plenty of HP stock at prices our competitors simply can’t match.

To beat the HP Price Hike act quickly, when pre-New Year HP toner stock has gone, it’s gone!

View our HP toner cartridges on iClickInk.

Winner of Rexel Prostyle Confetti Cut Shredder Competition Announced

By on January 26, 2012 in Shredders with No Comments

Each month we run a competition, last month we ran a competition for a Rexel Prostyle Confetti Cut Shredder.

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What are the benefits of the new silver ink?

By on January 25, 2012 in Ink with No Comments

Researchers have discovered a new material which can be used to produce ink – silver.  The study conducted at the University of Illinois has been published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society and details how a solution of silver and ammonia has produced a new ink.  The printer ink is liquid at room temperature, with smaller particles than those in standard inks and requires smaller printer nozzles, as small as 100 nanometres whereas standard devices have a nozzle usually around a micrometre across.

These new printer ink cartridges are expected to give a finer resolution and greater detail in printed documents.  Other advantages include the printer ink being easier to manufacture, store and transport due to its stable solution of chemicals.  Conventional inks require a very high temperature to become conductive and get fed through a nozzle, whilst the silver-based solution needs a temperature of 90 degrees Celsius (194 degrees Fahrenheit) to reach its maximum conductivity.

The new inks to be used in toner cartridges will be cool enough to print on to a large variety of materials such as fabrics and plastic.   The new printer ink is surprisingly not going to be that expensive compared to other printer ink already on the market. The price of silver fluctuated between 26 and 48 US dollars per ounce last year and researchers suggest that an ounce of silver would produce a good size of ink to go into toner cartridges.   This ensures that the final cost to the consumer will be similar to that of printer inks already on the market.

Tanaka Precious Metals has made the world’s first silver ink available commercially from the 18th January.  The silver ink doesn’t require a thermal processing time or technical equipment allowing for an efficient production speed per unit.  Three different silver printer inks are now available and consumers can choose which they need depending on the manufacturing application and equipment.  The ink was showcased at the 41st Internepcon Japan last week, this is the biggest exhibition in Asia for electronics and manufacturing technologies.

Cross Cut Office Shredder

By on December 15, 2011 in Shredders, Uncategorized with No Comments

Cross cut office shredders are probably one of the most useful types of office shredders. Read more…

No Smoking Signs

By on November 30, 2011 in Safety Signs with No Comments

Safety is and always has been a primary concern for everyone because it feels really good when there is that feeling of security. Since it’s so, people need health and safety signs. Health and safety signs, from the words itself, guides people to safety. It makes a person be aware of the things that might risk his or someone else’s life. Safety signs also make people abide with the laws and regulations. These also guide people whenever there is a calamity or a situation which may endanger their lives comes.

Smoking Signs

One example of safety signs is the smoking sign. This sign makes smokers aware of where they can smoke. This sign is very beneficial for non smokers especially for children because they are isolated from second hand smoke that is very dangerous for their health. As many already know, cigarette smoke contains many hazardous chemicals so being away from it gives anyone a breath of fresh air. And since many people are very hard to convince to lay-off on the cigarette, having them smoke in the right place gives the same advantage. Smoke signs also guide people where not to smoke so that they wouldn’t be a cause of fire or explosions. People certainly don’t want to be the cause of the death of many people, so having these smoke signs in the right places are very advantageous.

Danger Signs

Apart from the smoking signs, there are other safety signs that make everyone’s lives safe. One of these is the danger signs. Of course danger signs indicate if there is a risk that may endanger anyone’s life. An example of danger signs is high voltage signs and radioactive signs. These signs can mean life or death for people who are careless enough not to follow these signs. Another type of safety sign apart from the smoke signs that was already mentioned are the construction site sign. The type of safety signs are again for awareness that there is a construction that is being held in a premise. This would make people near aware that there might be falling construction materials or objects and this sign would tell them to keep away.

Choosing The Right Printer Toner Cartridges

By on November 28, 2011 in Ink with No Comments

Printers have changed the way everyone lives their lives. With the presence of printers there is lesser need for manual writing, drawing, painting and etc. Printers have definitely made our lives easier. This is why many of us can’t live without having a printer around. It is as if printers become a need for everyday living and working. Read more…

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