Pioneer Corporation has developed a compact, full-color printer that uses stereo hologram technology for the creation of Lippmann holograms, offering a realistic three dimensional image with a true feeling of depth.

This newly developed hologram printer does not require the complex photographical environment previously required for the creation of Lippmann holograms, which included models to be photographed, vibration dampers and a darkened room, nor does it require any of the high level specialist technology or knowledge in terms of devices, optical system settings or exposure required by the old process, instead allowing anyone to easily create holograms from 3-dimensional shape data such as computer graphics(CG).
Furthermore, photograph images and text can also be freely combined with the CG data, not only greatly heightening the freedom of design for the hologram but also allows you to create and a produce a hologram that is completely original and unique.

This printer is expected to be used in a wide range of areas, including the creation of beautiful 3-dimensional photographs, the production of commemorative goods, high-class trademarks and original cards, as well as functioning as an output device for 3D data from computers and measuring devices.