We’re in the city of prancing horses, good cake and schnitzel to learn more about simulation. It makes sense on some level.

After rattling through even more acquisitions of late - FE Design and Simpoe - it should be interesting to see how these are fitting into the big DS family.

The presentations are about to begin, including notable ones from BMW and Ethicon Surgical Care.

I assume a lot of this might get a little technical. Hang in there with me, we’ll get through this together after the jump:

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DEVELOP3D Live: Ping Fu, 3D Systems - Interview from DEVELOP3D on Vimeo.

For those of you that missed out on the amazing day that was DEVELOP3D Live last month; revisit a favourite talk, or catch-up on one that clashed with your schedule, then the videos are now online!

We’re uploading these in small batches, along with some exclusive interviews with each of the speakers from the day - so keep checking back for any that you are desperate to see!

View all the videos here

Today you are able to watch talks from:

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The Eames Molded Plastic Chair, created by Charles and Ray Eames for Herman Miller, is being reintroduced in fibreglass, but in a new, more environmentally sensitive material chemistry and manufacturing process.

First introduced by Herman Miller in 1950 as the first mass-produced plastic chair, the iconic design continued to evolve throughout the years with new colors, height options, base variations, and the application of upholstery. 

By the late 1980s it had become evident that fiberglass reinforced plastic shells, the original ‘plastic’ material, were detrimental to the environment, in both their manufacturing process and at the end of a chair’s useful service.

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The May edition of DEVELOP3D will soon be with you and is now available for free download.

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This month we reflect on the excitement that was DEVELOP3D Live – check out the post show site for images and videos of the day.

Elsewhere in the magazine we investigate the pioneering marvels of future 4D printing technology; uncover the legal issues behind 3D printing and intellectual property, and pitch architects against designers in a battle over sustainability, plus all the latest news, reviews and jobs.

The May cover story:

With the ambition of creating the world’s lightest electric vehicle, three Stanford University engineering graduates founded Boosted Boards, an electric-powered longboard capable of over 20mph.

One of the most exciting new technology charities we know, Techfortrade, has appointed one of our amazing DEVELOP3D Live speakers Dr Phil Reeves, managing director of Econolyst, to its board of directors.

The appointment follows techfortrade’s inaugural 3D4D Challenge at the end of last year, which aimed to find innovative uses for 3D printing technology to improve the lives of those in developing nations.

“Emerging technology such as 3D printing inevitably creates a lot of excitement. It is vital that we find ways to harness the potential to provide as much benefit to people as possible, and to create sustainable development,” said Dr Phil. “Techfortrade is committed to achieving this mission and I am honoured to be working to help drive its success.”

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Generic computer mice can often be to big or too small, and for those using them every day it can cause some crippling problems.

Pyott Design have arrived at a solution using a simple 3D print, which creates a new tactile surface for the mouse that can be easily adjusted for the best ergonomic pattern.

The design cleverly fits the standard Logitech M100 mouse - one that comes with most PC’s as standard - and is printed through Shapeways for a speck under €70.

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Today we’re slapping on the fake tan, vajazzling our bits and conforming to every stereotype going as we live blog from Essex.

More specifically, we’re at IPF Ltd, one of the UK’s best multi-purpose 3D printing bureau services.

Away from Essex’s more renown personalities (for any international readers, think along the lines of MTV’s Jersey Shore), this company has been 3D printing for the likes of F1 teams, movie props, engineering projects and action figures for over 44 years (7 years with 3D Printing).

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