Al Dean

Al Dean is formerly DEVELOP3D’s editor in chief and has been writing and talking about product development technology for the last 20 years. With a technical background in product design and engineering, he still gets excited about new ways to apply a fillet.

Wacom launches Pro Pen 3D input device

Posted by - November 7, 2017
It’s all about that extra button and some nifty software tricks When it comes to computer hardware specifically for design and engineering software, there’s a pretty wide open space with…
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Review: Wacom MobileStudio Pro 16

Posted by - January 16, 2018
When it comes to pen-based input for creatives, Wacom is a leader in both technology and product range. Its MobileStudio Pro offers its legendary technology in an all-in-one tablet device…
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Review: Siemens PLM NX 12

Posted by - January 18, 2018
Siemens' NX is the design and engineering tool of choice at some of the most advanced organisations on the planet, so any release is always interesting. Following on from last…
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Review: Volume Graphics VGStudio Max

Posted by - January 22, 2018
Additive Manufacturing enables the production of infinitely complex parts, but with that complexity challenges arise when it comes to inspection. Al Dean looks at a system aiming to close that…
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Hackrod launches crowd equity campaign

Posted by - January 22, 2018
We love the team at Hackrod – they’re doing some interesting things, taking a whole bunch of technology (AI, VR, Generative design, additive manufacturing) and looking for new ways to…
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