Al Dean, Author at DEVELOP3D

Ansys brings its Digital Twin and Additive Simulation tech to market with 19.1 release

Posted by Al Dean - May 16, 2018

Ansys has announced details of it’s the latest release, Ansys 19.1, which seems to encompass both a range of its existing technologies and capabilities as well as start to address…

Formlabs launches Ceramic Resin

Posted by Al Dean - May 16, 2018

First hinted at back at CES, Formlabs has finally launched its Ceramic resin. The new silica filled resin is intended to assist building ceramic parts which are then kiln fired…

Arevo launches continuous fibre 3D print process, new CEO & $12.5M funding

Posted by Al Dean - May 17, 2018

Arevo’s process combines continous fibre placement with PEEK/Nylon matrix, lasers and robotos Arevo has come out of stealth with a series of announcements around the startup’s activity in the 3D…

Still can’t figure out why Ansys acquired Optis?

Posted by Al Dean - May 23, 2018

Al Dean explores how the unstoppable rise of the autonomous vehicle is influencing automotive design and explores the impact this trend might have on the technology used in the world…

Review: Elysium InfiPoints

Posted by Al Dean - May 24, 2018

Having mastered the world of CAD data translation, Elysium has turned its attention to the processing of large-scale, complex point cloud data. Al Dean takes a look at how InfiPoints…

Onshape launches Enterprise initiative

Posted by Al Dean - May 24, 2018

Onshape has unveiled the culmination of 18 months’ work (and arguably, fruition of its plans since founding) with the release of Onshape Enterprise. This follows hot on the heels of…

Tulip Factory Starter Kit for Industry 4.0 acceleration

Posted by Al Dean - May 24, 2018

Industry 4.0 is gaining momentum, but many firms are asking how to get on board. Al Dean talks to Tulip, a start-up looking to get you up and running fast…

Review: Autodesk PowerMill 2019

Posted by Al Dean - June 1, 2018

Autodesk's Powermill is a leading system for programming CNC machine tools and, with its new release, it's clear that the company's investment in the product continues, as Al Dean reports

VR wizards Masters of Pie gain £1.6M investment

Posted by Al Dean - June 5, 2018

Masters of Pie, a London-based technology outfit specialising in virtual and augmented reality software for manufacturing and wider enterprises, has gained some significant investment, to the tune of £1.6 million…

Ten years strong

Posted by Al Dean - June 19, 2018

To celebrate the 100th edition of DEVELOP3D, Al Dean takes a look at four of the best issues over the last decade to find out what we got right and…