Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

MakerBot Europe introduces certified service centres

Posted by Stephen Holmes - April 29, 2015

MakerBot Europe has introduced its first 8 MakerBot Authorized ServiceCenters across Europe In a move to improve customer service and satisfaction, MakerBot Europe has introduced its first 8 MakerBot Authorized…

Creaform introduces VXinspect for 3D inspection

Posted by Stephen Holmes - April 30, 2015

VXinspect supports part-to-CAD inspections for pre-production adjustments and production part approval A new 3D inspection software from Creaform is promising ‘powerful and intuitive’ tools for first article inspection and quality…

Design to ensure train wrecks don’t go off with a bang

Posted by Stephen Holmes - April 30, 2015

The Lac-Mégantic rail disaster claimed the lives of 47 people, inspiring the Safer Rail Car designs for flammable rail cargo A new design is aiming to solve the explosive issue…

Minimal equipment providing maximum support – Paula Radcliffe’s secret London Marathon kit

Posted by Stephen Holmes - April 30, 2015

Paula Radcliffe and her 3D printed insoles, designed though pressure scanning the way she runs Paula Radcliffe is one of the world’s best known female athletes, the current world record…

Say goodbye STL, say hello 3MF (possibly – you know how these things are…)

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 1, 2015

The new 3MF file format is setting out to become the new unified file format that plays more closely to the design process Microsoft is all over 3D printing, hanging…

First look: Comsol Multiphysics 5.1 expands app capabilities

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 5, 2015

The new release makes it easier to create simulation apps and share them within your team A fully integrated environment for users to create their own custom simulation models, build…

Training series added for BobART to get most out of creative CNC machining

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 5, 2015

29 individual videos make up the core of this end to end training kit A new training product from BobCADCAM is aiming to help users get the most from features…

Optis adds mobility to its visualisation tools with Newscape acquisition

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 5, 2015

The acquisition should allow for easier manoeuvring of heavy 3D models in virtual reality and mobile scenarios Visualisation specialist Optis is looking to expand the use of its visualisation tools…

PTC announces ThingWorx Converge, new IoT offering for product data collection

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 5, 2015

Santa Cruz mountain bikes took to the stage at PTC’s LiveWorx event to announce PTC ThingWorx Converge PTC’s Internet of Things (IoT) ThingWorx platform has been advanced for companies that…

Shapeways community takes off with 3D printed accessories for latest DJI drones

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 6, 2015

An official tie-in means the Shapeways community is able to design custom parts for DJI drones, such as the new Phantom 3, to be 3D printed Online 3D printing bureau…