Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

EnvisionTEC 3D printer family gets software upgrade and materials possibilities

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 23, 2015

EnvisionTEC’s printers will all run on version 3.1 of its Perfactory Software The latest Perfactory Software from EnvisionTEC is aiming to bring a more unified look and feel across the…

Optis adds 3D sound simulation to its visualisation with Genesis acquisition

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 23, 2015

Genesis’ tools are used to design engine sounds and generate interactive sound simulation for driving simulators Physically correct visualisation expert Optis is moving into a new sensory dimension with the…

Dinosaur skeleton completed with help of 3D scanning

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 23, 2015

Michael Holland adds the finishing touches to the Ugrunaaluk Kuukpikensis skeleton display The partial skeleton of newly discovered species of dinosaur Ugrunaaluk Kuukpikensis – in-theory adapted for Arctic living 69m…

Horse saddle, doorbell and pop-up umbrella win Design Council Spark Fund prize of £150k

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 25, 2015

The three winners have been announced The three winners of the Design Council’s Spark Innovation Fund have been announced, each receiving £50,000 plus mentor support from the design charity to…

Prodways takes step to making it a ‘Big Three’ of 3D printing vendors

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 28, 2015

A range of Farsoon’s SLS machines [left] will soon be available across Europe and the US under the Prodway’s brand, joining the French companies line of industrial SLA machines [right]…

Arburg Freeformer gets full UK launch

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 29, 2015

The Arburg Freeformer has received its official UK launch this month, with its use of standard granulate polymer the key factor for the injection moulding specialists’ move into 3D printing.…

Locking down simulation for Kiekert

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 30, 2015

For Kiekert, designing a car child lock benefits from CAE Designing, developing and manufacturing custom locking systems for over 150 years, Kiekert knows a thing or two about what makes…

Consumers and manufacturers agree on recycling, IoT and privacy, but not always on the ‘how’

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 6, 2015

Survey results from Autodesk have found that consumers and manufacturers agree on the value of product recyclability, privacy and Internet-connectivity, yet diverge on the most beneficial attributes of the Internet…

Metals 3D Printing: Software

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 7, 2015

3D printing with metals brings up all manner of opportunities to change how things are produced. What software options are available today for those looking to truly take advantage?

Weaving new textures for visualisation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 7, 2015

In order to render complex woven textures such as rattan, CIC had to be creative with existing visualisation tools Having designed its new LG Outdoor collection of furniture, LeisureGrow wanted…