Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

SmartTech3D removes the human from its 3D scanning

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 16, 2015

Robotized in an enclosed green light scanning solution The latest product from SmartTech3D sees automation brought to the fore, with its enclosed robotic light scanning system. The Robotized solution is…

Top tube testing from Hexagon Metrology

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 19, 2015

Working with the portable Romer inspection arm, measurement plans can be created automatically in first-part inspection or set up offline prior to measurement, making batch measurements faster Hexagon Metrology’s new…

Queen’s Uni Belfast takes Delorean Back to the Future

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 21, 2015

The QUB Delorean brings the iconic car back to its home to prepare it for the future Queen’s University Belfast has unveiled its electric DeLorean, on the exact date that…

CAMWorks 2016 launches with further automation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 23, 2015

Latest release of CAMWorks adds in new cycles to support point to point operations Geometric’s CAMWorks 2016 3D CNC machining software is set to offer new productivity-enhancing capabilities that it…

UK seen as a candidate for the construction of a full-length Hyperloop

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 28, 2015

Will the UK’s engineering and technology skills lead to the first Hyperloop transportation system? Bibop G Gresta, COO and deputy chairman of Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, the 760mph capsule-based transportation system…

CD-adapco introduces computational rheology to Star-CCM+

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 28, 2015

Computational rheology adds the ability to solve new flow simulations within the Star-CCM interface With the fanfare that it’s latest release ‘significantly expands STAR-CCM+ application coverage’, CD-Adapco Star-CCM+ v10.06, features…

‘Where Used?’ app from Granta MI helps materials selection in CAD

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 28, 2015

A new app helps designers check new or similar materials for CAD models A new web app from materials specialist Granta Design looks to answer the often-crucial question: ‘Where is…

Autodesk A360 unveils refreshed UI and enhanced features

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 28, 2015

A new UI heads-up the refresh for A360 Having collected feedback from designers, project managers and other users who utilise A360 for project collaboration, Autodesk has introduced an ‘enhanced user…

One (fairly) careful owner: Restored fighter jets now ‘highly collectable’

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 30, 2015

For those looking for a new weekend ‘project’ a jet fighter might be worth considering A rare and rather fantastic piece of RAF history has been painstakingly restored and rebuilt…

Turbulence at the top of 3D printing reflects wider changes

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 30, 2015

Reichental has undergone his ‘exit stage left’ from 3D Systems Yesterday saw the announcement that Avi Reichental has stepped down as president and CEO, and even his position as a…