Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

STAR-CCM+ v11 emphasises CD-Adapco focus on multidisciplinary design

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 29, 2016

The latest release of STAR-CCM+ looks to help designers understand simulation results better With additions such as new interactive data visualization in CD-Adapco’s STAR-CCM+ v11.02, the latest release is looking…

Stratasys launch advanced material for space and beyond

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 1, 2016

This 3D printed avionics box can dissipate electrical charge buildup without relying on post-processing steps due to the ESD PEKK material Advanced electronics applications, like those launched on an orbiting…

New dynamic tools for Siemens NX CAM simulation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 1, 2016

//giphy.com/embed/wQWmkx2oBzBSw Longterm Technology Services (LTS) has launched its Dynmik Design tools, to add mould and die motion simulation to Siemens NX as part of the design verification process. Developed as…

Does the future of 3D printing begin in the classroom?

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 1, 2016

3D printing is being adopted into education faster than most would think With design and engineering at the highest level adjusting to encompass digital manufacturing, the challenge now remains to…

Service bureaux roll-out sees Carbon3D’s technology made public

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 2, 2016

7 materials are initially available to customers wanting parts printed on the Carbon3D machines by the bureaux For those of you wishing to get your hands on 3D printed parts…

Autodesk and Siemens to increase software interoperability

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 2, 2016

It’s not quite the Great Thaw, but Autodesk and Siemens are to work on better interoperability between their software In an effort to help reduce manufacturers’ costs and streamline data…

Bicycle design winner ‘Skeleton’ shows a generative design revolution is upon us

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 3, 2016

The Skeleton concept provides space for typical commuter items, like a briefcase and even a coffee The grand prize winner at the world’s biggest bicycle design awards went to Taiwanese…

Crystal Maze returns after a decade with Artem’s help

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 14, 2016

TV’s Crystal Maze has returned as an interactive experience in London The cult 90s TV show, Crystal Maze, is returning as a live immersive experience in central London this month,…

PolyNURBS to take generative design to ‘next level’ in solidThinking Inspire 2016

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 16, 2016

inspire 2016 looks to accelerates the path towards cost-effective manufacturing – including 3D printing The latest featured-packed release of solidThinking Inspire 2016 is set to introduce what the company is…

“Engineers are ‘rocks stars’ – without them we’d still be living in

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 16, 2016

“We seem to have grown more reticent about being evangelists for science and engineering” – Prof Brian Cox backs the need for engineers to shout about their achievements in a…