Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Sorting though diamonds, 8 per second

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 11, 2016

The traditional methods look nice in marketing material, but in reality it’s a machine doing the sorting While De Beers is the world leader in diamond exploration, mining, processing and…

PTC Releases Vuforia v6 for Augmented Reality

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 16, 2016

Vuforia allows designers to place ‘VuMarks’ onto products, which can be customised to a familiar brand graphic, but when used with an AR-enabled device, bring up an experience, such as…

Ultimaker helps bring 3D design to US education with new program

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 16, 2016

Teachers will be able to gain help and support from others in their position via the Ultimaker Pioneer Program With the official launch of its Pioneer Program, Ultimaker is aiming…

Rise of the digital twin: Flowserve embraces Ansys system for realtime analysis

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 18, 2016

//giphy.com/embed/KO1lxA0CdlJAI Following the adoption of the new system, Flowserve will be able to advance its existing design process to encompass realtime simulation [above is a marketing animation] A leading provider…

DEVELOP3D LIVE – Boston, 26 September

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 26, 2016

Boston has been named the location for DEVELOP3D LIVE’s first event outside the UK, with the city set to host a day of talks from leading design firms and technologists.…

GE Aviation launches metals 3D Printing take off with $1.4B takeover of Arcam and SLM Solutions

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 6, 2016

The takeover of two metals additive manufacturing companies should see more 3D printed parts in the skies GE Aviation has announced its decision to launch a takeover of SLM Solutions,…

Xometry aims to become ‘Uber of manufacturing’ with new hires and strategy

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 8, 2016

Xometry’s on-demand part manufacturing platform continues its drive to becoming the most efficient way to produce prototype parts with an upgraded strategy and addition of former Geomagic president and COO…

‘Potent new features’ see Fuel3D’s latest 3D scanning software target pro market

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 9, 2016

New Fuel3D Studio Pro measurement tools include contour measurement length between two points over the surface A wide range of features to support the capture and manipulation of 3D models,…

First Look: 3D Systems Geomagic Control X inspection and metrology software

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 12, 2016

Geomagic Control X adds scan traceability, as well as accurate and customisable reporting to 3D Systems pro 3D scanning workflow Powerful inspection tools within straightforward workflows is the hook for…

Altair, RUAG and Morf3D introduce new ‘end to end’ metals 3D printing course

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 12, 2016

Example of topologically optimised component developed for 3D printing by Altair, RUAG and Morf3D A triumvirate of leading players in additive manufacturing have joined to launch a practical additive manufacturing…