Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Raspberry Pi Zero W should have your prototypes connected in no time

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 1, 2017

Ain’t she a beaut? The $10 Raspberry Pi Zero W On its fifth birthday Raspberry Pi has brought into the world the latest version of its ‘general purpose’ computer –…

Williams F1 front wing takes shape with 3D printed prototypes

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 6, 2017

Iterative prototype designs have been mades faster through using laser sintering Taking its designs from simulation to the track faster, and with fewer compromises, Williams F1 has developed its carbon…

Optis adds technical thermoplastics to its visualisation library

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 6, 2017

Optis users will now be able to access a full library of Albas Plastics for accurate rendering Optis has partnered with Albis Plastics to add its range of technical thermoplastics…

WATCH // NASA’s testing and analysis of advanced composite shells

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 6, 2017

The NESC Academy offers its viewers the opportunity to learn from senior NASA scientists, engineers, and subject matter experts, and it doesn’t hold back with the amount of varying content…

Stratasys joins the carbon fibre-filled party with new FDM 3D printing material

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 8, 2017

The impressive strength-to-weight ratio of the FDM Nylon 12CF could prove transformative for many industries In it’s latest materials release, Stratasys has finally taken the lid off its chopped carbon…

Moldex3D R15.0 streamlines its workflow with pre-processing and simultaneous coupling process

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 8, 2017

Plastic injection molding simulation solution Moldex3D has unveiled version R15.0, which looks to cut back simulation time significantly with its new features. One of the most significant improvements is the reduction…

Future tyres to become smart products reliant on biomimicry and 3D printed construction

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 9, 2017

Goodyear Eagle 360 concept tyres are helping visualise the transport of the future While we cover much to do with the automotive industry, tyres are typically left out of the…

Artec 3D unveils first AI-based handheld 3D Scanner

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 10, 2017

Heralding what its company president and CEO describes as “the next wave of the 3D scanning industry”, the Artec 3D Leo is the first to use AI algorithms to capture…

FANUC releases Machining Simulator with Autodesk Fusion 360

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 10, 2017

A physical simulator now works alongside a software counterpart in Fusion 360 FANUC America has developed Machining Simulator, its solution to allow direct training for the ‘complete manufacturing process’ –…

Lockbook adds biometric security to your sketchbook

Posted by Stephen Holmes - March 10, 2017

The LockBook offers security for your sketchbook/notepad/diary with a biometric scanner The world’s first notebook with a biometric fingerprint sensor has been launched, offering to protect your secret sketches and…