Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

New B-Axis turning cycle among Edgecam 2017 R2 updates

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 8, 2017

//giphy.com/embed/XMWExLUHogGGc Nearly 20 items of new and enhanced functionality have cropped up in Edgecam 2017 R2, from the Vero Software stable, covering turning, milling, simulation, and wire EDM. The headline…

Onshape Update // May release sees new tool to boost complex curve sketch skills

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 8, 2017

//giphy.com/embed/xOOmTAy87AqnS Onshape updates have a habit of coming thick and fast, and the May update proves no different as the software continues to add features by the bucketload. The main…

CGTech announces ‘physics-based’ toolpath optimisation module Vericut Force

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 9, 2017

In its latest version, Vericut 8.0.3 has added new enhancements to its Force module, including new features for better control of entry/exit speeds, ‘clean-up’ feed rates, and tooling information has…

3D Systems comes out fighting for pro users with new multi-material 3D Printer and Geomagic Freeform

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 9, 2017

The new 3D Systems MJP ProJet 5600 multilateral 3D printer Among the company’s announcements at the giant US 3D printing show RAPID, 3D Systems launched its new SLA machine, the…

Stratasys takes Desktop Metal partnership ‘one step further’ with distribution activities

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 9, 2017

The Desktop Metal Studio product – part and support material is the same, but there’s a ceramic layer that enables super quick adn clean support breakaway – no bandsaws or…

New multi-cell, continuous 3D printing concept reinforces Stratasys aims for industrial scale

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 10, 2017

//giphy.com/embed/13HhYPsn6CANB6 The new Stratasys Continuous Build 3D Demonstrator has been shown in action for the first time, as Stratasys continues to innovate on an industrial scale to take 3D printing…

Availability of HP 3D printing technology to rise fast with new announcements

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 10, 2017

Availability of HP 3D printing technology should rapidly increase with the latest announcements The HP 3D printing story is still in its infancy, but its plans for 3D printing on…

Procter & Gamble wraps up product packaging design with new ‘Perfect Package’ workflow

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 11, 2017

Taking CAD design data straight through to becoming marketing material Consumer packaged goods is a fast-paced, competitive marketplace in which most purchase decisions are made in a matter of seconds,…

The value in IP

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 11, 2017

While much of the conversation surrounding Intellectual Property (IP) has been about its use to protect your design from others, it also has an important role in building the value…

3D Hubs wants to make metal parts 5x cheaper with new Polycast 3D printing materials

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 11, 2017

3D Hubs has partnered with castable materials producer Polycast and localised foundries to produce parts at low cost 3D Hubs has announced it is bringing low cost metal parts to…