Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Renishaw ramps up the lasers for its latest 3D printing system, the RenAM 500Q

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 1, 2018

Featuring four 500 W lasers, Renishaw’s latest compact machine aims to greatly improve productivity in the most commonly used platform size for additive manufacturing. More lasers in the RenAM 500Q…

WATCH // Escapism through design with The Shape of Water

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 2, 2018

It’s the film leading the charge for Oscars and BAFTA awards, but the escapism and fantasy of The Shape of Water contains a satisfying amount of hardcore physical and digital…

SolidWorks add-in for Nano Dimension means faster 3D printed circuit boards

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 5, 2018

3D printed circuitboards are now a direct step from SolidWorks A SolidWorks add-in for Nano Dimension’s DragonFly 2020 3D printer should eliminate time-consuming processes, increase design possibilities and ultimately result…

Major new custom prosthetics initiative backed by Stratasys and Dassault Systèmes

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 5, 2018

A new initiative founded by self-taught robotics whizz Easton LaChappelle has been helped turned into a reality by Dassault Systèmes and Stratasys, as they aim to increase the amount of…

Robotic automation sees Creaform introduce 24/7 3D scanning with its R-Series upgrades

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 6, 2018

Creaform has launched the R-Series Productivity Station and R-Series Autocalibration Kit as upgrades to its robotic metrology dimensional measurement solution a growing alternative to traditional shop-floor CMMs. The MetraScan 3D…

International Women in Engineering Day launches for 2018

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 6, 2018

Given that today strikes the mark of 100 years since women were (somewhat tentatively) given the vote in the UK, it’s fitting that The Women’s Engineering Society has announced Saturday…

Will working with an OAP help you net part of the £72bn ‘Grey Pound’ products market?

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 8, 2018

A new report from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers suggests that ‘smart homes’ for older people could save NHS and social care system over £2.5 billion a year – presenting…

Aurora’s large format metals 3D printing targets production for end of 2018

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 8, 2018

Aurora is targeting print speeds of one tonne of material deposited per day For now, Aurora is taking things slow – by its standards – with its large format metals…

Machines tools experts turns to 3D Printing for marriage of metal cutting and additive solutions

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 8, 2018

A company with over 30 years experience of developing machine tools is turning its attention to additive manufacturing as it becomes a HP 3D printing reseller. XYZ Machine Tools believes…