Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

WATCH // Making the Gatorade ‘Water Made Active’ commercial

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 22, 2018

As the temperature heats up outside, cool off with this ‘Making Of’ video from the recent Gatorade ad, which combines product design, 3D printing, motion capture, stop-motion and some… er……

Additive Works unveils automated process Laser Beam Melt support generation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 23, 2018

Amphyon brings automated support generation to Additive Works’ Laser Beam Melting 3D printing process Amphyon, Additive Works’ simulation-driven process software for powder bed-based, laser beam melting additive manufacturing processes, has…

UK University League Tables – 2019 paints a mixed picture for product design and engineering

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 29, 2018

The annual Guardian University league tables have been published, and as ever product design courses are spread across the ‘Design and Craft’ and ‘Mechanical Engineering’ classes, making it a task…

Kreon adds three new 3D scanners to its Skyline range

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 30, 2018

https://giphy.com/embed/Wv70egHP5QKYPZQYNU French 3D measurement solutions expert, Kreon, has unveiled three new blue light, contactless options for its Skyline 3D scanning range. Based on a common portable technological platform, all the…

Xsens and Siemens PLM Software collaboration expands uses for motion capture

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 31, 2018

Deeper integration with Siemens PLM software, improved anthropometric avatar matching, and significantly improved tracking accuracy have enhanced Xsens’ ergonomics analysis tools for use outside of the lab. Xsens’ 3D motion…

Hexagon’s latests acquisition looks to build its autonomous mobility industry

Posted by Stephen Holmes - June 4, 2018

Hexagon has announced the acquisition of AutonomouStuff, one of the world’s leading suppliers of integrated autonomous vehicle solutions. Founded in 2010, US-based AutonomouStuff builds platforms for autonomous vehicle development, robotics…

Three finalists announced for the 2018 MacRobert Award

Posted by Stephen Holmes - June 4, 2018

In the Year of Engineering, three innovations in healthcare, space and energy will go head-to-head for the top UK engineering prize, worth £50,000. The UK’s longest-running and most prestigious national…

Prodways downsize with new DLP desktop 3D Printer

Posted by Stephen Holmes - June 5, 2018

Prodways has announced its new compact ProMaker LD-3 desktop 3D printer with the goal of implementing its 3D printing technology into production processes for dental and jewellery industries. With a…

EOS polymers Formiga P 110 system kicks on with new Velocis edition

Posted by Stephen Holmes - June 5, 2018

With an install base of more than 550 systems, EOS‘ Formiga machine family are among the most prevalent polymer 3D printers on the market, which means the promised 20 per…

ThingX Connect IIoT platform from ThingTech launches

Posted by Stephen Holmes - June 7, 2018

ThingTech has launched its ‘revolutionary’ ThingX Connect platform that looks to productise the IIoT into a simple yet configurable plug-and-play solution. The system integrates in real time to Enterprise Asset…