Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Sinterit announces new ‘benchtop’ Lisa 2 SLS machine, complete with nitrogen build chamber

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 16, 2018

The Lisa 2 has been announced for preorder by Sinterit, creating a compact end-to-end SLS 3D printing system suitable for a small workshop. With a build volume of 150 x…

Rolls-Royce using Visionary Render to open huge engine models in its VR Cube

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 17, 2018

Rolls-Royce sees a positive future for using VR in its aerospace engineering – and is working with academic partners to develop new processes to merge simulation results with CAD geometry…

WATCH // When Kid’s TV helped build a race car

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 21, 2018

Blue Peter, the children’s television show as much a part of English social fabric as a Royal Wedding or over-hyped sports team, was once allowed access to a Formula 5000…

Wireless Mo-Cap body kit from Noitom ducks under $4K mark

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 22, 2018

An IMU sensor-based full-body motion capture system that can record motion data anywhere without any constraints to space and without the need for optical cameras has been launched by Noitom.…

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…