Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

3D Systems combines ‘best of both worlds’ with DMP 500 Factory collaboration

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 12, 2018

3D Systems has collaborated with Georg Fischer AG’s GF Machining Solutions to produce a joint industry solution, the DMP Factory 500, a scalable manufacturing system. Designed to transform metal manufacturing…

Physical Digital – Scanned for speed

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 13, 2018

The team behind the UK entry in the Red Bull Air Race World Championships is using a combination of 3D data capture technologies to boost its chances of victory, as…

SolidWorks aims for the stars with 2019 release

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 14, 2018

The Maunakea Spectroscopic Explorer 10-metre-class telescope is being designed in SolidWorks SolidWorks has launched its 2019 offering of the widely used 3D CAD software, choosing its online launch to showcase…

Xometry launches Shop Advantage Program for manufacturing

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 14, 2018

A new program for qualified members of Xometry’s manufacturing partner network looks to give users easier access to offers on computer hardware, tooling, raw materials, and business services such as…

WATCH // Sohi’s Ti 3D Printed Skate Trucks Take To The Streets

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 14, 2018

Additive manufacturing hits the streets – hard, fast and even from a big drop Paul Sohi has taken his Autodesk Fusion-360-generatively-designed skate trucks to the skateparks of Fremont with the…

Siemens Rail looks to eliminate obsolete parts and warehouse storage with on demand manufacture

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 20, 2018

Siemens Mobility’s flagship site, the RRX Rail Service Centre in Dortmund-Eving, Germany, services around 100 trains in the depot every month – a level of throughput that puts pressure on…

Siemens acquires Lightwork Design to deliver advanced 3D data visualisation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 20, 2018

Lightworks Design and its I-Ray rendering expertise has been acquired by Siemens PLM The advanced visualisation, rendering and VR offered by Siemens PLM’s latest acquisition is set to increase the…

Bringing an old Nintendo N64 controller back from the grave

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 20, 2018

Classic video game fans can now wiggle their joysticks in celebration If you’re a fan of old video games, then good look with sourcing hardware that can keep up with…

Safran loves lattices for its latest 3D printed aerospace components

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 28, 2018

Safran Electrical & Power has been working hard on improving its design for an electrical generator housing by exploiting the technical advantages of 3D printing. The company, which designs and…