Physical Digital – Scanned for speed
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…
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Stephen Holmes
As Editor-in-Chief, Stephen’s role covers the online space and the magazines. A mix of interviewing designers for in-depth features, and hunting for the latest industry news keeps him busy. If you have a story, get in touch.
SolidWorks aims for the stars with 2019 release
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…
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Xometry launches Shop Advantage Program for manufacturing
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…
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WATCH // Sohi’s Ti 3D Printed Skate Trucks Take To The Streets
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…
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Siemens Rail looks to eliminate obsolete parts and warehouse storage with on demand manufacture
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…
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Siemens acquires Lightwork Design to deliver advanced 3D data visualisation
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…
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Bringing an old Nintendo N64 controller back from the grave
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…
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Other Reading // The Bridge That Crossed An Ocean
It’s the bizarre tale of an old English landmark in a new town in the middle of the American desert – the time a successful engine designer decided to buy…
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Safran loves lattices for its latest 3D printed aerospace components
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…
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Stratasys enables pro colour 3D printing everywhere via Shapeways
Stratasys’ multi-material J750 colour 3D Printers have been given a license to flourish in the wider world thanks to a new partnership with online 3D printing provider Shapeways. The abilities…
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