Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Powertrain simulation software MSC Nastran gets AVL Excite hook-up

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 21, 2018

MSC Nastran v2018.2 for powertrain simulations now allows engineers to cover a wider range of design possibilities and examine the NVH characteristics of transmissions, car engines, and powertrain systems through…

C3D Modeler for Teigha 2018 released

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 21, 2018

Bodies can now be constructed with sections in C3D Modeler for Teigha Designed to develop 3D applications on the Open Design Alliance’s Teigha platform, an updated lightweight version of the…

Stratasys adds dedicated Carbon-Fiber-Filled Nylon 12 3D printer to its Fortus range

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 21, 2018

The Stratasys 380mc CFE 3D printer The Fortus 380mc Carbon Fiber Edition, previously given a brief mention here back in April, has been given its full launch with the eye-catching…

Machine Shop – Drop shot

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 29, 2018

Machine Shop produces unique engineering marvels to help advertisers create perfect shots

WATCH // Full size, drivable Bugatti Chiron made out of… LEGO!

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 30, 2018

https://giphy.com/embed/1wPWMennayQojBWQuB Down tools everyone, and turn up your inner child excitement levels to 11 – LEGO has only gone out and built a life-size replica of a Bugatti Chiron hypercar…

Pocket-sized handheld 3D scanner launched by Scoobe3D

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 4, 2018

A pocket-sized 3D scanner combining three technologies – time of flight, photogrammetry and 3D by polarisation – has been launched by German start-up Scoobe3D. With the demand for digitising objects…

Link3D releases tools to further optimise Additive Manufacturing workflows

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 4, 2018

New York-based Link3D has announced its new centralised software platform, Link3D Production Planning System (PPS), for industrial 3D Printing across internal or external additive manufacturing ecosystems. Powered by advanced Build…

Autodesk ‘reseller pressures’ lead to acquisitions in UK

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 5, 2018

Excitech has acquired fellow UK Autodesk reseller Micro Concepts A UK Autodesk reseller Micro Concepts has been acquired by technology and service provider Excitech, reinforcing the latter’s position in the…

Engineering sector ‘most expensive to work in’ for personal expenses

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 10, 2018

Is the cost of your morning coffee adding up to a big chunk of your wages? A new survey has revealed that engineers spend the most out of their own…