Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

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…

X-Jet adds its first global sales partner in the UK

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 28, 2018

XJet’s Haim Levi and Carfulan’s Matt Fulton at the announcement X-Jet’s metal and ceramic nano particle jetting additive manufacturing technology is fast emerging from its start-up beginnings, having announced its…

LinkedIn Learning offers free video tutorials to celebrate DEVELOP3D LIVE USA

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 28, 2018

A screen shot from SolidWorks: Mold Design by Tam Black – one of the free tutorial videos made available by LinkedIn Learning To support DEVELOP3D Live USA in Boston LinkedIn…

BluePrint Automation adds VR to CAD in its design of packaging machinery

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 8, 2018

BluePrint Automation is a global leader in automated packing solutions for some of the largest consumer brands. Stephen Holmes finds out how the design of its turnkey solutions has benefited…