Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

PTC Creo given a boost with Frustum acquisition

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 21, 2018

PTC has announced that it has acquired Frustum, a start-up focused on a range of topology optimisation tools, based in New York. Founded by Jesse Coors-Blankenship, Frustum’s technology will now…

New Vero WorkXplore exports scenes to Client Viewer

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 22, 2018

The Client Viewer feature is among a number of enhancements made to Vero Software’s CAD file viewer and analyser, WorkXplore 2019. It is now possible to export all scenes created…

XJet – Jetting off into the future

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 28, 2018

Adding new materials, soluble supports, a new R&D centre and a global presence, an Israeli start-up's nano-particle jetting makes it one to watch in additive manufacturing's next generation of technologies

2020 colour trends shifting towards green and cool

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 11, 2018

The 14th edition of ColorForward annual colour forecasting guide for the plastics industry has noted that its trend watchers have seen a shift to cooler blues and greens in the…

Online quote service for 3D Printed parts allows UK bureau to cut its prices

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 11, 2018

Malcolm Nicholls Limited has launched its own online quote engine for faster processing and hands-on control for the experienced customer wanting parts fast. The benefits of the online quoting system,…

AMFG and LEO Lane partner for secure end-to-end AM workflow

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 11, 2018

AMFG, a provider of workflow automation software for Additive Manufacturing (AM), has announced a strategic partnership with LEO Lane to offer file security and IP protection solutions for the AM…

MakerBot brings 3D Printing Method to the office space

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 11, 2018

MakerBot has returned after more than two years of developing a new desktop FDM 3D printer – the MakerBot Method – this time focused on the professional product designer Targeting…

3D Printing News Graded

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 13, 2018

With the giant Q4 3D Printing trade shows and global press launches a place for mic drops and future facing statements galore, we've compiled a list of all the major…

Onshape gets radiation detection designers organised

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 14, 2018

Silverside Detectors, a developer of next-generation nuclear radiation detection technology for the defence and homeland security market, has spoken about its design processes and its choice of CAD software. The…

MIT develops system to break down complex designs into simpler shapes for custom manufacturing

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 3, 2019

MIT researchers have devised a technique that reverse engineers complex CAD models — breaking them down into individual shapes to easier customise and manufacture In presentation at AMC SIGGRAPH Asia…