Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

3D Systems FabPro 1000 gets new flexible material

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 15, 2019

A double-pipe clip 3D printed in 3D Systems’ FabPro Flexible BLK material FabPro Flexible BLK is the latest addition to 3D Systems vast materials portfolio, offering stretch and impact resistance…

Sandvik moves deeper into AM with purchase of BeamIT stake

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 15, 2019

It might have little over 20 3D printers installed around the world, but materials, engineering and tooling company Sandvik has seen enough in BeamIT’s AM technology to purchase a ‘significant…

Alvanon and Under Armour collaboration for 3D fashion design

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 15, 2019

Collaboration with sportswear giant to inspire fashion brands to embrace 3D design

Agrifac found that not all 3D-printed parts are created equal

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 23, 2019

Having designed an end-use part for additive manufacturing, managers at Agrifac found that not all 3D-printed parts are created equal. Stephen Holmes explains how the agricultural equipment maker found a…

Sigma Labs PrintRite3D gets Airbus interest

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 1, 2019

Under the Airbus’ Test and Evaluation program, Sigma Labs has announced it will provide the aerospace giant with its PrintRite3D In-Process Quality Assurance (IPQA) system and services for metals additive…

MakerBot launches Method X with ABS 3D printing capabilities

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 1, 2019

The Makerbot Method (left) is joined by its new sibling, the Method X The headlines for the latest Makerbot 3D printer revolve around its ABS material abilities, a 100°C chamber,…

Dunlop turns to Markforged for 3D printed tooling

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 7, 2019

Prototype tooling done in Markforged’s Onyx material Dunlop’s Systems and Components division has spoken about its move to using 3D printed tooling and prototype parts to aid the development of…

Interesting opportunity at Scott Sports

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 9, 2019

Fancy working with the team at Scott Sports (www.scott-sports.com) on its range of bikes, motosports, skis and running products at the company’s newly opened global headquarters? The team is looking…

Big names partner for new schools engineering competition

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 14, 2019

Facebook, Gatwick Airport and Network Rail have partnered in a UK-wide competition to find the engineers of the future, with the 2019 asking pupils ‘If you were an engineer, what…

APWORKS moves to the UK for certified aerospace additive manufacturing

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 14, 2019

APWORKS has previously looked at the potential of metals AM, now it is looking to certify aerospace components APWORKS, a subsidiary of Premium Aerotec and part of Airbus, is moving…