Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

ARRK injects investment into new Midlands moulding facility

Posted by Stephen Holmes - June 28, 2019

Multi-faceted product development specialists ARRK Europe has opened a new 40,000 sq. ft injection moulding centre near Birmingham, UK. Having secured the premises in Kings Norton back in October 2017,…

Hot new Windform composite 3D printing material achieves ‘Flame Retardance’ rating

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 1, 2019

CRP Technology has launched its first flame retardant material for SLS 3D printing, maintaining the carbon fibre reinforced qualities of previous Windform products. Windform FR1 is halogen free polyamide-based material…

Geberit turns to 3D printing to minimise development time

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 1, 2019

In order to minimise the development time for new products, Geberit International AG manufactures many prototypes using 3D printing. Stephen Holmes looks at how the Swiss company uses the technology…

XYZPrinting continues its shift into the professional 3D printing market

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 3, 2019

The new large volume SLS MfgPro230 xS Known predominantly for its wide range of 3D printers for the education and consumer markets, XYZPrinting has a backstory worthy of a dark…

Coffee-based yarn knits a better sneaker for everyone

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 8, 2019

Recycled coffee beans are being used to create a new fabric yarn with some interesting properties you perhaps wouldn’t expect while downing your fifth Monday morning espresso. The basis of…

Simcenter 3D elevates electromagnetic simulation in new release

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 10, 2019

Simcenter can now help maximise antenna and sensor performance and address electromagnetic interference The latest version of Siemens Digital Industries Software’s Simcenter 3D software features some major enhancements for low-…

Domin Fluid Power turns to AM for next generation of servo valves

Posted by Stephen Holmes - July 10, 2019

After spending years on testing different prototypes and designs Domin Fluid Power has launched a new range of fluid servo valves developed with metals 3D printing technology at its core.…

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