Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Läpple Group turns to MakerBot for its ‘real-world’ engineer training, with tangible benefits

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 9, 2019

Läpple Group has spoken about how it is using MakerBot’s desktop FDM 3D printers to train its engineers on the production of complex-shaped parts using additive manufacturing, resulting in tangible…

How an inventive product to tackle DVT was brought to make with some slick tooling design

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 10, 2019

Having arrived at a design for a device to reduce the possibility of suffering a Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), RBR Active needed to take it a step further and ready…

Targus bags design win with stylish new range

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 15, 2019

With the lines between work and leisure blurring, Targus has designed a laptop bag fit for the office and for the everyday. Stephen Holmes learns how the brand diversified to…

Pointwise Viewer launched for free CFD Mesh viewing

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 15, 2019

Pointwise has launched its free software for importing, viewing, measuring, and examining the cell quality metrics of virtually any mesh in 3D, display it in a variety of styles, and…

Flyingshapes launches VR 3D CAD for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 18, 2019

Available for Oculus Rift and HTC Vive headsets, Flyingshapes‘ VR CAD workflow allows for 3D spatial modelling with intuitive haptic controls and interactive tools for sketching, surfacing and collaboration. Powered…

Stratasys launches faster J850 multi-material 3D printer

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 22, 2019

Nearly twice as fast and with an extra materials bay over its predecessor, Stratasys has unveiled the new flagship of its PolyJet 3D printing line-up, the J850. ‘Designed for designers’…

New FDM materials for Stratasys extends abilities of F900 and smaller F370 3D printers

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 22, 2019

Stratasys has unveiled several new durable, temperature and chemical resistant FDM thermoplastics for additive manufacturing, these materials can accommodate high temperatures and challenging requirements common on the factory floor. For…

UK’s first Primary Education 3D Printing Hub to open in collaboration with Rolls-Royce

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 24, 2019

Wyndham Primary Academy, Derby, will become the UK’s first Primary Education 3D printing hub A primary school in Derby has been announced as the UK’s first Primary Education 3D printing…

Ansys acquires Dynardo to add its simulation and optimisation tools into Minerva

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 25, 2019

ANSYS has announced that it is to acquire Dynardo, a provider of simulation process integration and design optimisation (PIDO) technology, which should allow users to identify optimal product designs faster…

EOS launches Digital Foam program with software and QA partners

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 29, 2019

A hub of technologies, orchestrated by EOS is looking to connect CAD, materials, part qualification, and additive manufacturing to replace foams used in a wide variety of industries. The benefits…