Stephen Holmes

As Editor-in-Chief, Stephen’s role covers the online space and the magazines. A mix of interviewing designers for in-depth features, and hunting for the latest industry news keeps him busy. If you have a story, get in touch.

Spare $2bn? Why not buy PTC?

Posted by - September 8, 2008
Parametric Technologies is apparently taking steps toward selling itself to the tune of $2bn having apparently hired Goldman Sachs in a move to attract potential buyers, according to the Financial…
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Childs play – The world of LEGO

Posted by - September 12, 2008
LEGO has touched the lives of millions of children (and adults) throughout the world. Frances Corbet visited the legendary manufacturer of coloured bricks to follow the product development process from…
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DWG: Do We Give a…

Posted by - October 9, 2008
For anyone trying to keep tabs on the flurry of law suits being undertaken and pending between the major CAD software producers, Autodesk have asked for their action against Dassault…
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Solid Edge gets 3D Connexion mice

Posted by - October 9, 2008
The three-dimensional mouse from 3D Connexion is now supported by Siemens’ Solid Edge, bringing it’s useful manipulation of screen navigation to the synchronous technology involved. Advanced navigation features in Solid…
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ZCorp back with black

Posted by - October 23, 2008
Develop3D were standing by as Z Corporation launched their new flagship model, the ZPrinter 650, adding black to their colour palette and displaying a bigger build area. “It’s the first…
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Tell us where it hurts…

Posted by - October 24, 2008
Are you a hard working CAD manager? Finding the office life a grind with no support, increasing numbers of staff to boss, and spending too much time converting files? Well…
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