Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

The X line 1000R – huge SLM machine for 3D printing metals

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 27, 2012

The real thing looks less crappy than this render, and a lot bigger Having already seen the launch of the large build Objet1000 at Euromold, Concept Laser has launched the…

3D printing makes Will.i.am’s new music video [watch with the volume off]

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 30, 2012

I don’t know how to approach this without it sounding like my bitter, disgruntled, hangover-ridden self, but the good news is 3D printing is in a music video in the…

Mcor’s paper cuts the need for resins

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 30, 2012

What instantly sets Mcor’s machines apart from other printers* is that they don’t build models using resins or plastics, but standard A4 paper. Effectively a large robotic cutter, adding a…

Upgrade for Eplan electrical engineering software

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 4, 2012

Eplan has launched its new 2.2 version of the Eplan CAE tools designed for electrical engineers adding functional extensions and innovative additional modules. With uses in material planning, design, manufacture,…

My new Ford… kind of

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 5, 2012

Those nice people at Ford have been at it again, showing off their design and engineering prowess with the launch of its new Fiesta. Apart from letting us loose around…

3D Systems: has the machines, now enhancing the experience

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 6, 2012

The 3D Systems ProJet 3500HD Max, possibly the best looking professional 3D printer you’re likely to find It’s been another year of headline grabbing by 3D printing big guns 3D…

New 3D marketplace Renderlife attempts quality controls

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 7, 2012

As the use of digital devices increases, digital content is going to become heavily in demand, leading to more and more online marketplaces for 3D models popping up across the…

Designing the World Land Speed Record: Bloodhound Project at PI 2013

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 11, 2012

Mark Chapman, Chief Engineer for the Bloodhound Project is to speak at Product Innovation (PI) 2013 congress in Berlin, 19 – 20 February. Demonstrating how the project pushes the boundaries…

Will a barometer swing the changes in 3D printing uses?

Posted by Stephen Holmes - December 11, 2012

There’s a problem with 3D printing – What can you print? Is there a need? Is it going to prove a benefit? As a result, 3D printing experts Materialise has…

The year ahead: #1 Sebastian Conran

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 11, 2013

We asked 13 movers, shakers and thinkers from different industry sectors what they reckon the big trends, developments and challenges will be in their sector in the coming year. This…