Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Aerospace: New fan blade design could mean 25% less fuel for Rolls Royce engines

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 16, 2014

The test flight is another step on the path towards entering service in 2020 The Rolls-Royce composite carbon/titanium (CTi) fan blade for its Advance and UltraFan eco engine designs has…

The Weekender: Charitable endeavours and proving a point

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 17, 2014

A team from University of Wales TSD Swansea are looking to kite surf across the Bristol Channel This weekend you’ve probably a friend, relative or colleague doing something, somewhere for…

Metals 3D printing: Power of laser melting allows new materials control on a micro level

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 20, 2014

Using an Arcam electron beam melting system researchers say they can control the variations in crystallographic orientation in a nickel-based alloy While 3D printed metals are still metals, there’s a…

New pro 3D print model fixer utilising MachineWorks Polygonica

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 20, 2014

LimitState has unveiled its new STL fixer as a ‘one click automatic fix’ solution for professionals Sheffield’s LimitState software has released its new application, LimitState:Fix, which sets out to simplify…

Rise of the desktop CNC machines – Inventables launch Carvey

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 21, 2014

Some nice industrial design and soundproofing make this a desktop CNC that could fit cleanly into a design office Inventables has launched a luxurious looking new desktop CNC machine, Carvey,…

Women With Bright Ideas winners announced

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 22, 2014

Joint winner was Chloe Meineck’s musical memory box, to help dementia sufferers A musical memory box to aid dementia sufferers and an ergonomic cutlery set for children have become joint…

First Look: Vero VISI 21

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 22, 2014

VISI 21 is set to have an emphasis on intelligent solutions for mould making and stamping die industries Due for release next month, Vero VISI 21 is set to include…

First Look: Materialise Magics 19

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 23, 2014

The new distribution option for the 3D nester in Magics should improve part quality and build time First launched in 1994, Magics has been providing support to 3D printing professionals…

Materials thinking – Seat string a few things together for lace car

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 23, 2014

A lace ‘cover’ of the new Seat city car has us thinking about local production and materials It has no engine, no metal or glass, and has a whiff of…

Mcor looks to extend reach of 3D printing in schools by giving away consumables

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 24, 2014

Cheap materials mean more design iterations for students, and fewer headaches for teachers managing costs Mcor is offering three years of free IRIS 3D printer consumables to US schools if…