Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

Virtual Performance Software from ESI launched

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 15, 2015

The new version introduces a new modular input methodology ESI Group has announced the latest release of its flagship software Virtual Performance Solution, which gives manufacturers the ability to evaluate…

NOMA Tokyo to include designs that combine flavours of home and history

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 15, 2015

Wahl&Ross’s shelving design blends Viking rope bracings with Japanese timber lashing Copenhagen’s NOMA, universally known as one of the best restaurants in the world is taking its 2 Michelin-starred menu…

Olympus opens up camera design for Hackers + Makers

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 15, 2015

Olympus’ Open Platform Camera project in Japan has given hackers the power to make their camera personal, exciting, or just a little bit weird At this year’s giant Consumer Electronics…

Makerbot continues European expansion with new distributor

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 16, 2015

A new reseller sees more support for European Makerbot customers Makerbot has upgraded its European sales and service options with a new agreement with Datech to launch 9 sales and…

Unilever uses 3D printed injection moulds for consumer testing designs

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 23, 2015

Unilever is using 3D printed moulds to produce parts in the final materials to be used in testing Consumer product giant Unilever, is using 3D printing to produce injection moulding…

Test your metal: ExOne’s Innovent 3D printer for materials R&D

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 26, 2015

The ‘laboratory-sized’ ExOne Innovent machine allows for testing material properties ExOne has launched the Innovent, and industrial-grade, ‘laboratory-sized’ machine, to allow for testing material properties. Balancing a specific build size…

UberCloud ships app containers for ANSYS and CD-adapco

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 26, 2015

UberCloud has launched new application containers for CAD simulation tools such as ANSYS Mechanical and LS-DYNA and LS-PrePost, for CD-adapco STAR-CCM+. The ‘containers’ are portable between in-house and cloud environments,…

Autodesk Cleantech partner program reaches China

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 27, 2015

Qbotix is one of the companies already benefitting from the Autodesk Cleantech Partner Program Following launches in Japan, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand, China is the latest country in Asia…

Leapfrog gets serious about desktop 3D printer market with Ricoh backing

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 27, 2015

Leapfrog has partnered with Ricoh Europe to sell its Creatr HS 3D printer Ricoh Europe has announced a new partnership with Leapfrog 3D Printers that will see Ricoh become an…

Leatherman’s ‘urban survival bracelet’, not a great deal of use, but open for customisation

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 27, 2015

The Leatherman Tread multitool bracelet: looks nice, but probably not all that practical a design With the urban desk warriors working themselves into a lather over Leatherman’s Tread multi-tool bracelet,…