Stephen Holmes, Author at DEVELOP3D

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,…

First Look: Ansys 16 offers major advancements across its entire simulation portfolio

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 27, 2015

Ansys 16 offers the ability to prepare designs for the Internet of Things through serious simulation work – including electromagnetic disturbances like in this humble domestic kitchen From simulating software…

Grasshopper integration highlight of latest Autodesk T-Splines Plug-in for Rhino

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 28, 2015

The latest version of T-Splines for Rhino offers improved functionality and features such as crease functionality Version 4 of the Autodesk T-Splines plug-in for Rhino has been released, with integration…

ZBrush release 4R7 – adding KeyShot 5 to the mix

Posted by Stephen Holmes - January 29, 2015

ZBrush 4R7 has new modelling options and KeyShot 5 integration Pixologic has launched the latest version of its much loved ZBrush modeller, release 4R7, adding in some features that have…

New colours and digital materials for Stratasys FDM and Polyjet 3D printers

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 2, 2015

Stratasys’ FDM ASA material is available in eight new colours Stratasys has expanded its 3D Printing material options, with its FDM ASA material available in eight new colours, and PolyJet…

CAM speed and automation focus for new Mastercam X8 Mill release

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 2, 2015

New features in Mastercam X8 look to improve productivity Mastercam is looking to improve shop floor productivity with its latest release of X8 Mill, adding in new features to boost…

Solidscape and LSR show off new process for casting bigger parts from wax 3D printing

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 2, 2015

LSRs super sharp silicone tooling made from 3D prints straight out of the Solidscape 3D printer Solidscape has teamed up with specialist wireless product designers, LSR, to combine high precision…

Dr Robert Langer wins Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 3, 2015

Dr Robert Langer, winner of the Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering 2015 Dr Robert Langer has been announced as the winner of the 2015 Queen Elizabeth Prize for Engineering (QE…