A step in the right direction Posted by DEVELOP3D - November 17, 2015 Mass customisation is still some way off for the fashion industry, says Sarah Krasley, but a pair of shoes seen…
Formlabs’ formidable progress Posted by DEVELOP3D - November 12, 2015 Following the recent launch of Formlabs' next-generation stereolithography 3D printer, the Form 2, Al Dean talks to the team behind…
Optis and Luxexcel combine to produce virtual- and physical-prototypes for clear lens solutions Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 9, 2015 The new link-up means users can digitally and physically test optical prototypes – like car headlamps – from within the…
Misen knives reach start-up goals with sharp development process Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 4, 2015 A 7-figure crowdfunding backed project was the result of a lean product design workflow A new company aiming to redefine…
New dolly trolley design looks benefit airlines by £400 each Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 3, 2015 Helping serve you cheap booze and the environment. Win win. A new 30 per cent lighter duty free trolly could…
Hybrid heroes – hybrid CNC machines Posted by DEVELOP3D - October 12, 2015 There's a lot of excitement around hybrid machines that combine additive functions with metrology and subtractive CNC milling. Stephen Holmes…
Autodesk to acquire NetFabb Posted by Al Dean - September 24, 2015 If you’ve ever done anything with an STL file, chances are you’ve come across NetFabb, a German company that has…
Materialise launch Arcam-specific Build Processor for electron beam melting Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 18, 2015 Arcam’s Electron Beam Melting metals 3D printers will now have a dedicated Materialise build processor Belgian 3D printing masters Materialise…
How will new manufacturing technology influence the design of products? Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 18, 2015 Joe Anand believes that the rise of Hybrid machines will remove the boundaries for design imposed by traditional manufacturing methods…
Is ‘immersive sketching’ the future? HP announces Autodesk SketchBook Pro for Sprout Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 17, 2015 SketchBook Pro for the HP Sprout should take advantage of its 3D scanning capabilities and dual touchscreens In announcing the…