MSC launches Apex project for next generation simulation Posted by Al Dean - October 6, 2014 MSC Software has been uncharacteristically quiet of late. While other vendors have made announcements, acquisitions and all manner of noise…
Combine automation with LEGO Mindstorms in COPA-DATA’s zenon Challenge Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 26, 2014 z.T is the official 2014 zenon Challenge mascot. The competition combines the complexity of the automation industry with the creativity…
Making stuff: Lost-wax casting Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 26, 2014 The GemVision Revo540CX can produce super high detail wax parts for lost-wax casting in the jewellery industry In a week…
Composites: MSC Digimat v5.1.1 launched with new solutions for efficient modeling of materials Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 23, 2014 FE meshing, solution and post-processing have all been integrated Understanding composite material behaviour is an increasingly needed skill for designers…
Stratasys and Bre unveil secret project Bold Machines, and are taking it to the movies Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 22, 2014 Stratasys’ new Innovation Workshop plans to turn the movie merchandise model on its head Bre Pettis’ secretive new ‘Innovation Workshop’…
3D printing issues and challenges: Material costs Posted by DEVELOP3D - September 22, 2014 In the first of his comment pieces on 3D printing issues and challenges, Jeremy Pullin delves into the murky waters…
Disney’s MakerFaire input more than a movie promo, it’s powering next generation of STEM Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 22, 2014 There’s more to Disney’s involvement with MakerFaire than a giant, inflatable Baymax The keen-eyed amongst you will have noticed that…
Autodesk: Fusion360 now available on the Apple App Store, some tips and advice Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 19, 2014 Autodesk’s Fusion 360 software is now available via the Apple App Store Launched amongst the flapping of Apple Fanboys scrambling…
Local Motors to use Autodesk Spark 3D printing platform Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 18, 2014 Autodesk and Local Motors collaborate on first industrial application of Spark, the open 3D printing platform to solve challenges in…
Dremel’s 3D printer sadly doesn’t come with a 165-piece accessory kit Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 18, 2014 Dremel has entered the 3D printing market with this $999 desktop FDM machine Dremel, the producer of the much beloved…