Design and PLM

Gian Paolo on the main stage at SOLIDWORKS World 2016 in Dallas, Texas.

SOLIDWORKS World 2016: Taking it all in

An artists impression of artificial intelligence and robotics - image courtesy of DFC

Elon Musk leads tech giants with $1bn AI research plan

From two-way radios to smartphones, laptops to landlines, tablets to rugged handhelds no one is beyond reach in today's smart factory - image courtesy of DFC.

Tech & skills: the perfect connection for a brighter manufacturing future

‘E-floater’ from Floatility – a first-of-its-kind, lightweight, solar-powered, electric scooter. The working prototype was created with Stratasys 3D printing - image courtesy of Stratasys

New solar powered ‘e-floater’ electric scooter created using 3D printing

The Fisher-Price Code-a-Pillar will teach young children the basics of coding and computer programming - image courtesy of Fisher-Price.

Fisher Price to teach children coding with the aid of a robot caterpillar

The BMW i8 concept car on display at CES 2016 with Klaus Frohlich, a member of the Board of Management of BMW AG presenting - image courtesy of BMW.

BMW reveals mirror-less i8 concept car at CES 2016

CROP-A-montage-of-manufacturing-images-image-courtesy-of-DFC

The Manufacturer – best blogs of 2015

Mark McMorris in flight and Intel engineer Stephanie Moyerman observing realtime data test - image courtesy of Intel

Intel at CES 2016 announces digitisation of sport

Honda Aircraft Company employees celebrate the delivery of the first HondaJet at the company's world headquarters in Greensboro, North Carolina - image courtesy of Honda

Honda Aircraft Company delivers first HondaJet as it enters the light jet market

CAD

CAD is a lie: generative design to the rescue

Hyundai N 2025 Vision Gran Turismo, showing the potential and vision of N - image courtesy of Hyundai.

Futuristic Hyundai N 2025 Vision showcased at LA Auto Show