New platform slashes cost of 3D printing
Posted on 7 Jun 2017 by Jonny Williamson
3D printing could become an affordable reality for small businesses thanks to Massachusetts-based 3D printer manufacturer, Formlabs. Design and PLM
How does generative design unlock engineering innovation?
Posted on 30 May 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Generative design allows computers to do the heavy lifting, while freeing engineers up to truly innovate. Jonny Williamson sat down with Jeff Kowalski, chief technology officer of Autodesk, to learn more. How can you better connect design and manufacturing teams?
Posted on 22 May 2017 by The Manufacturer
Advances in technologies such as cloud-based high-performance computing, AI, and machine learning are leading us closer to a “push-button manufacturing.” future, but despite these advances, the fact remains that design and manufacturing are largely disconnected. Autodesk's Diego Tamburini explains how to break down the siloes. Aavid Thermacore throws light into the darkest corners of space
Posted on 16 May 2017 by The Manufacturer
A North East England based manufacturing firm has received significant recognition from a top global scientific research agency for its contribution to the development of innovative radio astronomy technology. Hannover Messe: making the benefits of digitisation tangible
Posted on 3 May 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Over five days last week, Hannover Messe served as a global hub for every sector and technology involved in the digitisation of industry. The Manufacturer recaps the highlights. 3D printing transforms hospital surgeries
Posted on 2 May 2017 by Jonny Williamson
Life-changing surgeries at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham are being greatly improved by the addition of Polyjet 3D printing technology from Stratasys. UK takes giant leap forward in fusion power thanks to Tokamak reactor
Posted on 2 May 2017 by Tim Brown
The UK's newest fusion reactor, ST40, was switched on last week, and has already managed to achieve 'first plasma'. Wiivv launches campaign for the world’s first custom flip flops
Posted on 24 Mar 2017 by Tim Brown
Clothing technology company Wiivv has launched a Kickstarter campaign for Wiivv Custom Fit Sandals, the world's first custom sandal designed and 3D printed to fit the unique contours of feet, giving the wearer biomechanical support and unparalleled comfort. SolidWorks World 2017: what’s new and next in CAD and tech
Posted on 28 Feb 2017 by Tim Brown
The latest SolidWorks World event, held at the beginning of the month in Los Angeles, CA, saw the latest installment of the globally renowned event tackle the latest approaches to technology, design and engineering.
Head of international content, Tim Brown, got along to see all the latest the event had to offer. BMW to launch fleet of autonomous vehicles in partnership with Intel and Mobileye
Posted on 22 Feb 2017 by Aiden Burgess
BMW Group, Intel and Mobileye are set to test a fleet of 40 autonomous vehicles later this year as part of a joint partnership between the three companies in a huge step towards making autonomous driving a reality.