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3D scanner aids in the development of face masks for kids

July 4, 2021 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

While efforts to overcome COVID-19 show progress, one group that is still unvaccinated today is children.  Many families still need masks to protect their kids. Kevin Ngo designed a respirator mask specifically for children. With the help of an Artec … [Read more...] about 3D scanner aids in the development of face masks for kids

Filed Under: 3D Scanning, Consumer Products, Medical Tagged With: artec3d

Making replacement parts made easy with 3D scanning and 3D printing

April 27, 2021 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

An important application of additive manufacturing is its ability to produce hard-to-find and hard-to-repair replacement parts. To produce a single part quickly and viably, Nissan Australia needed a different solution to traditional … [Read more...] about Making replacement parts made easy with 3D scanning and 3D printing

Filed Under: 3D Printers, 3D Printing Basics, 3D Scanning, Aerospace, Material Jetting Tagged With: spee3d

Exact Metrology now offers the Artec Micro 3D Scanner

March 15, 2021 By WTWH Editor Leave a Comment

Exact Metrology announces the immediate availability of the new Artec Micro 3D scanner. Artec is a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of professional 3D scanners and software. The Artec Micro, an automated, metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner … [Read more...] about Exact Metrology now offers the Artec Micro 3D Scanner

Filed Under: 3D Scanning, News Tagged With: exactmetrology

3D scanning ensures cameras will mount to helicopters

February 3, 2021 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

By Loretta Marie Perera The field of customizing aircraft is growing. Companies like Tech Strake, specialize in aircraft customization in Japan. According to CEO Masakazu Hikichi, aircraft customization enables an ordinary aircraft like a … [Read more...] about 3D scanning ensures cameras will mount to helicopters

Filed Under: 3D Scanning, Aerospace, Featured Tagged With: artec3d

Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 offers speed, accuracy and portability

January 19, 2021 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The Leica Absolute Tracker AT960, from Exact Metrology, offers high-performance laser tracker technology in a portable and easy-to-use form factor. This robust, all-in-one laser tracker fits in a single flight case. Offering high-speed dynamic … [Read more...] about Leica Absolute Tracker AT960 offers speed, accuracy and portability

Filed Under: 3D Scanning Tagged With: exactmetrology

AI-Powered, HD Mode for 3D scanners

November 17, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Exact Metrology, a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, has increased the capability of its Artec 3D handheld scanners with the new HD mode. This Artificial Intelligence-powered scanning technology provides … [Read more...] about AI-Powered, HD Mode for 3D scanners

Filed Under: 3D Scanning Tagged With: exactmetrology

AI engine doubles the resolution of 3D handheld scanners

October 14, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, announces the successful development of a proprietary AI Engine that more than doubles the resolution of its Eva and Leo handheld scanners to 0.2 mm in a newly released … [Read more...] about AI engine doubles the resolution of 3D handheld scanners

Filed Under: 3D Scanning Tagged With: artec3d

Laser scanner scans 1.2 million points/sec

September 18, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Exact Metrology, a comprehensive metrology service provider, released the Hexagon RS6 laser scanner, designed for high-speed and accurate scanning. It scans up to 1.2 million points/sec with a scan rate of 300 Hz. The RS6 also has a wider laser … [Read more...] about Laser scanner scans 1.2 million points/sec

Filed Under: 3D Scanning Tagged With: exact metrology

3D scanning speeds production of custom roof racks

August 21, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Roof racks help anyone who needs to transport vacation or work gear, or carry recreational equipment while preserving interior space for occupants or additional cargo. Designed to support a large amount of weight with a minimal number of contact … [Read more...] about 3D scanning speeds production of custom roof racks

Filed Under: 3D Scanning, Automotive Tagged With: Nvision

Updates on PolyWorks Inspector and Hexagon Romer

June 9, 2020 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Exact Metrology, a comprehensive metrology service provider, recently published informational videos on PolyWorks Inspector and Hexagon Romer Absolute Arm on the company’s YouTube channel. A new feature in the PolyWorks Inspector is multi-piece … [Read more...] about Updates on PolyWorks Inspector and Hexagon Romer

Filed Under: 3D Scanning, News Tagged With: exact metrology

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