3D printing is not the only technology used to help fill the shortfall of personal protection equipment (PPE) for healthcare workers. 3D scanning is playing a roll too. Two recent PPE-related projects completed by NVision, Inc., for example, … [Read more...] about 3D laser scanning accelerates production of PPE masks for health care workers
3D Scanning
Exact Metrology presents the RS-SQUARED area scanner
Exact Metrology, a comprehensive metrology service provider, offers the RS-SQUARED area scanner. Manufactured by Hexagon Metrology and re-sold by Exact Metrology, this 3D scanner is compatible with all current generation Absolute Arm 7-axis systems. … [Read more...] about Exact Metrology presents the RS-SQUARED area scanner
Overcoming metrology bottlenecks in additive manufacturing
By Eric Felkel, Product Manager (Optical Profilers), Zygo Corp. Undoubtedly there are many benefits associated with the use of additive manufacturing (AM) as a production technology. Across industries, manufacturers exploit the fact that through … [Read more...] about Overcoming metrology bottlenecks in additive manufacturing
The Absolute Arm offers 3D white light scanning
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division launched the RS-SQUARED Area Scanner for the Absolute Arm – pairing an area scanner with a portable measurement arm. For high-speed scanning of simple shapes and surfaces, the RS-SQUARED can measure parts … [Read more...] about The Absolute Arm offers 3D white light scanning
The advantages of titanium parts created with additive technology
Dimitris Katsanis is a former elite cyclist, and now engineer, who has been at the forefront of the design and manufacture of Olympic, Tour de France and world championship bicycles for more than thirty years. Today, he continues to innovate and … [Read more...] about The advantages of titanium parts created with additive technology
Creaform adds ACADEMIA 50 3D scanner to its Educational Solution Suite
Creaform announced it added the ACADEMIA 50 3D scanner to its ACADEMIA educational solution suite. This professional-grade, portable 3D scanner is for teachers looking to show students the benefit of handheld 3D scanners and their use in real-life … [Read more...] about Creaform adds ACADEMIA 50 3D scanner to its Educational Solution Suite
Hexagon showcases 3D scanning solutions
Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division will showcase its 3D Scanning solutions at WESTEC 2019, September 24-26, Long Beach Convention Center, CA. Hexagon will feature the RS6 Laser Scanner and the 3D scanning laser tracker, the Leica … [Read more...] about Hexagon showcases 3D scanning solutions
Remote app for long-range laser scanning releases users from laptop
Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, announced the availability of a remote app for its Artec Ray long-range laser scanner, which gives users flexibility when scanning large objects without needing to be … [Read more...] about Remote app for long-range laser scanning releases users from laptop
Exact Metrology offers the Artec Micro 3D Scanner
Exact Metrology announced the immediate availability of the 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 is … [Read more...] about Exact Metrology offers the Artec Micro 3D Scanner
Scanning or CMM? Which is better?
Long-established technology of Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) is being challenged in various markets by fast-emerging, highly advanced science of blue light scanning. By Matthew Martin, Exact Metrology For more than 50 years, the … [Read more...] about Scanning or CMM? Which is better?