INUS Technology, Inc. announced the next major release of its CAD-intelligent inspection software, Rapidform XOV3. With this release, Rapidform XOV becomes a full-fledged contact inspection platform, with support for every major portable CMM device … [Read more...] about Rapidform XOV adds probe-based measurement, speeds up inspection
Reverse Engineering
Verisurf Unveils 3DGage Portable CMM
Verisurf Software, Inc. introduced the 3DGage™ at IMTS, September 10-15, 2012. “The new 3DGage enables manufacturers to quickly implement lean model based inspection right on the shop floor that yield real improvements in production and quality … [Read more...] about Verisurf Unveils 3DGage Portable CMM
Faster 3D scanning
The enhanced ROMER Absolute Arm with integrated laser scanner is faster than previous versions, offering an acquisition speed of up to 50,000 points per second. This lets you move the 3d scanner over the measurement object more quickly, even on … [Read more...] about Faster 3D scanning
A better way to gather data for reverse engineering
3D Engineering Solutions is an engineering service provider in Cincinnati, Ohio, with more than 100 years of collective experience in aerospace manufacturing and quality assurance. Recently, working with Akron based Myers Motors, the company expanded … [Read more...] about A better way to gather data for reverse engineering
Geomagic and Laser Design Announce Exclusive Deal for 3D Scanning and Inspection Solution
Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, and Laser Design Inc., (LDI) provider of precise 3D scanning systems and 3D measurement services, announced a deal to exclusively deliver Geomagic 3D scanning and inspection … [Read more...] about Geomagic and Laser Design Announce Exclusive Deal for 3D Scanning and Inspection Solution
Making sense of the 3D printing, additive manufacturing industry
In this constantly shifting industry, it can be a challenge to keep up with all the changes and developments of who is offering what in the way of 3D printing and additive manufacturing. Tuan Tranpham, Referral Channel Manager at Objet Inc., has … [Read more...] about Making sense of the 3D printing, additive manufacturing industry
Geomagic releases new Freeform and Claytools 3D modeling software
Geomagic®, a global company providing 3D technology for digital reality, announced that it has released two new versions of software from its Sensable Group’s 3D modeling product lines – Freeform® v12 SP2 and Claytools® v4. These new releases are the … [Read more...] about Geomagic releases new Freeform and Claytools 3D modeling software
3D scanning helps Olympic athletes find a winning edge
Olympic sport keeps pushing athletes to find new and nuanced ways to condition their bodies. The same is true with their equipment. Engineers continually look for new refinements that propel the competition to a new level. Much of this latter … [Read more...] about 3D scanning helps Olympic athletes find a winning edge
How Haptic technology will influence CAD and 3D printing
At this year’s RAPID show, I had an opportunity to meet with Ping Fu, founder and CEO of Geomagic. Widely regarded as a visionary, Ms. Fu spearheaded the recent acquisition of Sensable Technology Inc. Recently, we continued our conversation on how … [Read more...] about How Haptic technology will influence CAD and 3D printing
Hexagon Metrology Debuts PC-DMIS 2012
Hexagon Metrology announced the launch of PC-DMIS 2012, a significant development release of this metrology software. PC-DMIS focuses on the collection, evaluation, management and presentation of manufacturing data to reduce scrap, improve … [Read more...] about Hexagon Metrology Debuts PC-DMIS 2012