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Reverse Engineering

Surphaser and Rapidform team up to deliver combined system

June 21, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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INUS Technology, Inc., a leader in 3D scanning software, announced a strategic agreement with Basis Software, Inc., developer of the Surphaser line of top quality portable 3D scanners. This agreement enables Surphaser to globally distribute a … [Read more...] about Surphaser and Rapidform team up to deliver combined system

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, News, Reverse Engineering

New ROMER Portable CMM boasts higher accuracy

May 30, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Hexagon Metrology debuted its new ROMER Absolute Arm series. This series will be launched at the Hexagon 2012 conference June 4 – 7 in Las Vegas, NV. The Absolute Arm is already known for its pioneering advances. The upgraded design features a 23% … [Read more...] about New ROMER Portable CMM boasts higher accuracy

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Industrial, Medical, News, Reverse Engineering

From a Scanned Concept to a Parametric 3D CAD

May 9, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Join Rapidform for a free Webinar on Tuesday May 15, 2012, 2:00 - 3:00 PM BST Reserve your Webinar seat now at: Here's what you can expect: You have an existing 3D concept? You are looking for a flexible 3D scanner with dynamic … [Read more...] about From a Scanned Concept to a Parametric 3D CAD

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, News, Reverse Engineering

An easier way to scan large objects

May 9, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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So what do you do when you have really large objects that you need to scan?  Like a car or an airplane wing.  Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, has come up with an interesting solution--network several of its devices … [Read more...] about An easier way to scan large objects

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Architecture, Automotive, Industrial, News, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering

Creaform introduces expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM scanners

May 2, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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Creaform, a leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, unveiled its new line-up of MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners –accurate 3D scanners for demanding quality control and reverse engineering applications. Creaform claims that these 3D … [Read more...] about Creaform introduces expanded and enhanced MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM scanners

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Industrial, News, Reverse Engineering

3D scanner aids in development of novel scooter

April 29, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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When you have a “toy” that tests your motor skills, exercise is more rewarding both physically and mentally. Sbyke USA, LLC co-founders Steve and Bart Wilson had an idea for a rear-steer kick scooter. The two designers turned to Laser Design and GKS, … [Read more...] about 3D scanner aids in development of novel scooter

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Featured, Industrial, Reverse Engineering

Next Generation of Shop Floor CMMs Focus on Portability

April 19, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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Hexagon Metrology recently launched the Brown & Sharpe 4.5.4 SF generation of shop floor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). Designed to excel in harsh manufacturing environments, the SF series introduces a variety of new features. With a focus … [Read more...] about Next Generation of Shop Floor CMMs Focus on Portability

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Automotive, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Industrial, News, Reverse Engineering

New automated 3D scanner

April 12, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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Laser Design Inc., a leading supplier of 3D laser scanners for more than 25 years, unveiled its newest and most automated inspection-grade 3D scanning system, the SURVEYOR Auto Gage 3D. Laser Design President, C. Martin Schuster commented, “The … [Read more...] about New automated 3D scanner

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Automotive, Industrial, News, Reverse Engineering

Combining sight and touch—Geomagic acquires Sensable

April 12, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

Here’s an interesting development; Geomagic®, a provider of 3D software for capturing, creating and inspecting digital models of physical objects, bought the Sensable Technology Inc. ® 3D design and haptics businesses. Sensable®, of Wilmington, … [Read more...] about Combining sight and touch—Geomagic acquires Sensable

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, News, Reverse Engineering

Rapidform XOR directly compatible with Autodesk Inventor

April 10, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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INUS Technology, Inc. announced it is shipping the next major release of its flagship reverse engineering software, Rapidform XOR. Rapidform XOR software combines 3D scan data processing and parametric solid modeling to give you the ability to create … [Read more...] about Rapidform XOR directly compatible with Autodesk Inventor

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Featured, Industrial, Medical, News, Reverse Engineering Tagged With: 3D scanners, Rapidform, Reverse Engineering

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