In September 2016 the Footwear Polytechnic of Riviera del Brenta, an institute of excellence in the footwear industry, launched FFlab – a digital laboratory specializing on new 3D scanning and 3D printing technologies. The Polytechnic carries on … [Read more...] about Combining reverse engineering and 3D printing
3D Scanners
3D inspection capabilities on Geomagic Control X software
3D Systems (NYSE:DDD) announced Geomagic® Control X software for 3D inspection and metrology. 3D Systems Geomagic Control X is intuitive software with a comprehensive and innovative toolset for the professional metrology process. It includes … [Read more...] about 3D inspection capabilities on Geomagic Control X software
Artec 3D scanners get a color update
As technology evolves, so is Artec 3D. The company has a new method of color rendering for its Artec Eva, Spider and Space Spider 3D scanners that improves the quality of 3D models’ texture. Although a minor change to 3D scanning technology, improved … [Read more...] about Artec 3D scanners get a color update
Easier 3D scanning, easier connection with 3D printing
Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, announced the release of Artec Studio 11. Designed for use with Artec’s professional handheld 3D scanners as well as a range of sensors, Studio 11 offers simpler, … [Read more...] about Easier 3D scanning, easier connection with 3D printing
3D scanning ensures automotive aftermarket parts fit precisely
For more than 35 years, Chris Alston remained committed to the development and manufacturing of components for street and race chassis applications. His Chassisworks (www.cachassisworks.com) has the largest selection of chassis and suspension parts … [Read more...] about 3D scanning ensures automotive aftermarket parts fit precisely
3D scanning and printing of replica of Orion Crew module
SME and its RAPID event worked with Lockheed Martin, FARO Technologies, Inc., Direct Dimensions, Inc., Met-L-Flo, Inc., Florida Institute of Technology and Cincinnati Inc. to take the first-ever 3D scan of the Orion crew module, which will later be … [Read more...] about 3D scanning and printing of replica of Orion Crew module
Portable 3D Scanner with haptic feedback
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence announced the release of the Leica Absolute Scanner LAS-20-8, a portable laser scanner for large volume inspection applications such as automotive sheet metal, aerospace mold tools, large industrial castings and … [Read more...] about Portable 3D Scanner with haptic feedback
Combined 3D scanner and robotic arm automate scanning
Even though Artec handheld 3D scanners were designed to fit well in the hand, they can be easily integrated into robotic systems as well. Norwegian 3D graphics, printing and carving company NorNet demonstrated this type of automated scanning. The … [Read more...] about Combined 3D scanner and robotic arm automate scanning
Dual head desktop 3d printer prints with more than 30 materials
The AXIOM 2, from Airwolf 3D, is a dual extruder 3D printer that features dual hot ends, auto leveling, and an “easy feed” filament load system. The two high-temperature nozzles are independently controllable, enabling you to combine thermoplastic … [Read more...] about Dual head desktop 3d printer prints with more than 30 materials
Flying like a bird, thanks to 3D scanning
Mankind has often imagined what it would be like to fly like a bird. The wingsuit makes it possible to have such an experience. Good wingsuits are custom made. In addition, wingsuit developers continue to explore new ways to improve the design for … [Read more...] about Flying like a bird, thanks to 3D scanning