The use of CT scans in orthodontics has increased, primarily because such scans give practitioners an enhanced view of a patient's facial anatomy. Unlike traditional 2D X-rays, CT scans give a three-dimensional image of the patient's skull, teeth, … [Read more...] about Using a 3D scanner to recalibrate a CT scanner
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Geomagic Qualify Probe for Hard Probe Inspection and Measurement
Geomagic® announced the latest addition to its Geomagic Qualify 3D inspection software product line - Geomagic Qualify Probe™. This software takes advantage of Geomagic Qualify technology to work with a range of hard probe precision measurement … [Read more...] about Geomagic Qualify Probe for Hard Probe Inspection and Measurement
Roland DG Celebrates 30th Anniversary with the Roland Creative Awards
To celebrate the company’s worldwide 30th anniversary, Roland customers everywhere are invited to enter the company’s first ever global design contest. The ROLAND CREATIVE AWARDS are open from Sept. 21 through Dec. 31, 2011 to users of Roland … [Read more...] about Roland DG Celebrates 30th Anniversary with the Roland Creative Awards
Converting ultrasound images into 3D printed models
Innermost Secrets is a private specialist women’s health and fertility clinic in Cardiff, Wales, that provides private pregnancy ultrasound scans. The advent of new 3D and 4D scan technology allows pregnant women and their families to see real-time … [Read more...] about Converting ultrasound images into 3D printed models
3D scanner software lets you capture point cloud data
FARO Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: FARO) debuted the CAM2 Measure 10, its newest software for the FaroArm, ScanArm, andFARO Laser Tracker. This release marks the first time FARO has included features for collecting and analyzing point cloud data as part … [Read more...] about 3D scanner software lets you capture point cloud data
A new David and Goliath tale? But with this one is with 3D printers
Have you seen Origo? It’s a 3D printer. It’s for users aged at least 10, maybe for adults too. It has a great market pitch—“I will be as easy to use as an Xbox or Wii. I’ll be as big as three Xbox 360s and as expensive as three Xbox 360s. I … [Read more...] about A new David and Goliath tale? But with this one is with 3D printers
3D Systems Acquires Formero
3D Systems Corporation (NYSE: DDD) announced that it acquired Formero Pty, Ltd., a leading provider of on-demand custom parts services and 3D printing solutions headquartered in Melbourne, Australia. The company plans to continue all Formero … [Read more...] about 3D Systems Acquires Formero
New: Design Guide for SLS systems
I’ve been involved in a discussion on a LinkedIn group about the need to more clearly note when a design is suitable for one of the 3D additive manufacturing/rapid prototyping (AM/RP) process. Some of the comments indicate that more training is … [Read more...] about New: Design Guide for SLS systems
3D Systems and DesignPoint Join Forces
DesignPoint, a recognized SolidWorks reseller and service provider, joins 3D Systems growing network of 3D printers and solutions providers! DesignPoint delivers a comprehensive suite of engineering solutions to the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic … [Read more...] about 3D Systems and DesignPoint Join Forces
Proto Labs Names Cool Idea! Honorable Mentions
Proto Labs, a leading quick-turn manufacturer of CNC machined and injection molded custom parts for prototyping and short-run production, has announced two Honorable Mention award recipients as part of its Cool Idea! award program. The d-TSSU™, … [Read more...] about Proto Labs Names Cool Idea! Honorable Mentions