Hyundai Motor Europe has started taking advantage of the 3D scanning technology used by designers in 3D printing in order to improve the look and feel of seats for new cars from Hyundai. The company is using two different Artec handheld 3D … [Read more...] about 3D scanners help ensure quality
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Rapidform XOR directly compatible with Autodesk Inventor
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
Geomagic updates its 3D Imaging and Metrology product line
Geomagic®, a leading provider of 3D software for creating and inspecting digital models of physical objects, announced the first service release of the Geomagic 2012 product lines. The Geomagic 2012 SR1 product line builds on the innovations … [Read more...] about Geomagic updates its 3D Imaging and Metrology product line
Scientists from Université Laval to push limits of 3D scanning
Professor Denis Laurendeau, from the Electric Engineering and Computer Engineering Department, Universite Laval, Quebec City, and his team have launched the NSERC/Creaform Industrial Research Chair on 3D Scanning: CREATION-3D—an effort to … [Read more...] about Scientists from Université Laval to push limits of 3D scanning
3D Scanners ensure the part fits
Understanding how parts are positioned in three-dimensional space is the first step toward prototyping a part. But the ability to precisely verify how a new part fits into the design envelope is the quantum leap in product development. Chris … [Read more...] about 3D Scanners ensure the part fits
Creaform celebrates 10 years in 3d optical measurement
2012 is a key and festive year for Canada-based Creaform, a leader in 3D portable optical measurement technologies and 3D engineering services. Over the 10 past years, Creaform has grown from a 5-employee metrology services start-up to a 300-employee … [Read more...] about Creaform celebrates 10 years in 3d optical measurement
A simple scanning tool for personal 3D printers
In the personal 3D printer field, one concern is whether the average user not trained in CAD will get any benefit from these devices sufficient to sustain the growth of this nascent industry. If you’ve never designed anything in your life, how do … [Read more...] about A simple scanning tool for personal 3D printers
The ATOS Compact Scan – A New Breed of 3D Scanner
The ATOS Compact Scan accurately scans with detailed resolution at high speeds. This modern 3D scanner combines the latest ATOS Blue Light Technology and software into a compact design with an affordable price. Quickly measure and inspect castings, … [Read more...] about The ATOS Compact Scan – A New Breed of 3D Scanner
3D scanner software – a step closer to automatically recovering design intent
The U.S. Air Force and DRS Technologies, a supplier of defense electronic systems, commissioned the University of Oklahoma to study developments in scanners in reverse engineering projects. The authors examined several 3D scanning software packages. … [Read more...] about 3D scanner software – a step closer to automatically recovering design intent
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