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3D scanning ensures automotive aftermarket parts fit precisely

March 4, 2016 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, 3D Scanning, Automotive, Reverse Engineering Tagged With: FARO Technologies

Scanning across the U.S. in 3D printing tour

September 2, 2014 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

The 3DRV is an RV tour across the United States with a mission to explore how 3D printing and additive manufacturing are changing the way things are designed and manufactured and the possible implications for business and society at large. Sponsored … [Read more...] about Scanning across the U.S. in 3D printing tour

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Automotive, Industrial, Leslie's blog, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering Tagged With: FARO Technologies

Can lower cost 3D scanners benefit you?

March 7, 2014 By Leslie Langnau 2 Comments

The 3D printing industry is helping to grow the market for 3D scanners, especially with the introduction of a number of low cost scanners. Are these scanners an alternative to more professional versions for your application? Leslie Langnau, … [Read more...] about Can lower cost 3D scanners benefit you?

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, 3D Scanning, Aerospace, Architecture, Automotive, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Industrial, Medical, Packaging, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering Tagged With: 3D Systems, artec studio, Creaform, eQuality Tech, FARO Technologies

3D Scanning helps turn F-104 fuselage into a high-speed land car

October 16, 2012 By Leslie Langnau Leave a Comment

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You may have read about the Bloodhound Project out of Europe. The Bloodhound is an initiative focused on developing a land vehicle that will break the 1,000 mph World Land Speed Record. The specially designed land car uses a jet engine to power it to … [Read more...] about 3D Scanning helps turn F-104 fuselage into a high-speed land car

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Automotive, Featured, Reverse Engineering Tagged With: FARO Technologies, Geomagic

Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast

December 5, 2011 By Leslie Langnau 1 Comment

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The goal in most design projects—find a way to develop the most accurate products, quickly and easily (or easily enough) and run with it. The need for speed, however, often conflicts with the need to take accurate measurements along the way—an … [Read more...] about Laser scanners take accurate measurements fast

Filed Under: 3D Scanners, Aerospace, Architecture, Automotive, Consumer Products, Entertainment, Equipment, Featured, Industrial, Medical, News, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering Tagged With: FARO Technologies

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Leslie Langnau is the Managing Editor of the Design World Network. She also has more than 20 years experience as a technology editor, covering such areas as controls, mechanics, mechatronics, couplings, industrial networks, and the field now known as additive manufacturing (formerly rapid prototyping).

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