3 SIMPLE TESTS TO RECOGNIZE HIGH-QUALITY 3D SCANNERS WITH NO CALIBRATED ARTIFACTS REQUIRED
In today’s market, it seems like all 3D scanners have similar specifications, as if manufacturers look at their competitors’ data and use the same numbers. Datasheets, marketing videos, and even product appearances all look comparable, making it difficult to distinguish quality based on technical data alone.
3D Scanning Solutions for Aviation: Enhancing Design, Manufacturing, and Maintenance Precision
In the global aviation industry, precision and efficiency are critical to achieving excellence in aircraft manufacturing and maintenance.
As the demand for advanced aviation technologies grows, the ability to streamline design, production, and maintenance processes is more important than ever.
LK Metrology Acquires Nikon Metrology’s Laser Scanning and Focus Software Assets
LK Metrology announces that it has acquired Nikon Metrology’s laser scanning and Focus point cloud inspection software business.
3D Scanning Drives Automotive Innovation
Vision 148, an exciting automotive build project launched in London, aims to showcase the latest in manufacturing and materials technology by creating a unique one-of-one vehicle.
3D Laser Scan of Historic Elliott City, Maryland
In July 2016, the historic district of Ellicott City, Maryland faced an unprecedented, devastating flood from over six inches of rain in a two hour period.
3D Scanning and Model-Based Definition: A New Look at GD&T
The increasing quality and accessibility of 3D scanning tools, particularly computed tomography, are giving quality control experts much more information about the parts they look at, experts say.
3D SCANNING TO IMPROVE QUALITY CONTROL IN ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING PROCESSES FOR LARGE PARTS
There are tremendous benefits for companies in various sectors to leverage additive manufacturing processes and technologies, such as 3D printing, to create parts that are lightweight, yet strong. From accelerated prototyping to improved agility in customizing designs to significant reduction of surplus part inventory, additive manufacturing brings unprecedented efficiency and cost savings to manufacturing operations.
3D Design and Maintenance on Racing Vehicle with Scantech 3D Scanner
A France 3D Scanning company, BTRD3D, helped LR Motor Company in France to scan the tubular chassis of a race vehicle using the 3D scanner KSCAN 20. The CAD model generated from the scanned data served as a basis for the development of a new product, which means helping the company to conceive a new high-performance buggy for competition.
What are the effectiveness and gains of 3D point cloud inspection?
Point cloud technology refers to the use of a set of data points in a 3D coordinate system, which is commonly defined by X, Y and Z axes. From a metrological standpoint, the actual points in a point cloud represent those X, Y and Z geometric coordinates for each single point.
ZEISS announces software sales partnership with Artec 3D
ZEISS is cooperating with Artec 3D, a Luxemburg-based technology company that develops, manufactures, and distributes handheld and portable 3D scanners. Under the agreement, Artec 3D will offer ZEISS’ state-of-the-art inspection software as a valuable extension to their range of 3D scanning hardware. The combination of ZEISS software with Artec 3D scanners allows an increasing user group to benefit from an outstanding 3D solution for a broad range of metrology applications.
Leica Geosystems reveals new solutions
Leica iCON trades prioritises ease of use and precision from start to finish. The workflow is customised for carpenters, kitchen and stair builders, metal workers, stonemasons and glaziers and covers the entire measurement and templating process in interior construction and finishing, both in 2D and 3D.
THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN STATED ACCURACY AND ACCREDITED ACCURACY
How to Interpret the Accuracy of Measuring Instruments?
Stated accuracy refers to the accuracy that a manufacturer claims its measuring devices have, while accredited accuracy is an objective measurement of that product’s true accuracy.
CREAFORM ON BOARD TO HELP AMERICAN MAGIC WIN THE 37TH AMERICA’S CUP
At the end of August 2024, the New York Yacht Club’s American Magic set sail from Barcelona in its bid to win the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup. According to organizers,
New Hexagon quality inspection innovation combines laser tracking and non-contact measurement, slashing large-scale manufacturing processes from hours to minutes
The new Leica Absolute Tracker ATS800 delivers accurate measurement of key features from a distance, using direct scanning to meet the demands of low-tolerance inspection and alignment in aerospace and other large-scale manufacturing sectors.