3D Scanners
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Like any manufacturing process, additive manufacturing does not begin and end with the 3D printer. The printing process itself is only one step in the AM workflow, which can also include design and simulation prior to printing and post-processing and inspection after printing. In many industries, inspection is a critical…
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In recent years, 3D scanning and printing have taken on increasingly important roles in the museal context, used by conservationists and archaeologists to digitally archive fragile or decaying artefacts. At Oxford University, for instance, historical instruments are being replicated using 3D printing, which allows them to be handled and even…
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SHINING 3D has been working in close contact with automotive companies and motorsports teams for years to help them adopt additive manufacturing and increase productivity while reducing costs. In a recent case, SHINING 3D helped an automotive company design, produce and test a new exhaust pipe through a new phase…
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A monocoque is a vehicle structure where the chassis is integral to the body. Every year, the students of the Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg (Baden-Wurttemberg Cooperative State University) take part in the “Student Formula” race with a custom-built racing car. Universities from all over Europe participate and present the racing cars…
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Auburn University in Alabama is now home to a $1.5 million digital X-ray CT system which will be used to inspect 3D printed parts. The state-of-the-art CT system, which is being used at the university’s Samuel Ginn College of Engineering, is a customized digital radiology unit by Pinnacle X-Ray Solutions…
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Thor3D, a leading Russian manufacturer of 3D scanning equipment, is partnering with 3D Systems to resell the American AM industry leader’s 3D Geomagic software, including Geomagic Wrap, Geomagic Design X, and Geomagic Control X. 3D Systems, which is known as a 3D printer manufacturers and the first company to commercialize…
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German 3D scanning company Thor3D has announced a strategic partnership with Canadian 3D scanning specialist Polyga Inc. The collaboration will be mutually beneficial as it will see Thor3D and its partners become resellers of Polyga’s XTract3D software, while Vancouver-based Polyga will take on the role of distributor for Thor3D’s Calibry…
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Canadian 3D scanner company peel 3d has launched its newest product, the peel 2 3D scanner. The affordable 3D scanner—the latest generation of the company’s popular peel scanner—is equipped with three cameras and is capable of capturing full-colour scans with a high level of accuracy compared to other scanners in…
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Creaform, a Canadian 3D measurement solutions company, has launched its latest product, the Go!SCAN SPARK. The new 3D scanner marks the third generation of the company’s patented Go!SCAN 3D portable 3D scanning technology. The professional scanning device integrates four inline cameras, enabling faster 3D scanning rates and colour acquisition as…
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Creaform, a Canadian 3D scanning and measurement company, has been named an official supplier of the New York Yacht Club American Magic team, which will be participating in the 36th America’s Cup as a potential Challenger. Creaform will help the team to create, simulate and verify components for its racing…
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