3D Scanning

Speeding up 3D scanning using FlexScan3D automation software

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 28, 2014

FlexScan3D was designed to be used with LMI’s range of HDI 3D scanners LMI Technologies (LMI) is looking to optimise…

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Fuel3D join up with Ultimaker for a UK exclusive bundle

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 2, 2014

The Fuel3D scanner and Ultimaker 2 will be available to buy in October as a bundle Fuel3D has announced it’s…

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Faro ScanArm HD: extra wide scan stripe and faster frame rate to boost 3D scanning

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 5, 2014

2,000 actual points per scanline and a new blue laser should help produce accurate scan data Combining Faro’s Laser Line…

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Hexagon Metrology’s latest Romer CMM offers portability for 3D measurement

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 8, 2014

For measuring on the go, the Romer Absolute Arm 1.2m is a portable CMM The release of the Romer Absolute…

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Materialise expands, brings scanning and measurement in-house

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 18, 2014

Materialise has added 3D scanning to its long list of in-house services Belgium’s giant 3D printing software and bureau service…

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Golf: Antiquated clubs back on course with modern design tools

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 24, 2014

This 129 year old golf club was brought back to life using reverse engineering As the world’s top golfers prepare…

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Reverse engineering: an aluminium cycling helmet a shining example of CNC skills

Posted by Tanya Weaver - September 26, 2014

An aluminium version of the Rudy Project’s Windmax Helmet being created out of alluvium on a Mazak machine A shiny…

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Capture and integrate: Autodesk’s ReCap Pro looks to clean up 3D scanning

Posted by Stephen Holmes - September 29, 2014

ReCap Pro can create improved accuracy reports based on commonly-used registration targets, like checkerboards and spheres, to get the best…

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3D Scanning: New laser-based imaging system can create HD surface maps from over 10 metres away

Posted by Stephen Holmes - October 9, 2014

The new technology can create a 3D image of about one million pixels in less than 8.5 minutes, from 10.5m…

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3D Scanning: Fuel3D expanding operations to the tune of £4m

Posted by Stephen Holmes - November 4, 2014

The handheld scanner is set for a commercial launch in 2015 One of our favourite low-cost 3D scanners, Fuel3D, has…

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