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Curventa uses SolidWorks to bring snowboard helmet to the racetrack

Posted by Al Dean - December 17, 2009

The original StormTrooper helmet. Image courtesy of Curventa Found this fascinating, it’s a story about well known UK-based industrial design…

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Z Corporation’s 3D Scanner brings new process and new Aerospace business opportunity for M7

Posted by Al Dean - January 26, 2010

The Reflective dots you can see on the undercarriage of the plane assist with the registration of the scan data.…

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How round is a modern soccer ball (football)?

Posted by Greg Corke - July 21, 2010

Football from the 1950s: not exactly round As a fan of the beautiful game, it makes me feel a bit…

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Siggraph 2011 #2: The march of 3D scanning

Posted by Stephen Holmes - August 11, 2011

The X-Scan 3D scanner from 4DCulture, compatible with Geomagic, PolyWorks, RapidForm and GSI Studio processing software It has been about…

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Laser scanning ensures good fit for Team GB

Posted by Greg Corke - July 6, 2012

Team GB cycle helmets feature a dual shell design, comprising an inner shell, which fits closely to the athlete’s head,…

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Leica’s new handheld 3D scanner gets striking new design

Posted by Stephen Holmes - February 25, 2016

The Leica Absolute Scanner LAS-20-8 features auto-adjusting laser intensity for surfaces, and includes haptic feedback Focussed on improved usability and…

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Kreon aims for the skies with new Ace Skyline 3D scanning arm

Posted by Stephen Holmes - May 24, 2016

//giphy.com/embed/tYjHbmCpxRHY4 Kreon is throwing its 25 years of know-how into its eye-catching new Ace Skyline 3D scanning arm, as it…

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Artec 3D launch Ray: A LiDAR scanner

Posted by Al Dean - March 26, 2018

Artec 3D has added to its 3D scanning technology portfolio with the announcement of the Artec Ray, a new metrology-grade…

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