Content by Daniel Brown
Short-Range 3D Scanning Technologies: An OverviewThe trade-off and benefits of noncontacting scanners
Tue, 02/05/2013 - 10:00
“A 3D scanner collects distance information about surfaces within its field of view,” says civil engineer Mostafa Abdel-Bary Ebrahim. “The ‘picture’ produced by a 3D scanner describes the distance to a surface at each point in the picture. This… Introducing the White-Light Hybrid Positioning 3D ScannerCreaform’s handheld scanner uses geometric- and target-based positioning
Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:29
A new white-light 3D scanner using hybrid positioning to scan large objects and output a file with no post processing has recently been released.
The Go!SCAN 3D can scan up to 10 times faster than standard 3D scanners. It also has a large 15 in. by… Enhancing 3-D Scanning with Photogrammetry Something old, something new combine to create something innovative
Wed, 11/23/2011 - 12:40
It’s no secret that manufacturing processes have become more complex. Manufacturers have tried hard to infuse innovation into their products, usually as new features, technologies, or attributes. However, coming up with innovative product… Optical Reflectors: The Alternative to Rigid Measurement SetupsReduce errors from unstable environments, increase repeatability and reproducibility
Tue, 11/08/2011 - 16:05
A lot has happened since computer-assisted metrology was invented. In its early stages, computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines were used to control manufactured parts, and it was not until the 1970s that computer-controlled coordinate… 3-D Laser Scanners: the Ongoing Quest for PortabilityInnovation never sleeps
Wed, 07/06/2011 - 10:08
Traditionally, 3-D dimensional inspection was performed in the quiet, stable, spotless, and controlled environment of quality labs. But during the past few decades, manufacturers have been increasingly interested in measuring devices that are both… 3-D Scanning and Touch-Probing: Ideal Partners for QCWhen to scan, when to probe, when to do both
Wed, 05/25/2011 - 06:00
Reverse engineering and 3-D scanning are often considered synonyms. But 3-D scanning is also an efficient way to compare as-built physical objects to theoretical digital 3-D models (i.e., CAD models), and thus an essential asset to every quality…
