Quality Digest interviewed Kevin Atkins, product manager for Geomagic Freeform at Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence Division. Atkins has more than 25 years of experience in 3D modeling and sculpting. His understanding of organic design not only helps in development and management of Geomagic’s products and services but also provides guidance to its practical applications. He took time to explain more about what Geomagic does and how users can use it to improve their workflows and productivity. 

Quality Digest: What does Geomagic do, and how does it improve upon current tools? What types of features do you think set Geomagic apart?

Kevin Atkins: Freeform is where artistic intention and engineering practicality meet. It’s built for complex, organic models—the kinds of shapes that traditional CAD systems struggle with or simply can’t handle. Think toys and collectibles, or patient-specific medical devices like implants and surgical cutting guides.

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