3D scanning

3D scanning is a digital process that consists in analyzing an object from the real world, to collect all the data in order to recreate its shape and appearance. It often serves as the first step to debut a 3D printing project.

Jurgen Laudus, VP and head of Materialise Manufacturing Division discusses the co-creation journey at Formnext 2019

For Materialise, additive manufacturing is much more than designing a great idea and producing a part. It requires a co-creation approach that Jurgen Laudus, VP and head of Materialise Manufacturing Division discusses in this video interview.

Polyga launches HDI Compact S1 Affordable Professional 3D Scanner at Formnext

Polyga Inc., Canadian developer of professional 3D scanning and mesh processing technologies, debuts the HDI Compact S1 entry-level professional 3D scanner at Formnext. The 3D scanner completes the line of 3D Scanners that were...

3D Scanning to Blur the Boundaries Between Real World and Digital World

A digital 3D model of real-world object or environment which was just an imaginary concept years ago is now a reality—all thanks to 3D scanning technology. 3D scanning is a technology which can analyze real-world objects...

Formnext Preview 2019 – Part 1: Mimaki, Materialise, XJET, Arburg, Roboze & RAYLAYSE

We have announced it in several articles. Formnext is a lot of things and there is a lot to see. We have been able to compile below some interesting announcements & solutions that might...

Scanlab unveils an All-in-One Scan System for metal 3D Printed parts

OEM scan solution producer SCANLAB GmbH is unveiling a new additive-manufacturing scan head at Germany’s formnext 2019 tradeshow in Frankfurt. SCANLAB poured decades of 3D printing expertise into fiberSYS so that sector newcomers, too,...

Samsung introduces the Galaxy Note 10 model with instant 3D scanning capabilities

Described as "groundbreaking for the note", the Samsung Galaxy Note10 + is equipped with 3D scanning capabilities. The smartphone integrates a DepthVision camera that enables users to scan objects for instant 3D rendering. Samsung follows the move of other...

3YOURMIND secures €1.3 M to enhance AI in its Industrial 3D Printing Software

Last week was another big week for the industry. 3YOURMIND has secured €1.3M to improve machine learning in its software suite. The funding has been granted by the investment bank of Berlin and the...

Faro launches Cobalt Design, Color 3D Scanning solution

Named Cobalt Design, Faro's new 3D scanner uses light patterns with a camera system to capture large areas at once, reducing the time it takes to capture data. The specialist of 3D measurement and...

Scanlab launches excelliSCAN 20, a 3D Scanner for micromachining and 3D Printing

SCANLAB aims to enable companies that specialize in micromachining and 3D printing to increase their productivity. In that sense, the laser technology manufacturer launches a new scan system whose capabilities are leveraged in the...

The strength of GFMS AgieCharmilles LASER S 1000 U lies in its embedded 3D scanning system

For specialists of the field, industrial design is a combination between art and technique. It makes no doubt that design innovation plays a big role in product development. That’s the reason why GF Machining...

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