How to Use Older Versions of SOLIDWORKS with VXelements
YOU! You like to be on the cutting edge of technology in your industry, right? RIGHT! That’s why you have a Creaform 3D scanner and SOLIDWORKS. (Or you’re interested and […]
Application Highlight: Scanning for Thermoforming
In this blog, we’re going to take a closer look at an application that a scan-to-CAD workflow can really improve turnaround time on. Packaging manufacturers are tasked with creating packages […]
New Feature Highlight: Creaform’s GoScan Spark
Fast on the heels of releasing their new inspection scanner, the HandyScan Black, Creaform has come out with another iteration in the GoScan family, the Spark. The Spark is a […]
3D Scanning Target Tips and Tricks
The Creaform HandySCAN Black Elite 3D Scanner is a very fast, accurate, and powerful machine when it comes down to it. The only thing that can cause trouble is having […]
3D Scanner Basics: Alternatives to Targeting Parts
During my time working with CATI and Creaform 3D scanners, I have received many different iterations of the same question over and over. Something along the lines of: “Do you […]
Why Choose 3D Scanning for Inspection?
Importance of Inspection Quality control (QC) careers are on the rise in today’s economy. Advancements in manufacturing technology are pushing the envelope of design capabilities which in turn are driving […]
Does a powder spray affect your 3D scanned measurement?
In the past, 3D scanners have traditionally struggled with three main types of part surfaces, namely shiny, dark, and clear. Because these scanners are vision-based systems, if the cameras can’t […]
3D Scanner Basics: Reverse Engineering and Inspection
Welcome to Part Two of a short series of posts about the basics of 3D scanners. Part One talks about what 3D scanners are and how they work. What are […]