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 […]
Reverse Engineering for the Pros
CREAFORM has released a new scanner; the Go!SCAN Spark! You can read more about the new features here: Go!SCAN Spark. One of the new features of the Spark is the […]
Customized Parts for a Subaru Dashboard
Making 3rd party parts and items for the car market can be very challenging. This is because every year, every car and truck model change their geometry. Sometimes not a […]
3D Scanner Basics
What are 3D scanners? Simply put, 3D scanners are devices that are used to take real-world, tangible objects and transfer their geometry into computer data. They provide an alternative measurement […]