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When evaluating choices for the appropriate 3D scanning device(s) there are a number of considerations that can lead you to select the best scanning system for your needs. And unfortunately, there may be a necessity to compromise and decide which option is the best choice albeit not perfect in all aspects of the job. Accuracy requirements Size of the workpiece Access to features, such as those obscured from line-of-sight Surface finish – rough or smooth, [...]

The latest edition of the Geomagic Control X 3D scan-based inspection software is here! This latest release, Geomagic Control X 2024.2.0, offers much to be excited about. Below you’ll find some of the highlights, but remember to check the release note for a full list of updates. Important notice about plug-ins The following plug-ins have been removed from the list of built-in plug-ins: Geomagic Capture AICON Konica Minolta VIVID Konica Minolta RANGE5/RANGE7 You can find [...]

Why is 3D scanning often preferred for reverse engineering, and how does it compare to contact probing methods? There are pros for non-contact scanning and there are pros for tactile probing methods, but for many parts scanning works better or is essential. Following is a look at the benefits of 3D scan to CAD, and what might be better suited to probing. A hybrid of both techniques may be the best approach at times. Pros [...]

There are significant advantages to using patient-specific medical devices, from improving patient outcomes1 to lowering healthcare costs2. But for a long time, expensive and complicated production processes presented a major obstacle to the wider adoption of this approach. That's changed with the advancement of digital manufacturing. Novel technologies, such as 3D printing, 3D scanning and software for organic 3D design – to name a few – have taken the efficiency and speed of patient-specific design [...]