What's New with Shining 3D Scanners Einscan HX and HX2 (Reverse Engineering) The HX is an excellent scanner for reverse engineering. For the scanning and reverse engineering of many part sizes and shapes, the Einscan HX (and soon, the HX2) are an excellent choice. Stay-tuned for HX2 info. when it becomes available. The HX and HX2 are hybrid scanners. While holding 40 micron total tolerance in laser mode, this scanner model can also scan [...]
Design X Go – Reverse Engineering for Mastercam has arrived! The ‘Bridge’ from Scan or Point Cloud data to fully machinable models in Mastercam If you’ve ever programmed a Step file that was ‘AutoSurfaced’ from a mesh or point cloud, you’ve likely experienced the many challenges associated with this process. Design X Go supports traditional CAD modeling capabilities to generate the most basic, 2-axis part to the most involved, multi-axis part, from scan data. [...]
Advancing Orthotics & Prosthetics through Digital Innovation with Freeform Luca Gualerzi, a Certified Prosthetist and Orthotist (CPO), leads Ortopedia Gualerzi, a family business in Italy. Embracing digital workflows, they use Oqton Freeform for designing 3D models. Nobel88, their B2B arm, manufactures and trains other O&P companies. Despite early challenges, they now produce diverse medical devices, including spinal braces and prostheses, with Freeform’s help. A custom spinal brace for scoliosis correction, designed using Freeform from [...]
Repositioning a Crankshaft in Control X In this blog post, we’ll explore how to reposition the nominal CAD model in Oqton’s Control X so that inspection information is reported based on the main assembly’s coordinate system rather than the local subassembly. We’ll use a crankshaft as our example. Introduction to Crankshafts Crankshafts are essential components in piston engines, converting reciprocating motion into rotational motion. Before diving into the repositioning process, it’s advisable to reposition the [...]
Geomagic Design X, known for its powerful features and scanner integration, is now more accessible with a three-tiered plan starting at $1,900 a year. These plans cater to various needs and budgets, helping new users start reverse engineering projects and upgrade as needed. Here's an outline of each: Geomagic Design X Go A new product plan for beginners in 3D scan-based reverse engineering or simple parts, starting at $1,900/year. It includes essential tools for [...]
Miners face dangerous environments, extreme locations, and fluctuating demand. Efficiency and safety are top priorities, and 3D scanning technology may help achieve these goals. It redefines data acquisition for tunnels, shafts, stockpiles, and mills by offering speed and accuracy. 3D scanning is more efficient than traditional methods, capturing more data in less time with minimal disruption. It uses non-contact methods to gather data from risky or hard-to-reach areas, enhancing safety. 3D scan of an [...]
Healthcare providers use 3D printing to enhance training, optimize pre-surgical prep, and create personalized tools. TTSH uses versatile resins for realistic prostheses. Transforming Patient Care at Tan Tock Seng Hospital’s Medical 3D Printing Centre Emergency surgeries need swift responses, making third-party vendors impractical. TTSH established an in-house 3D printing lab for timely, accurate solutions. The Centre, operational since 2020 and launched in 2022, 3D prints organ models for clearer medical explanations and surgical [...]
Today's toy aisles showcase a wide range of shapes, from realistic animal figures to imaginative cartoon characters. Most of these toys are made of plastic, with their creation involving two primary steps: design and manufacturing. The challenge of designing toys is compounded during the manufacturing stage. Plastic injection molding is the most common method used, where detailed 3D designs are turned into molds for mass production. Effective software plays a crucial role in this process, [...]
