3d Scanning & Reverse Engineering

Enhancing Radiation Shielding Using 3D Printing, Scanning, and Geomagic Design X Nuclear plants could become the main source of clean energy, but their success is tied to preventing hazardous radiation. Canadian electric company Bruce Power, with a nuclear power station on Lake Huron, embarked on developing a novel radiation shielding approach. The company uses a 3D scanning and 3D printing workflow with tungsten-impregnated filament to make custom shielding components. Barely a year after the initiative [...]

Major 3D Scanning Civil Engineering and Infrastructure Opportunities Precision is crucial in civil engineering, but measuring and surveying can be time-consuming. 3D scanning has revolutionized this by providing accurate, data-rich models quickly, enhancing efficiency in various tasks. In this blog, we explore key areas where 3D scanning can improve precision, efficiency, or insight. Bridges and Tunnels Bridge Bearings: 3D scanning in different seasons shows structural movement, helping identify and replace faulty bearings. Bridge Strikes: Scanners [...]

3D Scanning for Civil Engineering & Infrastructure Maintenance Overview Civil engineering and infrastructure are complex and costly. Maintenance of structures like highways and bridges requires addressing operational complexity, material scale, and safety. 3D scanning provides accurate site information to tackle these challenges. This blog explores how 3D scanning aids these projects, its benefits, and the technology involved. Uses of 3D Scanning in Civil Engineering and Infrastructure 3D scanning in civil engineering involves assessing large infrastructure. [...]

Golden Gate Bridge Replica: Crafted with 3D Scanning and Geomagic Design X San Francisco’s landmark captivates people. “Everyone who visits San Francisco goes to see the Golden Gate Bridge. They want to see it from all sides and always to be close,” says 3D scanning specialist Marcio Adamy. He’s also enchanted by it. “Every time I go back to the bridge, which is often, I learn more about it. I’ve learned about the people who [...]

Swing Bridge Reverse Engineering Simplified with Geomagic Design X A swing bridge in a coastal dock system was decommissioned after being twisted. A ferry company needed it operational for car parking but faced a dilemma: closing the bridge to test it could jam it if it wasn’t functioning.  Unable to test physically, they created a digital twin using a long-range laser scanner and simulated the bridge’s motion if closed. Scanning a swing bridge This approach, [...]

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 [...]