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 MINNEAPOLIS, MN – Laser Design Inc., the leading supplier of 3D laser
scanners for more than 20 years, announced that
Direct Dimensions Inc., a
major provider of 3D laser scanning services and products
based in Baltimore, MD, has signed on as
an authorized reseller
of Laser Design systems and software. Direct Dimensions
has customers in virtually every industry and uses various laser scanning
technologies to digitize all types of parts, from small to very large, and
simple to complex.
Direct Dimensions employs the Laser Design 3D scanning equipment, including
the new SLP-2000 (8” laser line) along with a Faro arm, to perform
many reverse engineering and inspection projects for their customers. “When
we use a piece of equipment or technology and have repeat customers,
sometimes the customers want to own a system if they have many uses for it,”
said Michael Raphael, president and chief engineer of Direct Dimensions. “We
have ongoing, long-term relationships with our customers, and they trust us
to keep them updated with new technologies and developments to improve their
businesses.” Direct Dimensions’ engineers hands-on experience allows them to
assist their customers with system selection, training, service, and project
advice, making sure the system is a good fit for their applications.
Many
of Laser Design’s systems are easily adaptable to multiple platforms which
add versatility to the products. The patented line-laser technology in the
Laser Design scanners provides ultra-fast digitizing speeds of up to 75,000
points per second along with excellent accuracy. With many of Direct
Dimensions’ customers needing to scan large parts, high scanning speeds are
essential. Raphael commented, “Over the years the frequency of applications
related to cars, aerospace, and other larger parts has increased. Many of
our current customers will benefit greatly with the new technology we can
offer through the Laser Design systems. They offer significant time savings
on large objects, being 2-4 times as fast as other laser scanners.”
Direct Dimensions’ strategy is simple: Provide the best 3D scanning
services for the widest range of customers. However, DDI knows that they
can’t possibly service all their customers’ projects, so they help companies
adopt the technology and become self-sufficient. Direct Dimensions is still
available for more advanced projects and consulting should the need arise.
Direct Dimensions has a strong presence as an expert resource for R&D in
military projects, R&D labs, and government organizations. “Often we show
them [the military organizations] the technology to gage the level of
interest. Eventually, many of our technologies are used in classified
projects, which also opens doors in the civilian marketplace,” continued
Raphael. “We are looking forward to representing the innovative Laser Design
3D laser scanning systems within all our markets.”
Laser Design,
Inc. has been the leading supplier of ultra-precise, 3D laser scanning
systems and services
for over 20 years.
Used for capturing the 3D shape of objects with complex geometries and
free-form surfaces, Laser Design’s Surveyor line of automated and portable
scanning systems are ideal for 3D scanning applications involving inspection
and reverse engineering of complex shaped plastic and metal parts. The
company’s patented laser line-probe technology dramatically reduces scanning
time by collecting data substantially faster and more accurately than
conventional metrology technologies. Laser Design integrates
Geomagic software with its laser scanners to provide complete solutions for
reverse engineering and inspection applications.
Headquartered in Minneapolis, the company also has Regional Technical
Services and Support Centers in Seattle and Detroit, and distributors
throughout Europe and Asia. For
further information,
contact Rick Passek,
by phone (952-252-3412), fax (952-884-9653), via email to
sales@laserdesign.comm or visit Laser Design’s web site at
http://www.laserdesign.com. |
