Students are flooding back to school, and whether in-person or online, the pursuit and love of knowledge is at the center of it all. For those returning to a department outfitted with a 3D scanner, this may be the most exciting time of the year. 3D scanning is here to stay as part of the way people live their lives, run their businesses, and recreate, so learning as much as possible while you can is important to gain a competitive
Essential Tools to Master in Artec Studio for Highest Quality Data – Basics and HD Mode
5 Essential Tools to Master in Artec Studio Software For all the glory that the Artec 3D portable scanners receive, we can’t forget that Artec Studio 3D scanning software is the “secret sauce” that makes the whole process work so well. Built to take your 3D scanning projects from scan to polygon-model-export, Artec Studio contains a simple and intuitive core workflow, as well as myriad branches of processing tools and elements that help you handle all of your unique and
High-Precision 3D Scanning using Artec Leo for Custom Race Car Design
3D Scanning Used to Meet Bonneville Salt Flats Racing Requirement to Attempt Land Speed Record Project When Bob Degezelle retired as superintendent in the construction industry, he needed a “full-time” project to support his passions in engineering, speed, and adventure. As a lifelong motorhead, Bob chose to focus his time on creating a belly tank race car that would attempt to break the associated land speed record at the Bonneville Salt Flats Speedway. To accomplish this goal, Bob acquired an
Reverse Engineering Modeling Methods – As-Built or Design-Intent
Laser Design, a CyberOptics Corporation brand, has been a leading provider of 3D scanning and reverse engineering services for over 30 years. Whether your company is in the automotive, aerospace, defense, electronics, medical or any other manufacturing industry, the most important question to answer during a reverse engineering project discussion is if an “as-built” or “design-intent” CAD model is needed. By providing Laser Design with your project end goal and/or your downstream application requirements, our highly skilled and experienced technical
Benefits and Things to Consider When 3D Scanning Flowers and Plants
High-Definition Botanical 3D Scanning Depending on where you live, in mid-May, spring might finally be here, or perhaps the summer heat is right around the corner. The birds are chirping, the flowers are blooming, and wedding bells are in the air. It also turns out that 3D scanning flowers is a budding new field thanks to advances in 3D scanning processing software from Artec 3D. Artec Studio Version 14, 15, and 15.1 software released a bunch of new texture/color processing
Laser Design, a CyberOptics Corporation Brand, is ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Laser Design, a CyberOptics Corporation brand, is ISO 9001:2015 certified. CyberOptics Corporation maintains a Quality Management System in compliance with the ISO 9001:2015 standard and it adopts a process, data driven and continuous improvement approach using risk-based thinking to ensure our products and services provide the highest customer satisfaction. Our Quality Management System provides us with the methods to effectively determine customer requirements, create solutions to meet those requirements, and deliver products and services conforming to those requirements. Additional details
Increase 3D CT Scan Data Inspection, Visualization and Analysis Capabilities with myVGL Viewer Software
For many years, the standard deliverable for inspection results from a 3D scanner has been an exported report in PDF format that includes both tabular and visual deviation information. From a 30,000-foot view of the deviation of an as-built part, as compared to a nominal CAD file, to GD&T dimensional analysis results for 10’s to 100’s of dimensions, these reports were a great way to illustrate part characteristics in a more real world, 3-dimensional view. However, the info provided in
4 Easy Steps to NURBS Surface Modeling in Geomagic Design X
What is NURBS Surface Modeling? This computerized 3D modeling method consists of applying digital contours and surface patches directly on 3D scan data to represent the geometry of the 3D scanned object mathematically. When searching for information on NURBS modeling, you will find that the acronym stands for Non-Uniform Rational Basis Splines (B-Splines). What you may not learn easily is that NURBS surface creation techniques are best applied when modeling complex and freeform shapes, as the final model represents the
Artec Micro to Artec Space Spider Comparison
A Closer Look Tag Team Champions In a previous blog post, we covered the Artec Micro 3D scanner and its key strengths relative to the Artec Space Spider, namely, the high-resolution and automated 3D scanning powers of the Micro being a step beyond its handheld counterpart. While amazing for small objects like jewelry, the Artec Micro’s main limitation is its working volume, being unlikely to scan anything larger than a few inches in diameter. Because of this limitation, the Space
Artec Micro Overview
A Powerful Scanner in a Small Package 3D scanners have come a long way in their 30+ year history. With parallels to the development of the first computers, the first 3D scanners were comparatively giant machines compared to the small handheld scanners that exist nowadays, such as the Artec Space Spider and Leo 3D scanners. Unlike their PC counterparts however, large machine-like 3D scanners still have a bona fide use in common 3D scanning applications. For example, the highest accuracy
Dimensionally compare your Physical Part to CAD using CyberOptics XLP Laser Scanner and Geomagic Control X Software
Measuring part and assembly geometry throughout the manufacturing process is critical to verifying as-built features meet specified tolerances and that completed parts perform as-designed. Whether the need is for first article inspection, non-destructive analysis or tool wear verification, the required processes can be tough for engineers due to a variety of challenges including speed, repeatability, ease of use and accuracy. The “old school” method to check a manufactured part is to perform hand measurements with a variety of tools including
Case Study – Using EasyTom CT Scanner and Volume Graphics Analysis Software for Defect Detection
Project Injection molding is a manufacturing process for producing parts in large volumes. Before moving into mass production, engineers must feel confident in their product because they are investing both time and money in tooling and injection molding for the volume of parts they want. The coupler “elbow” pipe shown below is a connector part for an irrigation water system. It is currently in the earlier stages of design development before the product hits the market. To ensure the highest
Case Study – Optimizing Fixture Design Process for Valve Body Inspection Application
Artec Space Spider 3D Scanner and ANSYS® SpaceClaim® direct modeling software optimize fixture design process for high speed CyberOptics SQ3000™ CMM valve body inspection application. Project Slow, costly and inflexible are words that have been heard over and over when discussing the creation of inspection fixtures used to measure parts and assemblies with coordinate measurement machines (CMM’s), vision systems and manual inspection processes. Dedicated fixtures are often required for applications that require precise mounting surfaces and datum features while rigidly
How to Fix Movement on a Child 3D Scan
Movement in Body Scanning If you’ve ever attended an Artec demonstration with Laser Design, or read our previous blog on correcting for movement, you’ve probably heard the phrase: “Fix it in post”. In the 3D scanning world, this means small mistakes can be made during scanning, but they will be fixed during post-processing. For example, a heavy-duty Artec carrying case with a hinged handle will contain two rigid subcomponents: the case, and the handle, and when flipping the case upside-down,
Case Study – EasyTom 3D CT Scanner Supports Proper Delivery of Life Saving Medications
Project For a diabetic, there are few things more important than delivery of insulin at proper amounts and frequencies throughout the day. Many diabetics now use insulin pumps to automatically deliver both Basal and Bolus (background and mealtime) doses when needed to achieve the best control of their blood sugar levels. If the pump, or any component of the delivery process fails, the effect could be detrimental. For these reasons, it is imperative that all components in this process are
Artec Eva and Artec Leo 3D Scanners Receive High Definition (HD) Upgrade
As the progress of technology marches on, consumers will rightfully wonder more and more whether their purchase of some product today will become obsolete by tomorrow. Although cell phones and PC operating systems have conditioned us to assume the availability of software updates after purchase, very few of us expect massive overhauls, much less anything more than marginal new features. Artec 3D shocked the world by announcing a collection of new features summed up as: Artec HD Mode! Available for
Using EasyTom CT Scanner and Geomagic Design X to create Parametric CAD model from 3D CT Scan Data
One of our favorite things about 3D scanning is that the data can be used for so many different applications. Measurements available with this technology can be used to perform first article inspection, create a prototype for 3D printing and even create a parametric 3D CAD model. The file available via the download links included was created as a parametric SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD model using Geomagic Design X. Please watch the video included and contact us to learn more about
Artec Leo Pricing Change
MSRP Change Starts October 1, 2020 Artec has recently announced a 15% MSRP (manufacturer’s suggested retail price) increase for the Artec Leo. The price increase provides an opportunity for Artec to better expand its product portfolio in the future. Although the Leo price change will have an effect on bundles (Leo + Space Spider, Leo + Eva, etc.) no other products will see their prices change. Lease options for the Artec Leo are also available. The last day you can
Laser Design 3D Scan Portfolio on Sketchfab
Take Still Images to Interactive 3D If you have seen some of our previous blogs including Using Artec 3D Scanners for Heritage Preservation, 4 Possible Uses for Portable 3D Scanners and 3D Scanning a Glider, you probably noticed they have an interactive 3D model example. This interactive platform for providing a 3D viewer and portfolio, among a number of other tools and features, is from Sketchfab. With a subscriber base that continues to grow, Sketchfab is an outlet to explore,
3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering for 3D Printing Applications
3D printers use specific digital files to create three-dimensional physical parts and other objects. They are particularly useful for fabricating parts with complex or irregular geometry that might otherwise be difficult to construct, along with creating working samples of unique prototypes for testing, development, and manufacturing. Clearly, the applications for this technology are numerous—but before you can begin making use of 3D-printed parts and objects, you’ll need a digital version in a usable file format. While there are a variety
3D Scanning a Glider With the Artec Leo and Ray
Laser Design recently worked with a commercial glider operation, Cross Country Soaring, to perform a complete 3D scan of one of their Grob 103 Twin II gliders. Cross Country Soaring is based out of Minneapolis, and the 3D scanning was performed at a hangar at a nearby airport. How Do You 3D Scan a Glider? To complete the project, our 3D scanning experts used a combination of the Artec Ray long range 3D scanner and the Artec Leo handheld 3D
Case Study – 3D Body Scanning the U.S. Women’s National Team Customized Foosball Table.
Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing utilizes 3D body scanning for the U.S. Women’s National Team customized Foosball Table. Project Gilt Edge Soccer Marketing was tasked with creating custom foosball tables featuring every player on the U.S. Women’s National Soccer team wearing the new team uniforms for this year’s FIFA Women’s World Cup. Lacking an existing database of accurate geometry and full 3D color assets for the players, Gilt Edge needed a high quality and portable 3D body scanning solution during the
Case Study – CT Scanning Baseballs
Climate Change, Manufacturing Tolerances or Design Changes What caused so many more home runs in Professional Baseball this year? Laser Design will not be able to help you learn how Climate Change affected the home run statistics this year, but utilizing 3D Industrial CT Scanning could help identify changes in baseball design and manufacturing which may have contributed to a record spike in home runs experienced in the 2019 regular season. Using X-Ray Industrial Computed Tomography, a high resolution, metrology-grade,
Application Story – 3D Scanning and Projection Mapping
Application Spotlight: Laser Design’s Terrestrial 3D scanning team recently had two projects with a similar goal of projecting images and video onto an irregularly shaped surface. Both projects took place in high-traffic areas where accessibility provided issues, and the need for accurate models were key to make sure images and video would appear as intended. The areas were 3D scanned and the scan data was used to create a mesh surface that our clients were able to implement for their
Digging for the truth about the Kensington Runestone with Artec Eva and Space Spider
Summary Two archaeologists hosting the TV show America’s Lost Vikings decided to use color 3D scanning to try and determine the true age of this controversial artifact. The Goal To precisely scan in under one hour a large runestone, and then process the scans into an extremely detailed 3D model which they would then use for depth measurement and comparison of the engraved runes. Tools Used Artec Eva & Space Spider For more than a century now, historians and scientists
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