Laser Design Inc., the leading supplier of 3D laser scanners for more than 20 years, introduced a new high-precision line of 3D scanners, the Surveyor ZS-Series. The CMM systems are integrated with Laser Design’s industry-best, ultra-precise, fast laser line scanning probes combining the best of all technologies. The ZS-Series sets a new standard for precision and ease of use in 3D measurement. Systems are available in many sizes to accommodate a wide variety of parts and applications. The Surveyor ZS-Series
Scanning a “Bot” from Mystery Science Theater 3000
Company: Mystery Science Theater 3000, an award-winning television comedy, created many unique puppet characters in the course of its 20-year existence. The show quickly became a cult classic and is still popular today with a large devoted fan base. Challenge: Producers wanted to create a collector’s item of one of the show’s robot characters. The “real” robot puppet was over 6 feet tall, so a life-sized replica was impractical and too expensive to make. They decided to scale the robot
All Smiles: 3D Scanning Reveals Orthodontic Success Story
The Challenge: An orthodontic customer wanted to have digital documentation of his pre-braces teeth alignment as well as how much and where his teeth had moved since wearing braces. He was curious whether the treatment plan he was following was progressing satisfactorily. He had tried using a “play-dough” kit to make impressions of the existing models, but it didn’t work well; although it would have hardened into a more durable replica, it was impossible for him to remove the clay
Scanning Bike and Rider for the Windiest Conditions
The Company: The company is a major manufacturer of high-tech bicycles with a worldwide distributorship and many professional endorsements. Their mission is to promote bike riding through innovative products and exceptional care for their dealers and customers. The Challenge: In their ongoing quest to improve the efficiency and aerodynamics of their bikes, company engineers have been testing them in a wind tunnel since 2000. The goal is to improve design to reduce drag, so the same amount of power will
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