HandySCAN BLACK combines high-performance 3D scanning with improved optics, multiple blue laser technology and a sleek, ergonomic design. Its distinctive simplicity and portability advantages are a staple of Creaform’s product line. As the company’s flagship portable metrology-grade 3D scanner, the HandySCAN BLACK sets the standard for measurement, regardless of size, material or complexity, within seconds anywhere.
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See the articleScanning tools for subsequent surface comparison against CAD Incoming goods inspection is generally a tried and tested means of quality assurance for checking the quality of delivered parts for…
See the articleUS Department of Defense Uses 3D Measurement to Solve Maintenance Challenges The United States military sector is faced with a host of technical challenges when it comes to maintenance, repair…
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See the articleDigitization and robotics for flexible manufacturing and individualization Creative Robotics (CR), a research unit within the University for Art and Design Linz, Austria, study robotics as an interface between the…
See the articleBombardier relies on Creaform as its measurement technology service provider Companies rely on their suppliers to create and deliver custom-made parts. If these deviate from the specified dimensions, significant…
See the articleFormerly called MAILLEUX, MX is a family company that was founded in France in 1951. The company specializes in the design, manufacturing and marketing of handling equipment for farm tractors. MX can fit over 6000 tractor models, which makes MX a worldwide leader in its market.
See the articleCreaform brings its reverse engineering knowledge for the creation of an Olympic level trimaran prototype that will be adapted for athletes with disabilities. Thanks to MetraSCAN 3D and to reverse engineering, Creaform and the students of Cachan’s École Normale Supérieure (France) are working on the metamorphosis of a new type of trimaran: the Kiteboadspeed (KBS).
See the articleAs 3D printing becomes more and more sophisticated, engineers and designers are increasingly relying on the technology to shrink their product development processes, quickly iterate new concepts, test prototypes, optimize…
See the articleEADS (European Aeronautic Defense and Space company) is a worldwide leader in aerospace, defense, and associated services. The company has been using Creaform portable 3D measurement products for several years.
See the articleM.D.C. DESIGN srl is a young, dynamic company that firmly believes in sharing individual experience with the entire group, and developing the highest quality standards in design and production….
See the articlePinkbike, the world’s largest mountain bike community and a first reference in mountain bike, called upon the services of Creaform, who teamed up to undertake a suspension analysis journey for…
See the articleCompanies rely on their suppliers to create and deliver custom-made parts. If these deviate from the specified dimensions, significant problems arise during assembly. Companies therefore often subject the components they…
See the articleAtlas Weyhausen has produced wheel loaders for the construction industry, garden and landscaping works, agriculture, materials handling and recycling for more than 40 years, with an emphasis on quality and innovation.
See the articleCADMAN is a United Kingdom-based company founded in June of 1989 to supply NC cutter paths and other mould-related services to mould making companies. After a while, as well as moving more into 3D modeling and design work, the company started offering 3D digitizing and reverse modeling using a CMMs to capture points.
See the articleDigitization and robotics for flexible manufacturing and individualization Creative Robotics (CR), a research unit within the University for Art and Design Linz, Austria, study robotics as an interface between the…
See the articleThe Chair for Aerospace Systems is an integrating chair dealing with the aircraft in its entirety and the integration within civil and/or military aviation. In addition to civil and military…
See the articleOne monument that DITAG used the Handyscan 3D for was the Fontana di Melograno, located in the Aosta Valley region of Italy. Some of the fountain’s old stones had been damaged by water and needed to be restored.
See the articleA patient had to undergo the surgical ablation of most of her nose because of a skin cancer that had attacked her right nasal septum.
See the articleÉquipements Hardy is a Canadian SME founded in 1978 that specializes in the manufacturing of farm equipment and log loaders, based on industrial standards.
See the articleM.D.C. DESIGN srl is a young, dynamic company that firmly believes in sharing individual experience with the entire group, and developing the highest quality standards in design and production….
See the articleSome aircraft designs stand the test of time. Unfortunately, some classy designs disappear due to tougher years in aero sales or a momentary market driven need for newer aircraft.
See the articlePlaceteco is a Canadian company that specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of components and sub-systems for the aerospace and transportation industries.
See the articleThe electrification of vehicles has gotten a lot of ink and airtime over the past few years as a compelling alternative to traditional fuel-powered cars and trucks. But did you…
See the articleSEMA Show 2019 is coming soon, and Creaform team could not be more excited to be back! Year after year, businesses, and enthusiasts from the automotive aftermarket industry gather in…
See the articleOver the years, Creaform has worked with many global customers to leverage the tremendous potential of portable 3D measurement solutions to address a wide spectrum of product development challenges and…
See the articleAftermarket industries are facing numerous challenges in 2019. Many disruptors, including shifting competition, channel digitalization, and increasing quality and compliance requirements, are forcing aftermarket industries to address these challenges with…
See the articleIn today’s hypercompetitive marketplace, where rivals are global, technology evolving at a rapid-fire pace and customers more intransigent than ever before when it comes to quality and performance, manufacturers are…
See the article3D Scanning Anywhere is back for the last experiment of the year! After proving the HandySCAN 3D won’t lose any of its accuracy wherever it’s being used on the ground, Simon decided…
See the articleAll industries need to think ahead and build better products as fast as possible. On the other hand, they have to make sure the components are in compliance with the…
See the articleWhy Using Low-Cost 3D Scanners in Professional Applications Can Be a Costly Mistake Every year, communities like Pinshape and 3Dprint.com publish buying guides of TOP affordable 3D scanners on the market,…
See the article3D scanning project of a blue whale’s skull for the Natural History Museum in London.
See the articleLearn how Swiss sporting goods manufacturer, SCOTT Sports, integrated the HandySCAN 3D in the development of its new Symbol 2 Plus D helmet. #NOSHORTCUTS
See the articleFor many production managers, measuring parts directly on the production floor means fewer alignments and manipulations, which is one of the keys to more efficient production processes. However, quality control…
See the articleIt’s true: we have completely reengineered our MetraSCAN 3D laser scanner, in order to help Quality Control and reverse engineering experts face the increasing quality standards brought forward by manufacturers…
See the articleImagine getting to work and your boss says: « We no longer need Internet at our desks. From now on, we’ll get what we need from the library. » That…
See the articleIn my current job as an applications specialist with Creaform, I’ve been asked to scan, inspect and reverse engineer a lot of very different mechanical parts, using any and all…
See the articleLast February, I was lucky enough to escape Quebec City’s harsh winter season for a while and fly to the warm Altamira region of Mexico in order to complete a…
See the articleA major automotive manufacturer asked Creaform to 3D scan robot hands on their production line. This kind of tooling is used to manipulate embossed sheet metal that will be used…
See the article3D found its way into different steps of the product design process, and has for many years. Whether it is for 1st developing the preliminary concept, proceeding with the ergonomics…
See the articleI’m a rookie application specialist at Creaform, and my 1st mandate was to carry out a project for a company specializing in the manufacturing of automotive accessories. The company requested…
See the articleHere’s a video we digged up from our archives about the MaxSHOT 3D (you can actually add photogrammetry capabilities to your Creaform technos by using a MaXSHOT 3D with them)….
See the articleAs part of a measurement campaign targeted toward carbon electrodes in reduction furnaces, Rio Tinto Iron & Titanium wanted to follow up on its different electrode consumption mechanisms and optimize…
See the articleAccording to engineer Dr. Mostafa Abdel-Bary Ebrahim “a 3D scanner collects distance information about surfaces within its field of view. The “picture” produced by a 3D scanner describes the distance…
See the articleWe are absolutely thrilled to unveil our most recent accomplishment: the Go!SCAN 3D, a brand new handheld white light 3D scanner offering the easiest and fastest 3D scanning experience on…
See the articleA new version of the iPad’s eDrawings software will be launched boasting extended features. Indeed the 3D tool’s new edition was released online on iTunes by Solidworks. While up until…
See the articleIt was to be expected that we would talk a lot about photogrammetry after we’ve launched the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinates measuring system. But it’s OK, since what we have…
See the articleAlways wondered what was at the heart of the Creaform technologies? You’ll be glad to know that you can satisfy your curiosity by going through the technical paper on Intelligent…
See the articleWe’ve got another excellent article published in the July edition of Quality Magazine. On the model of “Cooking for Dummies”, Dan wrote about the basics of 3D optical measurement technologies,…
See the articleIn this article, you’ll find my reflexions about the ultimate 21st century goal in 3D laser scanning: increased portability. (…) But during the past few decades, manufacturers have been increasingly interested…
See the articleWe are extremely proud to announce the sale of our 1500th Handyscan 3D unit, a MAXscan laser scanner for large parts, to car manufacturer Daimler Automotive Co. in China. Daimler Automotive…
See the articleACCURACY AND RESOLUTION IMPROVEMENT When we think of future laser scanning, the first thing that comes in mind is an accuracy and resolution improvement. But this is not the big…
See the articleVisit Creaform at the leading event for the tank storage and energy infrastructure industry in Rotterdam. You will discover our portable 3D measurement solutions. Come by and find the adequate system for your quality control and product development projects. Our experts will be happy to welcome you.
See the articleVisit us at the 13th Edition of the largest indian machine Tools exhibition. You will discover the portable Creaform 3D measurement solutions. Come by and find the adequate system for your quality control and product development projects.
See the articleVisit us at the 20th International Exhibition on Foundry Technology. You will discover the portable Creaform 3D measurement solutions. Come by and find the adequate system for your quality control and product development projects. Our experts will be happy to welcome you.
See the articleVisit us at the 14th International High energy Materials Conference and Exhibits. You will discover the portable Creaform 3D measurement solutions. Come by and find the adequate system for your quality control and product development projects. Our experts will be happy to welcome you.
See the articleVisit us at Asia’s largest exhibition on metal forming and manufacturing technologies: IMTEX Forming. On our joint AMETEK booth C124 in hall 3A you will discover the portable and automated Creaform 3D measurement solutions. Come by and find the adequate system for your quality control and product development projects. Our experts will be happy to welcome you.
See the articleThe New York City Yacht Club’s American Magic team once again chooses Creaform’s 3D measurement technologies to gear up for the next America’s Cup. Learn more.
See the articleCreaform’s 3D Measurement Technologies Help Fuel Sasol’s NDT Strategies – Prioritizing Structural Health of Assets
See the articleOur multidisciplinary team of over 100 experienced application engineers and metrologists has earned a reputation for effectiveness, quality, and professionalism. You can count on our experts to provide metrology services around the globe, under tight deadlines and strict quality standards.
Our commitment: coming up with the most effective 3D measurement technologies and work methods including large-scale projects.
The VXtrack dynamic tracking module is a key component of VXelements™, Creaform’s fully integrated 3D software platform. VXtrack also comes with a C-Track, which together forms a complete portable 3D measurement solution.
See the articleReverse engineering is the process that identifies a physical object’s properties by performing a comprehensive analysis of its structure, functions and operations. Measurements of the object’s full surface geometry are taken, either manually or with various 3D measurement technologies, to create a 3D digital representation of the object.
See the articleWelcome to an exciting new chapter in Creaform’s journey! We’re thrilled to share with you the details of our rebranding initiative, marking a significant milestone in our company’s evolution. As you may have already seen in our recent social media posts, emails, or press release, we’re excited to officially announce our renewed commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer experience.
See the articleBased on the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) projections (featured in the newest edition of the Global EV Outlook), the share of electric vehicles (EVs) in the overall car market has risen from around 4% in 2020 to 14% in 2022 and is set to increase further to 18% in 2023. There is no doubt that demand for EVs is booming, and sales are set to surge to another record total this year.
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See the articleFirst article inspection (FAI) is a crucial step in the manufacturing process. The quality control (QC) team needs to optimize this phase of inspection in order to limit the back and forth between conception and fabrication. The QC team must not only correctly identify the defects, but also provide relevant data, measurements, and results for solving the identified problems.
See the articleOver the last few decades, reverse engineering has become an essential part of product design and production processes used by manufacturers all over the globe. From aerospace to automotive to…
See the articleHigh-speed, high-precision 3D scanner greatly streamlines the measurement work of wood model makers, which is a labor-intensive and time-consuming process. Many companies are now accelerating their efforts to reform…
See the articleAs one of Europe’s major steel producers, the voestalpine Stahl GmbH is the lead company of the Steel Division and a supplier that renowned automotive manufacturers and other manufacturing companies can rely on. The Austria-based company also manufactures heavy plates and cast products for the most challenging conditions in the energy industry and provides customized solutions for expanding renewable energy.
See the articleJUNKERS Flugzeugwerke in Widnau achieved its first major milestone with the airworthy replica of a Junkers F13. In September 2016, this dream came true with the maiden flight of a replica of the first all-metal commercial aircraft, which has been delighting aviation enthusiasts around the globe ever since.
See the articleThrough its dimensioning and tolerancing information, the technical drawing speaks a language that is intended to be common to all. It is made of a set of very precise standards, symbols, and rules that convey the geometric characteristics and tolerances of a part.
See the articleNanjing Xingqiao WeitechAuto Parts Co. Ltd. specializes in the design and manufacturing of automotive chassis assemblies and body parts. It is a company that integrates design, development, and manufacturing. Before finding Creaform, their quality control department faced different challenges in manufacturing.
See the articleNIFCO Germany GmbH develops and produces interior components for the automotive industry. The company’s parts are installed by leading international car manufacturers.
See the articleIn order to enhance its metrology equipment, Blacks decided to acquire the portable 3D scanner MetraSCAN BLACK from Creaform.
See the articleWhile aerospace quality control workflows have greatly evolved over the past decade, due to the development of more complex parts, stricter tolerances, productivity pressures, challenges remain as to inspection efficiency.
See the articleBBI Autosport recently took on the development of three Porsche race cars for the 99th Pikes Peak International Hillclimb, fondly known as the “Race to the Clouds” and one of the most reputed and arduous car racing events in the world.
See the articleAt the beginning of a manufacturing process, a mold, die, or jig is engineered according to the theoretical CAD model. The aim of this tooling, made precisely from the nominal model, is to produce parts that correspond to the technical requirements.
See the articleMany manufacturers in the aerospace, transportation and power generation industry, such as Austrian manufacturer ANDRITZ, require carrying out quality control inspections on large parts that can measure anywhere from 2 to 10 metres—and even bigger.
See the articleThe differences between quality control, quality assurance and quality management systems. Get all the details on how quality concepts apply to manufacturers.
See the articleWhat is a coordinate measuring machine (CMM)? Find out what a CMM is, what types there are, and how CMM speed is critical for manufacturers’ quality systems.
See the articleMore and more manufacturers are adopting automated quality control systems in order to detect issues before it is too late or to reduce quality control costs. Automated quality control systems also enhance overall product quality, increase throughput, mitigate obsolete and cumbersome manual inspections, and improve competitiveness.
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See the articleHow to guarantee that manufactured parts correspond to the production requirements? At the beginning of a manufacturing process, a mold, die, or jig is engineered according to the theoretical CAD…
See the articleHow the new MetraSCAN BLACK optical CMM 3D scanner will change the game Whether in the aerospace, transportation, tooling, foundry or casting industries, manufacturers of supplier parts or complete products are increasingly encountering stringent…
See the articleSpeed: competitive advantage, object of desire, or strategic focus? The motorbike industry—just like the auto industry—is a typical sector of interest for 3D scanning applications. KTM Motorsports expertly employed metrology instruments and inspection software to look further into their product improvement process.
See the articleThere comes a time when a company gets to work on a project that promises to impact and inspire a whole new generation. A project that is likely to go…
See the articleAs manufacturers transition towards Industry 4.0 in order to speed up production cycles and accelerate their time to market, they nevertheless continue to face many challenges, particularly with respect to…
See the articleIn today’s academic world, engineering teachers and researchers are facing mounting pressure to enhance their curricula and collaborative research projects with the latest technology. On the one hand, teachers need…
See the articleWhat happens when traditional measuring arms no longer fit the bill when it comes to 3D measurement accuracy and flexibility in production environments? That is exactly what happened to Agrikon KAM…
See the articleMetrology will be an integral part of the manufacturing process. More efficient metrology tools will be used for inspections that will not only be limited to critical features, but will encompass…
See the articleMetrology has come a long way since its conception during the era of the pharaohs. It has particularly evolved in the last 25 years with the advent of lasers, 3D…
See the articleWith the emergence of portable CMMs, inspection and quality control (QC) activities have become even more widespread in almost any kind of industries. Among the reasons why these devices have…
See the articleThere are industries and manufacturing processes that, even though they rely on technology, innovation and progress, have one foot in the past and one foot in the future. It’s namely the case of infrastructure companies such as water conveyance systems manufacturers.
See the articleManufacturing sheet metal is far from a simple task. It requires rigorous inspection, primarily due to the high quality and stringent safety standards required in the automotive industry.
See the articleGF Casting Solutions Altenmarkt GmbH & Co KG is one of the leading solution providers for lightweight components in the mobility and energy sector and operates, among other things, a light metal foundry for automotive components, structural parts and powertrain parts that are manufactured using the aluminum and magnesium die-cast process.
See the articleYou work in aerospace, transportation, energy, mining, or heavy industries. You manufacture large parts and assemblies, some with black or shiny surfaces. You want to measure these large parts with high accuracy and fine detail without having to move them from their production environment. And, above all, you don’t want to siphon off all your budget. If these sentences describe you, the blog below will surely be of interest.
See the articleEnd-to-end manufacturers are companies that lead products through the entire manufacturing process, from design to customer delivery. Unlike businesses that manufacture their products with a segmented manufacturing process, end-to-end manufacturers…
See the articleThe path to building perfect parts can be hazardous. Manufacturing defects can arise at any time in the manufacturing process, even if the mold, die, or jig is engineered according to the CAD model. Some phenomena can interfere with the tooling, causing problems and imperfections on the parts.
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