I travelled to the tiny British town of Barrow-in-Furness, I have done my first training on how to use Creaform’s Pipecheck solution for pipeline integrity assessment with the Rugged Field Pack. The customer,…
See the articleA major manufacturer of recreational products and regular client of Creaform mandated us to validate the new drilling jigs for their new plant located in Mexico. This project included the…
See the articleLast week, Quality Digest and the Coordinate Metrology Society joined forces to celebrate the World Metrology Week, that started Monday, May 20th. For the occasion, Creaform contributed a success story…
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 articleTime to watch some TV with the brand new videos featuring the HandyPROBE portable CMM and the MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM 3D scanners!
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 articleWe recently received this image of a rock crab, scanned for an exhibit to be unveiled later this month at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, in California. The critter was digitalized…
See the articleWe always knew that the Creaform products were versatile, but sometimes their application surprise and amaze even us! The University of Michigan owns a Handyscan 3D, which is made available…
See the articleIn 2008 and within the scope of Creaform’s Annual 3D scanning contest, a team of Creaform employees scanned Bonhomme Carnaval, which earned them the 2nd position in the contest. Creaform…
See the articleKGO-TV, the local ABC television station in San Francisco, featured one of Creaform technologies recently. Journalist Heather Ishimaru discussed how the Pacific Gas and Electricity Company, usually referred to as…
See the articlePut us to the test… Once more! It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we introduce our third engineering contest, where one or a team of lucky participants will…
See the articleAs our newest technology, we, application engineers in the Scan & Inspection department, are still getting to know the Go!SCAN 3D. And as with any new “toy”, we particularly like…
See the articleAs our newest technology, we, application engineers in the Scan & Inspection department, are still getting to know the Go!SCAN 3D. And as with any new “toy”, we particularly like…
See the articleThe Go!SCAN 3D was the “guest” of Quality Digest’s LIVE TechCorner, hosted by editor in chief Dirk Dusharme.
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 articleBased in the Czech Republic, DT is a leader manufacturer of turnout structures for railways, undergrounds and tramway tracks. Using a Handyscan 3D portable self-positioning 3D scanner from Creaform, DT…
See the articleAmongst the many interesting projects that I have been involved with as an application specialist at Creaform, the job that I have recently completed at ZODIAC AEROSPACE, both challenging and…
See the articleThe November edition of the newsletter is out. Among other things, we’ve published an interesting piece about a project we have done at Prévost Cars where we actually developed an…
See the articleThe upcoming SPAR Europe Conference on End-to-End 3D is to be held between November 12 and 14, 2012 and is expected to unveil the latest advances and technologies in 3D…
See the articleA group headed by researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Astronomy (MPIA) succeeded in using ray tracing in order to create a 3D model of molecular cloud B68. The…
See the articleThe debate surrounding 3D printing and the democratization of manufacturing doesn’t seem to be waning as Stratasys goes for the big kill with the largest firearms-makers across the United States….
See the articleVirtual gaming is now ready to give back to the animal kingdom thanks to a series of free online games that allow players to sponsor a specific charity. As a…
See the articleThe expression “thin skinned” may no longer only bear a negative connotation as this concept could become the foundation for creating a new generation of virtual reality gloves. That’s right, a…
See the articleWorld leader in 3D design software and 3D CAD Autodesk has granted Penn State Behrend with a huge donation in the form of free access to three of its software…
See the articleStimulating employees as part of critical training operations is a never-ending endeavor for employers, which explains why 3D serious gaming and 3D training simulations are becoming increasingly important for in-house training. That’s…
See the articleThe Consumers Electronics Association (CEA) has released its “Five Technology Trends to Watch” publication, unveiling a list that includes, among others, 3D printing as part of the emerging technologies that…
See the articleThe applications of 3D scanning are limitless and it has been discovered that it could be used towards lower radiation levels in breast examinations. Indeed, a team of physicists, mathematicians…
See the articleNo, it’s not an episode of America’s favorite serial killer Dexter but 3D forensics and 3D blood spatter analysis will be taught as part of the University of Toronto’s curriculum….
See the articleIn the United Kingdom, North Yorkshire Police have procured a 3D scanner for the reconstruction of various scenes of accidents. This brand new purchase allows the police department to collect…
See the articleIn the wake of one of our previous tickets (Patriotics Develop Free Gun to be 3D-Printed), Defense Distributed’s Wiki Weapon project was temporarily gunned down after the 3D printer that…
See the articleAutoDesk, a 3D design and engineering software company, has released an app which allows using your iPhone as a 3D scanner. Although it was once accessible only to a limited few,…
See the articleNo, you haven’t misread, it is really true, 3D design piracy is coming your way! After mp3 files and movies, we are apparently waiting for a new epidemic in the…
See the articleThanks to 3D modeling and mobile malware, it might not be long before someone can actually break into your home without even being on the premises. Indeed, not only can…
See the articleAmazingly enough and sooner than we could think, doctors could end up using a stunning 3D scanning device that would provide images of patients’ insides. This would totally change the…
See the articleToday, we have decided to write our very own 3d printing for dummies ticket. Although relatively new on the market, 3D printers are multi-faceted tools that can be used for a…
See the articleThe newest member of the family is receiving a great welcome from the industry since its unveiling last week. We don’t mean to brag, but, it’s even said to be…
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 articleThe ultimate goal of this bold initiative launched by Defense Distributed is quite straightforward: allow any owner of the open-source 3D printer RepRap to download and 3D-print free of charge…
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 is now possible to download a brand new program on your phone or tablet that will give you the opportunity to view a 3D model in lifelike size before…
See the articleLet everyone know that the coordinate measuring machine (CMM) technology has a new contender in the inspection of plastic injection molded refrigerator parts, 3D scanning. Third-party inspector 3D Engineering Solutions has…
See the articleDespite the fact that 3D printing can be done fairly easily at home and that its use is becoming increasingly broad there is one area in which there is still…
See the articleAn awesome new feature was released through free 3D modeling tool Tinkercad where 2D SVG and 3D STL files can now be imported. As a matter of fact, you can…
See the articleA terminator sent through time to our reality? We might not be that far off! Thanks to Harvard computer scientists and their crew, you might be able to bring to…
See the articleDress-Lace Inc x creaform3d.com Lace Dress / Marble Print/ Black and White / Stretch fabric This creaform3d.com x http://dress-lace.com/ piece is a really sexy marble printed dress that is colored…
See the articleWhat do Olympic Kayakers and 3D data have in common? The ability to make custom-fit shapes to allow kayak slalomers become world beaters. Olympic sport keeps pushing athletes to find…
See the articleAs part of our 10th anniversary celebrations, we have completed a brand revitalization project. We are happy to present our new, more vibrant, refined and classy brand. Yes, just like…
See the articleFor the 150th anniversary celebrations of the city of Lévis, owner of Artisans du Passage jewellry shop Charles-Olivier Roy had the idea to reproduce the monument of Francis de Gaston,…
See the articleLa Fabuleuse histoire de la tête Maori-BONUS by Via-DECOUVERTES-44 After more than 30 years of political tractations, French authorities have finally returned 20 Maori warrior heads to their homland New Zealand,…
See the articleOk, the article is on the thin side, but you know what they say: “An image is worth a 1000 words”. Well, this 2-page wide shot surely’s worth a few thousands!! This…
See the articleAn international company and global leader in business aviation service has turned to 3D modeling of the plane’s interior to design, produce, and assemble Boeing 737 BBJ2 furnishings. The project…
See the articleCamoplast’s Polymer Solutions group is a leading provider of thermoplastics and Thermoset systems, as well as components for premium manufacturers and motor vehicle OEMs. Camoplast’s Roxton Falls division was looking…
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 articleDaniel Brown’s latest column just got published on the Quality Digest’s website. He talks about the evolution in optical measurement and how optical reflectors can actually shorten measurement process and…
See the articleYes, we do have a conscience and we are concerned about planet Earth’s health. That is why we were thrilled when we got called to work on inspecting battery trays…
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 have had a pretty busy year so far, and we have worked very hard to enhance our products and develop new ones. September has seen 2 new product launches: the…
See the articlePUT US TO THE TEST…ONCE AGAIN! We are proud to launch the 2nd worldwide edition of the PUT US TO THE TEST 2011 CHALLENGE. By entering this contest, you have…
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 articleThe broadcast aired on primetime newscast in Czech Republic. Chances are you don’t speak Czech, but as an image is worth a 1000 words, we though we would post it…
See the articleWhen first presented during a Creaform Christmas party and as part of the Handyscan 3D laser scanning contest, this video brought us all to our feet (and to tears for…
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 articleIn its edition of July 2011, Medical Design Briefs published an article in which we explain our development strategy for the medical industry. Basically, we have decided to further development…
See the articleCreaform has carried out more than 10,000 engineering projects for clients all around the world. As an applications specialist among the Scan & Inspection team, I scan objects of all…
See the articleLes Artisants du Passage’s jewellery shop is working on a 4-ton bronze Mammouth Spirit sculpture by sculptor Vincent Champion-Ercoli for Quebec’s company Soprema. We also did some 3D scanning on the project….
See the articleA company called Marinexpert Plus inc. came to us for a project involving ship stability certification. The mission was to scan 12 ships in dry dock, with 15 to 25…
See the articleDaniel raises interesting questions about the use of 3D scanning and touch probing for QC: “Today’s 3D scanners offer excellent accuracy, are easy to use, and are fully integrated by…
See the article21st century advanced technologies are to virtually reproduce prehistoric animals at Canadian Museum of Nature in Ottawa…fascinating! Besides, the project won an international award! “However, the key element is the…
See the articleWell…you can’t stop progress! This is a very interesting example of how technology can be beneficial to people in need – and not only for businesses trying to make money….
See the articleWow! This is actually really good news. We have had our 2nd best quarter in history, with $8.2 million sales and a YOY growth of 56%. The month of March alone…
See the articleIt is amazing what passionnate and brillant what undergraduate engineering students can do when they focus their efforts on something (in this case, the creation a hybrid of a Volkswagen Jetta…
See the articleJeudi dernier, 130 personnes du domaine de la métrologie se sont réunies à l’École Polytechnique de Montréal pour assister aux conférences données dans le cadre de la 3e Journée de la…
See the articleToday, we introduced the new VXtrack dynamic tracking software module. When teamed with Creaform’s C-Track dual camera optical sensor, VXtrack dynamic tracking can be used to simultaneously and continuously measure…
See the articleLast August, we launched the Put Us to the Test 2010 challenge. The 3 most challenging entries shared more than $25,000 in 3D engineerng services. Here are the highlights: Nothing is…
See the article— We’ve come across this article on yet another very interesting application of 3D laser scanning technology – in archaeology. Academics at Dundee University have helped recreate the face of…
See the articleCreaform is recognized worldwide for its innovative technologies, but is also a leader in 3D measuring. The company employs several experienced metrologists and uses the most advanced measuring systems on…
See the article—This story about 3D scanning for heritage preservation does go back a while, but we thought it was worth shedding some light on it once again. Enjoy the reading! The Augustus temple…
See the articleIf you are involved with metrology, live in the province of Québec and understand French, you need to book your day next April 28th and attend the 3rd edition of…
See the article“Quebec, like the rest of Canada, is at the stage of development where jobs and prosperity increasingly depend on knowledge-based activity, or innovation. Entrepreneurs are the people most adept at…
See the articleIn 2010, we have had our best year since the creation of the company! In a nutshell, here are the financial highlights for 2010: $27.3 million annual sales – 25%…
See the articleToday is Commercialization Day in Canada. To mark the event, we welcomed Mr. Denis Lebel, Minister of State at Economic Development Agency of Canada to our facilities. Mr. Lebel made…
See the articleOur Metrascan optical CMM 3D scanner is starring on the cover page of the prestigious and widely-read NASA Tech Briefs engineering magazine. This means that our technology is being recognized…
See the articleFrom now on, you’ll be able to follow Creaform on all social networks: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Stay up to date on 3D scanning and optical measurement technological breakthroughs,…
See the articleGoogle just launched “Body Browser,” a WebGL application that lets users explore a high resolution, interactive 3D model of the human anatomy–from the skin down to the nervous system. From…
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 articleMeet us at our Euromold stand (Hall 8, Stand I150) to see the MetraSCAN in action! Despite a very recent launch at mid-October, customers such as BRP, moved fast and…
See the articleOne year ago, I posted about the INVENTIO-project (University of Oslo), in cooperation with Memention AB. Here’s the project part 2 – a video about Mobile Augmented Reality application for the…
See the articleWhen we launched the blog 1 year ago, our goal was to share information about 3D technology with the community, but also hear about what you are up to. I’m…
See the articleI am really happy when I receive projects completed by users of the Handyscan 3D scanner. Artist Rino Côté created an aluminum sculpture in the shape of a tree branch…
See the articleCreaform is proudly sponsoring and participating in Geomagic’s Points Beyond Tour. The Geomagic Points Beyond Tour is coming this Fall to a city near you. Discover how you can speed…
See the articleMore than ever, VXelements is the common platform for Creaform’s technologies. The C-Track can now be operated directly from VXelements instead of having two different layers of software interacting together,…
See the articleVXelements includes a slider which aims at simplifying the life of its users when it comes to producing a cleaner output with our scanners. Located in the facets node of…
See the articleThe new VXelements includes quite a lot of changes for our users, so let’s do a quick tour of the owner. Instead of highlighting all new features, I will introduce…
See the articleSearch engine land recently published a very interesting article (in the very interesting world of search engines) about the way Google handles certain queries. The article states that the world…
See the articleMotion Capture is the term used to describe the process of recording movement and translating all the movements into a computer graphic model. The MOCAP is used to enhance the…
See the articleThe Lumenas company is using the Handyscan 3D technology to produce their very first full-length feature The Legend of Santa Claus. Their technique is so innovative that they were featured…
See the articleThis article explains how Creative Tools cloned a thousand-year-old archaeological artifact using a Color Handyscan 3D scanner and a ZPrinter 650 3D printer from Z Corporation. This project stemmed from a fascinating…
See the articleSince the introduction of the HandyPROBE, this device has been functioning in a third-party inspection software, such as PowerInspect or Polyworks. This requirement made it hard to combine both the…
See the articleCheck this out! Louis-Philippe Gendron, Computer Graphics Artist at Creaform, has produced a short animated film featuring a full-size 3D scan model of the Inukshuk that served as inspiration to…
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…
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