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Vehicle manufacturing company uses 3D scanners to increase design quality and optimize engineering times

The use of the Go!SCAN SPARK and VXmodel leads to significant improvements in the internal processes when carrying out projects at the Swiss company Sutter AG.

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Simplifying the design intent process with reverse engineering

In reverse engineering, efficiency is crucial. Our webinar dives into design intent principles and avoiding defect replication. Learn about mesh extraction, integrating with SolidWorks, and how Creaform VXmodel streamlines the process for swift, accurate outcomes. Join for insights into the world of reverse engineering!

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How to Get Started with Product Reverse Engineering?

The main—if not the sole—purpose of reverse engineering is to gain knowledge about the design and development steps shrouded in the guise of a finished product. But what is backwards engineering if not a means to address practical issues such as machine downtime, part replacement, and maintenance or repair challenges?

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A man performing a scan with the MetraSCAN 3D on a large 3D printed part

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What is the Future of Reverse Engineering?

Over 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…

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3D scanning for reverse engineering and the QC of cast parts in the pump industry

An on-site demo of the Go!SCAN SPARK at Hidrostal’s facilities made a particularly good impression as it enabled the team to save several hours compared with the technology the company had been operating, and, on top of that, it was also easier to use.

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Fast and precise reverse engineering of spare parts for mattress innerspring production

AGRO Tooling Systems GmbH specializes in the manufacture of spare parts for mattress innerspring machines. In addition to contract manufacturing, mechanical engineering with in-house design has now become an important pillar of their business.

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From Scan to Reverse Engineering: 3D Scanner Guarantees Seamless Process

The ability to quickly achieve accurate dimensioning of components of any shape and size with a 3D scanner was for AADS a key factor to choose a Creaform scanner.

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3D scanning and reverse engineering an 8.5 MW electric motor

In order to achieve this efficiently and with the right levels of quality, the measurement service provider, SCAN IT 3D GmbH was commissioned to record the actual situation and process it as a 3D model with defined dimensions.

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Metal Engineering Expo (MTE)

The Malaysia International Metalworking Technology and Machine Tools exhibition and conference is the answer to the international metalworking and machine tool suppliers.The 4-day trade event will secure thousands of local and regional buyers simplifying companies efforts to launch new products and services, promoting their brands and solutions and ultimately securing businesses.

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Empower your reverse engineering workflow with Creaform 3D scanners & Geomagic Design X

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Empower your reverse engineering workflow with Creaform 3D scanners & Geomagic Design X

In this webinar, you will learn about the entire workflow from scan to post-processing. You will discover how the Creaform 3D scanners can measure any part, regardless of size, shape, material, surface finish, and complexity.

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Integrate 3D technology into engineering courses

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Integrate 3D Technologies and Approaches in Your Engineering Courses

Looking to introduce 3D scanning technologies and methods into your engineering course curricula? Find out how with Creaform ACADEMIA.

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Benefits of Reverse Engineering for Ensuring Pipeline Integrity

Today, now more than ever before, mounting public concern over pipeline safety has incited many companies to turn to emerging methodologies and technologies to better monitor and assess pipeline degradation. The ultimate goal is to predict the evolution of pipeline degradation so as to deploy preventative measures in a timely fashion—before interventions become too costly and the safety of citizens is compromised.

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Creaform Engineering services

Creaform provides expert engineering services to an ever-growing clientele from all over the world. Our team of experienced engineers and technicians have earned a reputation for effectiveness and professionalism and are recognized for their commitment to meet our customers’ requirements with responsiveness and adaptability.

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Creaform Engineering Services – Electrical Engineering

Whether you are looking to create or optimize equipment, design a new electrical system, automate your industrial processes or meet project management needs, you can always trust our experts with your product development and manufacturing projects.

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Creaform Engineering Services – Aerospace Industry

Creaform has been involved in projects of all sizes with major players in the aerospace industry for many years, and is committed to address the most difficult requirements.

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Creaform Engineering Services – Automotive/Transportation

For more than a decade now, Creaform has been involved in projects of all sizes with major players in the transportation industry, and is committed to address the most difficult requirements.

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Creaform Engineering Services – Consumer Products

Creaform has a very wide expertise in computer-aided design and product development projects. We carry out numerous projects for major companies from the consumer product industry.

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Teaching Manual – Reverse engineering

This manual presents theoretical information and general concepts on reverse engineering. Why resort to this process, what tools are there for you to use, what are the best practices? Download this guide to get the full overview!

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3D Scanning vs. Traditional: Comparing CMM Accuracy in Automotive

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What is Reverse Engineering?

Reverse 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.

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Reverse engineering with VXmodel and SOLIDEDGE

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Reverse engineering with VXmodel and SOLIDEDGE

Reverse engineering with Creaform’s 3D scanners and software is fast, accurate and easy to do. Here’s an overview of the steps required to use our products, from data acquisition to the preparation for 3D printing or 3D modeling.

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Start Reverse Engineering with VXmodel and Autodesk Inventor

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Start Reverse Engineering with VXmodel and Autodesk Inventor

Recreate design intent with the VXmodel scan-to-CAD software module and Autodesk Inventor so that you can have the native CAD model of an automotive part casing. Did you know that VXmodel, our scan-to-CAD software can be used with Autodesk Inventor to reverse engineer parts, including automotive part casings?

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Explore Reverse Engineering with 3D Scanners, 3D Software and SolidWorks

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Explore Reverse Engineering with 3D Scanners, 3D Software and SolidWorks

Reverse engineering with Creaform’s 3D scanners and software is fast, accurate and easy to do. Here’s an overview of the steps required to use our products, from data acquisition to the preparation for 3D printing or 3D modeling.

Did you know that 3D scanners and 3D software can be used, along with SolidWorks, for complete reverse engineering workflows? Find out how with Creaform.

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Creaform’s https://www.creaform-engineering.com/en

Creaform offers superior quality services such as reverse engineering, advanced surfacing, CFD and FEA, product development, staff outsourcing and training.

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Accelerating aircraft electrification with reverse engineering and 3d scanning

The 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…

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Taking engineering lab work to a new level with Creaform ACADEMIA’s free teaching kit

Creaform’s new educational solution suite, Creaform ACADEMIA, has just recently launched and engineering professors are stoked about the possibility of using the free teaching kit, which is included in the…

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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Creaform ACADEMIA Sample Kit

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s Free Teaching Kits: A must to enhancing your engineering courses

Engineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…

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An Engineering Student Formula SAE team from Japan that is not lost in translation!

The least we can say is how pleasantly surprised we are to see how much student sponsorship program is growing and spreading its wings… Every year, it enables us to…

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A bright engineering team part of a smart competition!

Being born in Quebec inevitably means growing up connected to winter sports and activities. Every second person here goes skiing or snowshoeing on weekends. The place is covered in snow…

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SLASH 3D printer displayed at CES 2016

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The engineering catalyst: Bringing 3D printing to your home

In the past few years, we have heard a lot about 3D printing in mass media, as if it was something that just came fresh out of the oven. For…

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Creaform’s engineering services expertise reaches new heights

  Arianespace will be launching Brazilian telecommunication Embratel Star One C4 with Eumetsat MSG-4, a weather monitoring service satellite, today from the European Spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana (Flight VA224)….

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Creaform Engine Model In Progress

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VXmodel key to success in creating Formula SAE race car for engineering student competition

Jayhawk Motorsports, a team of 40 engineering students from the University of Kansas, is using the Creaform HandySCAN 3D scanner to create two racecars, including creating a powerful 3D model…

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Reverse Engineering, Explained

The Creaform team gives a great overview of reverse engineering in this month’s issue of Quality Magazine. If you are looking to learn more about the history, methods, workflows and…

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Win a free 3D Engineering Projet (valued at $20,000)

PUT 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…

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Creaform’s Put Us to the Test 2010 Challenge – All 3 engineering services projects are completed!

Last 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…

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Reverse Engineering and Design of a crash helmet

I worked on a project where the client asked for a CATIA V5 file to start up the production of his product – a crash helmet. I found this project…

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3D scanning for gas-powered cars conversions of electrical vehicle design

The automotive industry is undergoing a huge transformation. As the world moves towards more sustainable energy sources, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a driving force to transition from gas-powered cars. Just recently, Gear Patrol and Car and Driver have showcased future EVs from a wide range of automotive manufacturers, including Acura, Audi, Mercedes, Chevrolet, Ford, BMW, Polestar, Kia and Hyundai, just to name a few.

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3D Scanning Helps with the Design of Engine Block Mounts

Zeppelin Baumaschinen GmbH has been a German based sales and service partner of Caterpillar Inc., the world’s largest manufacturer of construction machinery, since 1954.

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Revolutionizing Design: INTAV’s Journey with 3D Scanning for Motorcycle Accessories

INTAV SRL is an Italian company with more than 30 years of experience in designing and manufacturing luminous and acoustic warning devices for emergency, rescue, and operative vehicles.

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Electric Dream: The Booming Popularity of Electric Vehicles and What It Means for Automotive Part Manufacturers

Based 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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MetraSCAN 3D helps to create pipeline machinery improvements

Thanks to the 3D scanner, SICIM SpA can detect complex geometries from machineries and their technical designers are supported in project developments.

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Lee Chi Enterprises Co. Ltd. optimizes its bicycle part production with Creaform’s 3D scanners

Lee Chi Enterprises Co. Ltd. develops progressive and innovative lines of BMX, mountain and road bike components under the Promax brand.

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Do You Have Trouble Measuring and Analyzing Large Parts?

You 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.

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Improving manufacturing precision at National Steel Car with the MetraSCAN BLACK

National Steel Car is a leading railroad freight and tank car manufacturer. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, and founded in 1912, the company develops and produces over 76 model variations of freight and tank cars for railroad, agriculture, chemical, construction, metal, energy, and financial/leasing companies in Canada and the United States.

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American Magic’s Team Gears Up for the 37th America’s Cup With Creaform

The 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.

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Harnessing the Power of Fusion Energy, a Dream Becoming Reality with Precise 3d Measurements

Recreating the fusion reaction occurring in the Sun’s core here on Earth; this is the mission that scientists and engineers have taken up with ITER, one of human history’s most ambitious engineering projects.

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Laboratory at AIC where students work on development and construction within the framework of the Extreme Automotive Program (EAP).

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Automotive Intelligence Center: 3D scanners – a key aid when training for a career in the automotive industry

AIC-Automotive Intelligence Center, based in Amorebieta-Etxano, Bizkaia, is a European center for the generation of value for the automotive industry based on a concept of open innovation where companies improve their positioning through cooperation.

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a man scans a Tesla car wheel with the HandySCAN 3D scanner

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APEX Race Parts uses 3D scanner to stay at the wheel of impressive race car innovation

Based in California but servicing the entire United States, APEX Race Parts brings the latest wheel and tire technology to the automotive racing industry. The business employs dozens of car racing experts that are driven by the need for speed and performance.

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Jobs that took hours or days can now be done in minutes or seconds with the Creaform Go!SCAN 3D scanner

The TTK University of Applied Sciences uses the Go!SCAN 3D scanner in many projects for academic purposes by professors and students.

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3D Scanners: New Possibilities for Measuring Large Parts

  Based in Boppard, Germany, BOMAG is a global manufacturer of construction machinery and a technology partner in road construction and earthwork operations. In addition to its main focus on…

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A worker is scanning a sheet metal on a jig with the MetraSCAN 3D scanner and the C-Track.

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How to better detect manufacturing defects

The 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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Getting All the Details Right: The Key for Winning Endurance Races

Endurance racing does not only require the best and latest technology. It also involves having the ability to harness it for multiple hours in a row without causing disaster. When you are competing at the highest level and against the best of the best, attention to detail is everything. This means leaving no stone unturned, no issue unresolved. Only then can a racing team truly be at the top of its game.

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Using 3D Scanning in Art

3D scanning can be used to measure objects of art in order to assess their 3D dimensions accurately.

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Two teachers with 2 students learning 3D scanning in an innovative university lab.

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Prepare Your Students for Industry 4.0

Learn how to prepare students for the demands of the future job market and ensure they have the skills necessary to succeed in the Industry 4.0 era.

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What Is the Best 3D Scanner?

You have been tasked with buying a 3D scanner. The only problem is figuring out where to start your search. You know what 3D scanning is but don’t know enough…

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3D Scanning, 3D Printing and the New Production Imperative in Military and Defense Applications

3D Scanning, 3D Printing and the New Production Imperative in Military and Defense Applications The military and defense sectors are undergoing an unprecedented transformation as military bases around the world…

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Complete vehicle measurement of a BMW GT3 racing car

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Using 3D Measurement Systems to Assess the Performance of a BMW GT3 Race Car

– Highest scanning accuracy at maximum speed – In motorsports, a measurement system must be able to provide accurate information about the condition of a race vehicle very quickly so…

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MetraSCAN 3D Scanner beim Scannen eines Blechteils. Im Hintergrund sieht man die Echtzeiterfassung des Scans auf dem Laptop.

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How Creaform Met the Need for Enhanced Accuracy, Versatility, and Efficiency of voestalpine Stahl GmbH

As 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.

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Becoming the Leading Provider of Metrology Laser Scanning for NDT in Scotland: A Case Study Featuring Matrix Advanced NDT Inspection Services Ltd

Recently, Matrix approached MSL to offer a new 3D scanning service for both inspection and reverse engineering across a wide range of industries. They also saw the potential of providing this new 3D scanning capability to external companies, as this would increase their return on investment (ROI).

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Creaform 3D Scanners Helped Ford Restore Michigan Central Station

The history of the iconic Michigan Central Station reminds us of the story of Detroit. The rail station, first opened in 1913, once symbolized the city’s effervescence with its grand lobby’s never-ending symphony of train arrivals and departures. Starting in the 60s, however, its activities began to decline and the station closed permanently in the late 80s.

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Measuring a Junkers JU 52 NG

JUNKERS 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.

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What is GD&T : Basics and Definitions

Through 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.

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Construction: Measurement of Test Specimens and Evaluation of Imperfections

The Chair of Metal Structures at the Technical University of Munich has been contributing to the development of steel and light metal structures within the construction industry for many decades. There is a long-standing tradition in the areas of bridge design, stability, construction, composite structures, fatigue and glass works.

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The Challenge of Following the Short Cycle Time of Mass Production with Inline Inspection

As a Tier 1 supplier for a major original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the company produces high-quality cockpit modules for a brand new car model. To fulfill their customer’s quality standards and satisfy their requirements, assembly occurs on highly standardized assembly lines equipped with leading technologies and specialized tools.

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3D Laser Scanners: A Buyer’s Guide for Professionals

3D laser scanners are a hot topic these days. 3D laser scanning is an advanced technology with a market growth forecasted by some reports to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2021 to 2026. Other research indicates that the 3D laser scanner market will likely reach $16.66 billion by 2030.

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3D Scanner for CAD : The Best 3D Scanners and Scan-to-CAD Softwares

Computer-aided design (CAD) is defined as the use of computers to assist in the creation, modification, or optimization of a design. CAD software enables designers and engineers to model shapes and add features with the ultimate goal of producing parts.

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3D Scanning for Inspection: Are 3D Scanners A Smart Choice?

In this post, we want to offer you guidance on why choosing 3D scanning for inspection. We want to help you differentiate the different types of 3D scanners and metrology software, and choose the best one for your inspection needs. Finally, we want to explore how opting for 3D scanning can benefit your company and your customers.

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3D scanning of a suction pipe in a hydropower plant

SCAN IT 3D GmbH a Swiss 3D measurement service provider, was commissioned to determine the geometry of a suction pipe of a hydroelectric power plant using 3D scanning technology. In order to prepare for the inspection project and evaluate the equipment required, the client provided material images in advance.

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3D scanner expands quality assurance services

Rohde & Schwarz uses the HandySCAN 3D for quality control, measuring vehicle interiors, inspecting free-form surfaces, and additive manufacturing processes

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The Reasons Driving Manufacturers to Automation

With automation, you can find defects earlier, limit human error, list fewer scrap parts, record less waste, and resort to minimal rework to improve your bottom line

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3D scanning of a steam turbine

Together with n-protec AG, our Swiss partner, SCAN IT 3D GmbH carried out an assessment of a turbine housing.

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Mari-Tech

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Mari-Tech

Mari-Tech was created by the Canadian Institute of Marine Engineering (CIMarE) in 1976 and is the premier event for the marine engineering community in Canada. It’s the opportunity to connect with hundreds of leading professionals from across the world.

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3D Printed Parts: Scanning Evaluation Became the Norm in Most Projects

The HandySCAN 3D allows APWORKS, who is part of the AIRBUS Group, to have an effective and fast evaluation of the quality of their manufactures 3D printed parts.

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In order to enhance its metrology equipment, Blacks decided to acquire the portable 3D scanner MetraSCAN BLACK from Creaform.

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Inspection of composite parts and components for the automotive, aerospace, marine and sports industry

In order to enhance its metrology equipment, Blacks decided to acquire the portable 3D scanner MetraSCAN BLACK from Creaform.

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Creaform’s 3D Measurement Technologies Help Fuel Sasol’s NDT Strategies – Prioritizing Structural Health of Assets

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Creaform’s Technologies Help Fuel Sasol’s NDT Strategies – Prioritizing Structural Health of Assets

Creaform’s 3D Measurement Technologies Help Fuel Sasol’s NDT Strategies – Prioritizing Structural Health of Assets

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Creaform MetraSCAN 3D - Duisburger

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3D Scan and CAD Comparisons of Large Castings

Quality control, virtual assembly, engineering, CNC programming: The MetraSCAN 3D scanner supports many processes in the production of large foundry patterns made of wood, plastic block materials, and foam

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Inspection of Forged Components for Shape and Dimensional Accuracy

The Wilhelm Schulte-Wiese Gesenkschmiede GmbH & Co.KG (WSW) based in Plettenberg, has specialized in the production of drop forgings for more than 60 years and has been using Creaform’s HandySCAN 3D Scanner for quality control for some time.

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3D scanning in nuclear power plants: Improving inspection efficiency, costs and safety

Find out how an NDT company used the HandySCAN 3D to carry out part inspections and archive data for nuclear power plant facilities.

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At lofty heights: 3D Scan of a wind turbine blade

Portable metrology solutions facilitate data capture in harsh and difficult environments.

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The power of 3D scanning for corrosion and mechanical damage assessment

This article highlights the possibilities offered by 3D scanning, such as better information-based decision-making for repairs, major financial savings, and improved public safety. It also presents information to help NDT professionals choose the right 3D scanner for the right application.

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The HandySCAN 3D Opens New Technological Possibilities for a Swiss Technical School

For several years, education has been a priority at Creaform. For us, there is no doubt that teachers and researchers must have access to the latest 3D measurement technologies in order to train the next generation of engineers and designers.

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3D Scanner Helps Design Personalized Vehicle Solutions for People with Disabilities

Paravan has already been using Creaform 3D measurement technology for several years and has recently added the Go!SCAN SPARK white light scanner to its measurement technology portfolio.

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Motek

The international trade fair Motek is the  leading event in the fields of production and assembly automation, feed technology and material flow, streamlining through handling technology, and industrial handling. As such, Motek is the only trade fair to clearly focus on all aspects of mechanical engineering and automation and on the presentation of entire process chains.

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Hannover Messe

Hannover Messe is the most important international platform and hot spot for industrial transformation – with excellent innovations or unusual products. It  brings the core industrial sectors together at one location – from drive engineering, automation, energy, R&D and industrial IT to subcontracting. This is the place where exhibitors cross the boundaries of technology and industry.

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Using the speed, versatility and accuracy of 3D scanning for additive manufacturing of metal parts

Lincoln Electric Additive Solutions is a full-service provider of large-format metal parts for a wide range of industries, such as power generation, oil and gas, transportation, heavy equipment, and aerospace and defence.

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Creaform’s Measurement Technology Service

Did you know that Creaform has implemented more than 10,000 measurement technology projects and engineering service projects worldwide in the last 15 years? Customers include leading international manufacturers in the aerospace, mass transit, energy, leisure items and consumer products sectors.

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Creaform ACADEMIA’s 3D scanning solutions help researchers and teachers in Czech colleges

For years, Creaform has been dedicated to the educational sector, providing advanced 3D scanning solutions and software to enable researchers to conduct advanced research and teachers to train the engineers and designers of tomorrow.

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Measurement of a gauge changing facility

Prose AG is responsible for the development and construction of the system in Switzerland and has commissioned the measurement technology service company SCAN IT 3D GmbH to record the entire system in Zweisimmen with a 3D scanner.

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Inspection, Control, and Documentation of Carbon Fiber Race Car Components

Bräutigam GmbH based in Freiberg am Neckar, Germany, has more than 30 years of experience in the fields of racing, automotive, development, and installation – both nationally and internationally.

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3D Scans and CAD Models for Designing Antenna Mounts on Aircraft for SAR Systems

The Institute of High Frequency Technology and Radar Systems at the German Aerospace Center (DLR) is investigating radar systems and their associated parameters for future satellite missions. To this end, tests are carried out in advance with aircraft-borne systems, which have a high degree of flexibility. For the preliminary tests, the radar systems will be installed on two Dornier Do 228 turboprop aircraft.

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