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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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Québec-based art virtuoso accomplishes stunning creative feats with Go!SCAN 3D

Cynthia Coulombe Begin is a renowned Québec painter and artist who started her professional career in 2006 by paying tribute to the aesthetics of the human body. Her first exhibit, Traces corporelles, took place at the Marius-Barbeau Museum and was acclaimed by local art critics.

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MetraSCAN BLACK & C-Track features and step by step operation

Creaform, a world-class portable 3D scanner solution company, introduced MetraSCAN BLACK, the latest version of MetraSCAN 3D, a family of optical laser 3D scanners in July 2020.
With the fastest scanning speed and highest accuracy among 3D scanners released in the market, the MetraSCAN BLACK has been well adopted for wide range of industries and users since its launch. MetraSCAN BLACK and C-Track ensure very high efficiency and convenient usability in operations such as quality control, dimensional inspection, and reverse engineering in the manufacturing industry.

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Ask an Expert: Pipecheck's Newest Features for Asset Integrity

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Ask an Expert: Pipecheck’s Newest Features for Asset Integrity

Creaform’s innovative lineup of non-destructive testing technologies for the oil and gas industry just got even better with the launch of Pipecheck 6.0 and addition of another 3D portable scanner!

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Pipecheck 5.0: Boosted Features and Support Thanks to Customer Demand

Do you work for an NDT service company or pipeline owner and are in charge of all NDT for a large-scale pipeline? Have you considered using Creaform’s Pipecheck NDT and…

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The Go!SCAN 3D Featured on Quality Digest’s LIVE TechCorner

The Go!SCAN 3D was the “guest” of Quality Digest’s LIVE TechCorner, hosted by editor in chief Dirk Dusharme.

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Unveiling the Hidden Hurdles of Automotive Part Manufacturers

Manufacturing 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.

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Responses from a customer survey asking what the main limitation of 3D scanning is.

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New 3D Scanner Revolutionizing Extensive Surface Damage Assessment

The benefits associated with 3D scanning are unanimously acknowledged in the NDT industry. They involve the acquisition of data independent of the user’s expertise or experience, increased precision and repeatability, and significant productivity gains compared to more traditional techniques.

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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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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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Electrifying the future with 3D scanning technologies

Nexans is leading the charge to the new world of electrification. The group is a leader in designing and manufacturing cable systems and services across several business areas, including energy…

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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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Once Fastest Train Now Immortalized to the Finest Detail with 3D Scanning

Developing a new type of train that could transport luxury tourists from Tokyo to mountain resorts, such as Hakone and Mount Fuji, and beaches, such as Odawara and Enoshima, in…

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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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Results Revealed and Facts Exposed: Benchmarking Two 3D Scanning Metrology Solutions to Save Inspection Time

More time—this is a luxury that many people wish they could afford. What about engineers who work long hours to design and manufacture molds to produce automotive performance parts, such as engine devices, transmissions, and electronic controls? What would they do if they could save 85% of the time required for mold inspections?

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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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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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How to Improve, Optimize, and Accelerate First Article Inspection

First 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.

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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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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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Scanning with MetraSCAN 3D is simple and can be performed by employees who have been with the company for only a few months.

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Sakai Increases the Efficiency of its Dimensional Inspections with a New Approach

High-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…

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Employee using the MetraSCAN 3D scanner to scan the front bumper of a blue-grey car

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Autocut optimizes cutting film pattern digitalization thanks to MetraSCAN 3D

Based in South Korea, Autocut is an automotive paint protection film (PPF) and tinted film solutions provider. It delivers software with 17000+ pattern data of paint protection films (PPF) and…

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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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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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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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Inspection of Multi-Part Medical Devices

Complex surgical procedures place high demands on medical devices. In order to meet the growing regulatory requirements for medical devices, a strict quality control process must be observed and implemented during the manufacturing of the products.

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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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How to Measure Flatness: A Straightforward Guide for Professionals

Flatness is a measure of a surface’s form that indicates whether all of the points along that surface lie in the same plane. Symbolized in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) by a parallelogram, flatness is particularly useful when two surfaces must be assembled together to form a tight seal.

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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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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 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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Innovative 3D scanners for a competitive edge in automotive design

Automotive manufacturers and suppliers around the world have used portable 3D scanning systems for product development, vehicle design and quality assurance. Everything from individual components to complete vehicles can be measured.

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Creaform at Materials Testing 2022

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Materials Testing

Materials Testing – the most comprehensive exhibition in the world of testing for quality, non-destructive testing (NDT), materials testing, condition monitoring and diagnostic technology – returns in 2022 with a new range of features and industry speakers.

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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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Digitalization of dark and shiny plastic components

NIFCO Germany GmbH develops and produces interior components for the automotive industry. The company’s parts are installed by leading international car manufacturers.

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Control World Expo

Control World Expo is ASEAN’s only dedicated event on industrial quality assurance, featuring the latest trends and innovations in test, measurement and inspection solutions for the region’s fast-growing manufacturing and processing industries.

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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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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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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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Sampling of Pumps and Pump Systems

The choice was made for the HandySCAN BLACK from Creaform, a portable 3D scanner for quality assurance and product development.

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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 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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Putting the power of 3D scanning to work for pipeline integrity assessments

Tilt Inspection chose Creaform’s 3D measurement solutions, the HandySCAN 3D scanner and Pipecheck software, to implement new inspection techniques and replace conventional methods that made it difficult to identify critical flows, including cracks, corrosion, mechanical fatigue, and mechanical damage.

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Ebook - Understanding portable 3D scanning technologies

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Understanding portable 3D scanning technologies

Understanding portable 3D scanning technologies, this new eBook provides an in-depth exploration of the ever-evolving world of portable 3D scanning: the latest innovations, what defines portability and the different positioning methods. Key concepts covered inside this second eBook of the series include: Dynamic referencing, True portability, Self-positioning, Positioning through targets, Positioning through natural features, Hybrid positioning and Matching 3D scanning needs to positioning methods

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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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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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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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Innerspec employee doing welding inspection on pipe with Go!SCAN 3D while seeing instant result on laptop

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Welding Inspection and non-destructive testing of offshore wind jackets

Innerspec, a manufacturer of Non-Destructive Testing solutions invested in two Go!SCAN 3D scanners and the pipeline integrity software Pipecheck from Creaform, a NDT 3D scanning technology solutions for corrosion and mechanical damage.

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Crash Test Dummy Positioning

“Creaform’s MetraSCAN 3D Scanner and Dummy Positioning Tool enable validation and documentation of test scenarios with unprecedented precision and speed.”

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Innovative laser scanning at the Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing plant in Poland

Daimler AG began manufacturing batteries at its Polish Mercedes-Benz Manufacturing factory in Jawor with the help of the HandySCAN BLACK ELITE laser scanner from Creaform and a complete Industry 4.0 strategy.

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ASNT: The Annual Conference

Where the NDT World Comes Together. Join NDT Professionals from around the world for ASNT’s Premier event – ASNT 2022: The Annual Conference. The Annual Conference features hours of the top content from global NDT leaders, recertification contact hours, networking with your peers, explore the Exhibit Hall, and so much more. Stay informed with what’s going on in the NDT Industry.

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Go!SCAN SPARK helps BBI Autosport race to the clouds in the 2021 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb

BBI 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.

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Adequate corrosion assessment on gas distribution pipelines

All kind of pipelines have to be checked on a regular basis for corrosion and mechanical damages. These tasks are often performed by service providers such as the Irish company IPEC Inspection Ltd. which was founded in 1973.

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Roll Cages: Armor for Drivers How CageKits uses 3D Scanning to Design Superior Products

The story of how 3D scanning has helped CageKits to develop a better design process that leads to better structural benefits for the customers

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VXinspect

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VXinspect 8.0 – Update Training

Get more out of your current tools and discover key updates in version 8.0! This free webinar on VxInspect and VxInspect Elite for QA & QC reporting features an overview of the latest software enhancements with step-by-step technical training with senior application engineer, Kevin Hone.

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What's Behind the Price of Industrial Portable 3D Scanners

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What are the reasons for the prices of industrial portable 3D scanners?

Ever wonder what the advantages of high-end industrial and portable 3D scanners are? Do these features justify the cost? Get more info on pricing here.

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Heves-Halász-Mansion

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Preserving Historical Buildings Using 3D Scanning

Using 3D scanners has been a common practice in the field of cultural heritage protection. Lone sculptures, sculptural groups, and building ornaments can be revived effectively with the help of this technology. Although 3D scanners have primarily been developed for metrology needs, today’s engineers are not surprised when they are required to work beyond this field.

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Inspiring Story of a Unique Drift Car and its Drift Master

The story of how 3D scanning helped a drift master to design a unique mechanism that enabled him to go back on the track and drift again.

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3D Measurement Systems: An Alternative Solution to Visual Inspection Systems for Inline Inspection in Smart Factories

Performing bad inspections and delivering defective parts are scenarios that manufacturing companies want to avoid imperatively.

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What is a CMM? Everything you need to know about coordinate measuring machines and their types.

What 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.

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Go!SCAN SPARK versus HandySCAN 3D | SILVER and BLACK Series

A guide through the differences between the HandySCAN 3D | BLACK and SILVER Series, and the Go!SCAN SPARK 3D Scanners, to get a better idea of which 3D scanner is the best choice for your needs and applications.

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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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Explore the uncommon possibilities that portable 3D measurements technologies open up – Part 1

Drag racing, museology/archeology, veterinary anatomy and mountain bike relied on 3D scanning to meet with their goals in a more efficient manner.

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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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3D digitalization in the chemical and process industry

Creation of fixed beds with Creaform’s 3D scanner for CAD comparisons and the improvement of analysis and simulation methods The Fixed Bed Reactor (FBR) is the most frequently used type…

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Creaform VXelements, 3D model of an automotive casting from a 3D scan shown on a CAD software

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What is 3D measurement and what does it mean for manufacturers?

3D measurement is a metrology process that uses different types of 3D measurement tools, such as 3D scanners, to collect 3D data from physical objects, such as their shapes, textures,…

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3D Measurement in Academia: What’s a Senior Portrait for Blind and Visually Impaired People?

We all enjoy the quirky quotes and the refined, harmonious aesthetics found in yearbooks. Have you ever thought of what it means for blind and visually impaired people not to…

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Koenigsegg cars: Combination of Swedish Design with visionary technical solutions.

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How 3D Measurement Technologies Can Improve Quality Control in the Hypercar Market

The day Koenigsegg got in touch with Creaform, the company was using rental services for measurement tasks. A four-meter Romer Arm with scan and probe heads or a Leica Tracker together with PolyWorks were employed.

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Death star art by Robert Longo

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When art and digital fabrication co-create

  Robert Longo, an American contemporary artist of worldwide renown, raises awareness of American gun violence through impressive pieces of art. He created the poignant sculpture “Death Star II” which was…

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Army sergent 3D scans an aircraft structure at Air Force Base

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Military Measures of Effectiveness: 3D Meets DoD

US 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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Providing the Missing Link in Hot Stamping Rework

3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering as Your Best Solutions The automotive sector relies on a multitude of manufacturing industries. Hot stamping (i.e., hot forming or press hardening) is one of…

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Digitization of a wooden shipwreck with Go!SCAN 3D

Archaeologists have the delicate task of preserving cultural heritage and furthering their knowledge about history. They need to get information about past construction methods and product usage. In the summer…

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How 3D Scanning Reproduced a Farm Tractor 3D Model

Formerly 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.

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Deep dive into the world of 3D scanners and 3D measurement technologies

Explore 3D measurements and various 3D metrology systems Metrology, including 3D measurement technologies and 3D scanners, is taking the manufacturing, NDT, quality control and educational sectors by storm. For example,…

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MetraSCAN - numérisation de moules industriels

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The future of industrial quality control and assurance

How 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…

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Why industrial 3D scanners make sense for 3D printer projects in the product development process

As 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…

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HandySCAN_3D scanning bike

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Suspension Matters: 3D Scanning Unlocks Mountain Bike Data

Pinkbike, 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…

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Full moto picture for 3D scanning Lunar project

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Inspection and design of composite parts in the automotive, aerospace, defense and railroad sectors

In collaboration with Carboni and Metalli, Bercella is creating an innovative motorcycle using composite components and the HandySCAN 3D Many companies in Italy were born, thanks to the dreams and…

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3D scanning live on computer

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Automotive Service Provider Relies on 3D Laser Scanners for the Measurement of Vehicle Components

“After we had tested several systems in complex procedures, we opted for the HandySCAN 3D scanner based on our decision criteria. We still feel reassured in our choice today.”  …

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How 3D Scanning Improves Quality Control for Heavy Equipment

Atlas 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.

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Quality Control of Composites in the Aerospace industry

Lufthansa Technik AG (LHT) is a provider of MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) services for aircraft and has 50 locations worldwide. LHT is wholly owned by Deutsche Lufthansa AG and…

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How 3D Scanning Helped to Optimize a Street Luge

Holders of the Guinness speed record in street luge (157 km/h), luge enthusiasts from Québec City decided to take up a new challenge: pass the symbolical mark of 100 mph, with no engine! Among these thrill seekers was Louis-Étienne Bouchard, account manager at Creaform.

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Metrology as a Means for Motorbike Optimization

Speed: 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.

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How 3D Scanning Helps to Preserve Cultural Monuments

One 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.

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How 3D Scanning Helps to Customize Motorcycles

Zeel Design is an engineering consulting firm and manufacturer of specialized parts and vehicles that specializes in styling, engineering, CAD, FEA, manufacturing, CNC machining, binding and welding.

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Inspecting Soft Surfaces According to the Aerospace Industry’s High Standards: Easier Than it Looks!

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How 3D Scanning and a CMM Can Perform Quick and Reliable Inspections

Placeteco is a Canadian company that specializes in the design, development and manufacturing of components and sub-systems for the aerospace and transportation industries.

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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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Students teaching 3d scanning to students: Welcome to the Makerspace!

Here’s something that will make you wish you were back in college: the Makerspace, a Design and Innovation Lab at the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Launched…

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American Magic Team monohull: the Mule

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American Magic: Creaform’s Latest Prestigious 3D Scanning Project

Over 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…

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Grainger & Worrall – Leading the Way in Motorsport Innovations

If you speak to anybody from the world of motorsport about engines and transmissions, there is one name that is immediately associated with casting design and rapid prototyping – Grainger…

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Scanning Technology’s Impact on the Quality Control of Steam Headers

Babcock is trusted to deliver—and trusts Creaform’s easy-to-use scanning technology to carry out quality control workflows for its manufactured parts.  With more than 125 years’ experience, Babcock is one of…

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Time-to-market: How your company can leverage 3D scanning technology to accelerate innovation and gain an edge over the competition

In 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…

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Staying Ahead of the Curve: ACE Technology

ACE Technology was founded in 2004 in the UK, with a mission to offer best-in-class composite material manufacturing services. The first industry it served was motorsports, a demanding sector that…

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Scan to CAD an Essential Part of Product Development

CAD software are key elements for companies’ product lifecycle management to shorten time to market, get better product quality, and lower cost. Without them, product development would be a lot…

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