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3D Scanning, Reverse Engineering, & Rapid PrototypingA Complete Guide to Carbon Fiber 3D Printing
When it comes to high-strength 3D printing, one material category often comes into play: carbon fiber. Plastics reinforced with either chopped or continuous carbon fiber offer engineering-grade performance with all the benefits of 3D printing. But what are these...
6 Reasons Why 3D Printing is the Future
It seems hard to believe that the first-ever 3D printer was created way back in 1983. In the intervening years, technology has clearly evolved, and new developments are announced almost daily. The truth is, the 3D printing industry already looks very different from...
Rapid Prototyping and 3D Printing Creates Better Engineering
Rapid prototyping improves the way you develop a product. Rapid prototyping can ease your entire engineering process in a big way with large-format 3D printing. What is Rapid Prototyping? Prototypes are physical parts or assemblies that come closer to final with each...
Ford Using 3D Scanning Technology To Revive Michigan Central Station
Ford purchased the iconic Michigan Central Station in 2018 as part of its plan to create dedicated office space for its mobility initiatives. Unfortunately, the building, which is situated in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood, decayed substantially since...
Digitization of a Wooden Shipwreck with Go!SCAN 3D
Archaeologists have the essential 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 of 2019, the city of Gothenburg in Sweden conducted...
Formula 1 Bans 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering
The FIA has issued new rules for the 2021 Formula 1 season which are intended to prevent teams ‘reverse engineering’ another teams designs. (Written by Metrology News) Early in the 2020 Formula 1 season the Racing Point team were penalized after it was determined they...