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3D Scanning, Reverse Engineering, & Rapid PrototypingFormula 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...
Tunisian Startup 3D Prints Solar-Powered Bionic Hands
A Tunisian startup is developing a 3D-printed bionic hand, hoping the affordable and solar-powered prosthetic will help amputees and other disabled people across Africa. Unlike traditional devices, the artificial hand can be customised for children and youths, who...
Fabrication Company Install Advanced Automated 3D Inspection Cell
PLÅTSON in Sweden is a 70 employee business performing sheet metal fabrications with plants located in the coastal towns of Oskarshamn and Västervik. One of its innovative products, CIT I LÄ, is height-adjustable glazing for patio and decks that provides adjustable...
3D PRINTED CAR PARTS FOR SOLAR-ELECTRIC VEHICLES
3D printed car parts are helping engineers to rapidly prototype solar-powered cars, accelerating research into fossil fuel alternatives for consumer vehicles. The explosively growing trend of electric vehicles (EVs) is clearing the way for new methods of fuel-creation...
High-profile homicide trial showcases evidence recreated at USF
USF Advanced Visualization Center Manager Howard KaplanThe digital reconstructions of three human skulls created at the University of South Florida are being used as evidence in a high-profile murder trial in California. USF Advanced Visualization Center Manager...
Cosmosphere creating digitally interactive 3D model of Liberty Bell 7
Space students from ages 1 to 101 will be able to get close enough to see rivets on spacecrafts, all from their computers at home, thanks to a new 3D imaging project at the Cosmosphere. Last week, the Cosmosphere began creating high-resolution, full-color, digitally...