| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Computer Aided Inspection, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering
In the early 1990s, Franco Bercella’s dream was to build an ultra-light airplane, which is how he began to learn about composite materials. But designing an airplane wasn’t enough, he also wanted to build it. Franco wasn’t easily discouraged by details. He decided...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Computer Aided Inspection, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering
Pinkbike, the world’s largest mountain bike community and the first reference in mountain bike, called upon the services of Creaform, who teamed up to undertake a suspension analysis journey for the benefit of users and readers from around the globe. Their latest blog...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Computer Aided Inspection, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering, Uncategorized
Companies rely on their suppliers to create and deliver custom-made parts. If these deviate from the specified dimensions, big problems arise during assembly. Companies therefore often subject the components they receive from their suppliers to internal quality...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Computer Aided Inspection, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering
How can additive manufacturing support my supply chain strategy? The role of additive manufacturing (AM) has evolved over the years as both AM technologies and materials have advanced beyond prototyping. Part quality, print speed, material properties, and overall...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Computer Aided Inspection, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering
Metal 3D printing unlocks an entirely new world of manufacturing capabilities for both technology and business. It eliminates the need for tooling spend, which decreases the cost per part dramatically and provides geometric freedom through additive processes. In...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Computer Aided Inspection, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering
A research team from the US Air Force (UAF) has successfully produced a surgical retractor using 3D printing. The medical instrument created using a desktop 3D printer, is designed to be used in logistically challenging hostile environments where it is not possible...
