| 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping
For generations, the principles of mass production for automobiles has been improved day in and day out. Now, the techniques of production have been becoming increasingly more innovative and technical, adding more advanced equipment to achieve strong desired end-use...
| 3d Scanning, Computer Aided Inspection, Metrology, Reverse Engineering
Spain’s Bravo Yacht Design Group (BYD) recently completed its 200th 3D yacht scan. The 73m Lürssen Coral Ocean has just undergone a detailed exterior scan, prior to receiving extensive refit work. It follows hot on the heels of a full interior and exterior scan for...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing
Composite 3D printing is a young technology, but one with huge, largely untapped, potential. Learn what benefits composite 3D printing provides, key technologies available on the market, and applications. Find out what drives the growth of this exciting...
| 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping
3D printers have brought about an exciting era of manufacturing where rapid, automated production of virtually designed objects is a reality – no hard-earned artisan skills required. But while the growth of additive manufacturing may evoke visions of Star Trek...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing
In the United States alone, over 100,000 people are on the organ transplant list. Around 17 of these people will die per day without having received the transplant. It’s clear that organs from human donors will never be adequate for everyone looking for a transplant....
| 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping
Integrating 3D printing into the automotive industry’s product development and prototyping workflows is now a widely accepted strategy to reduce costs and lead times. Despite the acceptance, later stages of industrial production remain ripe for additive manufacturing...
| 3d Printing, 3d Scanning, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping
Creaform 3D Scanners made for simplyfing and easing the process of Product Development and Quality Control. Being able to capture 100% of an objects surface in high resolution is a step in this process which must be done correctly, or there can be other countless and...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing
The auto industry’s interest in 3D printed car parts means more customization options for drivers. General Motors has has intentions of implementing 3d printing in the design process of vehicles. Now that technologies and materials are efficient and well known...
| 3d Scanning, Metrology, Reverse Engineering
How the Industry Can Benefit from 3D Scanning To develop parts and accessories for agricultural, construction or mining equipment, designers will have to extract dimensions from the vehicle or equipment. The dimensions have to be accurate in order to guarantee the...
