| 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Metrology, Reverse Engineering
Every design and manufacturing business has the need to get existing parts into a Computer Aided Design (CAD) systems at some point. The frequency of this need really depends on the individual business needs. Companies that work with a lot of legacy parts...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing
Learn how Additive Manufacturing will have a strong impact on space exploration. The idea of building landing pads, habitats, and roads on the Moon will likely be different than the common construction process here on Earth. In the best case scenario, a large-scale...
| 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Metrology, Reverse Engineering
This new application video shows how to use a Peel 3d scanner to scan a car exhaust system and turn it into a CAD model using Fusion 360 from Autodesk. Complete Tutorial: Learn how to extract geometric entities from your mesh file and save time on design in your CAD...
| 3d Scanning, Additive Manufacturing, Metrology, Rapid Prototyping, Reverse Engineering
US Department of Defense Uses 3D Measurement to Solve Maintenance Challenges The model above was scanned using a HandySCAN BLACK portable 3D scanner; you can zoom in and see the level of detail around the edges, the holes, the bends and the fasteners. The United...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing
An interesting talk at the third episode of the ongoing 3DEXPERIENCE: A Virtual Journey, revealed some hints about what may happen in additive manufacturing’s future. The 26-minute talk was given by Dr. Michael Grieves, who is the Chief Scientist in Advanced...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping
Check out this article to get an overview of 3D printing materials and their average costs today. A Quick Introduction 3D printing materials are separated into several categories, which relate to the three most popular 3D printing technologies: Fused deposition...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping
When it comes to manufacturing components and leading cutting edge technology, Markforged has the most reliable and high-quality 3D printing systems available. In the 3D application below, it is obvious how a system like the Markforged Metal X can be an extremely...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Rapid Prototyping
The new project is seeking to 3D print rocket engine parts using metal powder and lasers. 3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, is growing everyday currently from 3D printed meals to 3D printed human organs to 3D printed homes. Now,...
| 3d Printing, 3d Scanning
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, according to Allied Market Research, the global...
| 3d modeling, 3d Printing, Additive Manufacturing
Aaron Westbrook, founder and CEO of Form5, is using 3D printing to make eco-friendly arms and hands. Technology has been blooming year after year. It is now becoming a task of humanity to find a way to utilize it to improve and simplify everyday life. 3D printing, or...