Project During the earlier stages of new product development, it’s critical for engineers to analyze key dimensions that could cause some failures down the road. For this project, Laser Design, a CyberOptics Corporation brand, was tasked with inspecting a key internal dimension for 50 of the same lotion pump assemblies. The main objective was to analyze this critical dimension without disassembling or destroying the part. The importance of this dimension is that it determines if the pump assembly will maintain
Belly Tanker 3D Scanning Case Study Update
Some of you may remember the case study from June of 2021 where we featured Bob DeGezelle, a retired construction superintendent, and his pursuit of creating a belly tank racer that would compete to break land speed records at the Bonneville Salt Flats. We’ve heard from Bob and have some updates to share. Laser Design Case Study: https://www.laserdesign.com/high-precision-3d-scanning-using-artec-leo-for-custom-race-car-design Roll Cage Update After receiving the 3D CAD model deliverable from Laser Design, Bob engaged with a design and engineering team
Reverse Engineering Deliverables from 3D Scan Data
3D scanning is a process that captures complex part and object surfaces and can produce measurements much faster and more accurately than with manual methods (i.e. calipers, gauges, etc…). Once the raw 3D scan data is captured of a physical part, what happens next? The most common step after raw 3D scan data is captured is to create a reverse engineered CAD (computer-aided design) model. CAD models are digital 2D and/or 3D representations of a part, or of an assembly
Get Your Game on With Artec Micro
Introduction For centuries, board games have provided education, training in military tactics and strategy, and simple entertainment for countless individuals worldwide. In general, these games have involved face to face interactions among the participants and some sort of physical equipment such as a playing board, dice, and small game pieces. With the development of technology, the focus on gaming is shifting to the domains of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR) development. Now, gamers can interact with one another and
Archiving Movie History: Small Soldiers Movie Prop
Parting is Such Sweet Sorrow Stan Winston was a movie magician whose talent and creations are no doubt ingrained in the mind of most moviegoers around the world. With a movie history featuring the iconic looks from Aliens, Iron Man, Jurassic Park, and The Terminator, it’s no wonder original Stan Winston props attract a wide following both for sentimental and the obvious reason! Many years ago, Blake Beatnik le Saint acquired an original Stan Winston prop from the 1998 movie
Photorealistic Texture
INTRO If you’ve seen the Artec Space Spider in action, you’ll know that small objects such as baseballs can be scanned with incredible detail, with a high resolution able to capture small bumps and details in the stitching. This shape detail has been a mainstay of the Artec Space Spider since the original Artec Spider released in 2013. Over the years, the color capture has improved as a result of software improvements such as Glare Reduction added in Artec Studio
Going the Extra Mile
Introduction Surely, most of us have heard a customer service horror story or two. Like the one about someone getting put on hold for forty-five minutes only to have their call dropped before getting the chance to speak to the service technician about their malfunctioning computer, or of some poor soul standing in queue for over an hour at the airport just to find out that they’ve been standing in the wrong line and the correct line stretches down the
Top 3 Reasons Our Customers Choose Laser Design’s 3D Scanning Solutions
Laser Design has been passionate about 3D scanning for over 30 years. Being an industry leader with a long history of success comes from dedication and consistency. Throughout our history, we have successfully completed over 30,000 projects and we appreciate the ability to provide solutions to some of the most difficult 3D measurement challenges. We value our relationship with our customers, and it is our #1 priority to identify and provide the right solution for each of their needs. Through
A picture is worth $10,000
Everyone has heard the saying, “a picture is worth 1000 words”, but do you know how much a 3D scan is worth? Technological advances have provided many new and useful tools for measuring, re-creating, and, in other ways, characterizing manufactured parts that were never available or even imaginable to our predecessors. One such advancement has been in the development of accurate 3D scanning technology. New capabilities continue to emerge in the areas of data collection, evaluation, and analysis. Nowadays, many
Methods of Automation Within Artec Studio
Artec 3D users have long known of the power that handheld 3D scanners provide: fast, accurate, flexible, and easy to use, all contained within a handheld device an operator uses with controlled motion, rhythm, and mechanics. A dance of art and science. Data processing on the other hand still requires essentially a human being, sitting (or standing) at a computer, clicking away on a mouse and tapping away at a keyboard. Compared to scanning, data processing feels kind of boring.
Laser Design uses the Artec Space Spider to 3D scan a collection of Megalodon teeth
Introduction Few sights elicit a terror quite as dreadful as the toothy grin of a massive shark. While the movie Jaws may have taken some creative liberties with the size of the great white shark, the visual of an apex-predator with rows of razor-sharp teeth captured the imagination of millions and helped popularize the aesthetic of shark teeth in fashion and culture. While great white shark teeth may appear quite scary at first, they are baby-teeth in size compared to
CT Scanning and Reverse Engineer Multi-Part Assemblies
Creating an assembly model of a GoPro® Camera Case Over the past 30+ years, Laser Design has received many requests from our customers to support their 3D scanning and reverse engineering needs focused on measuring and creating 3D CAD of an assembly made up of two or more parts. Initial conversations focus on what the customer will use the deliverable for and progress into details that help us understand how we can successfully measure the parts to acquire the geometry
XLP Laser Scanner
Industry best speed, accuracy and resolution for laser line scanning technology available in a variety of laser line lengths. With the ability to scan everything from small highly detailed parts, to large automotive and aerospace parts, XLP probes are the answer for precise laser scanning. XLP laser probes are fully integrated with Laser Design Surveyor 3D scanning systems and are easily integrated with 7-axis portable CMM arms, as well as any traditional CMM.
Versatile Scanning with XLP 3D Laser Scanner
Industry best speed, accuracy, and resolution for laser line scanning technology available in a variety of laser line lengths. With the ability to scan everything from small highly detailed parts to large automotive and aerospace parts, XLP probes are the answer for precise laser scanning.
Long-Range Laser Scanning for Construction Floor Flatness
Laser Design recently worked with a construction engineering company to provide long-range scanning services for an eight-story office building project. This long-range 3D laser scanning technology offers the most complete and accurate method for generating flatness reports, a key requirement across construction and architectural design. The Importance of Construction Floor Flatness Ensuring exact flatness in concrete floors is essential to maintaining structural efficiency and safety. Even the most minute error in floor flatness can disrupt day-to-day operations, inhibit future construction
How to Combine Data from Multiple Artec Scanners
Best of Both Worlds: Artec Eva and Space Spider If you own an Artec 3D scanner, then you’ll know each scanner is designed with a general range of part sizes in mind. For example, the Artec Eva and Leo are amazing at scanning large objects like furniture but are unable to capture small objects like jewelry. Conversely, the Space Spider has a resolution high enough to scan jewelry—but the small field of view makes it not suitable for scanning larger
Using the EasyTom CT Scanner and Geomagic® Design X™ to create a Parametric CAD Model from 3D CT Scan Data
One of our favorite things about 3D scanning is that it’s so versatile: this technology can be used to safely survey inaccessible areas, reverse engineer a prototype for 3D printing, produce as-built documentation, and much, much more. Today, we’re illustrating yet another valuable use of 3D scanners by taking a look at one of our recent projects. Below, we’ll walk through the process of parametric modeling from scan data, along with the key features used to create the geometry seen
Benefits of 3D Modeling and Why 2D Is Limited
With manufacturers across industries racing to increase productivity, every new technology and process could mean another step ahead of the competition. As a result of this push for more productive methods, many companies have made, or are making, the switch from 2D to 3D modeling—for a number of excellent reasons. Where 2D modeling limits and slows teams’ access to product design information, 3D solid modeling expands that access and understanding. This improved flow of information eliminates structural inefficiencies, human errors,
AEC 3D Scanning for Metal Panel Design
Architectural metal design and fabrication companies are tasked with designing, producing, and installing metal cladding panels on the exterior of buildings for protective and aesthetic finishes. These companies have a critical need for accurate and timely measurement of as-built conditions, but creating these records has traditionally been somewhat of a pain point for projects. Here’s the issue: as-built data facilitates the efficient design and manufacture of architectural elements. But this data, and the metal panels and other architectural elements created
How to Fix Parts that Move During 3D Scanning
King of the Problems If you’ve ever attended an Artec demonstration with Laser Design before, you’ve probably heard a common phrase describing what happens if you make a very mild mistake during scanning: “Fix it in post”. Originally meant for filmmakers who opt not to re-shoot but instead add special effects in post-production, the phrase takes on additional meaning in the 3D scanning world. Just as the film needs some love before reaching the silver screen, 3D scan data must
Maintaining and Maximizing the Portability of the Artec 3D Scanner
The rise of powerful handheld 3D scanners has dramatically changed the landscape where 3D scanning is able to be performed. No longer must parts be removed from location and shipped or brought to an office for 3D scanning on a stationary machine. The Artec Eva, Space Spider, and Leo handheld scanners represent some of the finest and most flexible portable scanners ever created and learning how to maximize their portability will be essential to mastering these scanners. Three key aspects
Laser Scanning Inaccessible Areas
Given the level of sophistication that technology has achieved in the 21st century, you would think that the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry would have already adopted an advanced solution across the board for projects involving inaccessible areas, such as wind turbines and telecommunication structures—but this isn’t the case. Traditional measuring methods require technicians to scale structures hundreds of feet tall, which creates challenges for both safety and efficiency. Fortunately, a solution does exist, and it’s growing in popularity.
As-Built Documentation Using 3D Scanning: 5 Benefits of 3D Scanning for Design, Engineering and New Equipment Installation in Commercial Buildings
As-built documentation serves a variety of purposes throughout the design and construction process, but it’s particularly useful when it comes to renovating public spaces in buildings or upgrading manufacturing plants and mechanical spaces. Perhaps your company has just purchased a facility and didn’t receive documentation on the building. Or maybe you did receive documentation—and it’s 20 years out of date. Before you can reliably design and execute a renovation or upgrade, you’ll need to know what’s already there. As-built documentation
5 Advantages 3D Scanning Provides for Building Information Modeling
Efficiency is the name of the game when it comes to the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. How can your team capture highly accurate data that can be manipulated to fill a variety of needs and utilized across these three disciplines—all on a tight timeline? The answer lies in Building Information Modeling (BIM), a process used for facilities management, design, maintenance, and planning for maintenance costs over time. BIM allows for a more efficient transfer of knowledge and coordination
The Benefits of Using a 3D Scanning Service Bureau
While they provide an immense amount of useful data and insights, 3D scanners are an investment. Perhaps you’re hoping to try out a 3D scanning technology before putting funds toward your own unit, or you’re interested in the expertise that a professional technician can provide. A 3D scanning service bureau can provide access to this useful technology for either a one-off project or ongoing services—generating high-resolution 3D scans that can be used for everything from reverse engineering to inspection and
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