Measuring surface roughness allows metrologists to establish the roughness of a surface for quality control or other purposes. But how exactly is it done?
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Advanced 3D scanning delivers comprehensive, high-accuracy inspection for massive grinding roller shells. It replaces manual measurement with fast, traceable digital analysis, enabling smarter maintenance and reduced operational costs.
SCANOLOGY's 3D scanning empowers wind turbine blade manufacturers to precisely control core dimensions, eliminate rework, and achieve seamless assembly—turning a long-standing "core challenge" into data-driven manufacturing excellence.
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SCANTECH and Digitize Designs collaborated to digitize a retired Cobra helicopter, showcasing the NimbleTrack 3D scanning system. The resulting scan data was transformed into 3D CAD models, demonstrating its applications in product development, inspection, and maintenance.
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SCANTECH proudly introduces the 3DeVOK MT Professional 3D Scanner, a versatile 3D scanner that stands out for its exceptional performance. It incorporates both lasers and speckles to offer you a magic tool, which is ideal for artistic design, reverse engineering, 3D measurement, 3D printing and more
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This blog introduces Prodrive's venture into the Dakar Rally highlights the critical role of 3D scanning technology in race car inspection. Leveraging TrackScan-Sharp, Prodrive ensures thorough assessments of vehicle frames, vital for maintaining safety and performance in extreme racing conditions.
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In the aviation industry, a gyrocopter manufacturer employs Scantech’s advanced optical 3D measurement system, TrackScan-Sharp. This cutting-edge technology enables precise and efficient scans of intricate components, enhancing product development and inspection.
Scantech's TrackScan Sharp 3D scanning system provides a cutting-edge solution for inspecting spiral casings in turbine manufacturing. By offering high-precision measurements, real-time feedback, and rapid data capture, it enhances production efficiency and ensures the highest quality standards.
The use of the Go!SCAN SPARK and VXmodel leads to significant improvements in the internal processes when carrying out projects at the Swiss company Sutter AG.
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The FC More Integral started exploring different 3D scanning solutions. They settled on two Creaform solutions: the HandySCAN 3D|SILVER metrology-grade 3D scanner and the MaxSHOT 3D optical coordinate measuring system.
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Eberhard Unternehmungen chose Creaform’s HandySCAN Max for its ease of use, flexibility, speed, and accuracy for the reverse engineering of large parts. Creaform’s integrated Scan-to-CAD software module, VXmodel, along with comprehensive training and support services
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In this blog post, Creaform presents three practical tests that require no calibrated artifact to determine whether the performance claimed on technical specification sheets is achievable in real-life scenarios or just numbers without tangible value on paper.
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Creaform’s technology transformed Centurion Performance & Engines’ time to market and production capacity. Using the HandySCAN BLACK Elite, teams could quickly and accurately scan components and existing engine compartments, allowing for precise design and integration of new power systems
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With over 90,000 employees worldwide, Siemens Energy is a global company operating in various sectors of the energy industry, including grid technologies, decarbonization of industries, wind energy, and conventional power generation.
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Reaume Brothers Racing opted for Creaform’s 3D MetraSCAN 3D due to its speed, user-friendliness, accuracy, and repeatability as well as VXinspect dimensional inspection software to support their quality control workflows.
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New report: Exploring CMM technologies for quality assurance of sheet metal parts.
Shanghai Meridian Magnesium Products faced major challenges in their die casting manufacturing workflows. With an escalating demand for 3D measurements of large-sized casting surfaces, the company’s traditional CMM equipment and measurement techniques were no longer sustainable.
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