Monthly ArchiveJanuary 2010



Uncategorized 21 Jan 2010 04:21 pm

Solid Modeling

The use for solid modeling can be for CAD, engineer modeling and analysis, rapid prototyping, and product visualization among other things. Solid modeling software creates a virtual 3D representation of components of an object. It uses a boundary representation to draw out characteristics of complex objects.

Solid modeling allows the user to develop all the parts of an object that can be simulated with the exact intended motion for evaluation. This gives a digital analysis of the object reducing time and money on prototypes and preproduction. It also gives the user an optimized visual image allowing for greater efficiency and better accuracy when designing.

The data can be stored and used for future modifications, 3D engineering, and property analysis. The latest solid modeling software systems provide streamlined simulation where geometry modifications are immediate and automatic when captured in the simulation.

Uncategorized 21 Jan 2010 04:20 pm

Surface Modeling

Surface modeling is usually based on NURBS, a mathematical modeling system developed by engineers who needed to accurately measure and recreate freeform surfaces. Before the development of NURBS, freeform surfaces created by a designer were one of a kind, never to be perfectly replicated again. Today, NURBS is an extremely important aspect of freeform surface modeling, and is recognized by most of the major CAD and graphics applications.

Uncategorized 21 Jan 2010 04:19 pm

White Light Scanning

The process of 3D white light digitizing is very complicated. There are many measurements that white light scanners can analyze to create a model such as fringe contrast, frequency domain analysis, and fourier analysis. White light scanning uses imaging interferometers to measure optical path difference. First, the scanner sends multiple lights towards an object. As multiple scanner lights hit the object, “interference” occurs between the lights. The difference between the lights is measured and the scanner is able to formulate digital coordinates of the object The white light scanner compares millions of points on an object, so it is a very precise representation. . The data is stored and acts as a 3D model which can be utilized in CAD software.

Uncategorized 21 Jan 2010 04:16 pm

Reverse Engineering

The process of reverse engineering includes measuring the physical object to be converted into 3D format. Many benefits can be gained from this process including making corrections to parts of the object, redesign an obsolete tool to incorporate into new technology, and product analysis and development. Also, the compatibility with any CAD system saves time and money for future development.

Uncategorized 21 Jan 2010 04:15 pm

Handyscan

Handyscan scanners are a line of hand held 3D laser scanners produced by the Canadian based company Creaform. Handyscan 3D scanners are fully functional and used for digitizing 3D models.

In the realm of 3D scanning, Handyscan 3D Scanners offer a tremendous amount of benefits. First, being a truly portable 3D scanning device, Handyscan scanners are great for on site scanning, field work, or moving between multiple locations.Handyscan scanners are easy to learn how to use, setup, and operate. There isn’t a huge learning curve like more complicated scanners. The Handyscan line is also a great value and has very low maintenance costs, you won’t need to spend time training how to operate the system either.

The line of Handyscan scanners is currently used in every industry from aerospace and medicine to entertainment and manufacturing. Handyscan can also be beneficial to your company if you need a 3D scanning solution.

Uncategorized 21 Jan 2010 04:14 pm

3D Laser Scanning

3D laser scanning is a technology growing in popularity and is utilized by several major industries.

Although a complex science, the concept behind 3D Scanning is simple. First, using 3D laser scanners, an object is analyzed by shape and appearance. The lasers then analyze and store every detail and dimensional measurement of the object. After the scan is complete, the data collected by the laser scanners is used to digitize a 3D model. The end product is a digitized version of the 3D object.

There are many uses for 3D digitizing. In engineering, 3D measurements can be useful in everything from building bridges and roads to archiving historical sites and analyzing earthquake faultlines. Medicine and health has been improved with the use of 3D scanning as well, allowing doctors and dentists to digitize, share, and learn from what they scan.

Hollywood has been one of the biggest users of 3D laser scanning. Many film productions and video game designs involve the use of 3D scanning. When there is an object in a movie, for example, the Empire State Building, it is faster and more accurate to use a 3D scan of the building, rather than build a 3D model.

Whether used for engineering, medical evaluation, or entertainment industries, 3D laser scanning can be an extremely useful technology in the world today.

Uncategorized 15 Jan 2010 12:25 pm

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