3D scanning systems are used within various industries including automotive, aerospace, medical and manufacturers. 3D scanning is the process of capturing digital information about the shape of an object with equipment that uses a laser or light to measure the distance between the scanner and the object. 3D scanning can be used for reverse engineering and computer-aided inspections (CAI).

Handheld 3D laser scanners digitize 3D in real time and reads the data into computer-aided design systems. The difference between conventional and handheld 3D scanners is that conventional scanners require multiple setups with fixed tripods and you have to aim directly at target surfaces.

Benefits of 3D scanning include:

• instant 3D image
• time saving
• detecting areas of poor product performance
• enhancing a product’s design
• accurate measurements of an object
• offers cost benefits for metal fabricating and sheet-metal forming
• provides documentation to evaluate a product for quality inspection and re-design

In conclusion, 3D scanning helps increase manufacturing efficiency, captures data quickly, shortens production cycles and improves product quality.

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