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Artec Studio 12.
Artec 3D has announced the launch of Artec Studio 12, the newest version of its professional 3D scanning and data processing software including 28 new features.
The latest intelligence-based software solution brings enhanced speeds, an improved user interface, and new automated features that minimise the time needed for scanning and processing.
“The feedback we receive from our customers is one of the most valuable resources we possess,” said Artyom Yukhin, president and CEO of Artec 3D. “With Artec Studio 12, we took our direction from our users to create the most advanced software yet. The new features will dramatically lower the time needed for post-processing for both experienced and new customers alike, without sacrificing quality.”
One of the biggest upgrades in Studio 12 tackles one of the most awkward steps in post-processing, base removal. First introduced in Artec Studio 11, the newest generation of the software features significant improvements to algorithms used for automatic base removal with its Smart Base Removal tool.
It also includes automated sensitivity settings for the Artec Eva scanner to help users digitise complex areas such as thin, black or shiny surfaces. The software automatically adjusts settings when hard-to-scan surfaces are detected, without the user needing to make any manual adjustments.
For smoother processing of larger projects, Artec Studio 12 features new Smart Memory Management. As users work in Artec Studio, the software identifies data that can be discarded, lessening the amount that must be stored in RAM, and freeing up a maximum of 10Gb for power intensive post-processing steps.
Studio 12 also offers a new mode of project compression for ultra-compact data storage, reducing disk space needed to store a project by up to 2-3 times compared to previous versions, without the risk of data loss.
Global registration, the application of algorithms to optimise the relative positions of all frames using a single coordinate system, has been streamlined and can now be done up to 10 times faster.
In addition to these tools, Artec Studio 12 is now compatible with a 3Dconnexion 3D mouse, modern video cards and includes an improved eraser tool, full screen scanning mode and an updated tool panel. Another important new feature is the increased automation of frequently used functions, including automatic 3D scans selection in align mode.
Improving the workflow in engineering, quality assurance and industrial design, model surface area and volume numbers can now be exported to CAD and CAM software.
Artec Studio 12 also supports the SOLIDWORKS 2017 software, which allows users to export 3D models to SOLIDWORKS 2017 via 3D Systems Geomagic or DezignWorks plugins.