Creaform, an AMETEK business, has unveiled its new Laser Projection Add-on for its inspection module, which forms part of the Creaform Metrology Suite. The new addition claims to provide “never-before-seen possibilities” for users across a variety of industries. As a result of the company’s recent acquisition of Virtek Vision, the new add-on brings more capabilities to the module with enhanced, metrology-grade visual guidance across multiple applications.
“This latest expansion of the Creaform Metrology Suite takes full advantage of the synergy between Creaform and Virtek technologies to offer a truly unique solution on the market,” explains Simon Côté, Product Manager at Creaform. “Empowering laser 3D projection with metrology-grade portable 3D scanning presents unprecedented opportunities to reduce errors and improve production efficiency for high-value parts and complex assemblies.”
About the Laser Projection Add-on
The automated and portable 3D measurement solutions provider’s latest launch allows users to scan parts, analyse deviations using a reference model, and project critical information onto physical parts using key manufacturing processes. This method is called Scan > Analyse > Project.
Meanwhile, Pick and Projection, when combined with dynamic referencing, provides real-time projection of selections made in the inspection software with just one click. Both technologies utilise the same positioning targets and reference structure, ensuring seamless integration.
The Laser Projection Add-on provides various solutions for industries such as aerospace, casting, energy, heavy industry, and military, when precise operator guidance is required, including:
- Repair and rework high-value parts: By comparing scan data with nominal CAD models, operators can analyse part conformity and project information back onto the part for accurate rework.
- Accurate installation: Aligning the Creaform 3D scanner with the Virtek Vision projector, users can display critical information onto assemblies, ensuring accurate installation.
- Reduced setup times: Operators can optimise the setup of large castings or forgings on CNC machines by projecting alignment markers, minimising setup time.
- Ply inspection in composite manufacturing: Enabling inspections during composite layups helps minimise the chance of potential defects, like wrinkles or air bubbles between layers.
