Metrology, Inspection & 3D Scanning

Hexagon introduces Design for Additive Manufacturing solution as Nexus open cloud platform launched

Hexagon's Manufacturing Intelligence division has introduced a new Design for Additive Manufacturing (DfAM) module as it launches its Nexus Open Cloud platform.

By TCT Team

/ 22 Feb 2023

Protolabs launches instant manufacturability analysis for 3D printing

Protolabs has launched instant design for additive manufacturability (DfAM) analysis on 3D printed parts through its online quoting platform. The automated feedback enables product developers and engineers to optimise additive designs.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 20 Feb 2023

3D printed part from Protolabs - Protolabs

Phase3D introduces early adopter program for real-time inspection of 3D printing

Phase3D has announced the launch of its Early Adopter Program for Project Fringe, an opportunity for companies to access a ‘state-of-the-art’ in-situ inspection system for additive manufacturing.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 16 Feb 2023

Project Fringe uses structured light technology to measure the build area - Phase3D

#110 Hubs CEO Alex Cappy on decentralised manufacturing, quality assurance & more

Sam Davies speaks to Hubs CEO Alex Cappy about the growth of Hubs’ manufacturing network, what’s changed since the acquisition by Protolabs, and where the opportunities lie for 3D printing when it comes to supply chain.

By TCT Team

/ 1 Dec 2022

#110 Hubs CEO Alex Cappy on decentralised manufacturing, quality assurance & more

Chromatic launches ChromaScan software for printing resin on 3D objects

Chromatic 3D Materials has launched ChromaScan, an additive manufacturing software for printing resin on non-planar surfaces. This new technology allows manufacturers to 3D print durable, flexible materials directly onto substrates of any shape.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 9 Nov 2022

Replique to launch 3D printing quality tracking module at Formnext 2022

Replique will launch a new quality tracking module called RSure at Formnext. RSure is a quality tracking module that enables OEMs to track each of their 3D printed parts directly and ensure that final parts meet necessary quality requirements.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 4 Oct 2022

Within the digital inventory, OEMs can choose quality inspections that should be performed on the produced part. - Replique

TechMed 3D releases new SNAP 3D scanning solution

TechMed 3D has announced the launch of its new technology, SNAP, a mobile automatic processing software for human body 3D acquisition and measurement.

By Oliver Johnson

/ 11 Jul 2022

3D printed insole With a combination of different structures in an insole, localized rigidity is digitally adjustable. - Fraunhofer IWM

Calibration of Measurement Instrument: Why Is It Important?

Scantech details why it is important for manufacturers to inspect their parts.

By TCT Team

/ 26 May 2022

ASTM to host Quality Assurance for Additive Manufacturing fundamentals course at TCT 3Sixty

Taking place on June 8th at the NEC, Birmingham, UK, this short course provides a concise overview of the key considerations for how to achieve Quality Assurance in Additive Manufacturing.

By TCT Team

/ 4 May 2022

ASTM to host Quality Assurance for Additive Manufacturing fundamentals course at TCT 3Sixty

Scan the World adopts Artec 3D scanner to digitise historical artefacts for Google’s Art and Culture hub

Scan the World will use the 3D scanning specialist’s handheld Artec Eva to capture the objects for free viewing, sharing, downloading and 3D printing via the platform that’s been described as ‘a museum without walls.’

By TCT Team

/ 8 Apr 2022

Scan the World's 3D printable sculptures (Credit: Google Arts and Culture/Scan the World)

SLM Solutions launches quality assurance software platform

SLM Solutions has announced the launch of its SLM.Quality software platform that allows users to perform build job evaluations, process qualifications and part certifications.

By TCT Team

/ 17 Feb 2022

Preserving the cradle of civilization

Head of Content Laura Griffiths speaks to filmmaker Ivan Erhel about using 3D scanning to digitise the past.

By Laura Griffiths

/ 17 Jan 2022