Metrology, Inspection & 3D Scanning

How 3D technologies are helping to conserve what might be the oldest known colonial Australian-built boat to be excavated

How 3D scanning and 3D printing are being used in the conservation of the oldest known colonial Australian-built boat ever to be excavated.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Oct 2021

The Barangaroo Boat was discovered in the vicinity of a shipyard on what is today reclaimed land. It is thought to have been pulled up on shore at the end of its life, where it remained un...

T3DMC to showcase four new 3D scanning products at TCT 3Sixty

3D engineering solutions provider T3DMC (The 3D Measurement Company Ltd) will be launching four new 3D scanning products at the UK's leading 3D printing event.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Sep 2021

T3DMC's new 3D scanning line-up is headed to TCT 3Sixty.

Artec 3D launches Artec Studio 16 3D scanning software

Artec 3D has launched the latest iteration of its 3D scanning software, which features a cloud-based collaborative platform that enables users to access, view and process 3D scan data online.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Sep 2021

ABCorp adds automated inspection & dyeing capabilities to Jet Fusion 3D printing service offering

American Banknote Corporation (ABCorp) has added automated inspection capabilities from SolutionIX and industrial dyeing capabilities from Girbau at its Boston-based Additive Manufacturing Center (AMC).

By TCT Team

/ 11 May 2021

Solukon introduces Digital Factory Tool to accelerate AM automation and quality control

Solukon suggests "connectivity" throughout the process chain as a possible “turning point on the way to fully automated additive manufacturing.”

By TCT Team

/ 31 Mar 2021

Overview of the Solukon Digital Factory Tool.

3D Control Systems launches ZAP advanced manufacturing workflow platform

3D Control Systems, formerly 3D Printer OS, has launched a new advanced manufacturing platform that comprises purpose-built MES, PLM, ERP, QA and CRM capabilities.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Feb 2021

Measure of success: A look at the oldest working FaroArm in Europe

Head of Content Laura Griffiths speaks to the suspension specialist which holds the title for "Oldest Working FaroArm in Europe."

By Laura Griffiths

/ 23 Dec 2020

Öhlins Racing was presented with a new FARO 8-Axis QuantumS ScanArm System.

3D scanning from silver screen to COVID-19

Senior Content Producer Sam Davies speaks to the co-founder of a company using 3D scanning and 3D printing to produce life-like manikins for COVID-19 training.

By Sam Davies

/ 23 Dec 2020

3D scanning from silver screen to COVID-19

Natural History Museum: How to 3D scan a blue whale

Dr Alex Ball of the Natural History Museum takes us through the 3D scanning of a 25-metre-long blue whale skeleton as part of a conservation project

By TCT Team

/ 30 Sep 2020

Shining 3D opens new European HQ

Chinese 3D technology company Shining 3D has announced the expansion of its European subsidiary with new headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Aug 2020

Shining 3D expands European presence with new HQ.

Thor3D launches Calibry Mini 3D scanner for mini objects

The 3D scanner manufacturer has launched a new version of its flagship handheld device designed specifically for capturing small objects.

By TCT Team

/ 29 Jul 2020

Creaform launches MetraSCAN BLACK 3D scanner promising 4X resolution and speed

Believed to be its fastest and most accurate portable optical CMM scanner to date, the MetraSCAN BLACK is equipped to measure complex parts and assemblies on the production floor.

By TCT Team

/ 23 Jun 2020

New MetraSCAN BLACK 3D scanning inside plane.