Metrology, Inspection & 3D Scanning

Shining 3D launches two wireless portable 3D scanners at IMTS

Chinese 3D printer and 3D scanner manufacturer, Shining 3D, has announced the introduction of its first wireless handheld 3D scanners at IMTS 2018 in Chicago.

By TCT Team

/ 10 Sep 2018

New Wireless FreeScan X5+ & X7+ metrology scanners provide up to three hours of continuous operation.

TCT Show 2018: The latest in metrology and inspection

Inspex to put the spotlight on inspection and measurement technologies at TCT Show 2018 with products from Renishaw, Nikon, FARO and more.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Sep 2018

FARO launches Design ScanArm 2.5C with 3D colour capabilities

FARO Technologies has announced the launch of the Design ScanArm 2.5C, which boasts high resolution and 3D colour capabilities.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Aug 2018

FARO Design ScanArm 2.5C FARO Design ScanArm 2.5C

Dragons return to Kew Gardens after 250 years thanks to 3D Printing

3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing and Historic Royal Palaces team up to recreate

By TCT Team

/ 6 Aug 2018

Dragons return to Kew Gardens after 250 years thanks to 3D Printing

3D scanning and 3D printing combine to reproduce famous Kessler Stegosaurus skeleton in Denver, Colorado

Triebold Paleontology, Inc, a provider of fossil-related services, has harnessed 3D scanning and 3D printing technology to produce a 1:1 scale model of a Stegosaurus skeleton displayed at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

By TCT Team

/ 14 Jun 2018

The Stegosaurus (left) and the Allosaurus (right) on display at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Reverse Engineering engineering excellence

isodo3d and fellow tech experts discuss the reverse engineering of the Great British innovation that was the Submarine Spitfire.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 23 May 2018

Creaform launches ACADEMIA 3D scanning solution for the classroom

Creaform, manufacturer of 3D portable measurement technologies has just launched the new Creaform ACADEMIA solution.

By TCT Team

/ 23 May 2018

New Creaform ACADEMIA portable 3D measurement solutions.

Chip off the old block - how 3D technologies brought this classic car back to life

Sam Davies reports on how a vintage car buff used 3D technologies to reengineer a Delage Type S engine block.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 May 2018

Reverse engineering of a Delage Type-S - on the road again.

Walking with robots - creating a tailored fit exoskeleton with 3D scanning

Sam Davies looks at how a university research group is applying 3D scanning to create a tailored fit exoskeleton.

By Sam Davies

/ 10 May 2018

The R&MM's lower leg exoskeleton with 3D printed interfaces. Image 2: The Artec Eva scans from knee to foot in just ten minutes.

Shining 3D opens sales support office in San Francisco

Shining 3D has officially launched its new sales support office for the Americas in San Francisco, a continuation of its commitment to better serving its global range of customers.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Apr 2018

Shining 3D San Fran office Shining 3D celebrates the grand opening of its San Francisco office.

Artec 3D introduces Artec Ray 3D scanner for large object digitisation

Artec 3D, a developer of professional 3D scanning hardware, has introduced the Artec Ray 3D scanning device to its growing portfolio.

By TCT Team

/ 21 Mar 2018

Artec Ray 3D scanner Artec Ray - Artec 3D

Ultimaker integrates HP 3D scanning technology with Cura 3D printing software

Ultimaker has announced the integration of HP’s 3D scanning software with its Cura 3D printing software platform.

By TCT Team

/ 15 Mar 2018

HP 3D STRUCTURED LIGHT SCANNER PRO S3 HP 3D Structured Light Scanner Pro S3 - HP