Metrology, Inspection & 3D Scanning

Peruvian culture officials reconstruct face of ancient female ruler with 3D technology

Archaeologists, culture officials and scientists in Peru have been able to reconstruct the face of the remains of an ancient female ruler with the aid of 3D technology.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Jul 2017

Lady of Cao 'Technology has allowed us to see the face of a political and religious leader from a culture from the past.' - Reuters

Creaform to extend expertise in non-destructive testing to aerospace

Creaform, a specialist in portable and highly accurate 3D measurement technologies, is extending its expertise in non-destructive testing (NDT) to the aerospace industry.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Jul 2017

Creaform handyscan Creaform HandySCAN technology certified by Airbus.

How to choose the right 3D scanner

Investing in a 3D scanner? Laser Lines’ 3D scanning expert Peter Smith answers the questions he’s most often asked by people looking for a new solution.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Jul 2017

SCANLAB unveil powerSCAN II 3D scanner tailor made for industrial use

SCANLAB GmbH, a German Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) of high quality scanning systems, has unveiled a new 3D scanner tailor made for industrial use.

By TCT Team

/ 29 Jun 2017

SCANLAB powerSCAN II The powerSCAN II. - SCANLAB GmbH

Scandy Pro 3D scanning app supports Google's Tango platform

Scandy, a small computer vision and mobile 3D scanning company, has launched its Scandy Pro 3D scanning app, which supports a Google AR/ VR and room-mapping platform.

By TCT Team

/ 28 Jun 2017

Scandy Pro Tango With Scandy Pro, the New Orleans-based company turns Tango into a versatile 3D printing companion.

Shining 3D's EMEA office in Stuttgart takes company step closer to 24/7 global sales support

In April 2017, TCT was invited to the grand opening of Shining 3D's EMEA office in Stuttgart, Germany. We spoke with two of the driving force's behind the company's expanding global reach.

By Sam Davies

/ 16 Jun 2017

Shining 3D Stuttgart team pic The Shining 3D team at the EMEA launch

Concept Laser Mlab cusing 3D printing platform used to reverse engineer ancient horse rider figure

Concept Laser, the German 3D printing company, has used one of its Mlab cusing machines to produce a copy of a bronze horse rider figure from an early Celtic chieftain’s grave near Unlingen, Germany.

By TCT Team

/ 13 Jun 2017

Concept Laser Rider of Unlingen Archeological sensation from the Hallstatt culture: The Rider of Unlingen from the 7th Century B.C.E. as discovered. - State Office for the Preservatio...

Leica Geosystems' BLK360 3D imaging laser scanner available for reservation in Europe

Measurement technology company, Leica Geosystems has announced its BLK360 miniature 3D imaging laser scanner is now available for European customers to reserve before delivery later this summer.

By TCT Team

/ 6 Jun 2017

Leica BLK360 w ReCap The Leica BLK360 is supported by Autodesk ReCap Pro software. - Bruce Peterson

Exact Metrology to distribute EnvisionTEC 3D printers in greater Midwest

U.S. metrology equipment supplier, Exact Metrology has been appointed the greater Midwest dealer for EnvisionTEC 3D printers.

By TCT Team

/ 15 May 2017

Exact Metrology to distribute EnvisionTEC 3D printers in greater Midwest

Redesign Sport leverages SOLIDWORKS and Creaform 3D technology for reverse engineering of classic cars

Redesign Sport Ltd is a British bespoke car restoration company who has used 3D scanning technology and CAD software to keep classic cars on the road, and on the race track.

By TCT Team

/ 2 May 2017

Redesign Sports RSL ferrari The 1952 Ferrari 225 which Redesign Sports Ltd managed to get back on the track for the Monaco Historic Grand Prix.

A Face to the Name

Editorial Assistant, Sam Davies reports on how The British Museum teamed up with ThinkSee3D to solve a 9,500 year old mystery.

By Sam Davies

/ 28 Apr 2017

3D printed reconstruction of Jericho skull man’s entire head.

EOS and 3YOURMIND automate identification of 3D printable parts

EOS and 3YOURMIND have partnered to develop AM Part Identifier (AMPI), which helps businesses to decide how they can best implement additive manufacturing technology.

By TCT Team

/ 27 Apr 2017