Metrology, Inspection & 3D Scanning

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

Nikon Metrology inspection technology and additive manufacturing advance patient-specific implants

Ortho Baltic has leveraged Nikon Metrology inspection equipment to advance the production of jaw implants. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is one of the most used joints in the human body, allowing humans to talk and chew.

By TCT Team

/ 25 Apr 2017

Nikon Metrology jaw implant Domantas Ozerenskis, Product Quality Manager, Ortho Baltic, operating the Nikon Metrology XT H 225 micro-CT scanner in the inspection department at Kaunas.

Artec 3D releases Artec Studio 12 3D scanning software

Artec 3D has announced the launch of Artec Studio 12, the newest version of its 3D scanning and data processing software including 28 new features.

By TCT Team

/ 24 Apr 2017

RAPID + TCT - North America's Additive Manufacturing Event – Where the smart people go…

CEO of Rapid News Publications articulates why RAPID + TCT is worth the trip!

By Duncan Wood

/ 20 Apr 2017

RapidShowFloor A view of the show floor at RAPID - SME

3D technologies unlock the secrets of the London Stone

Europac 3D enlisted to scan the mysterious London Stone by the Museum of London in order to solve a mystery that has plagued archaeologists for hundreds of years.

By TCT Team

/ 20 Apr 2017

Scanning the London Stone Mark Beckett of Europac 3D scanning the London Stone

Scanning Permission

3M Buckley Innovation Centre set about recreating the entire University of Huddersfield campus in 3D.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 20 Apr 2017

A render of the University of Huddersfield campus A render of the University of Huddersfield campus - 3M BIC

isodo3D 3D prints replica trophies for Abu Dhabi golf tournament

British 3D printing solution provider, isodo3D has used 3D printing and 3D scanning technology to reproduce 18 replica trophies for an Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship-associated golf tournament.

By TCT Team

/ 19 Apr 2017

German RepRap 3D printers deliver cost reduction in automation and measurement technology

BorgiForm, an emerging family business headquartered in eastern Westphalia, Germany, has taken advantage of German RepRap 3D printing technology to reduce costs.

By TCT Team

/ 5 Apr 2017

BorgiForm German RepRap 3D printed gearbox part, made with the German RepRap X350Pro.

Starrett introduces HDV500 Digital Video Projector to range of metrology equipment

Starrett has introduced a new horizontal digital video projector to its range of metrology equipment. The HDV500 Digital Video Projector is a further evolution of Starrett’s existing HDV Vision System product offering.

By TCT Team

/ 3 Apr 2017

Starrett HDV500 The HDV500 Digital Video Projector combines a large, floor standing, horizontal optical projector and a vision metrology system. - Starrett

Siemens 3D-printed component running in safe operation in Krško Nuclear Power Plant

Engineering and technology company, Siemens has installed a 3D printed component in a Slovenian nuclear power plant. The part is a metallic, 108mm diameter impeller for a fire protection pump that is in constant rotating operation.

By TCT Team

/ 9 Mar 2017

Siemens nuclear power plant component From left to right: the original obsolete part; the 3D prototype; and the actual 3D-printed impeller currently in use at Krško Nuclear Power Plan...

Shining 3D showcases new industrial machinery at TCT Asia 2017

Shining 3D is best known for a range of affordable, extrusion-based desktop 3D printers but here at TCT Asia 2017, the company is showing how ambitious it is with expansions into new areas of additive manufacturing technology.

By Daniel O'Connor

/ 9 Mar 2017