Taking 3D scanning in-hand

In response to feedback from users, Measurement Solutions has launched a completely new offer for those looking to step into the world of 3D scanning, with a focus on providing a complete solution for engineers involved in product design and 3D printing.

The Go!SCAN 3D product line offers a simple to use, powerful, portable 3D scanning experience to users, providing rapid, reliable scanning results.

Two versions of the scanner are available, according to the size of scanning projects required. The Go!SCAN20 is focused on smaller, benchtop products such as those typically associated with 3D printing activities, where maximum resolution on objects with intricate detail is required.

The Go!SCAN50 is able to cope with much larger parts, typically 300mm upwards, so is ideal for larger applications such as statues, vehicle interiors, plastic thermal mouldings and seat designs.

The new generation of Go!SCAN 3D builds on the already proven technology of the previous generation of Creaform scanners.

The range offers many benefits, including: high speed – objects are typically scanned in five minutes or less; accuracy – the scanner has an accuracy of up to 0.1mm and resolution of up to 0.2mm; full-colour 3D models – users can easily and simultaneously capture high-quality geometry, along with surface texture and colour; TRUsimplicity – an extremely simple scanning process with a minimal learning curve; point and shoot operation – the scanner is up and running in less than two minutes; TRUportability – there’s no need for positioning devices, such as a measuring arm and the system can be battery powered for total flexibility.

Go!SCAN 3D scanners are tailored to the unique needs of a multitude of applications and users, including: product development for all industries; engineers who use CAD; 3D printing professionals; museology, heritage preservation, restoration and digital archiving; 3D scanning for research, analysis and publishing and multimedia, entertainment, computer graphics, and special effects.

To make the scanners even more appealing, Measurement Solutions has created a complete scanning package for new users, providing everything they need to acquire usable scan data.

Iain Caville, managing director of Measurement Solutions comments: “Thanks to this latest generation of Go!SCAN 3D, scanning for professional engineers has never been easier, however, they are still faced with the challenge of being able to do something with the data. Therefore, we came up with a complete hardware and software solution that provides the link between the 3D scan data acquired with the Go!SCAN 3D and the user’s existing CAD software.

“In this way, there is no need to invest in new CAD systems and extensive training for users – 3D scanning can now fit seamlessly into their existing design or 3D printing processes.”

To enable a complete ‘scan-to-print’ or ‘scan-to-CAD’ solution, every Go!SCAN 3D is available with the VXmodel post treatment software for 3D scan data. The software enables rapid finalisation of 3D scan data for direct use in 3D printing or CAD modelling applications, without the need to invest in high-end third-party software.

VXmodel has been developed by Creaform, the manufacturers of the Go!SCAN 3D, following the completion of many thousands of reverse engineering projects, incorporating only the features and tools necessary to complement a user’s existing CAD or 3D printing software. In this way, users are guaranteed to complete the simplest and fastest path from 3D scan data to their CAD or additive manufacturing workflow.

Being directly integrated within the Go!SCAN 3D’s standard data capture software, VXelements, the software combines easy-to-use tools for a complete data treatment workflow.

This includes: alignment, connecting the scan data directly to the object’s datum coordinate system; geometrical entities, using the 3D scan as a reference to create geometrical features, curves, cross sections and even NURBS freeform surfaces, thereby segmenting the mesh to produce all of the entities required to complete the design in the user’s own CAD system; mesh improvement, improving the 3D scan mesh with surface repair tools such as healing, hole filling, mesh decimation and file size optimisation and mesh editing, making scan data watertight to generate 3D printer ready files for rapid manufacturing workflow.

The combination of Go!SCAN 3D and VXmodel is designed to be easy-to-use with minimal training requirements, yet capable of producing professional results at a cost-effective price. With that in mind, Measurement Solutions has released details of a special limited time offer.

“In order to give those exploring the possibility of using 3D scanning, we are currently offering a complete package that incorporates a Go!SCAN 3D, VXmodel and operator training, all at a vastly reduced price until the end of 2017,” Mr Caville affirms.

“The complete system is available from around £600 per month over three years. With contract or bureau scanning services typically costing more than this per day, there has never been a better time to step into the world of 3D scanning.”

MEASUREMENT SOLUTIONS https://measurement-solutions.co.uk

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