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How Accurate is a Handheld 3D Measurement Scanner?
Compared to older measuring tools, 3D scanners are known for their increased accuracy. But what happens when a 3D measurement scanner is in human hands rather than secured to a stable surface? While keeping your scanner stationary in your lab, workshop, or business is sometimes an option, many industries may rely on the portability of a handheld 3D measuring scanner. Your work takes you to amazing places, and your 3D scanner can go with you. There are a few important details to understand about the accuracy of handheld 3D scanners when you take them out in the field or even when using them in a controlled environment. While these devices maintain an extremely high degree of accuracy, knowing about the factors that can affect their measurements will ensure you get the most out of your equipment.
10 Important Elements of Laser Scanning Equipment
Laser scanning equipment is an essential tool in numerous environments. From engineering applications to medical and structural scans of buildings or historic sites, laser scanners are revered tools of industries that require high-quality, hyper-accurate digital renders of material objects. An example of this can be found in the construction industry, where a 3D laser scanner can produce digital scan data of entire structures with the application engineer being a safe distance away. Integrating laser scanning equipment into your toolkit is easy with expert guidance and service from Exact Metrology. We are excited to help you select and train to use the equipment that will accelerate your business and are here to share 10 important elements of 3D laser scanning equipment.
Exact Metrology Attends POWERGEN
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, exhibited at POWERGEN International together with In-Place Machining Company (IPM), Oasis Alignment Services: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and East Coast Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company in booth 3014.
In-Place Machining Company, Exact Metrology’s Parent Company Acquires Western Machine Works, LLC
In-Place Machine Company, LLC (IPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of Western Machine Works, LLC (WMW) as part of a long-term growth strategy to expand reach and service offerings to customers and prospects across the U.S. and Canada.
The Differences Between CMM and 3D Scanners for Manufacturing
Precision is crucial in manufacturing settings. Because there are multiple ways to achieve the accuracy necessary to design and manufacture high-quality parts and products, it’s useful to know the differences between industrial measuring systems. There are several differences between CMM and 3D scanners for manufacturing that are beneficial to understand. Moreover, knowing more about measurement technologies will give you insight into ways to enhance your team's workflow, reduce inspection time, and give you greater capability when tighter tolerances are demanded.
How to Know if an Industrial 3D Scanner is High Quality
Because you invest a lot of time, money, and trust in your equipment, it’s worth knowing exactly what you’re getting. As professionals working alongside those in highly technical industries like manufacturing, aerospace, medical fields, and the energy sector, we know the importance of being able to rely on your machines to do the job to the utmost degree of quality. That’s why deciding on what to purchase in the first place can be daunting, especially when it’s an investment. If you’re looking for an industrial 3D scanner, there are several things to take into account. Whether you are seeking to rent or purchase your own industrial 3D scanner or work with us to create a scan or series of scans, we can tell you what you need to know about selecting the best scanner for your needs.
Exact Metrology Now Leases ZEISS METROTOM 1 CT Scanner
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company, a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, is leasing the ZEISS METROTOM 1 CT scanner. The METROTOM 1 allows users to measure and inspect hidden defects and internal structures that can’t be detected with tactile measuring systems.
Why Different Industries Need Different 3D Scanning Software Programs
Many different types of industries now employ 3D scanning as part of their essential functions. 3D scanning has become particularly useful and popular in manufacturing because of the ways it supports speedier and more reliable processes. In order to benefit from the glories of modern scanning technology, top-of-the-line 3D scanning software programs are definitely required. However, these programs are not one size fits all. Instead, different industries call for different types of 3D scanning software programs.
3 Ways 3D Scanning Tools Are Used In Industrial Settings
3D scanning tools are used in a variety of applications across industrial settings. The choice between different scanning tools all comes down to choosing the appropriate scale. Scanning applications require either short, medium, or long-range abilities. While most projects and applications will require only one type of range, some will have overlapping needs. In those cases, a comprehensive digital image can be created using various scanning technologies, all of which are available through Exact Metrology. Below, we explore the three different 3D scanning tool range categories in more depth for a better understanding of how they are each used in industrial settings.
In-Place Machining Company Acquires East Coast Metrology, LLC
In-Place Machine Company, LLC (IPM) is pleased to announce the acquisition of East Coast Metrology, LLC (ECM) as part of a long-term growth strategy to expand reach and service offerings to customers and prospects across the U.S. and Canada.
Exact Metrology Organized #HandsOnMetrologyFair
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company, a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, hosted their #HandsOnMetrologyFair in Brookfield, Wisconsin, Cincinnati, Ohio and Moline, Illinois. The fair featured discussions, presentations and demonstrations on several 3D scanning solutions available in the GOM #HandsOnMetrology tool kit including ATOS Q, T-SCAN hawk and Scan 1.
Exact Metrology Trains the Next Generation of Workers
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, provides extensive training to both customers and operators, from the basic to the most advanced operation.
What Is CT Metrology And How Is It Used?
The “CT” in CT metrology stands for “computed tomography” and is a form of “non-destructive testing.” A certain form of CT metrology has been used for inspection purposes for decades in the 2D space. It involves capturing an image of an object in order to evaluate that object for cracks or pores that might have formed during the manufacturing process. At Exact Metrology, we take that work a step further and use CT metrology in the 3D space for greatly advanced inspection and analysis of manufactured objects.
How Does An Industrial CT Scan Work?
Exact Metrology offers many of the CT scanning technology and services you need for a variety of industries. Part of what we offer includes education on 3D technologies and their operations. As such, to improve your understanding, we have put together some information on how an industrial CT scan actually works.
Bruce Williams Starts New Chapter at Exact Metrology
Exact Metrology: A Division of In-Place Machining Company and a comprehensive 3D metrology service provider and hardware sales company, has hired Bruce Williams at their Brookfield, Wisconsin location to help customers with their metrology applications.
Join us for the 2022 GOM #HandsOnMetrology Fair
Looking to learn more about the latest advancements in 3D scanning? Now is the time to join us in person as we share the newest scanning innovations from GOM #HandsOnMetrology at our facilities in Brookfield, WI, Cincinnati, OH and Moline, IL. We will have demonstrations, presentations, and discussions on several of the 3D scanning solutions available in the GOM #HandsOnMetrology tool kit including the GOM ScanCobot, Zeiss T-SCAN Hawk, GOM Scan 1, and more! Admission is FREE and lunch is included.
Reserve YOUR spot today by visiting the EventBrite HandsOnMetrology Fair Sign Up Page.
