The purpose of the operation we conduct using a 3D laser scanner made by 3D Digital Corporation is to obtain, through the use of vintage sample parts, totally digital technical documentation of the component design. As noted, these helicopters have been around long enough that the format of their design documents are paper blueprints.

In sequence, we follow this procedure: First we scan the physical piece supplied by the client. Using the SLIM software application, we clean up all excess points. Next will come triangular construction of the mesh and creation of a solid digital object. Once that’s accomplished, we focus on data entry, including material type, material tolerances and specifications, and the like. What the 3D laser scanning process then delivers for us the all-important CNC digital file from which the component can be generated in the modern way. The other important factor is that, once the product is produced and ready for testing, we are able to store all data in digital format for the next time this part is needed. The result is that we can economically and efficiently keep valuable aircraft flying and help ensure safety for their crews.

5: 3d scanners assisted in the renovation of several important historical statues in Italy. A team from Stanford scanned Michaelangelo’s statues, and the data gleaned was extremely important in these statues renovations. The David was the most notable statue scanned.

4: It is much easier to scan a real world object than to build the model from scratch. Making a model more lifelike without data to compare it to is extremely difficult. A 3d scanner can make this process go much faster.

3: There are several different forms of 3d scanners. Some use triangulation, others use lasers. All function in the same basic format though; by storing points along the surface of the object as data sets. The only thing that differs is how those data points are made.

2: 3d scanners make computer generated images much more real and lifelike. You have probably seen poorly done CGI, and this is probably due to the fact that these images were created from scratch. With data from real world objects, the 3d model looks much more lifelike. One of the most popular recent films that have used 3d scanners to create CGI is Avatar.

1: The average price of 3d scanners is decreasing, while the quality of the scanner itself is increasing. As this technology becomes more commonplace this trend will continue. Expect to see more affordable and sophisticated versions of the 3d scanner in the near future. As with any new technology, continued innovation will make it a part of lives more and more every day.

Supplying 3D Scanners to High Demand Clients

So what are you supposed to do about it? You need to look at getting your next 3d scanner from 3ddigitalcorp. We specialize in getting you the 3d scanner for your unique purposes. Whether you need a scanner for medical reasons or you are a contractor needing to use technology for your buildings, we can help set you up with the right tools at the right prices. Our client base is wide and varied; from dentists to the entertainment industry, and even the US Army, if you need a 3d scanner, we can help you get what you need.

There is no reason to settle for an inferior 3d scanner. This technology has made amazing strides in the past decade, and you can get a high quality 3d scanner for a relatively low price if you act quickly. Don’t settle for less! You can even set up a live demonstration to see what our 3d scanners can do when you contact us. The highest quality scanners are only moments away at our website; contact us today to find out what all we can do for you.

Standard two-dimensional X-rays are far from sufficient to the task, due to problems such as distortion, magnification, and overlap of anatomical features. CBCT data allows the practitioner to visualize the quantity of hard tissue as well as avoid such anatomical sites as nerves and sinus passages. Acquisition data is imported into third-party software (such as SimPlant) where dental implant planning and placement can be accomplished before the clinical procedure. The optical scan of the patient’s mouth (dental cast model) is registered for placement of virtual teeth. In addition, a 3D laser scan of patient cast models aids in proper registration of the cast model and ordering of a surgical guide. 

Optically scanning the patient cast model became the opportunity for referring practitioners to significantly increase their use of the dental implant guided software. After researching the optical scanners available, there were low-priced, very affordable units that were not up to the task, and there were models that would do the job but their price was in the range of $40,000. The 3D Digital eScan was the one affordable scanner with the power and precision required.

When ordering my eScan, I explained to 3D Digital the application required and was told that a jig could be designed and built, then shipped with the scanner for our custom use. Once the user becomes familiar with the scanning process and deploys bundled software to optimize STL files, successful results are achieved. Surgical guides fabricated from this process fit perfectly, with the clinical result being positive patient outcomes.

W. Bruce Howerton, Jr.  DDS MS
Oral and Maxillofacial Radiologist

When amusement parks, museums, zoos, and resorts need large-scale character figures, they look to our company, the Weber Group, to build them. The finished products are installed to attract and delight paying customers, though few visitors would guess how much technology and engineering goes into these massive recreations of Snoopy, a pioneer horse team or reproduction terra cotta warriors from a Chinese emperor’s tomb site.

Accuracy and highest-quality fabrication are required by our clients, some of whom place orders for pieces that rise 65 feet in height. However it is the work we do creating branded characters from licensor studios like United Artists that is perhaps the most exacting. Large-format custom cutting had been done in the past without the help of 3D digital scanning, but our efficiency and quality have greatly improved since the addition of an eScan laser scanner from 3D Digital Corp.

Without a doubt our eScan laser scanner is an incredible time-saver. In the past, when a customer would send us a maquette (a small scale model or rough draft of an unfinished architectural work or sculpture) we prepared ourselves for extensive measurements and hand work to scale that model up as a faithful reproduction. Several years ago, in my role as 3-D modeler at Weber Group, I began to look at 3-dimensional scanning as a means of streamlining our design-build process while bolstering our quality control.

Anyone with a CNC machine who builds from 3D models is in dire need of 3D scanning capabilities, whether they know it or not. Once we had our eScan unit installed and working, it was hard to imagine not having it. It’s the classic case of acquiring a tool and right away wondering how you ever managed to get along without it.

At first my research into 3D scanner units was discouraging. The prices were prohibitive and there were lots of functional limitations. I was faced with having to recommend investments of $30,000 to $40,000 in order to bring this technology into our shop—not a viable option. Then I became aware of 3D Digital and eScan, priced in the $7,000 range. I was encouraged not only by the pricing but by the company’s longevity and solid reputation. For a product that needs support and for which you’ll likely want upgrades, this is vital. Most of the high-priced scanner suppliers I had looked at in the beginning are not even in business now.

One of the first benefits I noticed was the translation between the eScan scanner and our CNC machine, which is truly seamless. For one job, a Snoopy figure, United Artists supplied me with an artist’s maquette that was not the exact pose needed for the scaled-up figure. However, I was able to purchase a $3 Snoopy toy in the correct pose, scan it, submit the file and get it quickly approved. Brand standards are stringent about proportions and shapes, but with scanner technology I know what I send them is spot-on. There is great ease of use with eScan—carrying my laptop and the scanner into our main studio I can scan a human-size object in one morning, if I need to.

For a small additional investment we have upgraded our eScan to higher-resolution captures. Again, the result is great accuracy and even less finish work, especially on the peripheral geometry of complex pieces like a pioneer wagon and horse team. Our next upgrade will be a higher-resolution lens, and at that point we will be accurate up to two-thousandths of an inch, which the human eye basically can’t detect.

3D Digital Corp. specializes in building custom scanners 3D especially for your needs. Our company is an industry leader. We build lightweight, USB 3D scanners that are easy to use and affordable. Our inventory consists of a full line of scanners that are accurate and reliable, so we’re sure that you will be able to find the right scanner 3D for your needs.

Scanner 3d Industry Uses

Many industries have put our custom scanner 3D to use. Several companies count themselves as scanner 3D users, including Daimler Chrysler, General Motors, Toyota, International Trucks, Titleist and FootJoy Worldwide, Sandia Labs, Johnson Controls, Johnson & Johnson, and the U.S. Army. Our scanners have found their way into use by so many companies and in so many industries because of their high technological quality, easy-to-use software, excellence of service, and unbeatable price.

In addition to the high-quality, reliable scanners that we offer at an affordable price, we pride ourselves on the service we provide to our customers and distributors, both domestically and internationally. Customer needs and concerns are important to us and we will respond to your inquiries quickly and personally. And, if you would like to see our products in action, let us know and we will set up a personal demonstration for you with one of our representatives.

3D Scanners are evidence of how far technology has come in a very short time. Living in a digital world affords us many advantages that we could never have imagined just 20 years ago. With the advancement of technology, expectations have also risen. Manufacturers are required to produce and replicate products at very rapid rates and with high levels of quality control. Animators are expected to create real-to-life 3D movies, TV programs and video games that are revolutionary and mind-blowing. In the medical industry, innovative technology has led to the ability to give quick diagnoses and perform miraculous methods of treatment. Within all of these industries and many more, 3D scanner solutions have made it possible to meet all of these expectations. They have become invaluable tools in creating digital models of physical objects and surroundings with phenomenal accuracy.

3D Scanners Made With the Latest Technology

3D Digital Corporation has taken the field of digital scanning a step further by producing non-contact 3D Scanners that are light-weight, high resolution, highly accurate, easy to use, and amazingly affordable. Our user-friendly 3D Scanners feature USB connectivity which allows them to be easily used in any setting, rather than needing an elaborately equipped facility with highly-trained staff for scanning your images. This adaptability allows our 3D Scanners to be utilized in many more ways than they have ever been used before, and by anyone who is willing to invest a little time and effort into familiarizing themselves with the award-winning 3D Scanners and associated software. Our customer support team is top notch when it comes to answering any questions you may have about implementing and using our 3D Scanners. No question is too large or too small, we are happy to coach you through the entire process. 3D Digital Corporation offers a full line of 3D Scanners to supply the needs of any industry. Many people our scanners as portable 3d scanner solutions, and we can also customize our systems to fit unique and specific needs.

The Optix 400 series is the latest 3d Digital Scanner by 3D Digital Corporation with a current update that allows interchangeable heads, where one base may allow the use of various heads. They provide compact, lightweight, and tripod mountable scanning with USB plug and play ease for Windows computers. The Optix 3D digital scanners have the option of connecting an external digital camera in order to provide extremely high quality color texture information. This color option is available for all of the Optix 3d digital scanners, with the exception of the Optix 400S model.

Optix 3D Digital Scanner Highlights

• Retrofitting, modification
• New product design using existing physical model as a basis
• Tooling from physical model
• Verifying the geometry of manufactured parts, which is an essential part of modern quality assurance and process control methods
• Pattern regeneration
• Rapid prototyping

Get more information on the Optix 3d Digital Scanner.

One of the industries that is pushing the capabilities of 3D scanners is the movie and entertainment industry. With recent blockbuster hits like Avatar using 3D scanning technology to create life-like special effects we are seeing the demand for 3d scanning products on the rise. As movie producers continue to push what is possible with technology we continue to meet their demands with innovative products and software.

Core Competency of 3D Scanners

While many industries are just beginning to use 3D scanners there is one industry that was the first to use a 3D scanner and why the technology was developed, the engineering industry. With manufacturing and engineering still creating the highest demand for 3d scanning products and software it is no wonder that the technology was first developed for the engineering and armed forces. With the capability to reverse engineer any object in almost any situation 3D scanners have made things possible that before were thought impossible. The portable 3D scanner has allowed this technology to not only be precise but mobile and flexible. With many engineering jobs requiring on site service the portable 3D scanner has allowed precise accuracy without an enormous price tag

As the industry continues to advance you can be sure that 3D Digital Corp. will be on the leading forefront with our products and technology. 3D scanners and software is what we specialize in, both for large and small companies alike.

3d Body Scanner Used in  Movie Making

With the cinema industry always on the cutting edge of implementing the newest and latest technology in movies, they have started to use 3d body scanners to give realistic affects that were not possible before. From the release of Toy Story in the late 90’s the movie industry has been releasing movies that have continued to develop the use of computers and technology in movies. The recent blockbuster hit Avatar used a 3d body scanner 3 extensively to produce the lifelike effect of being on another planet. The technology of a 3d body scanner can be used not only in the movie industry but it has been used to in the medical industry, specifically the plastic surgery field. If a picture can say a thousand words a 3d image can say more.

3d body scanners were a benefit of the development of 3d laser scanners that were developed for the engineering industry. 3d scanners have allowed for precise reproduction of delicate parts and are used in the military for multiple uses. 3D Digital Corp. is proud to be one of the industry leaders of a developing and growing market. Contact 3D Digital Corp. for more information about 3d scanner models and pricing.