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Tips on Getting Quality Scan Data From Your 3D Scanner

Published on May 4, 2023

Capturing high-quality raw scans during the data acquisition stage is crucial because post-processing cannot always improve the quality of poorly scanned data. What can you do to ensure you get high-quality 3D scan data prior to post-processing?

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How 3D Body Scanning Is Useful for Measurement Applications In the Medical Field [With Video]

Published on January 3, 2023

Handheld 3D scanners are widely adopted as a trusted measurement instrument for full-body scan analysis. We’ll explain how the technology works and our recommendation for a 3D body scanner.

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How Do I Determine Which 3D Scanner Is Right For Me?

Published on September 28, 2022

Are you on the search for a 3D scanner for work and don’t know where to start? We have a list of questions to help you figure it out.

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A Detailed Guide to Reverse Engineering from Scan to CAD In SOLIDWORKS [With Videos]

Published on May 24, 2022

With more than 15+ years in the 3D scanning industry, Paul wants to show you the best practices of reverse engineering a physical part into parametric CAD.

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3 Affordable Scan to CAD Tools Not Just For CAD Specialist [With Video Demos]

Published on May 9, 2022

Are there any Scan to CAD Software that doesn’t break the bank? We’ll show you three Scan to CAD tools that are not only affordable but also easy to use.

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Why 3D Scanning Software Shouldn’t Be An Afterthought In Your Buying Decision [+ Tips]

Published on March 21, 2022

3D scanning software often gets overlooked when it comes to buying a 3D scanner. We’ll give you 5 reasons why the power is actually in the software.

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Happy Hour Workshop – Reverse Engineering from Scan Data to CAD

Published on June 2, 2021

We’ll be focusing our discussion around a project we’ve recently been working on. We’ll show you the step-by-step process of how to reverse engineer a part from scan data to CAD and reveal the final results.

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Webinar – How To Combine Data from Different 3D Scanners to Improve Scanning Results

Published on April 27, 2021

Did you know you can easily add more detail and accuracy to your 3D models by combining scan data from multiple scanners? We’ll show you how to process and combine scan data from all five Artec 3D scanners.

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Webinar – 3D Scanning Small Objects with Amazing Results

Published on March 24, 2021

It’s not easy to capture all the fine details while getting an accurate 3D model at such a small scale. In this webinar, we’ll dive into common questions about 3D scanning small objects, as well as cover what types of issues you would likely encounter and how to solve them.

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How to Scan Dark, Shiny, or Clear Surfaces with a 3D Scanner [With Video Demo]

Published on March 19, 2021

While 3D scanners scan most objects without a hitch, there are surfaces that are more challenging to scan. Here are some tips on how to scan difficult parts.

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Webinar – Tips and Tricks on How To Speed Up Your 3D Scanning Workflow

Published on February 4, 2021

Getting bogged down by long 3D scanning sessions impact productivity, and can be a pain to process on the computer. In this webinar, our experts will give you the inside scoop on how to optimize your 3D scanning workflow.

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Webinar – Tips and Tricks on Overcoming 3D Scanning Challenges

Published on January 20, 2021

In this webinar, we discuss best practices and ways to tackle common 3D scanning problems including how to scan dark, shiny, and clear surfaces. Come out of this session knowing how to make your work a lot easier, faster, and get better results.

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Everything You Need To Know About Decimating 3D Scan Data [With Video Demo]

Published on October 21, 2020

Decimating 3D scan data means you are reducing the number of polygons in your 3D mesh. We’ll show you how it’s done and why it’s beneficial.

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Reverse Engineering From Color 3D Scan Data: A Step-by-Step Guide [+ Video Demo]

Published on August 14, 2020

Sometimes, you want to take advantage of using color scans when converting scan data to CAD. In this article, we’ll explain the benefits and how it’s done.

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3D Inspection: How to Use a 3D Scanner for Surface Deviation Analysis

Published on October 8, 2019

Learn why a 3D scanner is an invaluable measurement tool for conducting surface deviation analysis and the different types of 3D inspection that can be conducted with scan-to-inspection software.

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How to Replicate Objects With 3D Scanning and 3D Printing [with Video]

Published on January 22, 2019

In this tutorial, we are going to demonstrate the 3D scanning to 3D printing process by taking a squirrel skull and making it twice the original size.

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Making a Case to Your Boss: Why Invest in a 3D Scanner?

Published on November 8, 2018

You’ve done the research and have come to the conclusion that having a 3D scanner will help you tremendously with your work. How do you present the value of a 3D scanner to your manager so they will approve the purchase?

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Comparing Standard versus High-End Scan to CAD Reverse Engineering Package

Published on October 30, 2018

This test demonstrates the Scan to CAD process by reverse engineering an industrial part quickly within a 0.01” tolerance using two different packages.

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