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Custom Fixture Solutions for Aircraft Engine Maintenance Using 3D Scanning

NimbleTrack enables fast, wireless 3D scanning of complex aircraft engine components, even in challenging environments. By capturing high-precision data in minutes, it supports the rapid design of customized maintenance fixtures, improving accuracy, efficiency, and safety. This innovation drives smarter, data-driven processes in aviation maintenance.

22 Apr, 2025

3D Scanning Solutions for Aviation: Enhancing Design, Manufacturing, and Maintenance Precision

Through advanced 3D scanning technology, SCANTECH provides critical support for aviation manufacturers by improving component design, streamlining production, and enabling detailed inspections. From complex geometry measurements to real-time assembly verification, SCANTECH’s solutions enhance precision and safety across the aviation sector.

19 Sep, 2024

Digitizing a Cobra Helicopter with NimbleTrack to Unlock 3D Scanning Potential

Scantech and Digitize Designs joined forces to digitize a decommissioned Cobra helicopter using the NimbleTrack 3D scanning system. This wireless, portable solution adeptly captured intricate details from all angles. The resulting scan data was transformed into 3D CAD models, demonstrating its applications in product development, inspection, and maintenance.

26 Jul, 2024

3D Scanning Enhances Inspection and Product Development in Aviation Industry

In the aviation industry, a gyrocopter manufacturer employs Scantech’s advanced optical 3D measurement system, TrackScan-Sharp. This cutting-edge technology enables precise and efficient scans of intricate components, enhancing product development and inspection.

05 Jul, 2024

Scantech’s 3D Scanner SIMSCAN Space Version: Officially Used in Mengtian Lab Module of China Space Station

Scantech’s SIMSCAN Space Version, a compact 3D laser scanner, has been used in the Mengtian module of the China Space Station for precise, efficient and stable measurements.

06 Dec, 2023

3D Scanning Helps in Aircraft Overhaul to Ensure Flight Safety

Airlines use 3D scanning to inspect radome and wing speed brake for aircraft maintenance to ensure flight safety.

10 Jun, 2022

5 Things to Know When Choosing Handheld 3D Scanners

This article will explain the difference between 3D laser and structured-light scanners and core factors, such as accuracy, resolution, and scanning rate when choosing handheld 3D scanners.

11 Apr, 2022

Beginners’ Guide to 3D Scanning & Photogrammetry 2022 | SCANTECH

In this article, we will take the 3D scanning of a jet fighter as an example to explain basic facts and different techniques for the preparation, process, and post-processing of 3D scanning.

25 Dec, 2021

3D Scanning Solutions for Aviation Industry

As the aviation industry requires high precision parts and components, 3D scanning technology is ideal for the design, manufacturing, assembly, and MRO in the industry.

19 Nov, 2021

How Is 3D Scanning Used to MRO of Airbus A350

Airline companies are under increased pressure to conduct thorough-paced 3D inspection promptly to avoid accidents. MRO is an indispensable requirement to guarantee the aircraft is maintained in pre-determined conditions of airworthiness for safe transportation.

18 Apr, 2020

Scientific Research on 3D Scanning of Helicopter

It’s necessary for engineers to find an effective way to get acquire 3D data of it, which will give them more comprehensive understanding of helicopter R&D.

12 Apr, 2019

3D scanning the Aircraft wing by HSCAN 3D scanner

The utility model relates to a hand held laser three-dimensional scanner, which is a device which uses a laser which is projected by a grating to scan the three-dimensional point cloud data of an object.

05 Jul, 2018