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3D Scanning Solution For 3D Printer

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Trusted 3D Scanning Solutions Accelerate 3D Printing

3D printing allows you to replicate any objects in front of you. It creates objects that range in size, shape, and color through a layering method. By adding materials such as plastic and metals layer by layer, users can create complex objects at low costs and high efficiency. As one of the latest technologies in the world, it is expected to bring a new revolution to various industries, including machinery manufacturing. Typically, 3D modeling software such as UG, Solidworks, and 3Dmax is used for creating 3D models for printing. It requires professional 3D modelers to conduct time-consuming and expensive tasks.

How 3D Scanning Can Help in 3D Printing?

3D Scan Objects

Fast 3D scanning and precise digital replicas of objects

Output 3D Data

Various output formats such as obj., stl., and ply.

Slice the Data

Seamless integration with slicing software

3D Print Objects

Accurate 3D data ready for 3D printing

How 3D Scanning Can Help in 3D Printing?

Benefits

Accurate and fast 3D scanners to capture 3D data and create 3D models ready for 3D printing to reduce costs and increase efficiency.

0.020 mm Max Accuracy

Our 3D scanners can capture accurate 3D data with an accuracy of up to 0.020 mm due to their sophisticated algorithm. It helps users to create high-quality digital replicas of objects ready for 3D printing instead of starting from scratch. Paired with our software DefinSight, these portable 3D scanners allow users to convert point clouds into 3D models compatible with 3D printers for further use.

<10 min Fast Data Capturing

Industrial laser 3D scanners can measure parts with millions of data points per second, allowing you to capture 3D data of small objects in about 10 minutes. You can scan mechanical components such as brakes, valves, fasteners for replacement by obtaining their dimensions. High-tech 3D scanning also enables you to can scan devices such as prosthetics, implants, surgical instruments for customization and 3D printing.

100% ↑ Reduce Costs, Increase Efficiency

SCANOLOGY 3D scanners are more flexible in performing various inspection tasks than traditional methods. Customers can use these cost-effective 3D scanners to capture data of objects anytime and anywhere. It is fast and easy to obtain point clouds of objects while ensuring high accuracy. It reduces expensive man-hours and saves a significant amount of time.

Application Scenarios

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Automotive

From a simple interior element to a dashboard, automakers can quickly create prototypes of these physical parts with 3D printing, which enable companies to verify the feasibility of design concept and ideas. It is common for designers to rework 3D printed parts to make them function better and connect with other components better. High-tech 3D scanners can help record modifications of printed parts, which can shed light on improving existing design.

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Rail Transport and Shipbuilding

Manufacturers in shipbuilding and rail transport industry use 3D printing to create parts with complex structures to reduce weight and increase strength. High-tech 3D scanners can help to determine the material properties in deformation tests by fast scanning and inspection. In this way, manufacturers can choose materials perfectly suit for 3D printing.

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Energy & Heavy Industry

The use of 3D printing in power generation and heavy industry is constantly increasing. Professionals and engineers are embracing the opportunities and benefits of 3D printing to increase efficiency and reduce costs. Our 3D scanners can measure 3D printed parts and generate inspection reports to analyze surface defects, deviations and alignment of the components.

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Mold

It is possible for mold makers to create 3D printed molds with affordable 3D printers and temperature resistant 3D printing materials. High-precision can help to capture detailed 3D data of molds and compare them with CAD models. Therefore, manufacturers can quickly identify hidden problems and correct defective areas to ensure high-quality parts.

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Medical

3D printing, a technique to produce 3D solid objects from a digital file, has showed huge potential for the medical filed. It supports the creation of 3D printed medical products based on the precise 3D data of patients. These medical devices include anatomical models, orthopedic equipment, and prosthetics. Our 3D scanners can capture accurate 3D data of patients and serve as guidance for 3D printing customized medical products.

Scanology Solutions 3D Scanning Solution

Scanology helps designers and engineers to scan objects on both small and large scales to create precise and printable 3D models.

Thanks to the sophisticated algorithm and powerful data processing, our handheld 3D scanners are efficient to capture geometric features of objects with intricate details easily and quickly. In this way, professionals can streamline their workflows as they do not have to start from scratch. These 3D data are compatible with slicing software so that users can slice the data for easy 3D printing.

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