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Using 3D Scanning in Art

3D scanning can be used to measure objects of art in order to assess their 3D dimensions accurately.

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A man performing a scan with the MetraSCAN 3D on a large 3D printed part

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What is the Future of Reverse Engineering?

Over the last few decades, reverse engineering has become an essential part of product design and production processes used by manufacturers all over the globe. From aerospace to automotive to…

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From Scan to Reverse Engineering: 3D Scanner Guarantees Seamless Process

The ability to quickly achieve accurate dimensioning of components of any shape and size with a 3D scanner was for AADS a key factor to choose a Creaform scanner.

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The HandySCAN 3D Opens New Technological Possibilities for a Swiss Technical School

For several years, education has been a priority at Creaform. For us, there is no doubt that teachers and researchers must have access to the latest 3D measurement technologies in order to train the next generation of engineers and designers.

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3D Scanning Technology to Lead Top Athletes to Olympic Gold Medals

Luge, which is the French word for racing sled, is considered by many to be an extreme sport. It involves athletes lying down on their backs on a tiny sled…

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3D Scanning: The Solution to Streamline Your Product Development Processes

All industries need to think ahead and build better products as fast as possible. On the other hand, they have to make sure the components are in compliance with the…

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Rely on Creaform's Testing and Prototyping Services to Get the Job Done

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Rely on Creaform’s Testing and Prototyping Services to Get the Job Done

In December 2014, Creaform’s engineering services team set up a test and prototyping workshop to complement its offering. Spanning 2500 sq. ft. and located near Creaform’s offices in Laval, Montreal,…

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Have you heard about 3D scanning and 3D printing in product development 3.0?

In today’s hyper-competitive markets, product development teams—from engineers to designers—are facing tremendous pressure to come up with new innovations and new products faster than ever before. Let’s face it, in…

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The new HandySCAN 700 at work!

Check out this YouTube video filmed during a recent press conference in Detroit: Organized by SME, a manufacturers’ association, the press conference aimed at introducing two important upcoming events :…

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When 3D scanning goes glamour – the Jenn Barlow’s bubble head project!

In my current job as an applications specialist with Creaform, I’ve been asked to scan, inspect and reverse engineer a lot of very different mechanical parts, using any and all…

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Creaform and Bonhomme Carnaval – Together Once Again!

In 2008 and within the scope of Creaform’s Annual 3D scanning contest, a team of Creaform employees scanned Bonhomme Carnaval, which earned them the 2nd position in the contest. Creaform…

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The Knight of Lévis: an Historic Figure Goes Digital

For the 150th anniversary celebrations of the city of Lévis, owner of Artisans du Passage jewellry shop Charles-Olivier Roy had the idea to reproduce the monument of Francis de Gaston,…

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