Creaform has set itself apart in the aerospace industry as a strong and reliable supplier of portable 3D solutions in various applications including quality control and inspection, reverse engineering of original parts, and prototype, tooling and mold adjustment.
Features and benefits
01 Accuracy and speed
- Metrology-grade measurements: Accuracy of up to 0.025 mm (0.0009 in), resolution of up to 0.025 mm (0.0009 in), high repeatability and traceable certificate.
- Accuracy in real-life conditions: Regardless of environmental conditions, part set-up or user ability, get unprecedented accuracy.
- Highest measurement rate among all laser scanners: 1,300,000 measures/s.
02 Portability
- Stand-alone device: There is no need for an external positioning system, arms, tripod or fixture
- On-the-go scanning: You can take it from place to place or use it in-house or on site
- Easy access to confined spaces: Thanks to its small size and flexible stand-off distance
03 Simplicity
- User-friendly: Very short learning curve, regardless of the user’s experience level
- Direct mesh output: No complicated alignment or point cloud processing
- Real-time visualization: View your computer screen to see what you are doing and what is left to be done
If you hold one of the following positions, Creaform’s 3D scanners were designed just for you!
| Metrologist | 3D scanning expert | 3D scanning technician | Industrial designer |
| 3D modelling expert | 3D metrology expert | Quality control manager | Engineering technician |
3D scanners: Your tools for effective product lifecycle management.
3D scanning speeds up your product development process and supports products throughout their lifecycles.
Concept
Requirements and specifications
- Competitive product analysis
- Measurement of product environment or connecting/surrounding parts
- Measurement of existing parts for aftermarket or custom equipment
Concept design
- Clay model measurement and reverse engineering
- Model and mock-up measurement, and reverse engineering
- Styling and aesthetics
Concept prototyping
- Integration of prototype modifications into CAD files
- Form study and proof-of-concept prototypes
- Ergonomic prototypes
Design
CAD design
- 3D scan-to-CAD
- Reverse engineering (extracting the design intent)
- Packaging design
Prototyping
- Rapid prototyping
- Integration of prototype modifications into CAD file
- Prototype inspection
Testing, simulation and analysis
- Finite element analysis (FEA)
- Interference analysis
- Deformation and geometry analysis
Manufacturing
Tooling design
- Reverse engineering of dies, molds, fixtures, jigs and patterns
- Update of CAD file to reflect as-built tooling measurements
- Tooling validation/inspection
Assembly and production
- Virtual assembly
- Tool/robot path programming
- Part assessment before machining
Quality control
- First article inspection (FAI)
- Part-to-CAD inspection
- Supplier quality inspection
Servicing
Documentation
- As-built documentation of parts/tooling
- Marketing presentations, 3D training systems, serious gaming
- Digital archiving
Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO)
- Wear and tear analysis
- Custom repairs/modifications
- As-built documentation of parts/tooling before maintenance
Replacement and recycling
- Reverse engineering for developing replacement/restoration parts
- Planning of complex assemblies disassembly/dismantling
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