by Simon Spode | Mar 8, 2023 | 3D Scanning, Aerospace, Design, Development, Quality & Inspection, Reverse Engineering
The aerospace industry has long been a driver of 3D scanning and the implementation of this technology into its quality assurance systems. As the accuracy of current 3D scanning technology has improved and data collection has become much faster, the viability of... 
by Simon Spode | Mar 2, 2023 | 3D Scanning, Engineering, Industry, Manufacturing, Quality & Inspection
The Siempelkamp Foundry recently unveiled the world’s largest robotic 3D scanning measuring cell. The new robot measuring cell is the special pride of the world’s leading hand-casting manufacturer. It allows for the fully automated, non-contact and reliable 3D scanned... 
by Simon Spode | Feb 24, 2023 | 3D Scanning, Automotive, News, Quality & Inspection
Every hyper sports car from Bugatti is created with a commitment to absolute perfection. At the interface between production and quality, one specialist assures compliance with tolerances measured in the hundredths of millimetres to ensure a Bugatti hyper sports car... 
by Simon Spode | Oct 11, 2022 | 3D Scanning, Design, Development, Manufacturing, News, Quality & Inspection, Reverse Engineering
This recent article from The Boss magazine explores why industrial companies need to adopt 3D scanning technologies The world’s 3D scanning technology has developed quite quickly over the last decade, with the technology becoming more and more relevant in our daily... 
by Simon Spode | Aug 4, 2022 | 3D Scanning, Automotive, Manufacturing, Quality & Inspection
Ford Motor Company’s $US 600 million investment in its Silverton Assembly Plant operations in South Africa is coming to fruition, with the completion of the high-tech new Stamping Plant, which is now in operation. The Stamping Plant comprises five tandem presses,... 
by Simon Spode | May 24, 2022 | 3D Scanning, Motorsport, Quality & Inspection
For the 2022 season the FIA has implemented a new laser scanning system that forms part of the scrutineering process to check the legality of Formula 1 cars at each race weekend. As FIA Single Seater Technical Director Nikolas Tombazis explains. “The aerodynamic...