ATOS Q is a compact, metrology-grade blue light 3D scanner. ATOS is an abbreviation for advanced topometric optical sensor, and the Q stands for Quality. The ATOS Q is a lightweight, portable, accurate 3D digitizing solution for measuring small to medium-sized objects. Engineered to quickly deliver high-resolution data within its sleek, compact design, the ATOS Q is a versatile solution that gives you powerful features like the ATOS 5 while setting a new lower price-per-performance benchmark in the industry. Read this tech review to learn more!   ATOS Q Tech Review: High-Precisio ..read more

The ScanBox Series 8 is an automated optical 3D measuring machine used to collect full surface geometry and quickly deliver an accurate digital twin. This multitasking metrology powerhouse can completely digitize a body in white in just 30 minutes, making this ultra-fast technology a favorite with our automotive and aerospace customers. Read this review to learn more!   ScanBox Series 8 Tech Review: Automated 3D Scanning and Inspection of Large Parts    {youtube}2OjOyV3neXQ{/youtube}   The ScanBox Series 8 is an automated optical 3D measuring machine used to collect f ..read more

Optical 3D measurement systems are essential for ensuring quality and accuracy across various industries. Optical 3D measurement systems use light-based technologies such as lasers, cameras, and projectors to measure objects. This technology offers several advantages over traditional measurement methods such as contact probes, gauges, and calipers. Metrology-grade optical 3D measurement systems are faster, more accurate, flexible, and reliable.   Which Optical 3D Measurement Systems are Proven to Slash Costs and Improve Repeatability Dramatically? Optical 3D measurement systems are ..read more

The challenges and demands of the automotive industry are evolving at speeds as fast as the cars it manufactures. Keeping up with customer satisfaction, performance, and competition requires keeping up with technology. Implementing innovative technology like structured blue light 3D scanning is key to developing new processes for modern automotive manufacturers.   Which 3D Scanners Drive Innovation in the Automotive Industry? The challenges and demands of the automotive industry are evolving at speeds as fast as the cars it manufactures. Keeping up with customer satisfaction, perfo ..read more

3D metrology is the scientific study of physical measurement using technologies that can create a full 3D representation of an object's geometrical shape. 3D metrology includes various technologies, such as non-contact structured blue light 3D scanners, tactile Coordinate Measurement Machines (CMMs) or computerized tomography (CT) scanners. These 3D metrology tools acquire actual data from physical parts for use in 3D metrology software to perform quality control, accuracy assessment, and various analyses of parts.   What is 3D Metrology? And Other Things You Should Know if You're New ..read more

Industrial manufacturing requires high standards of quality, efficiency, and accuracy to ensure the performance of the resulting products. One of the key aspects of industrial manufacturing is industrial metrology, which is the application of measurement science to industrial processes and products. Industrial metrology technologies help to monitor, control, and improve quality by providing accurate and reliable measurement data for analysis.   Creating Highly Accurate 3D Meshes for Industrial Metrology Applications Industrial manufacturing requires high standards of quality, effic ..read more

A 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a precision measurement device that accurately collects XYZ coordinate points from an object's surface to define and analyze its dimensions and geometric characteristics in three-dimensional space. Various types of probes are used in CMMs, the most common being mechanical and laser sensors. The most advanced 3D coordinate measuring machines use non-contact optical blue light technology.   What is a 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine? A 3D Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) is a precision measurement device that accurately collects XYZ coordinate ..read more

Each new year is an opportunity to improve your processes and products. That often means improving the technology you use within your processes to create your products. That's why we wrote this roundup of the best accurate 3D scanners for manufacturing available in 2023.   The Best Accurate 3D Scanners for Manufacturing in 2023 Each new year is an opportunity to improve your processes and products. That often means improving the technology you use within your processes to create your products. That's why we wrote this roundup of the best accurate 3D scanners ..read more

Handheld CMM scanners now have more advanced capabilities than when they first emerged on the market, making them a reliable tool for working in industrial quality inspection. Their mobility supports modern production processes that require a precision quality control system to be brought directly to the produced parts. Keep reading to learn what everyone needs to know about handheld CMM scanners...   How Does a Handheld CMM Scanner Work for Industrial Quality Inspection?   Handheld CMM scanners now have more advanced capabilities than when they first emerged on the market ..read more

Digital transformation is critical in modern manufacturing to produce higher quality products faster at a lower cost. Transitioning out of traditional engineering systems and stepping into the digital realm requires embracing transformative technologies that open the door to a digital transformation journey. But what does it take to begin a digital transformation journey? The first step in any digital transformation journey is to establish an accurate method of collecting full-field data that provides a gateway into digitalization.   Digital Transformation for Digital Engineering in M ..read more