Mit 3D-Scannern von Creaform: Markteinführungszeit verkürzen, Entwicklungskosten senken

In many companies, high-quality products are developed with great commitment. Despite this, the development process is often inefficient. It is not uncommon for measuring tapes, calipers and photos to be used to measure and document components – tools that are neither fast nor precise enough for modern product design.

If complete or reliable data is missing, a lot of time is lost when creating accurate CAD models: data has to be transferred, assumptions made and designs revised several times. The result is a lengthy and error-prone development process that causes costs and delays the market launch.

Does this sound familiar to you? If so, then it’s worth reading on.

Problems with measuring tapes and calipers in modern design

Conventional measuring tools may be quick to use, but they are often complex, time-consuming and prone to errors. Complex geometries or curved surfaces cannot be measured adequately – modern product design reaches its limits. Large components are laborious to measure by hand and the data obtained is often incomplete or inaccurate. The accuracy also depends heavily on the experience of the user.

Hand-held 3D scanners, on the other hand, are mobile, versatile and efficient. They make it possible to capture complete geometries – even of large and complex components – quickly and with high precision.

But even high-quality scan data is only the first step. Without suitable post-processing software, converting 3D scans into precise CAD models quickly becomes challenging. Obtaining usable information from scan data is often tedious and complex in CAD programs with limited meshing functions – which further slows down the development process.

HandySCAN 3D|PRO series and Scan-to-CAD Pro for converting scan data into CAD models

The HandySCAN 3D|PRO series was developed by Creaform to efficiently convert scan data into ready-to-use CAD models. Even complex shapes are precisely captured with this portable 3D scanner under a wide range of conditions – regardless of the user’s environment or experience.

Thanks to dynamic referencing, even the finest surface details can be captured in high resolution and high-quality models generated – even under demanding conditions.

After more than 20 years of development and continuous optimization, the PRO series offers powerful 3D laser scanners with an attractive price-performance ratio. More than 10,000 users worldwide rely on this technology from Canada – proof of Creaform’s reliability and practical support.

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The intuitive Scan-to-CAD Pro software has been specially developed to simplify the transition from scan to CAD application. As a powerful reverse engineering module, Scan-to-CAD Pro enables the rapid creation of accurate and editable CAD models. Users can work directly on scan cross-sections in 2D, create complete 3D models in the project and optimally prepare data for parametric export to CAD. Deviations can be analyzed in real time and the CAD model can be compared directly with the scan data – for an efficient and targeted workflow from scan to CAD.

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Faster market launch, lower development costs

For an efficient design process, product developers need an integrated solution of hardware and software that quickly and reliably converts 3D scans into CAD data. The combination of the HandySCAN 3D|PRO series and Scan-to-CAD Pro offers just that: a powerful, user-friendly and reliable solution to shorten development times and reduce costs.

In contrast to conventional measurement methods, design data is recorded in full in a single measurement session. There is no need for multiple on-site appointments to collect data – this saves time and resources. At the same time, the solution is easy to learn and use, regardless of previous experience in 3D scanning.

Product designers can use the HandySCAN 3D|PRO series to precisely capture, evaluate, align and process scan data. Scan-to-CAD Pro supports this with an intuitive user interface and efficient CAD transfer – for better, precisely fitting and optimized designs.

A structured and efficient development process reduces coordination effort and iterations on the way to the finished CAD model. As a result, products can be developed faster, more cost-efficiently and closer to the customer’s requirements.

Kurz gesagt: Die Kombination aus HandySCAN 3D|PRO-Serie und Scan-to-CAD Pro ist eine durchdachte Gesamtlösung, um Produkte schneller zur Marktreife zu bringen. Kürzere Entwicklungszyklen ermöglichen es Unternehmen, mehr Projekte umzusetzen, flexibel auf eine sich verändernde Nachfrage zu reagieren und nachhaltiges Wachstum zu fördern.

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