3D Scanning Applications

3D Laser scanning is the process of measuring any given object by means of a laser beam and digitizing the information.

Our scanning systems work by reading a reflected laser beam off of the original object. The scan system then builds a 3D model of the object. This model can be modified in a CAD-system or used for copying the exact shape, or rapid prototyped out as a one to one or scaled version of the original.

With our latest scanning technology it is also to capture the color of an object. This can be used on a prototype as well.  3D Scanning with Criteria Systems can therefore be used to:

• minimize development costs
• reduce/eliminate CAD development time
  
• shorten development periods 
• enter the market much faster

As the following diagram illustrates, the applications for 3D scanning include reverse engineering, triangle mesh creation for export to CAD, animation, simulation and CNC tool path applications, as well as for quality assurance testing.

For more information please visit our 3D scanning page here, and our 3D scanning gallery