3D Shape GmbH - Shape scanning at the push of a button

The optical scanner SCAN^3D acquires a series of 3D measurements from different directions automatically (2 or 5 axes are available). Measurement is based on the fringe projection principle. The resulting shape data are available in common triangle mesh formats. Because of its usability it is perfectly suited for applications in:

- Reverse engineering

- Medical engineering

- Measuring works of art

- Mold making

Software

Fine registration ensures that the 3D scans are precisely aligned with each other. The 3D measurements are converted into triangle meshes and cleaned of noise, aliasing and outlier points. Next, the meshes for the different views are merged into a single surface description. Finally, any gaps that are present are closed using interpolation in a fully automated process, and a curvature-dependent mesh thinning is carried out.
The software offers users various display, evaluation and editing options.

Measurement Principle

SCAN^3D is an optical sensor based on coded illumination. Measurement is based on a patented process that involves illuminating the surface of the measured object with a fringe pattern. A camera observes the illuminated object from the side. The surface shape of the object is calculated according to the resulting displacement of the fringes.

Measurement Examples


Portuguese Euro coin	Baby comforter

Screw for toothed wheel

Double-clicking the image on the right will download a video demonstrating automatic 3D measurement of a toy horse head. The object is measured from different directions. Afterwards a triangle mesh with curvature-dependent density is calculated automatically using SLIM^3D and visualized by 3DViewer.

Fringe pattern projected onto the object surface, seen from the camera's perspective.

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Shape scanning at the push of a button

Software

Measurement Principle

Measurement Examples

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