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How AI Photogrammetry is Transforming 3D Modelling Workflows — Artec Studio 19

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Scale bars for measurable 3D models Without scale bars, there can be no correlation between photogrammetry models and real-life dimensions. Artec Studio’s built-in scale bars allow you to specify distance, area, and volume for measurement. Source: Artec 3D

From Smart Photos to Stunning Models: How AI Photogrammetry is Changing the 3D Workflow GameThere’s a quiet shift happening across labs, job sites, and studios. Engineers, archaeologists, product designers — even surfers — are bypassing traditional 3D workflows and doing something that used to …

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Progression of Industrial 3D Scanning Technologies (2009–2025)

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Cover image for the “3D Scanning Landscape Report” titled “Progression of Industrial 3D Scanning Technologies (2009–2025)” by Rapid 3D. The design features a dark blue background with bold white an by Rapid 3D light blue text. On the right, three stylised 3D scanners—structured-light, laser triangulation, and photogrammetry—are scanning grey cubes using blue lines, red lasers, and red projection cones respectively. On the bottom left, a line chart illustrates the rise in scanning performance from 2009 to 2025 with two upward-trending lines, one sharply increasing toward 2025, symbolising technological growth.

IntroductionIndustrial-grade 3D scanning technologies have undergone significant evolution between 2009 and 2025.Originally a niche, high-cost tool used by specialists, 3D scanning is now an essential technology across manufacturing, healthcare, aviation, and reverse-engineering …

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Camshaft Locking Tool

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3D printed camshaft locking tool designed and used by Punch Torino on a Markforged X7 Industrial 3d printer

Punch Torino: A Legacy of Automotive MasteryNestled in Italy's automotive heartland, Punch Torino stands as a beacon of engineering brilliance. Since 2005, Punch Torino had grown from a small spin-off to a leading European R&D facility, employing over 700 experts from 12 nations. Their …

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3D Printing – Strengthening the Z Axis Using Co-Part Assembly

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Want to gain 87% better strength out of the same part? Check out the latest episode of Markforged Reinforced, where their engineers share valuable tips for designing for additive manufacturing.

Want to gain 87% better strength out of the same part? Check out the latest episode of Markforged Reinforced, where their engineers share valuable tips for designing for additive manufacturing.Introduction: The Power of 3D Printing3D printing is revolutionizing the world of manufacturing. …

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Part Machinist? Cut your machine time in half.

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Rapid 3D - Markforged Fixtures Tucker Induction Systems

Not familiar with 3D printing? Sure, that's not a problem says Josh Tucker.Josh freely admits that he knew nothing about additive manufacturing before he was shown how to print industrial fixtures that are now essential to the operation of his company.Over the course of more than …

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Strong 3D Printed Fixtures with TITANS of CNC & Markforged

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3D printed tooling fixtures by Markforged holding a machined part in place on a CNC machine.

"When it comes to high-end CNC machining, it's all about the fixturing." Titan Gilroy explains how machinists can save money and time by using the additive manufacturing capabilities of Markforged.In this video Titans of CNC Gilroy shows how they use Markforged 3D printers to 3D print fixtures …

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Markforged Smooth TPU 95A

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When used with Markforged composite printers, Smooth TPU 95A, a rubber-like material, enables product designers and producers to quickly produce flexible, impact-absorbent parts.Markforged Smooth TPU 95A enables manufacturers to produce high-quality, flexible parts on demand. Manufacturers may …

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Geomagic Design X 2022 Update

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Get accurate and efficient 3D scanning with Geomagic Design X - the all-in-one solution for entry-level reverse engineering and inspection workflows. Try Geomagic Design X today and take your scanning game to the next level! Get your license from Rapid 3D, the Geomagic authorised agents for Geomagic in sub-Saharan Africa.

What’s new?New features in this release provide you with new and efficient workflows for reverse engineering complex designs. Improve your modeling speed across common and challenging parts.LiveTransfer to Latest CAD Software VersionsThe following CAD applications are now supported in …

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Markforged Video – How to Strengthen Your 3D Printed Parts Along the Z Axis | Reinforced

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Rapid 3D - Markforged Reinforced video.

How we can improve the z-axis strength of our 3d printed parts? This step-by-step video can help you make some of your parts instantly stronger with just a little bit of redesign. Let's look at an example. We're building a part, in this case out of a chopped carbon fibre and nylon material. In this …

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YOU MAWO 3D Printed Eyewear

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3D printing pioneers for eyewear of the future: personalised made-to-measure frames. Unique & sustainable 3D-printed eyewear, based on a 3D-scan, produced exclusively for the wearer. YOU MAWO benefits from a scalable and reproducible process and a wide range of available colours.Who are YOU …

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Markforged X7 Field Edition

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The turnkey industrial 3D printer for functional parts in the field. The X7 Field Edition is a ruggedized, field-deployable industrial 3D printer for tactical response to inventory challenges in remote locations.Increase supply chain resilience by printing tools, adapters, and replacement …

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Introducing The New DyeMansion Powershot Performance Series

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Next level blasting systems purpose-built for the factory of the future & high-volume production with Additive Manufacturing.Talk to us about your post processing requirements …

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Reverse-engineering automotive parts using metal 3D printing technology

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(R) 3D printed 17-4 PH Stainless Steel carburetor; (L) original carburetor.

The CustomerRPG Industries is a full-service manufacturer working with automotive, aerospace, and oil industry clients. Started in 1995, the company primarily offers EDM, CNC machining, waterjet cutting, and additive manufacturing services.The ChallengeRobert Ginsburg, President of RPG …

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DyeMansion Announces the Expansion of the Powershot Product Portfolio

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The new Powershot performance series is Industry 4.0 ready

On 24 March 2021 , post-processing pioneers, DyeMansion, will introduce the totally new Powershot Performance series and a new generation of their classic Powershot C & S models. The Powershot Performance series is designed for users of industrial Additive Manufacturing targeting serial …

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Handheld 3D Scanners with AI-Powered HD Mode

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Artec 3D - Scan of a Honda engine HD Mode on an Artec Leo 3D Scanner

Artec 3D announces the successful development of a proprietary AI Engine that more than doubles the resolution of its Eva and Leo handheld 3D scanners to 0.2 mm, using a newly released HD Mode.Artec 3D is the first and only company to utilize deep convolutional neural networks to reconstruct 3D …

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