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3D Scanning of Aircraft Delivers a Virtual Representation for Interior Design

The role of engineering services is imperative in most industries and 3D engineering services providers have been assigned to do more number of specific and challenging projects.

From Creaform Inc. 17 Oct 2014

The Benefits of 3D Modelling for Phased-Array Inspection in Aerospace Applications

Creaform is a reliable aeronautics provider of portable 3D measurement devices and 3D engineering services to the aeronautics companies such as CAE, Rolls Royce, Pratt & Whitney, and Boeing.

From Creaform Inc. 17 Oct 2014

EADS Uses the HandySCAN 3D from Creaform for Scanning Metallic Tooling and Fiber Composite Parts

The EADS group caters to defense, aerospace and associated markets. The company was formed in 2000 subsequent to the merger of Aérospatiale-Matra based in France, DASA in Germany, and CASA in Spain. Cassidian, Astrium, Eurocopter, and Airbus are the divisions of EADS.

From Creaform Inc. 17 Oct 2014

3D Measuring using the Optical Scanner Metrascan 3D for the Plastic Industry

Mobility, flexibility and novel technologies in measurement are playing a significant role for most companies. High-tech polymer specialist, REHAU also recognized the need for advanced measurement technologies.

From Creaform Inc. 17 Oct 2014

Inspecting the Rear Chassis with the Creaform Handyprobe Portable CMM

This article describes the process of examination of a vehicle rear chassis condition for its customer, Nova Bus, by Creaform, a manufacturer of portable 3D measurement instruments and 3D Engineering Services.

From Creaform Inc. 17 Oct 2014

What Affects the Surface Finish in Diamond Turning?

Final finish of a diamond-turned surface is affected by a variety of factors. This article looks at what can affect the surface finish in diamond turning.

From AMETEK Precitech 16 Oct 2014

Advantages and Applications of the Precitech Hydroround CNC B Axis

Many customers are rediscovering B axis technology as a cost-effective and enabling technology. The latest CAM tools now support new uses of coordinated motion of the B and Z or B and X axes. Thanks to sophisticated control capabilities, the additional setup time required to configure tools for use on a B axis has been eliminated.

From AMETEK Precitech 16 Oct 2014

Relating Machine Accuracy and Dynamics to Low Damage Grinding

This article looks at relating machine accuracy and dynamics to low damage grinding.

From AMETEK Precitech 16 Oct 2014

Evonik ROHACELL® HERO Foam Core Used in Manufacture of Aircraft Nose Landing Gear Doors

This article describes the cost and weight evaluation of fully tested Dornier 728 nose landing gear doors reengineered using ROHACELL® HERO polymethacrylimide (PMI) closed cell rigid structural foam core material from German-based Evonik, one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals manufacturer.

From Evonik Industries AG 16 Oct 2014