3D Scanning

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  Bow Manufacturer Hits Production Targets with GibbsCAM TMS

  All Mathews metal components are machined from aluminum, and 75% of the machined components, like this limb cup, which connects riser to limb on the Creed XS hunting bows, are made on a multi-part tombstone programmed with GibbsCAM TMS.

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  3D Scanning and Inspection by 3D Systems Geomagic Software Validates U.S. Army's Body Armor Tests

  Using a FaroArm Quantum scanner and Geomagic Control 3D inspection software, the Army has decreased the uncertainty of its body armor test results by as much as ten-fold over its former caliper-based process. That translates directly into confidence according to Craig Miser, chief of the Applied Science Test Division.

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  The Manhattan Project Enabled Using 3D Systems On Demand Manufacturing Services and CJP 3D printing

  “Quickparts has a wide range of 3D printing options for different types of projects . However, we needed to print very large models very quickly and in full CMYK color, so their ColorJet Technology was the one option that made this even feasible,” said senior designer David Shamlian.

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  ProJet MJP Wax Investment Casting Patterns Let Turbine Technologies Soar

  In addition, with traditional techniques iterative design and testing become virtually impossible. Turbine blades especially may require several tests, as they have to be twisted precisely. Even a few degrees off and they won’t function. But when one part costs upwards of $20,000, it’s not feasible to produce several parts for testing alone.

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  Realize Inc. and Outdoor Ukulele Hit the Right Notes With 3D Printed Musical Instruments

  A staple in Hawaiian music, the ukulele’s name roughly translates as “jumping flea,” a tribute to the player’s fluttering fingers as they play the small, traditionally wooden instrument. It goes to say that given the busy, flea-like strumming involved, you can’t just make a “uke” out of anything. It’s got to be durable, and it’s got to s…

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