3D Scanning

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  GibbsCAM Software Helps Race-Team Mechanics Become CNC Experts

  This magnesium fuel-distribution block, finished with an anti-corrosive coating, was cylinder head mechanic Scott Finnis’s first 3D machining project. He modeled the part with GibbsCAM and used the software to program the toolpath by machining both directly on the model and using extracted geometry for hole features.

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  Altamira Cave: Digitizing History Using 3D Systems 3D Scanning Software

  This enormous task was carried out by the Madrid company Tragacanto. A 3D scanner was used to scan every detail of the cave. With its unmatched flexibility, scanning speed, integrated LCD display and portability features, this made it the ideal high-tech scanning tool for the task.

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  GibbsCAM Accelerates Production of Families of Parts at Mendell

  In the southeast corner of Lakeville, MN, a suburb of Minneapolis, Mendell, Inc has come a long way since its founding in 1965. The company started redefining itself in 1992, the year Bryan Bartz became general manager.

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  Forging Ahead with Solar Energy and GibbsCAM CNC Software

  The global initiative toward green energy has opened doors for entrepreneurs, spawned new companies, and provided opportunities for manufacturing companies looking for growth. However, not every manufacturer has had the expertise required to take advantage of the new opportunities.

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  3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering with Geomagic Design X Helps NASCAR Cars Race to Victory

  According to Anastos, AVR looks for minor adjustments, some almost undetectable, that yield an increase in available horsepower. He said, “With NASCAR’s stringent rules, cars are closely matched, so these small changes can be the difference between winning and losing.”

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