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Tech Update
3D-Scanning Software Offers
Full Inspection
and Reverse- Engineering Workflows, and More
Artec 3D has released Artec Studio 17 (AS17), the latest iteration of its 3D- scanning software. AS17 represents a significant leap forward for the product, according to company officials, including a host of new features and updates that promise enhanced functionality for quality inspection, reverse engineering and full- color CGI workflows, as well as improve- ments in speed and ease of use.
With the new release, users reportedly receive increased accuracy and stream- lined quality-inspection processes via and updated stack of scan-to-CAD features
and tools within AS17. Datum alignment enables metrology professionals to align meshes and CAD models using key geo- metric features in only a few clicks, ensuring no slight variances from misalignment. And, for scanning workflows using reference objects for data registration, AS17 users now have enhanced manual control. They can individually select objects such as spheres or checkerboard targets, take measurements between any of these objects, or exclude any from registration
if required. Addi- tionally, users now can import multi- ple reference tar- get clouds into the workspace and choose which ones to use for tracking.
New features reportedly allow engineers to scan an object and com-
pletely reverse-engineer it all in one soft- ware, streamlining design and manufac- turing workflows. The Auto Surface tool enables one-click conversion of complex organic shapes into solid CAD models, while with the addition of Boolean oper- ations, users can modify models with CAD entities and meshes using the Union, Subtract and Intersect tools to create products such as customized molds and packaging.
Other reported updates:
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