3D scanning & digitalised process chains

3D data of the components to be produced are the basis for additive manufacturing. These data need to be creatable, processable, storable and traceable. Enterprises need to implement a largely digital process chain to simplify data handling processes. 3D scanning is a first step in the right direction: this makes it possible to digitise existing components. This focus topic looks at the challenges facing a digitised process chain and various ways of overcoming them.

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Soft, inner liner of ski boot made in TPU using Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) ©Tailored Fits AG

Customized ski boots for better comfort and performance

The combination of additive manufacturing, 3D scanning and innovative customization software enables Tailored Fits AG to manufacture individual ski…

Published:
4 Oct 2018

Yuniku Scanner - Images courtesy of HOYA Vision Care

Revolution in the eyewear industry: Yuniku

Yuniku, the world’s first 3D-tailored eyewear to introduce vision-centric design — and an open digital platform that allows any eyewear brand to do…

Published:
22 May 2017

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Materialise

Materialise incorporates three decades of 3D printing experience into a range of software solutions and 3D printing services. Materialise combines…

Germany

Swiss AM Guide

The Swiss AM Guide presents innovative ideas and possibilities in the field of additive manufacturing based on real-world application examples. The…

About the topic

3D data of the components to be produced are the basis for additive manufacturing. These data need to be creatable, processable, storable and traceable. Enterprises need to implement a largely digital process chain to simplify data handling processes. 3D scanning is a first step in the right direction: this makes it possible to digitise existing components. This focus topic looks at the challenges facing a digitised process chain and various ways of overcoming them.