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Enter the NeoMetrix Rapid Design Contest

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Dan Perreault

Join NeoMetrix in Booth 250 at the Rapid 2012 show in Atlanta. Submit your design for a smartphone holder, and you could win a free prototype.

Submit your sketch using our entry form:  Rapid Design Contest

Or, stop by the show.  We’ll be in booth 250

We’ll select a winning design each day at the show.  We’ll then convert the 2D sketch in to 3D using SpaceClaim direct modeling software, then print that design on our Objet 3D printer.

If you won’t be able to attend, we will also select a winning design from all entries submitted via e-mail until May 18th.

Please feel free to call or e-mail with any questions or comments.

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Announcing New MetraScan 3D Scanner from Creaform

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Dan Perreault

Lévis, May 1, 2012 – Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement technologies, is proud to unveil its new line-up of MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners – the most accurate 3D scanners for demanding quality control and reverse engineering applications.

THE METRASCAN 3D OPTICAL CMM SCANNERS

The MetraSCAN 3D scanners are the most accurate scanning solutions on the market, whether in lab or on the shop floor. Like Creaform’s entire portfolio of measuring technologies,  The MetraSCAN 3D are easy to master and use, and they take only a few minutes to set up.

Featuring Creaform’s TRUaccuracy technology, The MetraSCAN 3D ensure highly-accurate dimensional surface measurements, regardless of the measurement environment (instability, vibrations, thermal variations, etc.) or operator skills.

The combination of The MetraSCAN 3D CMM scanner and a HandyPROBE arm-free CMM makes for a complete and powerful measurement system for points and surfaces, and enable geometrical and freeform inspection on the same part, with the same system.

WHAT’S NEW

The MetraSCAN 3D handheld scanners are now offered in two versions:

The MetraSCAN 3D 70 offers optimal resolution. It is ideal for projects where geometrical feature definition is key, such as sheet metal and tooling inspection.

The New MetraScan 210 3D Scanner from Creaform

The New MetraScan 210 3D Scanner from Creaform

The MetraSCAN 3D 210 offers increased measurement speed. Its increased stand-off and depth of field make for enhanced scanning flexibility. It is ideal for large surface metrology and large-scale reverse engineering.

• Both 3D scanners feature the same accuracy and they have been fitted with a new light carbon structure.

We believe that this expanded and enhanced The MetraSCAN 3D line-up fits the needs of our customers now more closely when it comes to quality control or reverse engineering applications, said Jean-François Larue, product director. What’s more, we integrated the know-how acquired on the technology since the launch of the first generation of MetraSCAN in 2010. Among all the inspection systems available on the market, the MetraSCAN 3D scanners remain best at increasing the reliability, speed and versatility of the measurement process.
The new devices will be presented to the public for the first time during the CONTROL tradeshow in Stuttgart, Germany, from May 8 to 11 (hall 5, booth 5108).

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Start the Year Right with Great Deals on Pre-Owned 3D Printers & Scanners

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Dan Perreault

Start the new year off right with great deals on pre-owned equipment from NeoMetrix.

Objet 24 3D Printer:  This entry level machine from Objet prints parts with the same

accuracy, surface finish, and detail you expect from Objet… at a much more attractive price.

For more details visit:  http://www.3dscanningservices.net/objet-desktop-3d-printer.asp

Konica-Minolta Vivid 9i 3D Scanner:  Long the workhorse of our 3D scanning services business, this is a flexible, robust, professional system.  It includes the scanner, turntable, 3 Lenses and calibration fixtures.  The Vivid 9i interfaces with popular software products from Rapidform, Geomagic, and Polyworks.

For more details please visit:  http://www.3dscanningservices.net/konica-minolta-reverse-engineering-3d-scanning.asp#vivid9i

For additional information, or to receive a price quote, please

contact:

Vic Nesheim | Regional Manager

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc.

888-696-SCAN (7226) ext 104

407-619-3556 cell

407-386-7797 fax

vic@neometrixtech.com

or

Dan Perreault | President & CEO

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc.

888-696-SCAN (7226) ext 101

407-963-9964 cell

407-386-7797 fax

dan@neometrixtech.com

www.3dscanningservices.net

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Join us for an Open House & Technology Workshop Dec. 15th in Lake Mary

Posted on November 23, 2011 by Dan Perreault

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc., a proven provider of 3D printing & 3D scanning products and services will be hosting our open house at our headquarters in Lake Mary, FL on Dec. 15th, 2011.

We will have the following systems available for your review and demonstration:

  • Steinbichler Comet 5 Structured Light Scanner
  • Konica-Minolta Range 7
  • Creaform MetraScan
  • FARO Focus 3D Long Range Scanner
  • Objet Connex 500 3D Printer
  • Objet 30 Desktop 3D Printer
  • Rapidform Software
  • Geomagic Software
  • SpaceClaim Software

Please RSVP to info@neometrixtech.com

or call 888-696-7226

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NeoMetrix Validates Scanner Accuracy

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Dan Perreault

The Faro Focus3D is a new long range scanner that NeoMetrix Technologies will be representing. The manufacturer of the Focus scanner claims that the Focus has an accuracy of 2 millimeters. From firsthand experience with the Focus scanner, scanning engineers have been very impressed with the accuracy of the scan data and have suspected a higher degree of accuracy on items that are less than 10 meters than what the manufacturer has declared. This report is designed to display the scan data that the Focus gives and compare it to that of the Creaform MetraScan in order to find the true accuracy of the Focus scanner on smaller items. Because the MetraScan is a highly respected and well known three dimensional scanner that has been calibrated and tested using NIST standards of accuracy, this report uses the MetraScan data as a nominal (or reference) data set.

The scanning object selected for this report is the mold of a boat hull. The hull mold was scanned with both the MetraScan and the Focus scanner, as seen in the image below.

The blue hull on the left is the MetraScan hull, and on the right in yellow is the Focus hull. The two hulls were aligned in Rapidform XOR in order to take accurate, consistent measurements. A series of measurements were taken in the comparison, among which are standard marine measurements such as the beam, LOA (length over all), deadrise, and gunnel height. All of the different measurements and their numerical values can be seen in the table below.

All of the measurements in the table above are in inches, with an exception of angular deadrise measurements. The LOA is a very important measurement for any marine vehicle, and as you can see the boat that his mold produces is slightly longer than 21 feet. Even though the measurement is very large, the difference between the scanners was less than a tenth of an inch, as seen below.

The image on the left is the MetraScan LOA, and on the right is the Focus LOA measurement.

Next on the data spreadsheet are the four beam measurements. In the image below, both the MetraScan hull and the Focus hull are aligned together with the four different planes that were used to measure the beam in the four positions.

Position 1 is at the stern, and position 2 is 48 inches in front of position 1. Position 3 is close to the middle of the boat and position 4 is the plane which is nearest to the bow. Positions 3 and 4 were the lesser accurate of the four beams, yet they were both within 40 thousandths of an inch (or one millimeter), of one another. The cross section displayed below is that of the beam position 4.

The difference in the two beam measurements was a mere 26 thousandths of an inch, which is equal to 0.66 millimeters.

Next on the list is the deadrise measurement. The deadrise is a measurement of the angle from the horizon to the primary surface line of one side of the hull as seen below.

The deadrise is typically measured near at the transom, so the deadrise measurements in the report were taken from roughly 27 inches from the transom. The deadrise measurements above were labeled in the spreadsheet as “Deadrise 2”, and they differed by less than one tenth of one degree.

Finally, the height of the hull side wall was measured at the same distance forward from the transom as the deadrise was (27 inches). This particular boat model has a flat spot on the underside of the hull at this position, so it made for an easy reference to use to measure the height of the hull at that point. As displayed below, the two scans differed by only only 49 thousandths of an inch.

In conclusion, despite the wide range of different measurements taken, the average difference in length of all linear measurements was 0.035 inches, or 35 thousandths. When converted to metric units, this is a mere 0.89 millimeters. This is significantly better than the supposed 2 millimeter accuracy label that the Focus received from the manufacturer, thus showing on parts less than 10 meters a much better accuracy than 2 millimeters can be achieved when using the Faro Focus long range scanner.

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NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc. To Exhibit 3D Scanning & 3D Printing Solutions at 2011 Performance Racing Show

Posted on November 17, 2011 by Dan Perreault

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc., a proven provider of 3D scanning and rapid prototyping will be demonstrating solutions for rapid product development at this year’s Performance Racing Industry Show in Orlando FL, December 1 – 3 in booth number 1957.

Each year, thousands of racing industry experts descend upon Orlando, FL..  With attendance from over 65 countries, and hundreds of exhibitors based outside of the US, new racing technology from around the world will be introduced at this year’s PRI Trade Show.

According to Sarah Perreault, V.P. of Sales at NeoMetrix: “The racing industry has a history of embracing new technology in order to gain that winning edge over the competition.  We see this market as a perfect candidate for our 3D technologies.”

NeoMetrix solutions for the racing industry include 3D CAD, small scale and large scale 3D scanning as well as 3D printing an rapid prototyping.  3D scanners from Creaform, Steinbichler, FARO and Konica-Minolta facilitate the capture of complex geometry associated performance race cars, that data can then be tweaked and optimized using software such as Rapidform XOR, Geomagic Studio, and SpaceClaim Engineer.  Finally, prototyped parts can be rapidly produced on Objet 3D printers for testing of fit form and function.

For more details on NeoMetrix Technologies, please visit www.3dscanningservices.net.  For more details on this  year’s PRI show please visit http://www.performanceracing.com/tradeshow/

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Objet High Temperature 3D Printing Material Now Available from NeoMetrix

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Dan Perreault

Lake Mary, FL – NeoMetrix, a leading provider of solutions for rapid product development has announced the commercial availability of a new High Temperature resin from Objet Geometries for use on its Eden and Connex line of 3D printers.

Objet High Temperature Material, RGD525, offers high thermal functionality combined with outstanding dimensional stability.

Objet High Temperature Material, RGD525, has a temperature resistance of  65°C (149°F) out of the printer and 80°C (176°F) after a short oven-based, post-thermal treatment.

The High Temperature Material is the second Objet material to be released this year capable of simulating the thermal performance of engineering plastics – and the first to be available now on the Objet Eden 3D printer.

The High Temperature Material is ideal for:

  • Thermal testing of static parts such as hot air-flow or hot water-flow in taps, faucets and in-flows
  • Exhibition modelling and ‘show-car’ modelling, where the material’s high dimensional stability keeps models accurate and viable, even under strong lighting conditions and adverse environments
  • Simulating over-molded parts such as air-flow vents used in automotive, defence and household appliances. The material can be simultaneously printed with Objet Tango rubber-like material on the Objet 3D printer.
  • Post-processing applications such as gluing, painting and metalizing. The material produces models with extra-smooth surfaces that eliminate the need for filing down the unwanted protrusions before post-processing.

According to Zehavit Reisin, Head of Consumables Line of Business for Objet, “We are very excited to release the latest addition to our growing range of materials for simulating engineering plastics. The High Temperature Material allows our customers to perform genuine thermal functional testing of 3D printed parts and prototypes.

The models created in this material are more resilient in diverse environmental conditions, whether in transit or under strong exhibition lighting. At this year’s EuroMold – World Fair for Moldmaking and Tooling, Design and Application Development show in Frankfurt, Germany – visitors will be able to see both the High Temperature Material and ABS-like Digital Material being used in an impressive array of industry applications.”

The High Temperature material produces 3D models and prototypes combining high thermal functionality with outstanding dimensional stability. The material’s temperature resistance makes it highly beneficial for thermal testing of static parts such as hot air-flow or hot water-flow in taps and faucets.

When jetted off the Objet Connex multi-material 3D printer, the High Temperature Material can be simultaneously printed with Objet’s Tango family of rubber-like materials to simulate over-molded parts such as air-flow vents used in automotive, defense and household appliances.

Objet’s ultra-thin-layer, high-resolution 3-dimensional printing systems and materials utilize PolyJet polymer jetting technology, to print ultra-thin 16-micron layers. The market-proven Objet Eden line of 3D Printing Systems and the Objet24 and Objet30 3D desktop printers are based on Objet’s patented office-friendly PolyJet Technology. The Objet Connex multi-material family is based on Objet’s PolyJet Matrix Technology, which jets multiple model materials simultaneously and creates composite Digital Materials on the fly. All Objet systems use Objet’s FullCure® materials to create accurate, clean, smooth, and highly detailed 3D parts.

Objet systems are in use by customers worldwide, including Fortune 100 companies, in multiple industries such as Education, Medical / Medical Devices & Dental, Consumer Electronics, Automotive, toys, consumer goods, and footwear industries.

Founded in 1998, Objet serves its growing global customer base through offices in USA, Mexico, Europe, Japan, China and Hong Kong, and a global network of distribution partners. Objet owns more than 50 patents and patent pending inventions. For more information, visit us at www.objet.com.

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Steinbichler Vision Systems Signs NeoMetrix as Reseller

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Dan Perreault

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc, of Lake Mary, FL has signed with Steinbichler Vision Systems, a world-class company offering 3D scanning technology, to represent  the Comet line of structured light scanning systems.

According to Dan Perreault, President of NeoMetrix, “The Comet 5 from Steinbichler represents the pinnacle of performance in 3D scanning.  With unparalleled accuracy and resolution, we see this system as the perfect complement to our existing product line.”

Based on industry-proven foundations, the COMET5 with its new projection technology reaches new performance levels for high-speed measurements. This is enabling the data acquisition in the digitization process to be completed in 1/6 th. of the time which is a deciding advantages when measuring in rough industrial environments prone to vibration. The consequent utilization of the latest PC hardware and software technologies (parallel processing, 64 bit operation system and application software) furthermore enables an extremely fast post-processing of the measured data. The combination of the proven one-camera-technique and the newly developed projection technology guarantees high-speed measurements as well as excellent data quality. COMET5 completes all measurements fast and accurately and is therefore ideally suited for efficient use in quality control next to the production line.

The rigid construction of the system is extremely stabile which allows the system to be operated in a wide temperature range and the high-power external light source further improves the system temperature stability. Owing to its high physical stability, the sensor is perfectly suitable for automated measuring applications. The sensor can be operated on an industrial robot without the risk of acceleration forces influencing the measuring accuracy. COMET5 thereby guarantees a high reproducibility of the highly accurate measurement results, in addition to having the advantage of minimizing the need for system recalibration.

3D scanning can be used for a variety of applications, including reverse engineering and computer aided inspection.  Steinbichler scanners are compatible with popular 3d software packages from Geomagic, Rapidform and Polyworks.

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NeoMetrix Combines Technologies to Enhance 3D Scanning Capabilities

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Dan Perreault

3D laser scanning is a great method for capturing large quantities of data very quickly and accurately.  However, very accurate systems, like the Konica-Minolta Range 7, scan a relatively small area in one pass.  They are therefore somewhat limited in the size of parts that can be scanned.  Multiple data sets can be aligned manually, by choosing common features in overlapping data sets, but this method is subject to compounding alignment errors over long distances.

Conversely, the C-Track optical tracking system from Creaform can be used for a variety of applications, including capturing a large set of retro-reflective targets.  Since the targets are spaced several inches apart, the resultant data set can cover a large area, but the final data is sparse.

However, these targets can also be recognized by the Range 7 scanner, allowing for the automatic alignment of the smaller, high accuracy data sets to the global coordinate system established by the C-Track.  The data file generated by VX Elements, the software that controls the C-Track, is exported as a TXT file, and contains the XYZ position of each target, as well as a the IJK vector designating the direction.  Range Viewer, the software that controls the Range 7 scanner can then import this file and use it as a base line for aligning the individual scans.  Range Viewer recognizes patterns of targets in each scan and then uses that information to properly orient the data relative to the over-all data set from the C-Track.

Once the data is collected by the scanner and aligned using the data from the C-track, it can be processed into a polygonal mesh.  The primary applications for this technology are reverse engineering and computer aided inspection.  For reverse engineering the original polygon mesh can be processed into a NURBS surface model or parametric solid model using specialized software such as Rapidform XOR or Geomagic Studio.  For inspection, the data is compared to the original CAD design model, yielding a color map report to illustrate deviations.  Cross-sectional deviation plots, and geometric dimensioning and tolerancing can also be performed.

This combination of these different technologies takes advantage of the high-accuracy of the Range 7 on a local level and the large area mapping by the C-Track on a global level, producing a large area scan with high detail and accuracy over an extended area.

For more information on these applications please visit our website:  www.3dscanningservices.net – http://www.3dscanningservices.net

About NeoMetrix

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc. (www.3dscanningservices.net), headquartered in Lake Mary, Florida,  is a leading provider of solutions for rapid product development throughout the southeastern United States, focusing on 3D laser scanning, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping.  NeoMetrix is also a top reseller for Objet 3D Printers, Konica-Minolta Sensing America, and Rapidform Software.  NeoMetrix also offers engineering consulting and technical services that focus on assisting clients with improving product quality and reducing design cycles.

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3 Days of 3D – 3D Scanning & 3D Printing – Birmingham – Atlanta – Orlando

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Dan Perreault

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc., a proven provider of 3D printing & 3D scanning products and services is planning a 3 Day tour of the southeastern U.S. with events in Birmingham, Atlanta and Orlando.  Dates are planned for July 21, 22 and 25th respectively.

According to Dan Perreault, President of NeoMetrix:  “We’re very excited about this tour and the opportunity to introduce these technologies to engineering and manufacturing professionals throughout the Southeast.”

NeoMetrix will be demonstrating the following solutions for 3D scanning & 3D printing:

  • Objet 3D printers
  • Steinbichler White Light Scanners
  • Konica-Minolta Laser Scanners
  • Creaform Scanners and Optical CMM
  • Rapidform & Geomagic Software

Engineers will also be available to answer application questions, and every attendee will have the opportunity for some hands-on experience with each system.

Interested parties are encouraged to contact Marcus Kisner at 888-696-7226 to RSVP, or e-mail info@neometrixtech.com.

www.3dscanningservices.net – http://www.3dscanningservices.net

About NeoMetrix

NeoMetrix Technologies, Inc. (www.3dscanningservices.net)  is a leading provider of solutions for rapid product development throughout the southeastern United States, focusing on 3D laser scanning, reverse engineering and rapid prototyping.  NeoMetrix is also a top reseller for Objet 3D Printers,  Konica-Minolta Sensing America, and Rapidform Software.

NeoMetrix also offers engineering consulting and technical services that focus on assisting clients with improving product quality and reducing design cycles.

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