Koenigsegg cars combine innovation and cutting-edge technology. The CCXR model shown above is, among other things, the world’s first green supercar. Koenigsegg hypercars have received a lot of attention lately…
See the articleTime to watch some TV with the brand new videos featuring the HandyPROBE portable CMM and the MetraSCAN 3D Optical CMM 3D scanners!
See the articleA terminator sent through time to our reality? We might not be that far off! Thanks to Harvard computer scientists and their crew, you might be able to bring to…
See the articleMotion Capture is the term used to describe the process of recording movement and translating all the movements into a computer graphic model. The MOCAP is used to enhance the…
See the articleManagement and customers demand realistic implementation of individual welding processes at low costs. These costs are often caused by inefficient work processes, such as reworking due to excess or insufficient use of materials, or customer complaints.
See the articleDo you ever question the accuracy and reliability of your quality control (QC) process? Do you ever doubt the quality of your measurement setup, especially if you are a non-expert in 3D scanning?
See the articleWelcome to an exciting new chapter in Creaform’s journey! We’re thrilled to share with you the details of our rebranding initiative, marking a significant milestone in our company’s evolution. As you may have already seen in our recent social media posts, emails, or press release, we’re excited to officially announce our renewed commitment to innovation, excellence, and customer experience.
See the articleThe automotive industry is undergoing a huge transformation. As the world moves towards more sustainable energy sources, electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming a driving force to transition from gas-powered cars. Just recently, Gear Patrol and Car and Driver have showcased future EVs from a wide range of automotive manufacturers, including Acura, Audi, Mercedes, Chevrolet, Ford, BMW, Polestar, Kia and Hyundai, just to name a few.
See the articleThe benefits associated with 3D scanning are unanimously acknowledged in the NDT industry. They involve the acquisition of data independent of the user’s expertise or experience, increased precision and repeatability, and significant productivity gains compared to more traditional techniques.
See the articleOur non-destructive surface evaluation solution for the pipeline industry has received valuable feedback since its launch last year.
See the articleBased on the latest International Energy Agency (IEA) projections (featured in the newest edition of the Global EV Outlook), the share of electric vehicles (EVs) in the overall car market has risen from around 4% in 2020 to 14% in 2022 and is set to increase further to 18% in 2023. There is no doubt that demand for EVs is booming, and sales are set to surge to another record total this year.
See the articleLee Chi Enterprises Co. Ltd. develops progressive and innovative lines of BMX, mountain and road bike components under the Promax brand.
See the articleYou work in aerospace, transportation, energy, mining, or heavy industries. You manufacture large parts and assemblies, some with black or shiny surfaces. You want to measure these large parts with high accuracy and fine detail without having to move them from their production environment. And, above all, you don’t want to siphon off all your budget. If these sentences describe you, the blog below will surely be of interest.
See the articleDeveloping a new type of train that could transport luxury tourists from Tokyo to mountain resorts, such as Hakone and Mount Fuji, and beaches, such as Odawara and Enoshima, in…
See the articleThe TTK University of Applied Sciences uses the Go!SCAN 3D scanner in many projects for academic purposes by professors and students.
See the articleFirst article inspection (FAI) is a crucial step in the manufacturing process. The quality control (QC) team needs to optimize this phase of inspection in order to limit the back and forth between conception and fabrication. The QC team must not only correctly identify the defects, but also provide relevant data, measurements, and results for solving the identified problems.
See the articleLearn how to prepare students for the demands of the future job market and ensure they have the skills necessary to succeed in the Industry 4.0 era.
See the article– Highest scanning accuracy at maximum speed – In motorsports, a measurement system must be able to provide accurate information about the condition of a race vehicle very quickly so…
See the articleThe history of the iconic Michigan Central Station reminds us of the story of Detroit. The rail station, first opened in 1913, once symbolized the city’s effervescence with its grand lobby’s never-ending symphony of train arrivals and departures. Starting in the 60s, however, its activities began to decline and the station closed permanently in the late 80s.
See the articleLatvian company SFM, the world’s largest provider of transformer tanks, has been using Creaform MetraSCAN BLACK 3D scanner with VXelements software for 2 years, to provide high-quality 3D measurement reports for its products.
See the articleEndurance is the ability to withstand hardship and adversity while maintaining a prolonged stressful effort. This ability is particularly crucial in the high-performance sport of endurance racing. Endurance racing is…
See the article3D laser scanners are a hot topic these days. 3D laser scanning is an advanced technology with a market growth forecasted by some reports to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2021 to 2026. Other research indicates that the 3D laser scanner market will likely reach $16.66 billion by 2030.
See the articleQuality control, virtual assembly, engineering, CNC programming: The MetraSCAN 3D scanner supports many processes in the production of large foundry patterns made of wood, plastic block materials, and foam
See the articleFind out how an NDT company used the HandySCAN 3D to carry out part inspections and archive data for nuclear power plant facilities.
See the articleFor several years, education has been a priority at Creaform. For us, there is no doubt that teachers and researchers must have access to the latest 3D measurement technologies in order to train the next generation of engineers and designers.
See the articleWhile aerospace quality control workflows have greatly evolved over the past decade, due to the development of more complex parts, stricter tolerances, productivity pressures, challenges remain as to inspection efficiency.
See the articleLincoln Electric Additive Solutions is a full-service provider of large-format metal parts for a wide range of industries, such as power generation, oil and gas, transportation, heavy equipment, and aerospace and defence.
See the articleSpania GTA is on a mission to build a limited-production supersports, the Spania GTA Spano, with unmatched handling, advanced technology and innovative aesthetics.
See the articleIn the Australian and New Zealand automotive aftermarket, Ryco Filters needs no introduction. This iconic brand, which got its start in 1936, has an impressive reputation of designing and testing innovative filter solutions that are specified by global OEMs.
See the articleThe story of how 3D scanning has helped CageKits to develop a better design process that leads to better structural benefits for the customers
See the articleDid you know that metrology and 3D scanning helped a Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars to improve quality? Learn more about the project.
Koenigsegg Automotive AB, the Swedish manufacturer of high-performance sports cars integrates portable metrology at different stages of their production process to improve overall product quality. To learn more, visit the Creaform blog.
See the articleProf. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Babel, HaW Landshut The laboratory for additive manufacturing (LaF) at Landshut University, deals with the process of reverse engineering headed by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Norbert Babel. This includes…
See the articleTianwei New Energy’s mission is to build modern, large-scale photovoltaic facilities to supply usable solar power throughout China. It researches, manufactures, sells and services midstream and downstream products related to PV solar energy, including crystalline silicon wafers, PV cells, modules, and PV systems engineering.
See the articleRobert Longo, an American contemporary artist of worldwide renown, raises awareness of American gun violence through impressive pieces of art. He created the poignant sculpture “Death Star II” which was…
See the articleDigitization and robotics for flexible manufacturing and individualization Creative Robotics (CR), a research unit within the University for Art and Design Linz, Austria, study robotics as an interface between the…
See the articleArchaeologists have the delicate task of preserving cultural heritage and furthering their knowledge about history. They need to get information about past construction methods and product usage. In the summer…
See the articleDigitization and robotics for flexible manufacturing and individualization Creative Robotics (CR), a research unit within the University for Art and Design Linz, Austria, study robotics as an interface between the…
See the articleScanning the world’s longest airplane in just 18 hours is a challenge, especially if the airplane, the scanning experts and the equipment have to be brought together. In this case the plane, a Jumbo 747-8, was in the US, the scanning team and the equipment in Europe.
See the articleSpeed: competitive advantage, object of desire, or strategic focus? The motorbike industry—just like the auto industry—is a typical sector of interest for 3D scanning applications. KTM Motorsports expertly employed metrology instruments and inspection software to look further into their product improvement process.
See the articleDigitization and robotics for flexible manufacturing and individualization Creative Robotics (CR), a research unit within the University for Art and Design Linz, Austria, study robotics as an interface between the…
See the articleHere’s something that will make you wish you were back in college: the Makerspace, a Design and Innovation Lab at the College of Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Launched…
See the articleCreaform ACADEMIA, Creaform’s latest educational solution suite, has been designed with forward-thinking engineering professors in mind who want to incorporate the latest innovations in and approaches of metrology within their…
See the articleCreaform’s new educational solution suite, Creaform ACADEMIA, has just recently launched and engineering professors are stoked about the possibility of using the free teaching kit, which is included in the…
See the articleA fascinating must-see for anyone who’s ever been interested in the making of complex, highly-sensitive systems: Safran, the French world leader in aerospace landing gear systems, just released a video titled…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleEngineering professors, now more than ever before, are facing mounting pressure to adapt and even revamp their curricula. The reason? Thanks to new technologies and approaches, such as metrology and…
See the articleIf you’re a media-savvy custom cars enthusiast, chances are you are familiar with Rob Dahm, an automotive Youtuber with more than 395,000 subscribers to his channel. You probably also heard…
See the article We already know that our 3D scanners work great in labs… And that our clients use 3D laser scanners for a really wide variety of very demanding applications. But…
See the articleWhat happens when traditional measuring arms no longer fit the bill when it comes to 3D measurement accuracy and flexibility in production environments? That is exactly what happened to Agrikon KAM…
See the articleAre you familiar with the American hit TV show SCORPION? Airing Monday night on CBS since 2014, it draws an average of 13.6 million viewers per episode. Highly addictive to watch, the…
See the articleWe all have to buy clothes eventually, but truth be told, not everyone likes having to try them on. So wouldn’t it be wonderful if we didn’t actually have to?…
See the articlePerhaps among the most unpredictable and sudden of weather patterns, it is well known that hail can cause important disturbance. Broken windows, seriously dented cars, house shingles transformed into Swiss…
See the articleThe Rochester Institute of Technology is a college located in Upstate New York, not too far from Lake Ontario. And what do you do during the long winter months in that…
See the articleImagine getting to work and your boss says: « We no longer need Internet at our desks. From now on, we’ll get what we need from the library. » That…
See the articleCheck out this YouTube video filmed during a recent press conference in Detroit: Organized by SME, a manufacturers’ association, the press conference aimed at introducing two important upcoming events :…
See the articleWhen it comes to cars, what comes to mind when you think about Sweden is mostly the good old, reliable, sensible Volvo. But are the exciting, luxury, sporty vehicles only…
See the articleHere’s a video we digged up from our archives about the MaxSHOT 3D (you can actually add photogrammetry capabilities to your Creaform technos by using a MaXSHOT 3D with them)….
See the articleWe always knew that the Creaform products were versatile, but sometimes their application surprise and amaze even us! The University of Michigan owns a Handyscan 3D, which is made available…
See the articleKGO-TV, the local ABC television station in San Francisco, featured one of Creaform technologies recently. Journalist Heather Ishimaru discussed how the Pacific Gas and Electricity Company, usually referred to as…
See the articlePut us to the test… Once more! It is with great pleasure and anticipation that we introduce our third engineering contest, where one or a team of lucky participants will…
See the articleAutoDesk, a 3D design and engineering software company, has released an app which allows using your iPhone as a 3D scanner. Although it was once accessible only to a limited few,…
See the articleAmazingly enough and sooner than we could think, doctors could end up using a stunning 3D scanning device that would provide images of patients’ insides. This would totally change the…
See the articleLa Fabuleuse histoire de la tête Maori-BONUS by Via-DECOUVERTES-44 After more than 30 years of political tractations, French authorities have finally returned 20 Maori warrior heads to their homland New Zealand,…
See the articleAlways wondered what was at the heart of the Creaform technologies? You’ll be glad to know that you can satisfy your curiosity by going through the technical paper on Intelligent…
See the articleWhen first presented during a Creaform Christmas party and as part of the Handyscan 3D laser scanning contest, this video brought us all to our feet (and to tears for…
See the articleFrom now on, you’ll be able to follow Creaform on all social networks: Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. Stay up to date on 3D scanning and optical measurement technological breakthroughs,…
See the articleOne year ago, I posted about the INVENTIO-project (University of Oslo), in cooperation with Memention AB. Here’s the project part 2 – a video about Mobile Augmented Reality application for the…
See the articleWhat a great news! Creaform is confirming today the acquisition of InSpeck: a company that manufactures and markets 3D scanning system specialized in human-body scanning. This will enlarge (and complement)…
See the articleYou’ve all heard the buzz over Avatar over the Holidays for a number of reasons, the sheer budget of the film being one. However, what’s directly interesting us is the…
See the articleRemember in september when we scanned the HTT plethore. They published a video on youtube, have a look.
See the articleAt first, I would say no. There is no technology right now that will let you touch a 3D object but we are not that far from seeing that. A…
See the articleThe VIUscan: what a great tool! Since the beginning of Creaform, it is the product that has created the most enthusiasm among people, at least the non-3D guys. People that…
See the articleAdding a little 3D can add some stunning visual impact to a piece.
See the articleTogether, let’s take a look at the worldwide situation: in a new economy based on knowledge, the survival of a company will more than ever rely on the ability of…
See the article
Need specific information ?
Ask an expert
