Remarkable, intuitive, and exciting ZScanner® technology is catching the eye of ambitious artists, designers, and engineers. Because they are handheld and self-positioning, these 3D Scanners seem easy enough to operate by a simple “point-and-click” execution. However, implementing the technology is a multifaceted process, and it is best if users have the proper knowledge of its operation.

Becoming familiar with the technology behind “self-positioning” and the correct use of  the reflective targets is crucial. Targets can be randomly placed, but must cover the complete surface geometry of an object in order to perform a comprehensive scan. To employ the scan correctly, the user must “paint” the object, recording the entire surface with the ZScanner’s triocular cameras.

ZScanner cameras record patterns it can recognize, created by the positioning of the targets.  These patterns are then translated into a polygon mesh. Once an object is scanned, the file created must be imported into computer-aided design software. ZScan™ software, which is included with the scanner, can automatically replicate an .stl file for import into a 3D CAD software package.

ANSYS SpaceClaim is the best 3D software solution for designers and engineers who want to output to a 3-D printer for collaboration with other team members. A 3-dimensional scan of a part will have a much lower resolution than an actual solid part.  Therefore, knowing how to re-build your scan data is essential. The re-build process requires an experienced eye for the geometry of the part in order to replicate it accurately. ANSYS SpaceClaim simplifies this process, with its state-of-the-art, intuitive tool-kit.

In ANSYS SpaceClaim’s sketch-mode, experienced engineers and designers can split, maneuver, edit and re-build the scan geometry until it is identical to the solid piece. It is necessary that the user thoroughly understand the skill required for re-drawing a part, and how to quickly and efficiently operate ANSYS SpaceClaim’s Pull, Move, Fill, and Drag tools.

The following video explains in more detail how this process is accomplished.

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Title: ANSYS SpaceClaim for Additive Manufacturing and Rapid Prototyping

Date:  Wednesday, June 8, 2011

Time:  1:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

On June 8^th ANSYS SpaceClaim will be hosting a webinar that will address  conventional opinion about additive manufacturing and rapid-prototyping.  It is a common complaint among manufacturing engineers that traditional CAD is not only difficult to operate, but that it is also time-consuming, and not at all user-friendly. ANSYS SpaceClaim 3D Modeling software changes all of that. With ANSYS SpaceClaim, users have a suite of tools at their disposal that allow them to quickly edit, repair, resize, and modify prototype designs with ease.  With ANSYS SpaceClaim it is now possible to find exact resolution for tessellation, split large parts into smaller print jobs, and solidify surface geometries. Come watch the webinar on June 8^th to see how ANSYS SpaceClaim 3D modeling software is the fastest in the industry for engineering 3D prototypes.

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Solid Tech's Booth @ Design 2 Part

The Design-2-Part Tradeshow this past week was a great success! Solid Technologies had the unique privilege of exhibiting some exciting cutting-edge technology from Zcorp, ANSYS SpaceClaim, and CGI! If you were not at the show, here is a little more information about what we do, and how we demonstrated our wide variety of products.

Solid Technologies, stationed at booth 433, displayed numerous full color models created by our on-site 3D Printer.  The eye-catching models garnered plenty interest in the 3D Printing process as our Zprinter450 from Zcorp was actively printing during the exhibition.  The awesome sales team representing Solid Technologies was asked various questions about printing speed, color, material, and cost. Quite a lot of engineers requested a quote for the printer, or printing services.

Solid Technologies sales representatives also answered many questions about Zcorp’s ZBuilder, as many of its yellow plastic models were also on display. There was much excitement as customers engaged in hands-on interaction with the plastic models. A few customers left the show with quotes for rapid prototyping hardware.

The ANSYS SpaceClaim demonstration, at the far front of the exhibit, was also quite a draw. Those who took part in the demonstration were intrigued by the look and intuitive nature of the software.  They were even able to try their hand at ANSYS SpaceClaim’s user-friendly Pull, Move, Fill, and Combine tools that enable hands-on 3D design.

To the far right of the exhibit, different scanning technologies were creating quite a buzz.  CGI’s Cross-sectional scanner, the Pearl-700, drew in many engineers looking for an innovative, thorough, and rapid analysis of part quality.  Zcorp’s ZScanner was also being demonstrated scanning an entire to-scale model of the body of a car.  Engineers were encouraged to engage in the demonstration and found it exhilarating!

Thanks to all who came out to Oaks, PA and stopped by our booth!