What is non-contact 3D laser digitizing?

               Non-contact 3D laser digitizing is the process of collecting the shape and dimensions of a real world object in the form of a “point cloud,” which is an exact representation of the object, stored in a digital format.

How does it work?

                A target is scanned with laser stripes.  The camera receives the reflected light from the surface of the object.  The surface shape measurements of the subject are obtained through triangulation, and converted into a 3D polygon mesh.

What size items can be scanned?

                   We can scan from pennies to jet planes and everything in between.

How long does it take to complete a scan?

                  The camera’s scan cycle takes approximately two to three seconds, and can capture up to roughly 300,000 points in the “point cloud.”

Does it only take one scan to collect all of the required data?

                   Most objects require several scans, depending on the complexity of the geometry and design, to completely obtain the data.

What does the scanning service cost?

                     Cost is based on the size and design complexity of the object, what format the exported files need to meet, and whether the scanning will be performed at your facility or ours.  Please contact us to request a quote.