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Artec Point: The Future of Precision Laser Scanning in Canada

The Artec Point is a cutting-edge, metrology-grade 3D laser scanner designed for professionals in industries like manufacturing, quality control, and industrial design. With an accuracy of up to 0.02mm, it offers unparalleled precision, using lasers and targeting dots for highly detailed scans. For Canadian businesses, this technology can revolutionize processes by streamlining product development, reverse engineering, and more. With its ease of use and portability, Artec Point makes high-accuracy 3D scanning accessible to professionals across Canada.

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  1. What industries in Canada benefit from the Artec Point 3D laser scanner?
  2. How accurate is the Artec Point Scanner for industrial applications?
  3. Where can I buy the Artec Point Scanner in Canada?
  4. What makes the Artec Point Scanner different from other 3D scanners?
  5. Can the Artec Point Scanner improve quality control for Canadian manufacturers?

Introducing the Artec Point Scanner: Precision 3D Scanning for Canadian Industries

The Next Level of Accuracy with the Artec Point Scanner

Canadian industries can now access world-class 3D scanning with the Artec Point Scanner, a cutting-edge solution perfect for sectors like manufacturing, industrial design, and quality control. With its unmatched accuracy of up to 0.02mm, the Artec Point captures even the most intricate details, making it a game-changer for professionals seeking high-quality results.

Why Canadian Businesses Should Consider the Artec Point

  • Exceptional Precision: With metrology-grade accuracy, the Artec Point Scanner is ideal for reverse engineering, quality control, and industrial design.
  • Versatility: Whether it’s small objects or large, complex surfaces, the Artec Point is designed to handle all types of scanning jobs.
  • Easy to Use: Despite its advanced capabilities, this 3D scanner is portable, user-friendly, and perfect for on-site or studio use.
  • Fast ROI: Streamline your workflows and reduce errors, making the Artec Point a valuable investment for any business.

Perfect for Canadian Industries

The Artec Point Scanner brings high-precision scanning to industries like aerospace, automotive, healthcare, and beyond. For Canadian professionals looking to stay competitive in the global market, this advanced scanner helps ensure that your designs and products are flawless.

Get Your Artec Point Scanner in Canada Today

Looking to improve accuracy and efficiency in your operations? Contact us today to learn more about purchasing the Artec Point Scanner in Canada.

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New Artec 3D AI-powered HD Mode – Live Webinar

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Learn about the latest and greatest in Artec Studio and the release of their new HD mode and AI-Powered 3D scanning features.

Steve Cory, 3D industry expert and founder of Objex Unlimited will review his experience with this new feature and discuss how it can revitalize your Artec 3D scanning equipment and workflow.

Comparison of Artec Eva, Spider and Eva with New HD Mode
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See how Reebok Canada is using 3D Printing and Scanning in their Zig advertising efforts

3D Printing in the retail space is nothing new, but we continue to see innovation in the footwear space, and how 3D Printing continues across more than just product design and development divisions.

At the forefront of the footwear industry, Adidas has been using 3D printing for years now and has even released shoes like The 4D run using cutting edge 3D printed midsoles. Nowadays brands like Reebok are utilizing advancements in full-color 3D Printing for promotional, marketing, and advertising material outside of just the product development stages.

video by @duaneshootstoys

Objex Unlimited was fortunate enough to work on this project for Reebok Canada to re-create miniature mockups of the release of The Zig for their recent viral Tik Tok campaign seen below:

video by @duaneshootstoys

The team at Reebok came to Objex Unlimited with a pair of “Zig’s”, and a concept of creating a miniature pair for their social influencers’ upcoming video campaign. They provided a few image examples and creative freedom on making it happen, and within a few weeks, we were able to deliver just that. A fresh pair of 3D Printed mini-kicks.

Here is the original Zig reference by Reebok:

You can purchase The Zig here

  The process looked something like this:

THE SHOE

  • Since access to the CAD file was not readily available in time for their campaign we needed to create a 3D file from scratch. So we whipped up the digital asset to kick off the project. 3D scanning took place within a couple of minutes of having full access to the physical shoe. Our team was able to utilize our in-house Artec Eva and render up a 3D CAD file within a few hours. You can see the scan images below to get a better understanding of the data captured.  
  • Geometry was created using several stitched together scans 
  • 3D Scan of The Zig
    Geometry was created using several stitched together scans 
  • 3D Scan of The Zig
  • 3D Scanning of Shoe in Toronto
  • 3D Scan of The Zig
    Using the Artec Eva we were able to capture a very details scan of the shoe.
  • The texture was also captured during the initial scan output and processed using Artec Studio 
  • 3D Scan of The Zig
    Using the Artec Eva we were able to capture a very detailed scan of the shoe.
  • 3D Scan of The Zig
  • 3D Scan of The Zig
  • Following scan capture, we ran a couple of test prints from the raw processed scan to see the quality of the original texture captured and its translation over to our new Mimaki 3D Printer. The results were pretty good but not quite perfect.
  • This file was then brought into Zbrush where our team of digital sculptors cleaned up any imperfections in the geometry and added additional touchups to the model. Due to low light conditions during the scanning process, the vibrance of The Zig was not quite perfect. Our sculptors added additional saturation to the shoes’ orange hues, soles area, and logos to give that extra pop of colour.
  • Our production team then reran the models on both the Mimaki 3duj-553 and the 3D Systems Project 660 to compare outputs and evaluate finishing options.

THE BOX

The second portion of the project consisted of a matching box to accommodate the pair of shoes. We produced a few variations in both traditional 2D and also 3D printing. Using the original box as a reference our sculpting team was able to replicate the design and graphics in zbrush for 3D production. You can see the final output below.

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Artec 3D releases new Artec Studio 15 3D Scan to cad Software

Press Release: https://www.artec3d.com/news/artec-studio-15-scan-to-cad-release

Santa Clara, Calif., May 28, 2020 – Artec 3D, a world-renowned developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, today announces the availability of Artec Studio 15, the latest version of its award-winning software. New Scan-to-CAD functionality allows for basic quality control and basic reverse engineering operations to be conducted directly in Artec Studio 15, saving users time and effort. For CGI artists, enhanced colour reproduction and model-to-model texture transfers will make creating life-like models even easier. In addition, boosted algorithms will ensure maximum accuracy and speed when scanning with Artec’s handheld, long-range and desktop 3D scanners.

“We’ve been told by customers that with every new Artec Studio release it is like receiving an upgraded scanner, which is something we are extremely proud of,” said Artyom Yukhin, president and CEO of Artec 3D. “Our advancements in 3D scanning algorithms help us outpace the industry in accuracy, speed and usability, while our growing number of features save users of all skill levels time. This year’s Scan-to-CAD features will create a huge leap in productivity for users conducting reverse engineering and inspection tasks.”

Enhanced User Experience

An array of new features and upgrades that boost accuracy and speed. New custom groups can now be created in Artec Studio 15, allowing users to work with multiple sets of data at the same time and organize them in custom folders. New automated workflows, including boosted Autopilot and more advanced auto-align functionality that is 2x quicker, next-generation texture registration, and faster project loading that now revolves around each scan having a dedicated CPU, will increase user productivity. A visually redesigned workspace and customizable interface allow users to tailor the software to their preferences.

While speed and accuracy have increased across all Artec 3D’s scanners with Studio 15, the smart scanning mode for the Micro desktop scanner is a game-changer. Objects can be digitized twice as fast as if done manually. By calculating the most effective scanning path, Smart Scanning Mode captures the optimal quantity of surfaces, using the least number of frames, to achieve fully automatic, ultra-high-resolution scans and at minimum size for fast processing.

New Quality Control Features

Users can now conduct quick quality control operations within Artec Studio by aligning scans to imported CAD models, including STEP, IGES and X_T formats. Fast surface distance map comparisons and micron-accurate measurements of all created 3D models allow for easy identification of inconsistencies between a scan and CAD model. Scans can also be fitted with CAD primitives, such as spheres, cones, planes and cylinders. This allows for highly accurate measurements to be taken between actual scans and these simple geometrical shapes. For more complex processes and tools, users can export to any full package inspection software, such as Geomagic Control X.

Boosted Reverse Engineering Functionality

Artec Studio’s CAD primitives also streamline workflows for reverse engineering. After a scan is completed, primitives can be used to extract key geometrical data in a CAD format which can be immediately used in SOLIDWORKS or other CAD software. In addition, Artec Studio 15’s Precise Positioning feature lets users position models in the world coordinate system. Correctly positioned models with primitives aligned to the scan data can be exported as popular CAD formats for an easy transition directly into SOLIDWORKS, Geomagic Design X and other CAD software.

Vivid Textures for CGI and More

With Artec Studio 15, users can rest assured that colour will be captured and displayed correctly thanks to multiple automated features. Without manually predefining the area of application, the software filters out unwanted colour data from behind an object. The strength of this feature can be adjusted using the suppression level slider. Refined algorithms search across multiple scans for correct colour substitutes. This feature works similarly to the popular Glare Reduction tool. Another time-saving feature is model-to-model texture transfer. Users can clone textures from existing models and transfer them directly to new models.

Learn More About Artec Studio 15 Here

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