When scanning was new on the market, capturing just 10,000 square feet of data in a day was considered a feat. Now, cutting-edge laser scanning technology enables manufacturers to capture 100 times that amount of information.

Laser scanning is quickly becoming more and more commonplace among manufacturers, regardless of industry. In recent years, laser scanning hardware and software have improved considerably, resulting in a streamlined system that can capture vast detail rapidly.

Exact Metrology, a supplier of 3D laser and CT scanning equipment and services details the steps to a successful airfoil evaluation.  

Cincinnati artist Tom Tsuchiya combines his talents with 3D laser scanning from Exact Metrology.

An invitation was sent to all leading manufacturers of 3D laser scanners to visit NIST and run the approximately 100 tests specified in the draft standard.

Technicians used NVision’s own HandHeld 3D laser scanner to obtain dimensions of almost any size and shape while capturing 60,000 measurements per second.