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Faro introduces cobalt design 3D
scanning solution
Faro, describing itself as world’s most
engineering, prototype design,
trusted source for 3D measurement
packaging design, digital cataloging
and imaging solutions for 3D Design,
and even jewelry and fashion design.
has announced the availability of the
Workflow acceleration
Cobalt Design structured light scanner
Cobalt Design enables design
product family. Structured light
professionals to set up scan
scanning technology uses projected
parameters once and then proceed
light patterns with a camera system
to scan similar objects with the push
to capture large areas at once and,
of a button. Furthermore, several preconfigured
as a result, significantly reduces data
scanned and meshing
capture time and delivers quicker
settings are available by default. This
results.
in turn translates to less time per scan
Cobalt Designcombined with the
position, more scans per day and
recently introduced RevEng software
faster completion of scan projects.
platform, delivers a one stop,
Additionally, it ensures that results are
comprehensive digital design solution
repeatable and reliable.
where small to medium objects can
Full field scanning
be scanned with precision, in color
The integrated, rotational axis
with multiple levels of resolution. It is
dramatically improves the 3D
the first color structured light scanner
scanning process and maximises
from Faro specifically developed for
comprehensive scanning coverage.
design applications and is ideal for
The scan object/part itself is placed
scanning complex surfaces, especially
in fixed position on the axis and then
highly detailed organic shapes. Cobalt
the axis can be set to automatically
Design addresses a variety of design
rotate up to 360 degrees as it is being
requirements, including reverse
scanned.
Best in class speed to accuracy
Cobalt Design captures millions of 3D
measurement points in as little as one
second with up to 3.1Mpx accuracy for
small to medium complex objects.
Full colour digitisation
Precise and high-quality textured scans
can be captured in colour and delivered
as realistic images that enable even
more detailed representations of
geometric surfaces and finishing in
true to life 3D colour.
“The introduction of Cobalt Design
together with the recently announced
RevEng software platform reinforces
our commitment to be the market and
thought leadership for 3D data capture
solutions across a variety of designcentric
industries and applications,”
stated Thorsten Brecht, senior director,
3D Design. “We have elevated the 3D
structured light paradigm by paralleling
the development of both hardware and
software, so users are able to leverage
every ounce of advanced functionality
of both technologies in concert.”
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investment, and there is uncertainty
around when new technologies
might emerge.
"While governments can express
aspirations for various
parts of the system, any actions
which are likely to change incentives
in that part, in isolation,
should be approached with caution.
"We have long advocated for
the ‘energy trilemma’ as an effective
organising principle for
trade-offs between affordability,
security of supply and environmental
sustainability, and we are
delighted to see this reflected in
the Government’s response.
"New Zealand has a strong reputation
to maintain in terms of its
trilemma performance and we
look forward to working closely
with the Government as it undertakes
its five yearly reviews."
VANZ hits
Queenstown
Queenstown in early May saw a
siege of engineers and the like as
the VANZ conference converged
on the city “like a great swarm
to get together for our annual
conference,” says organisers.
“It was a special occasion for all
involved as we celebrated the
30th Anniversary of the VANZ
organisation and we welcomed all
the usual suspects as well as our
new members. Many thanks go
to all who attended and continue
to support us; thru sponsorship,
trade stands, advertising and
committee participation.
“Our principal sponsors this year
were CSE-W. Arthur Fisher and
people travelled far and wide
to see their keynote speaker,
Randall Chitwood Vice President
Technology at B&K Vibro. He
has 31 years of experience in
the field and now He currently
manages development teams in
Denmark, Germany and the USA.
His knowledge and easy manner
of speaking made him a valued
part of this years conference
“The conference kicked off with
the Awareness Day and practical
hands-on training while Stream
2 had a Reliability and Asset
Management forum. Day 2 was
full on with various case studies
and presentations from the field,
after which everyone was loaded
onboard the TSS Earnslaw to
cruise over to Walter Peak for the
spectacular dinner.”
The Peter Burgess Memorial
Award for Best Paper was
presented to Peter Smith from
Mercury with his presentation
titled Vortex Vibration in Hydro
Turbines.
For more information on VANZ
check out the resources at www.
vanz.org.nz
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