To digitally reconstruct the shape and features of a scanned object

To physically create the shape and features of a scanned object

To digitally review the shape and features of a scanned object

To digitally avoid the shape and features of a scanned object

It helps determine how the engine was originally manufactured.

It helps design new engine types.

It helps create new vehicle roads.

It helps cook recipes for car parts.

It groups virtual dots to represent locations on a part’s surface for digital modeling

It forms virtual dots to create a copy of the part’s surface for digital modeling

It uses virtual dots to color locations on a part’s surface for digital modeling

It gathers virtual dots to measure weight on a part’s surface for digital modeling

By recording the geometry of a part and creating a digital point cloud

By painting the geometry of a part and creating a digital point cloud

By melting the geometry of a part and creating a digital point cloud

By assembling the geometry of a part and creating a digital point cloud

To create a physical model of the part

To simulate and visualize a 3D virtual model of the part

To convert the model into an STL or AMF file

To slice and layer the model for printing

It helps designers find flaws or issues that may have been overlooked during the design process.

It helps designers make products that may be cheaper to manufacture during the design process.

It helps designers avoid any further testing that may be needed during the design process.

It helps designers ensure products will never need updates during the design process.

By using photos from multiple angles and photogrammetry software

By using X-rays from multiple angles and photogrammetry software

By manually measuring from multiple angles and photogrammetry software

By using only a single angle and photogrammetry software

CT scanning uses more images

CT scanning scans the part’s internal structure using X-rays

CT scanning is less expensive to use

CT scanning does not require special software

Photogrammetry uses X-rays, while CT scanning uses photographs

Photogrammetry creates a 3D model from external images, while CT scanning creates a 3D model from internal images

CT scanning is less accurate, while photogrammetry is more accurate

CT scanning does not require a computer, while photogrammetry does

When measuring only small objects that cannot be moved

When measuring objects that are larger or cannot be moved

When measuring objects that are larger using noncontact methods

When measuring objects that are larger using light patterns

They are less accurate and cover less area than hand-held scanners

They are mounted rather than hand-held, increasing accuracy and coverage

They use a stylus for more precise measurements and coverage

They require fewer points of contact for large objects

For criminal purposes

For entertainment purposes

For educational purposes

For manufacturing purposes

Many connected triangles

Many connected squares

Many connected circles

Many connected lines

By connecting points to form two-dimensional shapes called polygons

By coloring points to form two-dimensional shapes called polygons

By removing points to form two-dimensional shapes called polygons

By converting points to form two-dimensional shapes called polygons

Import it into CAD software for further modeling

Use it to scan new objects in CAD software

Convert it back into a point cloud for modeling

Use it to measure temperature in CAD software

To allow the model to be digitally sliced into layers for additive manufacturing

To allow the model to be digitally sliced into layers for easier emailing

To allow the model to be digitally sliced into layers for color changing

To allow the model to be digitally sliced into layers for file storage

By allowing the designer to recall the original design file for review.

By providing a point cloud that reveals defects or uneven surfaces for correction.

By automatically fixing all errors without human review or correction.

By eliminating the need for post-processing steps like sanding or plating entirely.

It needs less skill from designers.

It provides greater design flexibility and allows for easier improvements or enhancements.

It removes the need for design files.

It works only for new parts, not existing ones.

It allows them to use the original, idealized design only.

It provides a digital version of the part that can be modified to create improved designs.

It prevents them from making changes to the part design.

It makes the process of manufacturing slower for them.

Stray points caused by dust, dirt, or debris.

Errors caused by G Code, dust, or debris.

Errors caused by reverse engineering debris.

Errors caused by polygon, dust, or debris.

To direct AM machine movements.

To create AM machine movements.

To measure AM machine movements.

To test AM machine movements.

To paint the surface of a product in three-dimensional space.

To inspect parts in three-dimensional space using a contact or noncontact probe.

To assemble parts in three-dimensional space into a final product.

To heat materials in three-dimensional space for molding.

The tools used in cutting materials.

Imaginary straight lines or circles used to describe the location or movement of an object in three-dimensional space.

The colors used in a CAD drawing model.

The types of materials used in manufacturing.

To store finished products safely.

To provide detailed instructions to an additive manufacturing machine about the exact shape and size of each layer.

To measure the temperature of the environment during manufacturing.

To test the strength of the final product after manufacturing.

By using a concentrated beam of light to generate data about the geometric shape of an object

By using a concentrated beam of light to melt powdered material into objects

By using a concentrated beam of light to add a thin layer of metal to a surface

By using a concentrated beam of light to combine photographs into a virtual model

To divide an STL file into layers for additive manufacturing

To check a part for surface roughness in manufacturing

To scan objects using structured light in manufacturing

To bond metal sheets using ultrasonic vibrations in manufacturing

By projecting a pattern of light on the object and scanning as an image

By using high-frequency sound on the object and scanning as an image

By emitting X-rays on the object and scanning as an image

By dividing a 3D model on the object and scanning as an image

To scan the interior of a part and create a digital model

To measure the heat inside a part and create a digital model

To bond metal sheets together and create a digital model

To project patterns of light for scanning a digital model

By using high-frequency vibrations to bond successive layers of material together

By using digital slicing to create layered material together

By projecting patterned light to form layered material together

By emitting scanning rays to create layered material together