3D Scanning, also known as digitizing refers to the process by which information about the size and shape of an object is gathered.

That is to say the physical form of real world items such as cars, planes, phones, teeth and even people are digitally captured and transformed into meaningful and useful digital information.

3D scanning can save significant amounts of time.

• Reduced development and manufacturing lead times
• Variety of products
• Assured quality
• Quick and professional service in the event of product faults
• Cooperation of suppliers and subcontractors in the development of products and solution to problems

The technique of measuring 3d objects is a very important factor when standing up to the competition. Objects have to be scanned or verified in many stages of product development:

• Design and development
• Construction of models & molds
• Prototype construction
• Reverse engineering & Pre-production
• Production

To this end the process of 3d digitizing overcomes many problems associated with traditional measurement techniques, making it easy to capture high density geometry, compound surface curvature and draft angle.