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May 18, 2010
ShapeGrabber Radio Interview - CFRA Business at Night (MP3 file)
ShapeGrabber's Richard Nasmith described ShapeGrabber's capabilities and unique attributes of its 3D scanning in this radio interview (MP3 file).

March 7, 2010

ShapeGrabber CEO to Present to Society of Plastics Engineers

ShapeGrabber's CEO, Pierre Aubrey, will present to the Northwest Pennsylvania chapter os SPE about the advantages of ShapeGrabber 3D scanning compared to other vision systems in the context of quality inspection for injection molded plastics.

March 2010

Customers Value ShapeGrabber Scanning Technology for Injection Molded Plastic Parts

ShapeGrabber continue to draw attention and new business from manufacturers using injection molded plastic parts.

ShapeGrabber Enjoys Profitable Year Despite Economic Challenges in Manufacturing Sector

ShapeGrabber had much to celebrate in 2009 despite the year being universally recognized as the most challenging in decades for manufacturers.

December 1, 2009

ShapeGrabber 3D Laser Scanner in Use at Shriners Hospital

ShapeGrabber technology is being used in an award-winning application that treats cleft palates.

December 1, 2009

ShapeGrabber Welcomes Vice President Sales, Grows Management Team

Richard Nasmith to oversee direct and channel sales organization.

July 2009

Manufacturing Engineering magazine

"Measure It Fast"

ShapeGrabber is featured in this article about the importance of measuring speed and accuracy in metrology.

March & April, 2009
CBC Ottawa
The Way Forward
ShapeGrabber was featured in a series of TV and radio stories focused on the local economy and how the people who run it, work in it, and depend on it are weathering the economic storm. Click the link above to download a recording of the radio segment.

February 25, 2009
ShapeGrabber Reports Milestone Year
After a milestone year in which its industrial 3D scanning products reached mainstream adoption for quality assurance, ShapeGrabber is reporting another profitable year and continued growth in numerous target markets.

October 2008
Manufacturing Engineering magazine
Measure It Fast
In metrology, speed on the floor requires not only fast and accurate measuring devices, but a total system design that minimizes operator involvement. ShapeGrabber is also featured.

September 2008
3D Scanning Technologies magazine
Calibration & Certification
ShapeGrabber's Senior Systems Engineer explains the importance of calibrating and certifying a 3D laser scanner.

May 30, 2008
ShapeGrabber Visits a City Near You
With the addition of distributors OG(S) in Asia and Nikon Instruments in the USA, ShapeGrabber has increased its presence at industry events.

April 8, 2008
ShapeGrabber and Nikon Instruments Inc. Announce Distribution Agreement
ShapeGrabber and Nikon Instruments Inc. today announced an agreement where Nikon will serve as a sales distribution channel in the United States for ShapeGrabber’s Ai310 and Ai810 3D laser scanner inspection systems.

March 26, 2008
Success in the U.S.: lean, mean and self-promotional
ShapeGrabber was highlighted in this Ottawa Business Journal article about local companies finding success selling to U.S. buyers.

October 23, 2007
ShapeGrabber Signs Distribution Deal with Optical Gaging Products' Asian Subsidiary
ShapeGrabber, a leading firm in the design, manufacture and marketing of automated inspection systems for industrial markets, today announced that the company has signed a distribution agreement with Optical Gaging (S) Pte. Ltd, (OGS).

August 31, 2007
ShapeGrabber Launches New Automated 3D Laser Scanner
ShapeGrabber Incorporated announced today that the company will launch its latest 3D scanner at the Quality Exposition and Conference September 25 to 27 in Chicago IL.

December 2006
Injection Molding Magazine
Design and measurement tools shorten production lead times

3D scanning techniques combat shrinkage and warpage issues under the hood.

May 2006
Manufacturing Engineering Magazine
When Inspection's a Matter of Life and Death

March 2004

Desktop Engineering Magazine
Find Your way to the Right Digitizer
ShapeGrabber's Pierre Aubrey explains the difference between accuracy and resolution in this article from Desktop Engineering magazine.

August 2004
Vision Systems Design Magazine
CMOS Imagers Fit Niche Vision Needs
ShapeGrabber uses CMOS cameras to create accurate 3D models of complex shapes.