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Industry Articles
Download the following product and industry presentations describing ShapeGrabber and its line of 3D scanning systems.
December 2009
Desktop Engineering magazine 
"Using Geomagic Studio to Bring Smiles to Babies’ Faces"
Rapid Tech that Will Change the World, First Place: A new treatment from Shriners Hospital uses reverse engineering and rapid manufacturing to help treat cleft palates. ShapeGrabber and Geomagic are featured.
July 2009
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.
October 2008
"Why You Need to Inspect the Part to See the Mold"
ShapeGrabber's Pierre Aubrey describes a superior method of determining mold dimensional suitability: using an industrial 3-D laser scanner to conduct a detailed inspection of the molded parts.
September 2008
"Calibration and Certification"
ShapeGrabber's Senior Systems Engineer explains the importance of calibrating and certifying a 3D laser scanner.
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December 2006
Injection Molding Magazine
Design and measurement tools shorten production lead times.
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May 2006
"When Inspection's A MATTER OF Life and Death"
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March 2004
"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.
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August 2004
"CMOS Imagers Fit Niche Vision Needs"
Read this article from Vision Systems Design magazine to learn how ShapeGrabber uses CMOS cameras to create accurate 3D models of complex shapes.
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