Creaform to Introduce New MetraSCAN-R(TM) Robot-Mounted 3D Scanners
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Posted on May 6, 2013 at 2:14:01 AM
Creaform to Introduce New MetraSCAN-R(TM) Robot-Mounted 3D Scanners
LEVIS, Quebec, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
New scanner to be used for automated inspection of parts on and off the
production line
Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services, has
launched today the MetraSCAN-R series of robot-mounted optical CMM 3D scanners for
automated inspection on and off the production line. The devices will be world-premiered
at the CONTROL tradeshow next week in Stuttgart, Germany (Hall 5, booth #5108).
Manufacturers trying to remain competitive are facing major challenges, as they have
to answer to a demand for more complex and superior quality products and deliver them
within ever shortened turnarounds and production cycles. In this context and with existing
measurement technology, they are struggling to achieve high levels of accuracy when
inspecting their parts to guarantee fabrication quality.
Creaform addressed this issue and is now presenting manufacturers with a robot-mounted
scanner that can inspect a wide range of parts directly on the shop floor, thanks to the
TRUaccuracy(TM) technology and extensible measurement volume. The device's scanning speed
and the fact that is it robot-mountable make it possible to inspect directly on the
production line.
"There was a definite lack in the manufacturing industry for accurate and reliable
devices to carry out automated on- and off-line 3D inspection processes on complex parts,"
explains Jean-François Larue, product director for the MetraSCAN-R series. "High-rate
serial production processes require fast 3D measurement systems that can inspect a part
and deliver a conformity status within a typical cycle time. For us, it was obvious that a
scanning device insensitive to shop floor conditions was the way to go."
Solution for automated 3D inspection on the shop floor
With the MetraSCAN-R series, Creaform is expanding its range of solutions for
inspection applications dedicated to the industrial/manufacturing sectors. The scanners
are offered in two versions (70-R and 210-R) and designed for automated and robotized
inspection applications such as on-line inspection in mass production (up to a few
hundreds parts a day), on-line inspection of parts ranging from 0.5 to 3 meters in size,
part-to-CAD analysis, supplier product quality inspection, conformity assessment of 3D
models against original parts / production tooling or manufactured parts against
originals.
Benefits of the MetraSCAN-R 3D Scanners
Fast: Inspection of up to a few hundred parts per day, directly on the production
line.
Highly-accurate measurements: The TRUaccuracy technology guarantees accuracy of up to
0.085 mm in shop floor conditions (no matter instability, vibrations, thermal variation,
etc.). Accuracy is determined by the optical CMM scanner and independent from the robot.
Dynamic referencing: With the C-Track's dynamic referencing mode, the coordinate
system can be literally "locked" onto the part being measured, thus maintaining part
alignment during the entire scanning process.
Automatic alignment: Instant and reliable alignment phase. Optical reflectors allow
automatic detection of the part alignment.
Versatility: The solution can be fully configured and programmed (inspection programs)
to meet inspection automation projects requirements for parts of various sizes and shapes.
Compatibility
As for now, the MetraSCAN-R is compatible with robot KR5 Arc / KRC4 from KUKA and
Metrologic(R)'s X4 iRobot software only. Efforts are ongoing to expand the range of
compatible hardware and software.
About Creaform
Creaform develops, manufactures and sells 3D portable measurement technologies and
specializes in 3D engineering services
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/3d-engineering-services ]. The company offers innovative
solutions such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive
testing, product development and FEA/CFD. Its products and services are intended for
industries such as the automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries,
manufacturing, oil & gas and power generation.
Creaform has developed and sells the Handyscan 3D portable, self-positioning 3D
scanners
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/portable-3d-scanner-handyscan-3d ], the
HandyPROBE optical portable CMM
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/coordinate-measuring-machines-handyprobe ]
, the MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/optical-3d-scanner-metrascan ] and
robot-mounted version
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/robot-mounted-optical-cmm-scanners-metrascan-r ]
MetraSCAN-R and the Go!SCAN 3D white light scanner.
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/handheld-portable-3d-scanner-goscan-3d ]
The company employs more than 325 people worldwide, and has offices in Lévis,
Montréal, the United States, France, Germany, China, India and Japan. The company's head
office and Quebec-based offices are 9001 : 2008 ISO certified.
Press Room
http://pressroom.creaform3d.com
Contact:
Isabelle Roy
Communications
+1-418-833-4446, ext. 217
isabelle.roy@creaform3d.com
http://www.creaform3d.com
Creaform
LEVIS, Quebec, May 6, 2013 /PRNewswire/ --
New scanner to be used for automated inspection of parts on and off the
production line
Creaform, leader in portable 3D measurement solutions and 3D engineering services, has
launched today the MetraSCAN-R series of robot-mounted optical CMM 3D scanners for
automated inspection on and off the production line. The devices will be world-premiered
at the CONTROL tradeshow next week in Stuttgart, Germany (Hall 5, booth #5108).
Manufacturers trying to remain competitive are facing major challenges, as they have
to answer to a demand for more complex and superior quality products and deliver them
within ever shortened turnarounds and production cycles. In this context and with existing
measurement technology, they are struggling to achieve high levels of accuracy when
inspecting their parts to guarantee fabrication quality.
Creaform addressed this issue and is now presenting manufacturers with a robot-mounted
scanner that can inspect a wide range of parts directly on the shop floor, thanks to the
TRUaccuracy(TM) technology and extensible measurement volume. The device's scanning speed
and the fact that is it robot-mountable make it possible to inspect directly on the
production line.
"There was a definite lack in the manufacturing industry for accurate and reliable
devices to carry out automated on- and off-line 3D inspection processes on complex parts,"
explains Jean-François Larue, product director for the MetraSCAN-R series. "High-rate
serial production processes require fast 3D measurement systems that can inspect a part
and deliver a conformity status within a typical cycle time. For us, it was obvious that a
scanning device insensitive to shop floor conditions was the way to go."
Solution for automated 3D inspection on the shop floor
With the MetraSCAN-R series, Creaform is expanding its range of solutions for
inspection applications dedicated to the industrial/manufacturing sectors. The scanners
are offered in two versions (70-R and 210-R) and designed for automated and robotized
inspection applications such as on-line inspection in mass production (up to a few
hundreds parts a day), on-line inspection of parts ranging from 0.5 to 3 meters in size,
part-to-CAD analysis, supplier product quality inspection, conformity assessment of 3D
models against original parts / production tooling or manufactured parts against
originals.
Benefits of the MetraSCAN-R 3D Scanners
Fast: Inspection of up to a few hundred parts per day, directly on the production
line.
Highly-accurate measurements: The TRUaccuracy technology guarantees accuracy of up to
0.085 mm in shop floor conditions (no matter instability, vibrations, thermal variation,
etc.). Accuracy is determined by the optical CMM scanner and independent from the robot.
Dynamic referencing: With the C-Track's dynamic referencing mode, the coordinate
system can be literally "locked" onto the part being measured, thus maintaining part
alignment during the entire scanning process.
Automatic alignment: Instant and reliable alignment phase. Optical reflectors allow
automatic detection of the part alignment.
Versatility: The solution can be fully configured and programmed (inspection programs)
to meet inspection automation projects requirements for parts of various sizes and shapes.
Compatibility
As for now, the MetraSCAN-R is compatible with robot KR5 Arc / KRC4 from KUKA and
Metrologic(R)'s X4 iRobot software only. Efforts are ongoing to expand the range of
compatible hardware and software.
About Creaform
Creaform develops, manufactures and sells 3D portable measurement technologies and
specializes in 3D engineering services
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/3d-engineering-services ]. The company offers innovative
solutions such as 3D scanning, reverse engineering, quality control, non-destructive
testing, product development and FEA/CFD. Its products and services are intended for
industries such as the automotive, aerospace, consumer products, heavy industries,
manufacturing, oil & gas and power generation.
Creaform has developed and sells the Handyscan 3D portable, self-positioning 3D
scanners
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/portable-3d-scanner-handyscan-3d ], the
HandyPROBE optical portable CMM
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/coordinate-measuring-machines-handyprobe ]
, the MetraSCAN 3D optical CMM scanners
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/optical-3d-scanner-metrascan ] and
robot-mounted version
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/robot-mounted-optical-cmm-scanners-metrascan-r ]
MetraSCAN-R and the Go!SCAN 3D white light scanner.
[http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/handheld-portable-3d-scanner-goscan-3d ]
The company employs more than 325 people worldwide, and has offices in Lévis,
Montréal, the United States, France, Germany, China, India and Japan. The company's head
office and Quebec-based offices are 9001 : 2008 ISO certified.
Press Room
http://pressroom.creaform3d.com
Contact:
Isabelle Roy
Communications
+1-418-833-4446, ext. 217
isabelle.roy@creaform3d.com
http://www.creaform3d.com
Creaform