3D Scanning Service Archives - Europac3D https://europac3d.com/tag/3d-scanning-service/ 3D Printing Service UK, 3D Scanning Services, Artec3D Scanners, Kreon CMM Arms, Uniontech SLA 3d Printers Sat, 17 Feb 2024 11:38:54 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 https://europac3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/cropped-Europac3D_3DPrintworx-32x32.webp 3D Scanning Service Archives - Europac3D https://europac3d.com/tag/3d-scanning-service/ 32 32 DIGITAL TWIN VEHICLE USING ARTEC LEO 3D SCANNER https://europac3d.com/digital-twin-vehicle-artec-leo-3d-scanner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=digital-twin-vehicle-artec-leo-3d-scanner&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=digital-twin-vehicle-artec-leo-3d-scanner Fri, 21 Jul 2023 19:57:38 +0000 https://europac3d.com/?p=5265 New laser scanner to enhance Artec3D's product portfolio

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DIGITAL TWIN CREATION OF A VW BAJA BUG USING ARTEC LEO HANDHELD 3D SCANNER


Digital Twin Vehicle 3d scanning
Digital Twin Artec Leo 3d Scannner
VW Baja Rear Color

VW Baja Digital Twin 3D Render

The 3DPrintworx-Europac3D team recently received an intriguing project to perform a 3D scan of a VW Baja Bug and create a precise 3D digital twin for various downstream applications, including 3D rendering and CGI. Although most vehicle surfaces have relatively simple curvature and complexity, scanning a vehicle remains a challenging task.

One of the primary difficulties involves accessing certain hard-to-reach areas, such as the front grill, brake pads and discs, wheel arches, headlights, and windscreen wipers, among others. These intricate components pose significant challenges during the scanning process.

Moreover, the sheer size of the car presents another obstacle. Most cars being around 4 to 5 meters in length, it becomes challenging to scan them quickly and efficiently, particularly with the limitations of most industrial 3D scanners available in the market that are not well-suited for handling larger volumes. This complexity adds to the difficulty of achieving comprehensive scans.

As if these challenges weren’t enough, the client also requested the internal areas of the car to be scanned, introducing another layer of difficulty due to restricted accessibility and numerous obstructions hindering the complete capture of the car’s internal structure.

However, the team at 3DPrintworx was determined to overcome these obstacles and deliver an accurate and high-quality 3D digital twin of the VW Baja Bug to meet the client’s needs and expectations. For this task, the Artec Leo, the world’s first wireless and AI-driven 3D scanner, was chosen, further enhancing the efficiency and accuracy of the scanning process.

 

Artec Leo Europac 3D


WHY ARTEC LEO?


The Artec Leo 3D scanner offers several advantages that make it a popular choice among professionals in various industries. Some of its key advantages include:

  • Portability: One of the standout features of the Artec Leo is its portability. Being a handheld scanner, it allows users to move freely around the object they are scanning without the need for external tracking equipment. This portability makes it highly versatile and suitable for on-site scanning, especially for large objects or in challenging environments.
  • Wireless Scanning: The Artec Leo is a wireless 3D scanner, which means it operates without the need for cables or wires connecting it to a computer or power source. This enhances its ease of use and mobility, enabling users to scan objects more efficiently and without getting tangled in cords.
  •  Real-Time Scanning: One of the most impressive advantages of the Artec Leo is its ability to provide real-time scanning feedback, with it’s built in NVIDIA Jetson TX2 processor. As you scan an object, you can instantly see the 3D model taking shape on the scanner’s built-in 5 inch touchscreen display. This feature allows for immediate adjustments and ensures that crucial data is not missed during the scanning process.
  • Interface: The scanner’s interface is designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, making it accessible even to those with limited 3D scanning experience. The touchscreen display and straightforward controls streamline the scanning workflow and reduce the learning curve.
  • AI-Powered Scanning: The latest HD Mode is driven by Artec AI, an exclusive cutting-edge neural engine. This advanced engine has been trained on meticulously chosen samples, enabling it to recognize familiar patterns, surface intricacies, and shapes. As a result, the Artec Leo 3D scanner can now reconstruct a significantly higher number of polygons per frame, leading to denser and higher-quality 3D data.
  • High Scanning Speed: The Artec Leo boasts high scanning speed up to 35 million points per second, allowing for rapid capture of object data. This is particularly advantageous when dealing with time-sensitive projects or when scanning objects with intricate details.
  • Versatile Scanning Capabilities: The Artec Leo is capable of scanning a wide range of objects, from small and intricate items to larger and more complex structures. It can be used in various industries, including engineering, manufacturing, art and heritage preservation, medical, and more.
  • High Quality Colour Capture: Leo incorporates cutting-edge technology to capture intricate texture details, adapt to varying lighting conditions, and achieve precise texture-to-geometry mapping. With its two-in-one optical system, integrated supercomputer on a module, 9 DoF position sensors, and VCSEL light technology that enables adjustable flash intensity, the scanner stands at the forefront of innovation.

Overall, the Artec Leo 3D scanner’s portability, wireless operation, real-time scanning feedback, user-friendly interface, AI-powered technology, high speed, and versatile scanning capabilities make it a powerful and reliable tool for professionals in need of accurate and efficient 3D scanning solutions.



Artec Leo Action


The Process of 3D Scanning a Vehicle


The process of 3D scanning a car with the Artec Leo handheld scanner involves several steps to ensure accurate and detailed data capture. Below is an overview of the typical workflow for scanning a car using the Artec Leo:

Preparing The Car

  •   Prepare a suitable environment: Prior to commencing the scanning process, proper preparation of the car and its surroundings is crucial. Ensuring ample space for easy maneuvering without any unnecessary obstacles or proximity to walls is essential. While scanning outdoors is an option, for accurate color capture, a cloudy day is preferred to optimize the conditions.
  • Prepare Shiny And Clear surfaces: In certain cases, achieving consistent surface capture on extremely shiny surfaces requires the application of a dulling spray. At 3DPrintworx, the preferred choice is Attblime AB2, which creates a thin, 3-micron coating of white powder on the surface. Remarkably, this coating sublimates and vanishes completely after approximately 2 hours, eliminating the need for post-scanning wiping.A general guideline when using Leo is that it can effortlessly capture shiny metal surfaces; however, if the surface has a chrome-like finish or is entirely transparent, applying the Attblime spray becomes necessary to ensure a uniform and consistent surface capture.
  •  Additional Tracking Aids: The Europac3D team possesses extensive experience in scanning large and challenging objects, and over time, they have discovered that certain surfaces may require additional aids to assist the scanner in tracking and navigating. In the image below, you can observe masking tape applied to areas with low curvature, such as windscreens and bonnets. To enhance the scanning process, the masking tape is marked with a pen, providing additional contrast in the images. The scanner relies not only on geometry for navigation but also on the contrast in images. This additional information allows the scanner to precisely reference and align the images together. Additionally, you may observe baby crawling mats placed on the floor, providing extra geometry and contrast on low curvature areas.


VW Baja Bug


The Process of 3D Scanning A Vehicle

  •  Setting Up the Scanner: The Artec Leo handheld scanner is a portable device with a built-in touchscreen display. The first step is to power on the scanner and set up the necessary scanning parameters. This includes choosing the desired resolution HD or SD, scanning speed, and other settings based on the specific requirements of the scanning project.
  • Additional Calibration: Leo can be used right after switching on, without the need for calibration. However, for applications that demand the utmost accuracy, Leo can now be provided with an optional calibration board. The Calibration Kit allows users to fine-tune Leo’s parameters, effectively eliminating any calibration errors that may have occurred during regular use or shipping. This ensures that the scanner achieves the highest possible level of accuracy for critical scanning tasks.
  • Scanning The Car: With the settings configured, the scanning process can begin. The operator holds the Artec Leo and moves around the car, capturing its surface from multiple angles. The scanner projects a structured light pattern onto the car’s surface while simultaneously capturing color images with its cameras.
  • Data Post-Processing: Once the scanning is complete, the raw data is transferred to a computer for post-processing. In this step, the individual scans taken from different angles are merged and aligned to create a complete and accurate 3D model of the car. Artec Studio software is used to process the data, clean up any artifacts, and create a final, high-quality 3D triangulated mesh model in full color.

3D scanning a car with the Artec Leo handheld scanner involves careful preparation, accurate scanning, and detailed post-processing to create a precise and realistic 3D model of the vehicle. This technology has proven to be invaluable in various industries, including automotive design, visual effects for film and TV, digital documentation, and more.

 


3D Scanning For Gaming, Film CGI, Digital Twins and Marketing


The Artec Leo handheld scanner is an advanced 3D scanning device that has proven to be highly effective in various industries, including gaming,  film and TV CGI, digital twins, and rendering marketing materials. With its state-of-the-art features and portability, the Artec Leo offers numerous advantages for capturing accurate and detailed 3D data of vehicles and other objects.

Gaming, Film and TV CGI

Artec Leo has become a valuable tool for the entertainment industry, especially in creating CGI vehicles for computer games and film work when there is no existing CAD data available. The 3D models created can be utilized by visual effects artists to create realistic and believable CGI versions of the vehicles, seamlessly integrating them into  filmed footage or gameplay. Using 3D scanners for CGI can offer a number of advantages:

  • Realism: 3D scanning allows filmmakers to achieve an unparalleled level of realism in their CGI vehicles. The accuracy of the scanned data ensures that the digital counterparts blend seamlessly with the live-action elements.
  • Time Efficiency: While creating CGI vehicles from scratch can be time-consuming, 3D scanning significantly reduces the time required to model and texture the vehicles. This helps gamemakers meet tight production schedules.
  • Cost-Effectiveness: Despite the initial investment in scanning equipment and expertise, 3D scanning can be cost-effective in the long run. It eliminates the need to build physical models, which can be expensive, especially for complex vehicles.
  • Authenticity: Some films and computer games demand the use of real vehicles for authenticity. 3D scanning allows the preservation of specific details of the original vehicles, ensuring that they remain true to their real-world counterparts.

In summary, 3D scanning vehicles for film and gaming has revolutionized the way filmmakers incorporate realistic digital vehicles into their productions. This technology continues to advance, providing even more accurate and detailed representations, further enhancing the visual storytelling experience for audiences worldwide.

With high-quality resolution and color capture capabilities, Artec Leo can accurately reproduce the intricate details of the vehicle’s surface, providing visual effects artists with a comprehensive 3D model to work with. The scanned data can then be seamlessly integrated into the film or game, resulting in CGI vehicles that look incredibly realistic and indistinguishable from their real-world counterparts.

Digital Twins

Artec Leo’s versatility extends beyond the entertainment industry, making it an ideal tool for creating digital twins of vehicles and other objects. A digital twin is a virtual replica that mirrors the physical object in real-time or near-real-time, and it is commonly used for various purposes, such as maintenance, simulations, and monitoring.

By scanning vehicles with Artec Leo, businesses and organizations can create accurate and detailed digital twins of their fleet or assets. These digital twins can be used to monitor the condition of the vehicles, conduct virtual inspections, and simulate various scenarios without the need for physical interaction. This technology has proven to be invaluable in industries like automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, where having a precise representation of real-world assets is critical for decision-making and optimization.

 Rendering & Marketing Materials

In marketing and advertising, visual appeal plays a significant role in capturing the audience’s attention and driving sales. Artec Leo’s high-resolution scanning capabilities make it an excellent tool for capturing 3D models of vehicles for use in rendering marketing materials.

Whether for brochures, websites, or promotional videos, the detailed and realistic 3D models created with Artec Leo can be incorporated seamlessly into various marketing materials. Potential customers can explore the vehicles from different angles and gain a better understanding of their features and design. This immersive experience enhances engagement and helps potential buyers make more informed decisions.

 

The Artec Leo 3D scanner has become a game-changer in various industries, including film, gaming, digital twins, and for rendering marketing materials. Its portability, real-time scanning, and high-resolution capabilities make it a versatile and reliable tool for capturing accurate 3D data of vehicles and other objects, contributing to more realistic and engaging visual content and facilitating efficient asset management and decision-making processes.

For more information on our scanning services or Artec scanner sales please contact us at:

sales@europac3d.com or call 0330 229 01875

Artec Leo 3D Scanner UK

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AME-3D EXTEND THEIR OFFER THROUGH INVESTMENT IN MULTIPLE SLA PRINTERS



AME-3D, an industrial 3D printing service provider with more than 20 years of experience within the additive industry,  has invested in two Uniontech RSPro SLA industrial printers from Europac3D.  The new machines complement and expand AME-3D’s existing capabilities within the SLA and SLS service sectors.


Uniontech RSPro 800 & 450 AME

The Sheffield based technology group, headed up by managing director Rich Proctor, has chosen a Uniontech RSPro 450 and RSPro 800 with build volumes of 450 x 450 x 400mm  and 800 x 800 x 550mm respectively. This significant investment expands AME’s existing capabilities both in terms of the quality of parts that can be produced and the size of components that can be manufactured.

Proctor comments: “The installation of these SLA machines has seen an instant boost to our new business and we are now benefitting from enquiries for larger parts which we previously were not able to fulfil.”

AME 3d printing

Uniontech becoming the largest SLA manufacturer in the world

Uniontech SLA machines have significant advantages, but are perhaps lesser known in Europe and the US in comparison to some of the ‘big players’ that traditionally dominate. The Uniontech machines use only the highest grade compoments such as Panasonic, Optowave and Scanlab of Germany.  These components combined with a granite recoating platform helps create an incredibly stable machine that produces the highest quality sidewall and detail on components within the SLA field.

Uniontech industrial systems also have an open source policy associated to the resins that can be run in the printers. In the case of AME they have chosen to run Accura Xtreme Grey on the RSPro 450 to continue to supply their existing customer base which is accustomed to parts manufactured in this material. The new machines are also proving to improve efficiencies as the parts coming out of the machine are significantly higher quality and with an improved surface finish.  This means that parts now take only a third of the time to hand finish, reducing production times, cost and increasing overall productivity.

AME-3D also purchased a second interchangeable resin vat for RSPro 450 machine, that will run Somos Waterclear Ultra. This second resin vat enables the team at AME-3D to adapt to changing demand for different materials and swap to this clear material quickly and efficiently when required.  This also helps reduce waste when printing multiple orders.

The second machine installed at AME-3D is a Uniontech RSPro 800. This system offers a significant addition to their service portfolio, increasinging the size of parts that can be built in a single piece to over 1 metre. Running with Somos Evolve 128 from Covestro, the white resin offers a fantastic balance between accurate detail and  extremely easy to post process parts. It is similar to traditional thermoplastics and therefore makes it ideal for building end-use parts like jigs and fixtures, or prototypes for functional testing applications.

Build volume capability has increased by 8 fold, this means that low to medium production runs can be easily achieved in the space of a couple of builds.  At the other end of the scale large automotive and aerospace protoypes can now also be built on this machine.

John Beckett, Managing Director of Europac 3D, adds: “This agreement is a further indication of Europac3D’s strong working relationship with AME-3D and the absolute confidence in the quality and performance of Uniontech printers. It’s increasingly clear that Uniontech is a brand to watch as they not only offer large volume SLA printers but can match any machine out there in terms of quality.”

Uniontech is rapidly becoming one of the largest manufacturers of stereolithography machines with over 5,500 SLA machine sales worldwide. Europac3d, based in Cheshire provide full sale and support of Uniontech machines with a reach across the UK.

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Hitting The Target – Reverse Engineering and 3D Printing Archery Grips for Great Britain



Europac3D was recently approached by a member of the junior Great Britain archery squad asking if we could help with the reverse engineering and subsequent 3d printing of a replacement grip for his recurve bow used in competitive archery.

 

 

Typically standard grips, at this level of competition, need to be reshaped/adjusted relative to hand size and shooting style. Once this manual fettling is complete it is then necessary  to reproduce/copy these adjustments for replacement grips and different bows. This is perhaps easier said than done and  due to the manual fettling process results in no two grips ever matching perfectly.

To solve this problem Europac3D 3d scanned a grip that had been perfected by Thomas over time and  fitted his hand perfectly. An Artec Space spider was chosen to complete the scanning because of its high accuracy and repeatability for relatively small components. The Artec scanner was born out of the need to scan objects in outer space and hence the name ‘Space Spider’, it has thermal stabilization and blue light technology that enables objects to be captured at incredible detail and precision. Total scan time was less than 5 minutes and a triangulated mesh surface model was then created inside of Artec Studio software.

Reverse Engineering with Geomagic Design X

The next stage for this reverse engineering project was to remove the original manufacturers logos and digitally re-cut the fixing holes to create precise parametric geometry ready for final 3d printing. The digital file was imported into Geomagic Design X software to make these adjustments. Design X allows the operator to quickly and easily interrogate imperfect scan data, create parametric CAD models that can be used in downstream CAD packages.


3D Printing Service for Archery Grip

The corrected CAD model was then passed to the 3D print team in order to manufacture 3 grips in total. PA12 nylon was chosen as the most suitable material for the grip, using SLS technology. PA12 produces exceptionally strong, durable parts suitable for ‘end-use’ parts such as this one. After 3d printing the models were then tumbled in a vibratory finishing machine to create a super smooth finish on the final grips.

The final grips were shipped within 7 days from receipt of the original part and the customer was extremely pleased, shooting more than 2000 arrows within the first week.

Archery Grip Fivics Argon X Custom
Archery Grip Fivics

Complete UK 3D scanning and printing Service

Based in Cheshire, UK the Europac3D team  has the unique position of being able to help customers at all stages of their 3D requirements, whether that be 3d scanning, reverse engineering, quality control inspection and/or 3d printing. Our unique skills  set us apart from other 3d print bureaus by being able to help a customer even if they have no 3d modelling capability themselves.

 

 

 

If you would like to discuss a project with our team please call us on 0330 229 0175 or e-mail – sales@europac3d.com



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EX DEMONSTRATION HP 580 FULL COLOUR PRINTER FOR SALE


Including Print Materials, Fusing Agent and Colour Ink

£60,000


Or £2000 Per Month

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We are pleased to announce this special offer on a one time only limited offer to purchase an ex demonstration HP 580 Fullcolour 3d printer.

This machine was purchased mid 2019 and has been used for demonstration purposes only. A maximum of 10-20 runs total usage.

It will be supplied with a starter level of PA12 Nylon, fusing agents and colour ink.

For More information please contact us onat sales@europac3d.com or call now on: 01270 21600


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State of the art scanning spray available to buy online

AESUB Blue Evaporating Dulling Spray



We are pleased to announce that we have recently become distributors of the specialised 3D scanning spray – AESUB Blue. Innovated by 3D scanning engineers, this evaporating 3D scanning spray promises efficiency when working with reflective, transparent and difficult surfaces.

Evaporating in just a couple of hours, without leaving any residue, it removes the need for post-scan cleaning of objects. With a thickness of just 8-15 microns, AESUB Blue spray coats surfaces finely, with a consistent and even covering. Unlike traditional sprays it does not contain pigments, so avoids the potential to contaminate surfaces in sensitive areas, making it ideal for laboratories and manufacturing workspaces.

Aesub Blue can be used for a variety of 3D scanning applications. However the real benefits of using the scanning spray are realised when trying to scan tricky surfaces. Such as:

  • Transparent parts
  • Shiny surfaces, including chrome
  • Black shiny surfaces, including carbon fibre
  • Deep pocket and internal corners.

Mark Beckett, Technical Director commented – “We are really excited to be sharing this new product with our customers. AESUB Blue has been created taking into consideration the limitations of standard off the shelf powders and sprays. Over the years we have experimented with many solutions, but nothing has provided overall results like AESUB Blue. Our Technicians are using it and are really pleased with the results and how it makes the scanning process far more efficient.”.

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How the arts are benefiting from the precision of 3D scanning and printing

Sculpting the future in 3D



Sculptors are turning to the technological advantages of 3D scanning and printing to assist with the artistic process. Useful throughout the life cycle of a creative project, from capturing the form and detail of work, to scaling models as well as digital archiving on completion; 3D modelling can become one of an artists most useful tools.

Recently British Sculptor Antony Dufort recruited the scanning team at EuroPac3D to assist him in the design process for one of his incumbent works. His vision for the commission involved numerous clay sculptures that would need to be scaled in order to work together as one piece. EuroPac3d scanned each individual piece using a portable handheld 3D scanner. The raw data point cloud was registered and then converted into a triangulated polygonal mesh.

The individual meshes were then scaled and visualised digitally next to each other in order to check proportions for the final artwork. At this final stage the triangulated 3D models could be 3D printed for Dufort to reference, before committing to producing the  final piece.

For this project Europac3D utilised the innovative Artec Leo 3D scanner. This wireless, handheld device is the first 3D scanner to offer onboard automatic processing, making 3D scanning as easy as taking a video. As an object is being scanned the user is able to see the 3D visualisation being built in real time on the device’s touch panel screen, ensuring that all areas have been captured and allowing any detail that has been missed to be digitally filled.


Fast, Easy and Portable

Artec leo Handheld 3D Scanner


Artec Leo provides a fully mobile scanning experience as the smartest 3D scanner on the market.

Mark Beckett, Technical Director at EuroPac3D explains why Artec Leo was the best choice for this work.

“Leo provides complete freedom of movement when scanning, allowing you to move around the part quickly and easily. With a large field of view even large objects and scenes can be reconstructed fast and accurately. If even greater precision is required we are able to point the scanner closer to the object to pick up intricate detail, just as you would zoom in with a video camera.  A live video stream to an additional screen provides the artist with a real time view of their piece being scanned. The full scan data is then quickly uploaded at the touch of a button. This means we are able to have open dialogue with the artist at the point of scanning to allow us to establish we have captured the information required.”

EuroPac3D has a long established relationship with Antony Dufort working together on several projects. Artec Leo was also used to capture his ‘Free Miner’ public sculpture in 3D. Accurately capturing the detail and texture of the bronze sculpture.

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DIGITAL MANUFACTURE WORKSHOP 5TH JULY
HP 3D PRINTERS AND SIEMENS NX



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You are personally invited to come and join us at Europac3D on the 5th July to talk with the experts from HP and Siemens, to learn how customization and highly flexible digital production will reshape  the companies of tomorrow towards Industry 4.0.

Take the first step toward digitalization right now and create a lasting competitive edge for your company with the scalable solutions from HP and Siemens. Now’s the right time to start – become a digital enterprise and stay ahead of the competition.

REVERSE ENGINEERING


Learn from the experts how to  capture 3D data of any component and develop a 3D CAD model suitable for re-manufacture.

A wide of 3d scanners for capturing the smallest of details at the highest accuracy covering automotive, aerospace, traditional manufacturing, heritage and art.

DESIGN FOR 3D PRINT


Talk to the experts form Siemens NX on how to design for 3d printing. Lighweight structures without the constraints of traditional manufacture and topology optimisation tools.

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Meet  and hear how customers have integrated digital additive manufacturing into their businesses, transforming manufacturing processes for the future.

Bowman International a traditional bearings manufacturer has recently created a 3D printing division, with  investment in a HP 4200 Multi Jet Fusion printer and the first of its kind in Europe to be producing parts in PA11 Nylon. Bowman have developed a revolutionary patented split bearing cage design, with composite inserts to provide the strength and wear characteristics required for highly demanding environments. Incorporating inserts into the finished product takes Bowman’s Additive Production division to a level of engineering which is rarely seen, even in industries where additive manufacturing is common place.


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First developed in 2000, the Uniontech RSPRO stereolithography equipment was developed to deliver reliable efficient production of high quality parts in the most cost effective manner. A truly ‘open source’ system with regards material suppliers,  Uniontech stereolithography has the widest range of application driven materials in the market place.

This event is limited to 50 places, secure your place now!

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Come see us at Mach 2018 at the NEC, 9th-13th April, Stand 122.

This year  look like it will be a good one, we have all this lined up:

 

    • HP Multi Jet Fusion: Europac will be showcasing the capabilities of the HP Multi-Jet Fusion Technology through a range of mass customised 3D printed products from the machine. The HP Multi Jet Fusion is revolutionising the additive manufacturing marketplace by delivering a faster and higher print quality at a 50% cost-per-part reduction.

  • Siemens NX Software: A member of the Siemens team will be on hand to discuss how their NX software helps businesses develop innovative new products or refine existing ones. With cutting-edge design tools and technologies, NX streamlines and accelerates the product development process in an open, collaborative environment for 3D modeling, assembly design, drafting and documentation.

  • 3D scanners: The UK’s latest 3D scanners including an exclusive view of the new Skyline integrated measuring arm and 3D scanners from Kreon. As well as a range of Artec products including; the EVA and Spider.

  • 3D printed sunglasses: Europac will also be showcasing their collection of 100 bespoke sunglasses which have been mass customised using Siemens NX software and printed in under 12 hours using the HP Multi Jet Fusion. The speed of the HP machine coupled with Siemens NX and its ‘nesting capabilities’ allows a multitude of objects of varying shapes and sizes to be printed in a single print run. To win a free pair of sunglasses check out our facebook page

  • Historic 3D printed Motorbike: Europac has 3D scanned a motorbike from using the Artec Eva to pick up the intricate details of the bike. The scan was then edited in CAD software before being 3D printed using the HP Multi Jet Fusion. Visitors will be able to view this historic bike at the stand.

    3D printed historic motorbike

  • As well as showcasing the very latest in 3D printing and scanning, Europac 3D will have a team of 3D printing and scanning specialists on hand to discuss all 3D printing and scanning requirements.

John Beckett, Managing Director of Europac, comments: “We are anticipating a busy stand at this year’s MACH exhibition where we’ll be illustrating the capabilities of the HP Jet Fusion printers with tangeable mass customised products, as well as host of other industry-leading products like the Artec scanners. Our team will partner with Siemens to be on hand to provide expert advice, answer any queries and provide live demonstrations to showcase the capabilities of the machinery and software we stock.”

 

 

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3D scanning and printing has taken businesses by storm in recent years, but it may come as a surprise that fashion can be included in that list of industries which have been revolutionised by the technologies. From downloadable sewing patterns to body scanners, technology has helped fashion enterprises to improve their operations across the board.

With London and Milan Fashion week taking place this month and Paris hosting it next month we can’t wait to see what 3D influences appear on the runways in the coming weeks.

From speeding up the production process to cutting costs and avoiding waste, 3D technology is helping to enhance sustainable fashion brands like Xandra Jane, who have created a digital pattern library using 3D processes to enable customers to access luxury, ethical fashion tutorials and downloadable sewing patterns without premium price tags. Traditional methods of communicating with manufacturers and issuing physical copies of patterns comes with risks of loss and damage but thanks to 3D scanning and digitised patterns, an instant database can be created in a fraction of the time.

Anna Cleveland Vogue Italia, mixing traditional photography and 3d scanning

 

In terms of sustainability, this also avoids dead stock and over-production, because one garment can be made and customised through fabric choice and colour, allowing the customer to experience all the stages and processes involved in creating it, without physically creating and recreating the garment each time.

 

From 3D sewing patterns which create an accurate fit, to using actual 3D avatars when shopping online, various online stores such as Little Mistress have invested in software which takes a customer’s height, weight and body measurements to find the perfect fit and assist customers with the ordering process, to ensure they are selecting the right size. This process reduces judgement errors and minimises the number of returns, in turn saving the company money.

 

3D body scanners have also been introduced into stores providing a niche service. The scanners capture your measurements in seconds and provides customers with a more pleasant shopping experience than using traditional methods like a measuring tape.

 

As 3D scanning experts, we’ve also had first-hand experience of using 3D technology in the fashion industry. Solve Sundsbo invited us to a studio to help him scan famous model Anna Cleveland last year. Solve was hoping to achieve something unique with his own images and after capturing Anna using a traditional camera, he asked us to then scan the model in the same pose.

Anna Cleveland Vogue Italia, mixing traditional photography and 3d scanning

Using the Artec Eva handheld scanner, we were able to capture the model’s form perfectly, and Solve was then able to layer his own 2D photography with a perfect 3D image of the model. Having the two different methods enabled Solve Sundsbo to add distress and surrealism to the shots, resulting in some spectacular imagery which was then published in Vogue Italia.

 

It isn’t just 3D scanning that has brought a new dimension to the fashion world, 3D printing has too. Just last year, Charne Esterhuizen debuted a dress that she had created entirely from 3D printed butterflies at Vancouver Fashion Week. Taking it a step further, just last week a Spanish Design studio called ZER showcased and entire collection at Madrid Fashion Week. The Innovation Project features a number of 3D printed garments which seamlessly combine fashion and technology in 10 different looks, each one featuring a garment made with the help of 3D printing or another digital fabrication technique.

 

Do you think 3D inspired or printed fashions will become the norm? We’d love to hear your thoughts on our social channels: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

 

 

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With a new HP channel partnership, a new membership with the MTC, and a new office move to state of the art facilities, 2017 has been an eventful year for us here at Europac HQ and with what we have in store for 2018, we know it’s going to be an even bigger and better year. Let us talk you through what you can expect from us in 2018…

HP only officially launched their Multi Jet Fusion 4200 Printer in April 2017, but it has already started to make waves in the 3D printing world by revolutionising the way in which 3D printing is used, so much so that engineering.com ranked HP third in their 3D printing market leader table. Traditionally when 3D printing began to take off, it was predominantly used for rapid prototyping, now thanks to the HP Multi Jet fusion, it has the power, quality and cost effectiveness to 3D print up to 3,000 parts in a single print run.

In 2018, you can expect to see us working on some exciting projects using the HP Multi Jet Fusion including, branching into the world of orthotics and prosthetics for the first time as well as orthodontics. Smaller businesses with a bespoke nature are realising how they can use the HP Multi Jet Fusion to help cut costs per part and speed up the production process, when compared to more traditional methods such as injection moulding.

 

HP have also announced that this year they will launch full colour 3D printing for the first time, in line with their production systems creating functional prints in engineering grade materials. The new system is an exciting new development that will occupy a new and unique segment within the additive manufacturing market, offering truly functional full colour parts as an industry first.

 

Until now other systems have only been able to produce concept colour parts however have lacked ‘real world’ durability and functionality. The HP system builds on the established multi jet fusion platform producing functional part production ideal for small/medium design firms, product development teams and universities. The new system will be HP’s most compact system to date designed for convenient in-house production of up to 130 parts per week.

 

HP have also announced plans to release a 3D metal printer in due course and we foresee that when these technologies fully launch, there will be a high demand for the new machines. As we are one of the only UK Channel partners for HP, we anticipate a busy year ahead for 3D colour and metal printing.

 

 

 

We are also excited to announce that we will finally see the much anticipated Artec Leo for the first time, and it will be available to purchase from Europac 3D in the coming months. The Leo is the first 3D scanner to offer on board automatic processing and is able to provide the most intuitive workflow, making 3D scanning as easy as taking a video. As you scan your object, see the 3D replica being built in real time on Leo’s touch panel screen… and we can’t wait to show you its real-life capabilities.

 

As a company, one of our new year’s resolutions was to make more appearances at exhibitions and so, we are excited to announce that we have kept to our plans and will be at a range of shows from The North of England to the South during 2018. We’ll be on hand to provide product demos with our Artec scanners and HP Multi Jet Fusion, as well as to discuss how we can help you achieve your business goals in the coming year.

 

We look forward to seeing you!

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