3D Printers and Printing

Crafting a 3D-Printed Jig from a Glass Bottle using the EinScan HX 3D Scanner
In an era defined by technological innovation, 3D scanning and printing technologies stand at the forefront of practical and inventive solutions. In our latest video, we demonstrated how Afinia 3D’s EinScan HX 3D Scanner can be utilized to fabricate an ideal jig for a bottle. This blog post will further delve into this process, highlighting the remarkable potential of these technologies. Unleashing the Potential of 3D Scanning and Printing At Afinia 3D, we empower businesses by leveraging the power of 3D scanning and 3D printing to provide innovative solutions. A prime example is the creation of customized jigs for label application machines, a task that can be complicated due to [Read more…]
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Customized Prosthetics Using the EinScan 3D Scanners
Customized Prosthetics Using the EinScan 3D Scanners
In the world of 3D scanning and 3D printing, reverse engineering is the most commonly used application across multiple industries. Being able to 3D scan an object and create a customized product is an invaluable skill. 3D scanners allow for the capture of organic and inorganic shapes alike, making them the ideal tool for industries that would struggle with traditional CAD design methods. One such industry is prosthetics. While the functionality of a prosthetic limb is its most important feature, the fit and form of the prosthetic can be just as important for the patient. The comfort a well-fitting prosthetic provides can make a world of difference as does the [Read more…]
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Building a Speaker Cart Using 3D Scanning and Reverse Engineering
Background My daughter is in an activity called “Colorguard” and is applying to be a captain for next season. One of the requirements for the application is to do something for the betterment of the Colorguard team. She chose to build a roller cart for a heavy loud speaker their team uses to play the music during practices and performances. Primary Problem How to build a cart that will keep the speaker stable during transport, while still allowing the speaker to be removed easily, and without modifying the speaker. Secondary Problem How to replace a lost handle from the speaker. — Replacing the missing handle The secondary problem was a [Read more…]
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Shining 3D - Save The World ART Project
Porcelain Rabbit Restoration Shining 3D, the manufacturer of the EinScan-Pro Handheld Scanner and the ES360 Desktop 3D Scanner, is on a mission to capture the world’s museum treasures as 3D scans. They have asked their current EinScan-Pro customers, as well as 3D scanning experts, artists, and museum personnel, to submit 3D scans either by email (info@shining3d.com) or via Sketchfab (tag #EinScan-Pro or #SWART). Shining 3D will be granting awards to their favorite submissions. Don’t have a scanner? Shining 3D will loan a limited number of their scanners to qualifying individuals. To apply, send your name, organization name, position, email, and scanning project details to info@shining3d.com. For examples of projects, and [Read more…]
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