Latest developments in 3D scanning technologies for inspection and reverse engineering - Stand 687

This year at Austech we will be displaying the latest technology for 3D scanning, computer aided inspection and reverse engineering from 24 to 27 May 2011 at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. To register for this not to be missed event simply click here and fill out the online form.

Whether you use 3D scanning technology for design, analysis or inspection, this is the event not to be missed! With a focus on using the latest scanning technology to capture and process high resolution 3D spatial geometries for reverse engineering, visitors will walk away with practical knowledge and information on a complete range of laser scanning technologies that are available today, and gain an understanding of the key benefits that they can expect to achieve with the adoption of new technology in their day-to-day business operations.

A combination of hands-on live demonstrations of the latest metrology equipment available today and interactive, problem-solving discussions will bring together industry professionals and the Hi-Tech Metrology team to give Australia's manufacturers the best information available.

On display on stand 687 will be 3D scanning technology from Hexagon Metrology, Romer, Brown & Sharpe, Sheffield, Leica, Kreon, Perceptron and Micro-Vu. We see the Austech show as a great opportunity to introduce the benefits and latest developments in 3D scanning technologies for inspection and reverse engineering to the Australian advanced manufacturing industry and will show how these technologies help manufactures produce better designs, and get new products to market faster.

One of the highlights on display will be the Romer Absolute 7325SI in action, scanning a range of complex parts and components for reverse engineering and inspection tasks. The Romer Absolute SI scanning solution is the latest release product from Hexagon Metrology's portable arm business, Romer Inc., and represents the latest development of a fully-integrated laser scanning system on the highly accurate and ground-breaking new Absolute series of portable measuring arms.  The integrated laser scanner technology is a milestone in the world of portable CMMs, with the new system our customers can easily achieve accurate and meaningful measurement results while benefiting from the Romer Absolute arm's mobility and efficiency.

Other key equipment on show this year includes:
Brown & Sharpe Global Performance 7107 CMM, measuring critical features on high-precision machined components - such as automotive engine blocks and cylinder heads, using the contact scanning functionality of a SP25M analogue probe for high speed, production-orientated inspection applications. This type of technology enables CMM operators to obtain the key dimensional data required in the most efficient and accurate manner - particularly of round or complex geometric features where traditional probing techniques prove to be inadequate.

Sheffield Discovery D12 CMM with a Perceptron ScanShark laser scanner, being used to rapidly scan sheetmetal and composite material parts for inspection in the automotive and aerospace sectors. The use of laser scanning for complex shaped parts particularly in the automotive and aerospace sectors, is gaining widespread acceptance around the world as the best way to measure these types of components - efficiently and accurately. The Discovery cell will give visitors a first-hand experience into the world of non-contact laser scanning for inspection projects, and how this type of technology can enhance their productivity and improve measurement throughput.

Romer Absolute 7325SE on a Brunson carbon-fibre lightweight tripod fitted with the recently released, latest technology laser scanner, the Zephyr II from Kreon Technologies designed for complex and difficult reverse engineering and inspection projects. The Romer Absolute SE series gives users the ability to specify and mount their own laser scanning system to the arm. The laser scanners can be from the entry-level Solano scanner from Kreon to the new Zephyr II product, capable of achieving scanning accuracies down to 15 micron, scanning rates of 500 Hz, and excellent for scanning difficult to scan items such as bright and shiny chrome and metallic parts etc.

Other equipment being demonstrated on the Hi-Tech Metrology stand this year includes the very popular Excel vision-based inspection system from US-manufacturer Micro-Vu which is excellent for measuring small and delicate parts, and has found many uses in the Australian market in the precision engineering, electronics, and plastic injection moulding sectors; as well as the newly released, and first Australian outing for the Leica AT401 laser tracker which has taken the European market by storm. The AT401 is the smallest and the most compact laser tracker on the market - yet still capable of measuring distances up to 160 metres with incredible accuracy and repeatability.