CREDIT: CREAFORM
Creaform, a business of AMETEK, Inc. and worldwide provider of automated and portable 3D measurement solutions, is making a significant step forward in its software offering, reflecting a strategic evolution by introducing Creaform.OS and the Creaform Metrology Suite, which leverage the hardware-software synergy to deliver a complete 360° 3D scanning solution.
Through their new intuitive user interface (UI), user-friendly tools, embedded content, and streamlined onboarding tools for new users, these newly reinvented software solutions were carefully designed to adapt to their users’ journey and workflow. Representing the culmination of more than 20 years of experience, these additions complete Creaform’s comprehensive 3D measurement solution: metrology-grade scanners and optical CMM, intuitive software, world-class support, online training, and technical content.
The Creaform.OS platform provides all standard acquisition modules designed to provide the best 3D measurement experience across all Creaform systems, with the Scan, Probe and Photogrammetry modules. It also includes a multitude of significant improvements and features:
- New innovative interface: Completely redesigned UI to be workflow-oriented, it structures the core functionality with segmentation based on the major steps of each application.
- Customizable: New homepage, new menu structure, toolbars placement, preconfigured files for specific applications, and many more options enable users to modulate the platforms to fit their unique tasks and applications.
- The new Insight channel: An integrated communication channel that enables Creaform to share complementary training tools, success stories from other clients, and new products with all users.
- On-boarding tools: The platform integrates several training tools and loading tips to empower users to learn the software on their own, simplifying new employees’ integration.
- New maximized 3D viewer: A new multiple sources lightning engine as well as additional space to view the data ensure optimal data visualization.
The Creaform Metrology Suite, on the other hand, provides a comprehensive portfolio of application software modules designed for any metrology task:
- Scan-to-CAD module: Intuitive reverse engineering toolkit for transferring data extracted from 3D scans to any CAD platform.
- Inspection module: Comprehensive and powerful software designed for efficient and accurate dimensional inspections.
- Automation module: User-friendly and integrated programming platform for deploying automated quality control solutions.
- Dynamic tracking module: Dynamic tracking module enabling simultaneous position and orientation of multiple objects in space and time.
“Engineered with optimal UX in mind, these platforms provide a versatile suite of tools designed to simplify operations, solve industry-specific challenges, and promote long-term growth,” explains Jérôme-Alexandre Lavoie, director of product management at Creaform, before adding, “Innovation Takes Form in every aspect of Creaform’s hardware and software solutions, establishing partnerships founded on trust, adaptability, and technologies that not only meet today’s needs but shape the future.”
Scan-to-CAD Pro
Creaform also announced the release of Scan-to-CAD Pro, a powerful new application module integrated within the Creaform Metrology Suite. It has been specifically designed to streamline and enhance reverse engineering workflows with a more concise approach.
Initially launched in 2014, Creaform’s Scan-to-CAD software module is a popular 3D scan data processing software that creates a simple, easy-to-use bridge between the 3D scan acquisition and the CAD or rapid prototyping (3D printing) software. Now available in two versions, both the standard Scan-to-CAD module and the new Scan-to-CAD Pro module come ready with advanced algorithms to extract information from meshes, flexible alignment, optimized mesh editing tools, and powerful selection capabilities. While both powerful, this latest addition provides a new option for professionals to choose from, to ensure a perfect fit with their reverse engineering workflow.
With new features including 2D sketching and 3D modeling tools, the new Scan-to-CAD Pro acts like a seamless gateway between 3D scanning and CAD software, such as SolidWorks. It speeds up the process of converting a 3D scan data to a mesh to a highly detailed CAD model, and in some cases even allows for the complete workflow to be done within this single software module. Scan-to-CAD Pro simplifies feature extraction and CAD modeling from 3D scan data, enabling manufacturers to save time and streamline product design processes for a perfect fit on the very first try.
“Before, users struggled to turn raw scan data to a usable CAD file,” explains David Robichaud, product manager at Creaform. “Now, Scan-to-CAD Pro offers the most intuitive reverse engineering toolkit for mechanical engineers and designers. Scan-to-CAD Pro democratizes reverse engineering processes for businesses and users who do not want to invest time and resources in advanced CAD software. It’s truly a market game changer.”
“As 3D scanning pioneers with over 20 years of experience, an exceptional customer service and constant innovation,” says Fanny Truchon, president of Creaform, “we have become a recognized powerhouse in reverse engineering and offer a complete 360° 3D solution second to none.”