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How does laser scanning work?
What is laser scanning? An essential part of modern 3D printing, laser scanning involves the use of lasers to survey and produce a detailed digital model of an object. This does not involve any degree of contact or damage to the scanned object, thus removing any...
Are 3D Printed Parts Strong?
How strong 3D printed parts are depends on several key aspects, including: The material you use for printing, and How you design and print your 3D parts. Why 3D Printing Materials Matter Your 3D print will only ever be as good as the material you use. This means...
Will 3D Printing Replace Manufacturing As We Know It?
Manufacturing is constantly changing and evolving due to advances in technology, including 3D printing. The question then is, how radical will future changes be, and will 3D printing replace manufacturing as we know it? One view that 3D printing will displace...
Central Scanning set to reveal secret to working more accurately and efficiently at Advanced Engineering (30/31st Oct)
PRESS RELEASE Release Date: 25th October 2019 Multi award-winning 3D printing and scanning specialists, Central Scanning, will be showcasing the very latest state-of-the-art 3D scanning and printing results and technology at this year’s Advanced Engineering show. The...
Central Scanning – A World Class Artec3D Ambassador
Central Scanning recently attended the Artec3D annual re-seller's meeting in beautiful Tbilisi, Georgia. Amongst the usual updates to the Artec Studio software and continuous improvements to the Artec range of scanners. This year was more special as we were awarded...
Tolerancing: How can you make sure 3D printed parts fit together
You buy your first 3D Printer, set it up and get it extruding. You trawl online repositories like Cults3D and Thingiverse and browse through all the things you could print. After a few months and many prints later, failed or otherwise – you’re bored. Sound familiar?...
