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3D Inspection Service

Leveraging the unmatched capabilities of Artec and ZEISS 3D scanners, we provide comprehensive inspection services designed to meet the high precision and accuracy demands of sectors including aerospace, automotive, toolmaking, and more.

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Accurate measurement of your crucial parts

In today’s competitive landscape, the quality of components and products cannot be compromised.
Our 3D inspection services are crucial for:

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Ensuring Compliance and Precision

Whether it’s aerospace components requiring millimetre accuracy or automotive parts needing rigorous quality checks, our 3D inspection services provide the assurance of compliance with the highest standards.

ZEISS ATOS Q 3D Scanner in Action

Enhancing Efficiency and Reducing Cost

Identifying defects early in the manufacturing process reduces the need for costly reworks and ensures projects stay on schedule and within budget.

ZEISS Inspect software

Facilitating Reverse Engineering

Our scanners excel in reverse engineering tasks, providing detailed insights necessary for reproducing or improving existing designs.

Central Scanning Success Stories

Learn how Central Scanning are using 3D scanners for 3D inspections, analysis and metrology

Reviving a British Heritage: Craven Dunnill and Central Scanning Rebuild a Historic Pub through 3D Scanning
Reviving a British Heritage: Craven Dunnill and Central Scanning Rebuild a Historic Pub through 3D Scanning
Tailored Performance: Central Scanning’s Role in Revolutionising Kurio 3D’s Athletic Wear
Tailored Performance: Central Scanning’s Role in Revolutionising Kurio 3D’s Athletic Wear
Advancing Drowning Prevention: The Central Scanning and Leeds Trinity University Collaboration
Advancing Drowning Prevention: The Central Scanning and Leeds Trinity University Collaboration
Central Scanning Brings A Legendary Racecar To Life For Hornby: The Journey Of Recreating The 1972 Lotus 72D
Central Scanning Brings A Legendary Racecar To Life For Hornby: The Journey Of Recreating The 1972 Lotus 72D
Creating custom 3D-printed children’s helmets at Cerebra with Artec Eva
Creating custom 3D-printed children’s helmets at Cerebra with Artec Eva
Preserving the Past with the Artec Leo: How Central Scanning Brought History to Life at the Yorkshire Museum
Preserving the Past with the Artec Leo: How Central Scanning Brought History to Life at the Yorkshire Museum
Going Bananas Over 3D Scanning: The Story of King Kong and Artec Leo
Going Bananas Over 3D Scanning: The Story of King Kong and Artec Leo
Central Scanning provided a 3D scanner to Car SOS to restore one of Britain’s best-selling auto classics.
Central Scanning provided a 3D scanner to Car SOS to restore one of Britain’s best-selling auto classics.
Breaking Barriers in Maxillofacial Treatment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Breaking Barriers in Maxillofacial Treatment at The Queen Elizabeth Hospital
‘Mostly Bones’ at Grant Museum of Zoology.
‘Mostly Bones’ at Grant Museum of Zoology.
Industrial Heritage Stronghold – The Country’s First Statue Honouring the Battle of Saragarhi
Industrial Heritage Stronghold – The Country’s First Statue Honouring the Battle of Saragarhi
University of Oxford – Digitizing ancient Icenian Coins
University of Oxford – Digitizing ancient Icenian Coins
Paying Tribute – Barnsley Covid-19 Memorial Sculpture
Paying Tribute – Barnsley Covid-19 Memorial Sculpture
Friday Sundae – Imperial War Museum Holocaust Memorial
Friday Sundae – Imperial War Museum Holocaust Memorial
University of Bristol – Greek & Roman artefacts in VR
University of Bristol – Greek & Roman artefacts in VR
Wessex Archaeology – Lost & Found
Wessex Archaeology – Lost & Found
Shindaiwa – Product Visualisation with 3D scanning
Shindaiwa – Product Visualisation with 3D scanning
TotalSIM – Partners In Innovation with Artec Leo
TotalSIM – Partners In Innovation with Artec Leo
Safer Roads with Loughborough University
Safer Roads with Loughborough University
Power Maxed Racing – A 3D printing solution
Power Maxed Racing – A 3D printing solution
3D scan for CFD & Inspection of the UBRacing Formula Student Car
3D scan for CFD & Inspection of the UBRacing Formula Student Car
Ford – 3D scanning for improved quality and component testing
Ford – 3D scanning for improved quality and component testing
Harley-Davidson Vector: 3D Scan and CAD Creation from Clay Model
Harley-Davidson Vector: 3D Scan and CAD Creation from Clay Model
D-Day Revisited – Chelsea Flower Show
D-Day Revisited – Chelsea Flower Show
Bringing History to Life with Artec Scanners
Bringing History to Life with Artec Scanners
Futures Garden – A 3D Scanning project
Futures Garden – A 3D Scanning project
Yamination Studios
Yamination Studios
The Secret Cupboard
The Secret Cupboard
Central Scanning support Roger Clark Motorsport to the finish line!
Central Scanning support Roger Clark Motorsport to the finish line!

Applications for 3D Inspection Services

Addressing Your Manufacturing Challenges

Measuring Complex Parts

In toolmaking and engineering, complexity is then norm in many industries. Utilising a 3D scanner is as efficient for intricate parts as for more straightforward components, offering substantial time savings and ensuring that every detail meets your stringent standards.

Creating a Digital Twin

Digital replication through 3D scanning creates precise CAD files or digital twins. These are invaluable for testing, redesigns, or maintaining a digital inventory of parts for future reference, aiding in both the preservation of legacy parts and the innovation of new designs.

Determining Part Failure

When the cause of a parts failure is difficult to identify, 3D scanning offers a comprehensive view, identifying potential issues that aren’t immediately apparent. This insight, paired with professional analysis, can directly focus on critical areas for revision and root cause analysis.

Digital Manufacturing

The journey doesn’t end with scanning. The versatility of a provider like Central Scanning means post-scan processes such as 3D printing, reverse engineering, and more are seamlessly integrated, further enhancing the value and application of your scanned data.

Our Scanners and Software

  • Artec 3D Scanners:
    Known for their portability and ease of use, Artec scanners like the Leo and Eva are ideal for capturing intricate details of complex shapes, facilitating both on-site inspections and comprehensive analysis.
  • ZEISS/GOM Scanners:
    These scanners set the benchmark for industrial-grade precision and reliability. Ideal for inspections and in-depth surface analysis, ZEISS and GOM solutions are indispensable for ensuring component integrity.
  • Software Integration:
    Our scanners are supported by powerful software solutions, offering advanced analysis tools for detailed inspection reports, ensuring insights gained are actionable and directly applicable to improving product design and manufacturing processes.

How do we ensure data accuracy?

Utilising scanners known for their precision, we guarantee data that faithfully represents your physical object, enhanced by software that allows for detailed analysis and CAD model perfection.

What sets Central Scanning apart?

Our commitment to excellence is evident in our status as an approved supplier, a Gold Ambassador for Artec 3D, and our ‘world-class’ standing. With Central Scanning, you’re choosing a partner dedicated to advancing your projects with the latest in 3D technology.

Why Choose Central Scanning for Your 3D Inspection Needs?

  • Expertise You Can Trust:
    With over a decade of experience, our team possesses deep industry knowledge and technical expertise, ensuring your inspection needs are met with unparalleled precision.
  • Tailored Inspection Solutions:
    We understand that each project has its unique challenges. Our experts work closely with you to tailor our 3D inspection services to your specific requirements, ensuring optimal outcomes.
  • Comprehensive Support and Training:
    Beyond providing top-tier 3D inspection services, we offer thorough training and support, empowering your team to leverage 3D scanning technology effectively.

3D Inspection Service FAQs

What is Inspection and what is involved?

As with many things in data to day life, inspection is the process of comparing a ‘reference’ against an ‘actual’ item. The ‘reference’, often referred to as the ‘nominal’ is the item that the part being made should be dimensionally the same as. (You could use a calliper or tape measurement for a simple measurement).

With scan data, you create an alignment between the ‘nominal’ and the ‘actual/scan data’ which sets the datum for measuring and you then compare the 2 items using a graphical colour/heat map or you can take measurements digitally on screen. You can then repeat the measurement analysis if you have multiple parts to measure.

Do you only Inspect your own scans?

No, not at all. As with reverse engineering, we have several clients that have scanners of their own or who may work with other scanning bureau’s who do not have the capability or capacity to Inspect and hence we provide that service to them.

All of the work is done under NDA to make sure that you or your client is comfortable that the data is kept securely. At the end of a project, if required we can delete all of the project from our server and sign an agreement to confirm.

Which software do you use to Inspect Parts?

We use Zeiss Inspect, Geomagic Control-X mainly.

If I have a batch of, for example 30 parts, can the inspection process be automated?

Yes, once you have the scan data whether we have generated it or you have scanned the parts yourselves, we can create a master report template and then import the new scan and automatically update the report. We need to know in advance ideally to help when creating the report template.

How are the costs affected with batch inspection?

The cost for the first part is more as it is used to create the inspection template and then subsequent parts are cheaper per item. The cost is very much dependent on the number of features that need inspection based on the drawings.

Get Your Parts 3D Inspected

Contact us to discuss how our 3D inspection services can benefit your projects and take the first step towards unparalleled precision and quality assurance.

Metrology Grade Quality

Central Scanning Limited

Unit 9, Wildmoor Mill,
Mill Lane,
Wildmoor,
Bromsgrove,
Worcestershire,
B61 0BX.

phone icon 01527 558 282

Mon – Thu: 08:30am – 5:30pm
Fri : 08:30am – 4:30pm
Sat – Sun : Closed

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