3D Optical Digitizers
Patterned light is projected onto subjects; deformation is recorded by an off-set camera. Triangulation calculates a 3D mesh. Fast, accurate and adaptable for human portraiture.
3D Laser Scanners
A laser line moves over subjects' surfaces; an off-set camera records deformation. Triangulation calculates a 3D mesh. Slower, but higher accuracy enabled for static objects.
3D Mechanical Digitizers
Mechanical arms physically probe objects, guided by the user; points are recorded on the surface of subjects. Intuitive but slow. Unsuitable for delicate objects.
3D Scanning software
View, edit and export scan data efficiently and accurately. Triangulation, registration and merging algorithms, polygon editing, CAD conversion, model export for web viewing.
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CMM based high resolution 3D Laser Scanner. Only system to capture precise RGB values for every point of geometry.
ThingLab theblurb....
Arius3D - Foundation
System 3D Scanner (Arius 3D)
Arius3D's Foundation System creates perfect
digital copies of real world objects. This astounding technology allows the
user to capture, in almost microscopic detail, the shape of an object, as well
as exposing the pigment of its surface, independent of ambient light. Arius3D
seamlessly integrates into any organization to deliver useful scientific data
that can be scaled and re purposed almost at will, with the utmost simplicity.
Arius3D Foundation System Scan
The Foundation System consists of a laser
scanner and a motion control system for moving the scanner. The shape
measurements are completely independent of the effects of ambient light.
Scanned data are recorded and processed by software to transform the data
into high-quality, 3D colour images.
The laser scanning mechanism characterizes
each point on the scanned object according to its colour and location in 3-space.
It does this by scanning the surface of an object with three different laser
wavelengths (red, green and blue) in one focused beam, and recording the reflected
light.
Each point on the object is described by 6
numeric values; positional values X, Y, and Z, and surface colour values R,
G, and B.
X-axis: Scanning in the X direction is accomplished
by a galvanometer-driven double-sided mirror. The position of each point on
the X-axis is developed from the known angular position of the mirror.
Y-axis: Scanning in the Y direction is accomplished
by motion perpendicular to both the laser axis and the X-axis, usually implemented
as a translation stage. The position of each point on the Y-axis is developed
from the known position of the stage.
Z-axis: The position along the Z-axis is measured
by laser triangulation, enhanced by the application of synchronized scanning
geometry. This patented method uses one side of the galvanometer-driven mirror
to deflect the laser across the scanned object while the opposite side of the
same mirror is used to cancel the return beam's angular movement across the
CCD sensor. With this geometry, only a change in the position of the light spot
along the Z-axis produces net movement across the CCD sensor. A patented sub-pixel
interpolation scheme is used to enhance the resolution of the CCD sensor.
Minimum resolution, X and Y Axes 250 dpi
Minimum resolution, Z Axis 25 microns, 3 sigma
Speed 3000 points per second
Frequently asked Questions:
Can the laser damage fine objects?
The Arius 3D laser system does NOT damage fine objects or fabrics in any way.
The total exposure is about 3.5 mW total (three one-thousandths of a watt) in
a circle about the size of a full-stop in this document. This is roughly equivalent
to shining a flashlight on the object. Also, because the laser light is in constant
motion (it moves at about 300 mm/sec across the surface of the object), the
light dosage to the surface is extremely small.
Are special precautions required to protect
the eyes from the laser?
The output of the scanner is nominally 1 mW Red, 2 mW Green and 0.5 mW Blue.
At these levels, it is categorized as a Class IIIb laser light. According to
OSHA and CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) directives, diffuse
reflected light from this laser is safe to look at, but specular reflections
from mirror-like surfaces can be hazardous. You must not look directly into
the laser source (the scanner).
Safety training is required for this class
of laser. A clear indication of the laser hazard zone must be marked and observed.
Anyone exposed to the laser should wear protective eyewear. In addition to the
eyewear, all scanner operators must complete a laser safety training program.
How big is the scanner? How much room is
required for the Arius3D system?
The actual scanner is about the size of a shoe box. Motion system sizes are
available from desktop to room-size.
How long does it take to scan an object?
Scanning times are quite variable, depending on the scientific objectives of
the researcher, the geometrical and material characteristics of the objects
being scanned, and the scanning system in use. In general, if the details being
inspected are large in proportion to the overall object (low frequency geometry),
scan times are shorter; conversely, if the features being studied are small
in proportion to the overall object (high frequency geometry), longer scan times
will be required to distinguish them with sufficient clarity.
What kind of sample preparation needs to
be done?
It depends on what you're scanning; in many cases, no preparation needs to be
done at all. If specific handling and preparation is required, Arius3D or Inition
staff can fully review these requirements with you prior to the commencement
of any work being done.
What file format do you produce?
Scans can be exported in the following formats:
2D:
BMP, TIFF, JPEG, GIF
3D Polygon:
DXF, OBJ, 3Ds, PLY, POL, STL
3D Polyline:
Iges 106, Pointcloud, Ascii XYZ/RGB
If you are unsure which format will best suit your needs, please contact us
and we will do our best to help.
Foundation System laser scanner and motion control system. Captures absolute RGB values per XYZ point.
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ThingLab FAQs....
q Can the laser damage fine objects?
a The Arius 3D laser system does NOT damage fine objects or fabrics in any way. The total exposure is about 3.5 mW total (three one-thousandths of a watt) in a circle about the size of a full-stop in this document. This is roughly equivalent to shining a flashlight on the object. Also, because the laser light is in constant motion (it moves at about 300 mm/sec across the surface of the object), the light dosage to the surface is extremely small.
q Are special precautions required to protect the eyes from the laser?
a The output of the scanner is nominally 1 mW Red, 2 mW Green and 0.5 mW Blue. At these levels, it is categorized as a Class IIIb laser light. According to OSHA and CDRH (Center for Devices and Radiological Health) directives, diffuse reflected light from this laser is safe to look at, but specular reflections from mirror-like surfaces can be hazardous. You must not look directly into the laser source (the scanner).
Safety training is required for this class of laser. A clear indication of the laser hazard zone must be marked and observed. Anyone exposed to the laser should wear protective eyewear. In addition to the eyewear, all scanner operators must complete a laser safety training program.
q How big is the scanner? How much room is required for the Arius3D system?
a The actual scanner is about the size of a shoe box. Motion system sizes are available from desktop to room-size.
q How long does it take to scan an object?
a Scanning times are quite variable, depending on the scientific objectives of the researcher, the geometrical and material characteristics of the objects being scanned, and the scanning system in use. In general, if the details being inspected are large in proportion to the overall object (low frequency geometry), scan times are shorter; conversely, if the features being studied are small in proportion to the overall object (high frequency geometry), longer scan times will be required to distinguish them with sufficient clarity.
q What kind of sample preparation needs to be done?
a It depends on what you're scanning; in many cases, no preparation needs to be done at all. If specific handling and preparation is required, Arius3D or Inition staff can fully review these requirements with you prior to the commencement of any work being done.
q What file format do you produce?
a 2D:
BMP, TIFF, JPEG, GIF
3D Polygon:
DXF, OBJ, 3Ds, PLY, POL, STL
3D Polyline:
Iges 106, Pointcloud, Ascii XYZ/RGB
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