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3D scanning and rapid prototyping - Examples of the industrialization of products

Authors: Sébastien REMY, Florent LAROCHE, Alain BERNARD

Publication date: January 10, 2011, Review date: July 12, 2018

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3. 3D scanning and rapid prototyping essentials

3.1 Inadequate virtual prototyping

Point cloud and STL mesh of an aircraft control column (Credits CGI)
Figure 10  -  Point cloud and STL mesh of an aircraft control column (Credits CGI)

Rapid prototyping enables physical verification of the part's geometry. The...

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