New software package accelerates reverse engineering processes
Source: CogniTens HQ
CogniTens, part of the Hexagon Metrology group and a leading provider of 3D optical measurement solutions, announced today the introduction of a new software package for generating high-quality polygon meshes (STL) based on rich surface and feature measurements produced by its Optigo™ and OptiCell™ systems.
As part of its latest software version 3.72, CogniTens is extending its 3D digitizing and reverse-engineering capabilities to include a fully integrated STL generation process powered by InnovMetric's PolyWorks/Modeler™ engine.
With this latest addition, CogniTens 3D optical measurement systems allow users to automatically transform non-contact shop floor measurements into high quality polygonal meshes. Such common format STL outputs are optimized for multiple downstream metrology, engineering and product design applications. This new module offers fully automated yet comprehensive application and process support including:
Geometry-based polygonal meshing for superior accuracy and details
Automatic removal of photogrammetry markers from measured surfaces
Accurate insertion of measured closed features such as holes and slots into the 3D model
Filtering of non-object-related data from the model for reducing file size and minimizing post-processing work
Leveraging CogniTens unique edge line for constructing crisp model boundaries
Decision support tools for optimizing measurement result selection for STL generation
On-line and off-line STL generation processes for optimizing available resources
This full set of metrology-driven reverse engineering capabilities is optimized for supporting various industrial applications including: reverse engineering existing parts and tools back to CAD, virtual matching of assembly components, virtual archiving, material formability and CFD analysis, etc. This extends the use of 3D metrology large data sets and opens new opportunities for accelerating design, engineering and manufacturing processes.
"We aim to continuously improve our systems and technologies to support a growing number of industrial metrology applications – this is yet another considerable step forward," says Dr. Danny Albeck, CogniTens General Manager. "By cooperating with our partners we're able to fuse best of breed technologies to create a full solution.
The new module will help our customers become more efficient in their product introduction operations by relying on complete and accurate three dimensional representations."
About CogniTens
CogniTens, part of the Hexagon Metrology group, is a leading provider of 3D optical measurement solutions for industrial applications. Based on innovations in 3D non-contact measurement technology, CogniTens Optigo™ and OptiCell™ systems help manufacturers increase efficiency during critical stages of product design, preproduction, launch, ramp up and mass production.
CogniTens offers a full solution for capturing, analyzing and distributing highly meaningful dimensional metrology information to support different industrial engineering activities such as tooling, part production, assembly, quality and process control.
CogniTens' measurement systems allow manufacturers to pinpoint where a physical part differs from its specifications, identify the cause of a problem and qualify tools, parts and assemblies for production. Especially designed for the manufacturing environment, CogniTens' systems combine precision and robustness to perform full, accurate measurements on the production floor. CogniTens is committed to helping its customers improve product quality, shorten development cycles, and reduce manufacturing and associated quality costs.
For more information please visit: http://www.cognitens.com
About Hexagon Metrology
Hexagon Metrology is part of Hexagon Measurement Technologies, a newly formed business area within the Hexagon Group. Hexagon Metrology includes leading metrology brands such as Brown & Sharpe, CE Johansson, CimCore, DEA, Leitz, Sheffield, Romer, TESA, Leica Geosystems (Metrology Division) and now also CogniTens. With an installed base of more than 50,000 CMMs, over 7,500 portable systems, millions of hand-held instruments and over 30,000 licenses of the popular PC-DMIS metrology software, Hexagon Metrology daily supports its customers to fully control their processes and ensure that what has been designed is in fact manufactured.
For more information please visit: http://www.hexagonmetrology.net/
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