3D displays without the need for the 3D glasses. Very effective as attention grabbing digital signage but also have applications in scientific, oil and gas, and medical imaging.
Single display panel fixed in front of one eye, typically allowing real-world vision with the other (not the same as monoscopic HMDs which refer to non-stereo binocular HMDs).
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.
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.
Mechanical arms physically probe objects, guided by the user; points are recorded on the surface of subjects. Intuitive but slow. Unsuitable for delicate objects.
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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3D Printing
Devices producing solid, detailed, and functional prototypes from 3D/CAD modelling data.
Standard and high-res 3D printers producing intricate plastic models from 3D designs. For architecture, product design, jewellery, medical/dental planning, film and video games.
Affordable, user-friendly 3D printers utilising the simplicity and reliability of 2D plotter technology. Ideal for educational purposes and engineering/industrial design departments.
Software for creating and verifying 3D models for Rapid Prototyping processes. Advanced and highly automated tools which prevent failed print jobs due to corrupt data files.
Software that draws images on screen fast enough (~60fps) to allow users to interact with the images. Typically used to create immersive worlds for a more engaging experience.
