Scan Software accelerates workflow of 3D measuring process.
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Utilizing intelligent algorithms to evaluate geometric and radiometric features of scanned object, OPTOCAT 2015R2 enables single captures of scan process to be aligned automatically without help of photogrammetric index markers. Program also provides back projection of measuring results in full color directly onto measuring object. Adaptive full color projection technique enables not only projection of color patterns, but also of measurement results.
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OPTOCAT 2015R2 - New Version, New Functions
Braunschweig/Germany, – On time for EuroMold, AICON 3D Systems presents the release of the scan software OPTOCAT. The new functions of the OPTOCAT 2015R2 version significantly facilitate and speed up the workflow of 3D measuring processes.
Now, the single captures of the scan process can be aligned automatically without help of photogrammetric index markers. For this alignment, OPTOCAT utilizes intelligent algorithms to evaluate the geometric and radiometric features of the scanned object. Manual processing by the user is no longer required.
Also new: the back projection of the measuring results in full color directly onto the measuring object. This function can be used with the recently introduced stereoSCAN neo – a combination of high-resolution sensor technology and digital projection unit – that is now fully integrated in the OPTOCAT software. The adaptive full color projection technique enables not only projection of the color patterns, which are necessary for the scanning process onto the object, but also of the measurement results. This allows for the deviations from the CAD to be visualized in color on the object surface. With the back projection the user immediately identifies the necessary corrections at a component. Even if the position of the measuring object has been changed after the scan process – only a short position check with the stereoSCAN neo, the color results become visible on the object.
The back projection of deviations is also feasible with third party software. If the scan data are processed with help of PolyWorks®, OPTOCAT projects these evaluations back onto the measuring object.
About OPTOCAT
The OPTOCAT software is designed for the three-dimensional acquisition of object surfaces with the scanners of AICON 3D Systems. The program entails the entire tasks of the 3D scanning process: calibration, scanning, post-processing, and evaluation. The scan data can be directly compared with imported CAD data sets. Furthermore, they can be exported in various formats, for e.g. for further processing with third party software.
OPTOCAT offers various functions for inspection tasks as well as for the extraction of edges. The function Texture Mapping offers the possibility to complement the 3D data with textures. Interfaces to other AICON products enable, for instance, the probe measurement with the MI.Probe mini or the determination of the scanner’s orientation with the MoveInspect System. The integrated photogrammetry module DPA allows for the optional measurement of high-precise reference fields.
About AICON:
AICON 3D Systems is one of the world’s leading providers of optical camera-based 3D measuring systems. The company, founded in 1990, develops and distributes systems for the business areas of inspection and testing including car safety and tube inspection. Since the acquisition of Breuckmann GmbH in August 2012, the product range also includes scanners for 3D measurement of complex geometries. AICON's reference list boasts renowned automotive manufacturers and suppliers, companies from the aerospace industry, and the areas of shipbuilding and renewable energies. Its latest products for automated test and process control open new worldwide market fields and obtain outstanding growth. For more information, please visit www.aicon3d.com.
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Press Contact:
AICON 3D Systems GmbH
Regina Marszalkowski-Wulf
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D - 38114 Braunschweig
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Fax: +49 (0)531 58 000 60
E-Mail: regina.wulf@aicon.de
