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July 29, 2021
nano measurement

3 Nano Measurement Basics

As a manufacturing executive or quality control director, you don’t always need to understand the rigorous details of every procedure that occurs during or after the production process. In fact, the necessary steps are sometimes so specialized that outsourcing them to a qualified provider makes more sense.
June 7, 2021

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Brandon Bell: Making it Matter for IIA

Recently promoted from Field Technician to Operations Manager within IIA’s Lifting Services Division, Brandon appreciates the change of pace, perspective, and challenges his new role provides. […]
June 2, 2021

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT Tom Mullen: Inspired by Collaboration

Tom Mullen has two decades of NDT and inspection services experience and not only brings his previous knowledge and expertise with him to IIA, but he […]
May 29, 2021
3D SCANNING

6 Key Factors to Consider for the 3D Scanning Process

When people engage outsourced 3D scanning services, they don’t always know what happens behind the scenes. You might hand over your sample, describe the type of data output you need and leave the rest to the experts. Although there isn’t necessarily anything wrong with this scenario, the more you know about the 3D scanning process, the more you can be sure that the service you are getting is the best fit for your application.
May 29, 2021
3D scanning

Five of the Best Applications for 3D Scanning

3D scanning can be employed for a wide range of applications because it is a versatile technology that can be used for objects with various sizes, shapes, and surface characteristics. Although each application has different requirements, the core concept behind the technology remains the same: Dimensional coordinate data is collected and processed using point cloud software.