3D Scanning Archives - Industrial Inspection & Analysis (IIA)

August 14, 2026

IIA’s Ink Testing Meets Strict Military Standards & More

When preparing and perfecting products for the market, quality-conscious manufacturers must consider every detail to ensure the product functions as designed. Even the inks and paints used to identify and label a part, component, product, or container must be up to the task.

August 10, 2026

Metrology for R&D & Product Development

Perfecting the Prototype: Why Metrology Matters in Product Design As many manufacturers have learned the hard way, the "cost of change" increases dramatically in later stages of the product lifecycle. By some estimates, fixing a dimensional issue after production could easily cost 1,000 times more than fixing it during the design stage.

June 29, 2026

Reverse Engineering of Medical Devices: When Custom Fit is Critical

There are times in life when “good enough” isn’t good enough — only a perfect fit will do. Perhaps nowhere is a custom fit more critical than in the world of medicine, where tailored medical devices and implants can have a huge impact on a patient’s quality of life.

June 24, 2026

Crunch Job: IIA’s On-Site Scanning Services Help Potato Chip Manufacturer Fix Fryer Issues

In addition to that salty, satisfying crunch, consistency is key in store-bought potato chips. You know exactly what you’re getting every time you pop open a bag of your favorite chips. As part of routine annual maintenance, potato chip manufacturers inspect fryer pans for various issues to determine whether repairs are needed or, in extreme cases, a complete replacement is warranted.

March 10, 2026

Cutting-Edge Technologies Raise the Standard on Dimensional Inspection

Outsourcing is the more cost-effective option when you need advanced equipment (or multiple types of tools) to scan different surface characteristics, sizes or shapes — or if you lack the equipment needed to meet the accuracy requirements of a specific customer.