3D Scanning: Metrology for Advanced Manufacturing

Learn how 3D scanning technology drives advanced manufacturing and modern construction

3D scanning technology allows non-contact scanning of objects for unprecedented data collection, analysis, and modeling. 3D models created this way are valuable at every stage of the design and build process and they have become a staple in additive manufacturing or 3D printing. As 3D printing transforms global industry at every scale, there has never been a better time for engineers and industrial professionals to be competitive in the area of 3D scanning, a multibillion-dollar market that continues to grow.

3D Scanning Technology for Advanced Manufacturing and Construction provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D scanning and its applications in both the AEC and manufacturing industries. After establishing the history and basic principles of 3D scanning, it includes discussions of the various scanner types and software interfaces, the use of 3D point clouds for analysis and reverse engineering, and much more. It covers the full range of technology and processes that engineers, architects, and manufacturing professionals use to increase accuracy and quality while reducing project timelines.

Readers of 3D Scanning Technology for Advanced Manufacturing and Construction will also find:

• Case studies that highlight techniques useful for specific real-world applications
• Comparisons of various scanning devices and software that aid in choosing the proper technologies for a specific project
• Resources and references for online learning, organizations, and certifications.

Perfect for engineers, technicians, students, and industry professionals new to laser scanning. 3D Scanning Technology for Advanced Manufacturing and Construction will earn its place in libraries of technical, vocational, and continuing education audiences seeking to improve their knowledge of 3D scanning.

學習如何使用3D掃描技術推動先進製造和現代建築

3D掃描技術可以進行非接觸式掃描物體，以獲取前所未有的數據收集、分析和建模能力。這種方式創建的3D模型在設計和建造過程的每個階段都非常有價值，並且已成為增材製造或3D打印的重要組成部分。隨著3D打印在全球各個行業的不斷發展，現在是工程師和工業專業人士在3D掃描領域保持競爭力的最佳時機，這是一個價值數十億美元且持續增長的市場。

《3D掃描技術在先進製造和建築中的應用》全面介紹了3D掃描及其在建築工程和製造業中的應用。在介紹3D掃描的歷史和基本原理後，本書討論了各種掃描儀類型和軟件界面、使用3D點雲進行分析和逆向工程等內容。它涵蓋了工程師、建築師和製造專業人士在提高精度和質量、同時縮短項目時間軸方面使用的技術和流程。

《3D掃描技術在先進製造和建築中的應用》的讀者還將找到以下內容：
- 強調特定實際應用中有用的技術的案例研究
- 比較各種掃描設備和軟件，以幫助選擇特定項目所需的合適技術
- 在線學習、組織和認證的資源和參考資料

適合工程師、技術人員、學生和新接觸激光掃描的行業專業人士閱讀。《3D掃描技術在先進製造和建築中的應用》將成為技術、職業和繼續教育讀者的圖書館中不可或缺的資源，以提升他們對3D掃描的知識水平。

Gary C. Confalone, BSEE, MSME, is the CEO of ECM Global, a company specializing in 3D scanning and reverse engineering. He has spent the past three decades working in the metrology industry with the first half of his career focused on the development of laser-based measurement systems, and processes, for the aerospace industry. He has served as Chair for both the Coordinate Metrology Society and the 3D Certification Committee, and was recently awarded the American Society for Quality (ASQ) Hromi Medal. Gary received a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master's Degree from Boston University.

John Smits, AIA, is VP of ECM, AEC Division, a registered architect, and one of the initial adopters of large volume 3D laser scanning technology as applied specifically to the architecture, engineering, and construction professions. He has shared his expertise as a speaker at trade shows, conferences, and online webinars, and authored articles in academic journals and trade magazines. John earned a Bachelor's degree in Architecture from the University of Virginia and a Master's degree in Architecture from Washington University in St. Louis.

Thomas Kinnare, BSME, is Principal Engineer and lead developer of the ECM Training Division. Over the past two decades, Tom has been instrumental in the advancement of 3D metrology practices throughout the industry, working to institute an international metrology education and certification training program. He currently serves on the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Y14.45, GD&T Reporting Subcommittee, and the Coordinate Measurement Society Certification Committee. Tom earned his Bachelor's degree from Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

Gary C. Confalone, BSEE, MSME，是ECM Global的首席執行官，該公司專注於3D掃描和逆向工程。他在計量學行業工作了三十年，前半段職業生涯專注於為航空航天業開發基於激光的測量系統和流程。他曾擔任坐標測量學會和3D認證委員會的主席，最近獲得了美國質量學會（ASQ）的Hromi獎章。Gary在麻省大學獲得學士學位，並在波士頓大學獲得碩士學位。

John Smits, AIA，是ECM的副總裁，AEC部門的註冊建築師，也是大型體積3D激光掃描技術在建築、工程和建設行業中的最早採用者之一。他在貿易展覽、會議和網絡研討會上分享自己的專業知識，並在學術期刊和貿易雜誌上發表文章。John在維吉尼亞大學獲得建築學士學位，並在聖路易斯華盛頓大學獲得建築碩士學位。

Thomas Kinnare, BSME，是ECM培訓部門的首席工程師和首席開發人員。在過去的二十年中，Tom在整個行業的3D計量實踐推進方面發揮了重要作用，致力於建立一個國際計量教育和認證培訓計劃。他目前在美國機械工程師學會（ASME）Y14.45，GD&T報告小組和坐標測量學會認證委員會任職。Tom在麻省理工學院獲得學士學位。