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"This kicks off the 3D Industry Pioneers column. I really did not have any trouble deciding who would be my first interview. Although there are many worthy candidates, I chose Michael Raphael the founder of Direct Dimensions..."
"There is no question that 3D scanning is coming into its own as an industry and a profession. We are seeing news about 3D scanning grow nearly every day from not only within our own industry sources such as LiDAR News, but also in more mainstream..."
"For many months, I've been collecting Maryland technology company sources in a public Google document. If you're a tech company in Maryland, it's an easy way to get on my radar. Just add your name and other info to this open Google spreadsheet..."
"3D scanning and printing provides the touch needed for museum exhibit..."
"Regi Taylor, an African American artist in the Baltimore, Maryland area, has designed what he is calling the BMORE Community Sculpture, and has plans to construct it in Baltimore by late summer..."
"The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) announced that 15 finalists have been selected in the organization's second annual ICE Awards. The awards program, which stands for Innovation, Corporate excellence and Entrepreneurship, will recognize businesses and individuals from TEDCO's portfolio of more than 300 seed and early-stage companies..."
"If a rural resident needs a biopsy to determine if a tumor in cancerous, he or she might have to travel hundreds of miles, as local physicians probably lack the $250,000 instrument needed to pinpoint the growth site..."
"The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) will present a 3D imaging technologies lineup of briefings, workshops, presentations and displays at RAPID 2012 Conference & Exposition May 23-24 in Atlanta in response to the growing number of manufacturing engineers looking for solutions that accelerate product design and production..."
"The city of Rome is one of the most popular destinations in the world owing to its culture, architecture, and especially the art that remains from its ancient citizens. Every year millions of people visit the travertine stone remains of the Coliseum, the Roman Forum, and other sites, wondering what life must have been like at the height of the empire..."
"Join the Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland as we celebrate and show our support for Maryland manufacturers and their products at our first annual Make It In Maryland - Rally for Next Generation Maryland Manufacturing..."
"Direct Dimensions, Inc. (DDI) is the world's leading authority on the application of geometric measurement technology. Their team of engineering experts provides rapid solutions to the challenges often encountered in product evaluation, development, and manufacturing..."
"In the world of industrial facilities construction, effective space planning in the installation phase can prevent major time and cost overruns. The new class of building CAD software called BIM, or Building Information Management, helps before the construction phase..."
"The Maryland/Israel Development Center sees itself as a matchmaker — not of a romantic kind but an economic one. For the past 19 years, the nonprofit group in Baltimore has been connecting Maryland companies with Israeli partners to promote trade and investments..."
"Accident victims often require reconstructive surgery to help them move past their handicap and re-enter a more familiar lifestyle, and rapid prototyping is aiding that need. The prosthetics industry has long relied on the talents of medical artists to sculpt and paint custom prosthetics..."
"This week, Mantis Vision will be touting its handheld 3D camera for the forensics market, as part of the 11th International Police Workshop on Photogrammetry, Laser Scanning and Terrestrial Technologies, being held in Dusseldorf, Germany. Mantis, an Israeli technology firm..."
"It’s been said that past is prologue. What happens in the past is destined to be repeated someday, like a trailer to a film that’s being remade over and over again. But do we glean anything from the past when the infrastructure and ideas that surround it have deteriorated..."
"Last month’s contribution to LiDAR News featured our use of 3D laser scanning technology on the original Wright Brothers 1903 airplane to help NASA and other experts figure out how the Wright Bros. developed flight without the use of modern day computers..."
"The metrology world has developed a number of sensors that they can choose from for their applications, each with its strengths and weaknesses. Although the term multisensor is still not clearly defined Bill Fetter in this Quality Magazine article provides an excellent overview of the topic..."
"As our frequent readers know, Direct Dimensions utilizes laser scanning in many more interesting ways than just industrial buildings and facilities. In fact, our roots in scanning start with helping to develop the FaroArm, a close range metrology tool for reverse engineering and quality control applications..."
"The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO) announced today that 14 finalists have been selected in the organization's first ICE Awards. The new awards program, which stands for Innovation, Company and Entrepreneur, will recognize outstanding businesses and individuals..."
"Some of the more rewarding aspects of our work with advanced 3D laser scanning technologies are the projects that help improve the quality of life within our society. At Direct Dimensions we often get called upon to work on such kinds of projects in many different capacities..."
"On Jan. 29, 2004, 11 people lost their lives and 50 were wounded in a suicide bombing on Egged Bus 19 in Jerusalem. Since that tragic incident, the remains of Bus 19 have travelled around the world as a reminder of the horrors of terrorism. First stopping at The Hague for the International Court of Justice hearing regarding..."
"The Andy Monument, artist Rob Pruitt's sculpture of the late Andy Warhol, is being unveiled in Union Square this week. It stands not far from the Decker Building, which housed the second Factory, the one where Valerie Solanas shot Warhol in 1968..."
"We are excited to announce that Direct Dimensions’ President Michael Raphael is on the board of advisors for the Fab Lab at Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)..."
"As long standing and deeply involved professionals in the field of 3D scanning, we at Direct Dimensions strongly believe in educating and collaborating about 3D technologies. We participate regularly in many organizations, conferences, and events to help promote learning..."
"Whether you are new or not to laser scanning or this news forum, welcome! If you have been in the industry for a while, then you’ve probably come to know of Gene Roe and his wonderful LiDAR News Blog – the predecessor of this new forum. I am proud to know Gene and thankful..."
"Save time and increase accuracy in your projects by using 3D laser scanning and rapid prototyping on your model projects! To sign up, click here..."
"Sculptors and model-makers have long created scale models as representations of their final works in either a larger or smaller scale. While these complex forms have traditionally been hand-crafted, advances in 3D technologies such as laser scanning and 3D printing allow artists..."
"Bit by bit, Michael Raphael's company is digitizing the real world. Direct Dimensions, the Owings Mills firm he founded, scans items, buildings and even people and turns the results into 3-D computerized models. It has trained its equipment on everything from the presidential..."
"In summer 2008, Direct Dimensions Inc. (DDI), a 3-D laser scanning services firm, performed digital archival work at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, MD. The Maryland Statehouse functions today as the oldest continuously used State House in the nation. It was in the room known as..."
"Oculis Labs, which took home top honors for the "Hottest Tech in Town," was selected from among 15 finalists. The first-time award was based equally on votes from the public and a panel of judges. Oculis edged out Direct Dimensions, a 3D imaging company, and Gloto, developer..."
"BALTIMORE -- The Greater Baltimore Technology Council (GBTC), a not-for-profit organization devoted to growing the region's technology community, held it's annual flagship event, TechNite 2010, last night at Rams Head Live. The 21st TechNite celebration brought together..."
"LiDAR News has been fortunate to attract an outstanding group of industry professionals to the editorial team. I am excited about the opportunity to enhance our content and extend our reach with publications that will benefit both readers and advertisers alike..."
"BALTIMORE—To get on Inc. Magazine 's 2010 list of the fastest growing privately-held companies means opening up your books to auditors and documenting your growth from 2006 through 2009. Of course, not every growing company has the inclination or time to play along..."
"Rapid manufacturing service bureaus offer a variety of services, both additive and subtractive. Some offer as many of the up-to-date technologies and processes as possible; others focus on fused deposition modeling (FDM) processes..."
"BALTIMORE, Sept. 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Direct Dimensions, Inc., a cutting-edge 3D imaging technology firm, ranked number 2,633 by Inc. magazine on its fourth annual "Inc. 5000" list, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies..."
"After a quick picture, taken from four angles, there's a 3D model of a face, and in mere minutes an avatar is created to really engage the player..."
"Oscar-winning 3-D film “Avatar” broke box-office records as the highest-grossing movie of all time. Michael Raphael, president of Direct Dimensions Inc. in Owings Mills, thinks the advertising and technology..."
"Direct Dimensions is proud to announce that we are now offering a complete line of replacement probes and accessories for all models of Faro Arms. Contact us today for a quote, most items available immediately..."
"Imagine using standard digital cameras and taking 3D pictures. Just point and click, like you do with your regular camera today, and get a 3D image instead of a 2D image. Thanks to an amazing new type of technology..."
"For 3500 years, ancient Mesopotamian scribes pressed reed styluses into damp clay and generated millions of texts in various Ancient Near East languages. Since these documents were written on clay tablets..."
"Baltimore City's technology incubator, the Emerging Technology Center (ETC), announced today that ShapeShot won the first Maryland TechCrawl, a technology show and tell event that was held on December 16, 2009..."
"Last summer we had the opportunity to scan an amazing piece of history: an original life mask of Abraham Lincoln cast in 1860 by Leonard Volk. The life mask is owned by the Kunhardt family..."
"Friday, November 20th marked the grand opening celebration for the newly reconstructed Charlton's Coffee House in Colonial Williamsburg. It is the only structure of its kind..."
"3-dimensional scanning and reverse engineering companies are constantly challenged by their customers in various industries to develop new solutions to complex problems..."
"Direct Dimensions, a 3D imaging technology firm, will introduce its new ShapeShot™ 3D face imaging system at the inaugural TEDx MidAtlantic event in Baltimore on November 5, 2009..."
"Trilumen LLC has entered into a licensing agreement with the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory (APL) for a unique 3D scanning technology. The technology is capable..."
"It's fair to say Michael Raphael has an obsession with transforming something vanilla into a more surreal three-dimensional image. Owings Mills’ Direct Dimensions, with annual revenue..."
"What makes a good mentor: 'The qualities that are most important in mentoring are instilling a sense of work ethic and personal responsibilities, handling external interactions with customers..."
"Baltimore, MD, August 23, 2009 -- Inc. magazine named Direct Dimensions, Inc. to its third annual Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies..."
"The Lamborghini Reventon has truly been a labour of love for Digital Artist Dan Haga. The detail in his image is incredible, but for what reasons did he pick this car? 'One being..."
"For nearly a century, curators at the Museum of Fine Arts in Budapest, Hungary, believed the equine sculpture in their collection was probably modeled by the great Renaissance artist..."
"Stimulate. Collaborate. Create. Join us in New Orleans in August for the highest quality, most timely educational experiences the community has to offer, presented by the most powerful..."
"Change is inevitable. It comes much faster now than when we were kids, in ways we could never have imagined: Twitter? CS4? nCloth? Change can be good, difficult, challenging, rewarding..."
"Like many industrial scanning providers looking to diversify by adding health care applications, Direct Dimensions sees a big future in “shapeshots.” I didn’t really need a 3D image of my face..."
"The 25th annual CMSC, July 20 - 24, is the most focused annual event for close tolerance metrology industry professionals. The conference provides a professional venue where ideas, concepts and..."
"Direct Dimensions, Inc. in conjunction with John Milner Associates will be in Druid Hill Park tomorrow, June 30th, 2009 3D Laser Scanning the old Madison Avenue Entrance Arch to Druid Hill Park. The 3D scan data will be used..."
"ClearEdge3D, a leader in computer vision technology, announced today its release of the first truly automated software solution for extracting 3D, editable Computer-Aided Design (CAD) models from terrestrial laser-scan data..."
"We just wanted to let all of our local friends and family know that Direct Dimensions will be featured on the WJZ Channel 13 newscast on Monday June 8, 2009 during both the 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm news..."
"In honor of the bicentennial of Charles Darwin’s birth, the New York Academy of Sciences’ bust of its legendary member is being replicated for display in the Great Hall of the National Academy of Sciences in Washington..."
"With a track record reaching back more than a century, Clark Construction is one of the country’s most prolific construction firms. With over $4 billion in revenue, Clark ranked as the 13th-largest construction firm in the country..."
"In case you weren't able to make it to SME's RAPID 2009 Conference in Chicago and hear Michael Raphael's Keynote, we've posted it on our blog for you to download..."
"Attend the Innovative Technology and American History in 3D webinar on April 22, 2009. Michael Raphael, President of Direct Dimensions, Inc. explains how accurate 3D laser image data..."
"Direct Dimensions' work with Biodiesel University was featured on the PBS series "Motorweek." Direct Dimensions laser scanned and digitally modeled the bus interior to help Biodiesel University visualize the space planning of the Mobile Lab..."
"For this issue we captured Michael Raphael, president and chief engineer of Direct Dimensions, Inc. and the new Chair of SME’s 3D Imaging Tech Group. Our interest is in what he sees for the future..."
"Is reverse engineering an act of simply copying another design or is it a tool to be used as a cost-cutting means to document legacy designs..."
"Four old decommissioned Washington, D.C. transit buses are the foundation for a new energy education program called Biodiesel University, a nonprofit affiliated with the University of Maryland..."
"We are encouraging our Rapidform customers to attend the Success 2009 Training Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada April 14-17. Attendees will receive expert training direct from the software company themselves..."
"3-dimensional scanning and reverse engineering companies are constantly challenged by their customers in various industries to develop new solutions to complex problems..."
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"Desktop Engineering, a leading industry magazine specializing in technology for design engineering, featured Direct Dimensions in their most recent “Latest Headlines” posting for our work with Sculptor Dr. John Lanzalotti. Direct Dimensions has been helping Dr. Lanzalotti with the digital and subsequent physical replications of his Houdon-Style busts..."
"SPAR 2009 (March 30-April 1, 2009) is a conference focused on 3D, scanning, positioning, imaging and modeling technologies and the business and technology of capturing, managing and integrating 3D information to mitigate project risk, accelerate schedules and reduce project costs..."
"Scanning expert Michael Raphael's 14-year-old company Direct Dimensions, Inc. has evolved to include close-, mid- and long-range scanning services of just about anything. Over the years they have scanned the Lincoln Memorial, Fort Pike..."
"Sometimes it's not feasible to dedicate a team to reverse engineering and scanning duties. This is where outsourcing can provide distinct benefits with access to the latest technologies without the necessary overhead..."
"The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and The University of Virginia are hosting the 37th annual international conference on Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) to be held from March 22-26..."
"Convergence 2009 is Geomagic’s three-day summit designed specifically for DSSP (Digital Shape Sampling and Processing). 3D technology experts and industry leaders from around the world will gather together..."
"In the CAD/CAM environment, the ability to capture the complete internal and external geometry from a complex object has been limited and costly. Recently, a new series of micro-CT desktop scanning devices has emerged..."
"When your mission is to collect information to assist with life threatening situations, there is no room for mistakes. This need for accuracy led researchers at the West Virginia University..."
"Michael Raphael of Direct Dimensions presented "Advanced 3D Imaging Technologies for Reverse Engineering Aging Aircraft" at the SME Aerotest 2008 Conference in Fort Worth, Texas..."
"Moumental Church on East Broad Street in Richmond, Virginia, marks the site of one of the city's worst disasters. A catastrophic fire during a holiday performance at the Richmond Theatre on the site on December 26, 1811, claimed the lives of 72 people..."
"On Saturday, October 18, 2008, poet Matthew “Mattie” Stepanek was honored in Rockville, MD at the unveiling of a life-sized bronze sculpture by artist Jimilu Mason. The sculpture, which features Stepanek in his wheelchair..."
"Direct Dimensions, Inc., the leading experts in close-range 3D scanning in the USA, is a Baltimore based company specializing in the conversion of complex three-dimensional data into 3D computer models..."
"This two-day event, held alongside Aerotest America, will focus on the unique quality challenges facing those in all levels of aerospace manufacturing..."
"In late March 2008, Direct Dimensions traveled to a maintenance yard near Washington, DC to 3D laser scan a decommissioned city transit bus formerly owned by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority..."
"More information to be released shortly..."
"Once upon a time, after being buried in the ground for almost three decades, a hundred foot tall giant emerged from the earth and made his way five miles down river where he found a new resting place..."
"With incredible investments in both capital and infrastructure, the aerospace industry has a vested interest in keeping its assets flying without an undue burden on current and future development efforts..."
"While aircraft manufacturers struggle to keep up with orders for new planes, more aero component-makers are stepping in to supply parts they've never supplied before. But making parts requires data, and often current data or even prints don't exist..."
"When the Humvee started to roll over during a high-speed turn near iraq's border with Kuwait on the early afternoon of August 12, 2005 a piece of Michael Flecher's top-mounted turret gun caught him in the face..."
"Over the ages, artists of all types have taken advantage of advancements in technology to produce their work. From early cave drawings to the Sistine Chapel to the Lord of the Rings movies, the evolution of how we use imagery..."
"A mechanical engineer by training, Jeff Mechlinksi used to spend his days poring over 3-D images of helicopter parts and other industrial gizmos on the glowing screen of his high-tech computer work station..."
"Looking for an out-of-this-world conversation starter for your den? A hefty chunk of space debris made a brief stop in Owings Mills yesterday on its way to New York to be auctioned to the highest bidder..."
"We have sought strategies to enhance our ability to successfully reconstruct the human nose. We present one of our efforts to use current technology to improve our ability to accurately create the subsurface framework..."
"September 24, 2007, Lake Mary, FL – FARO Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: FARO), the world market leader in portable computer-aided measurement arms and laser tracker sales, announced the release of the FARO Quantum FaroArm..."
"When his Humvee flipped over on a highway near Camp Bucca in southern Iraq in August of 2005, senior airman Michael Fletcher had body armor to blunt the force of impact..."
"Direct Dimensions, Inc. recently made national news for their work in developing a new surgical procedure to help a wounded U.S. Army soldier who returned from Iraq with a severe facial injury..."
"Michael Raphael will be presenting and representing Direct Dimensions, Inc. at four upcoming conferences: Convergence 2007 - Geomagic User Conference, Westec 2007 - Advanced Productivity Exposition, The 1st Annual IAFSM(International Association of Forensic and Security Metrology, Inc.) Conference, and SME(Society of Manufacturing Engineers) Rapid Prototyping and Manufacturing Conference 2007..."
"While attending NextFest 2006 in New York City, Kelly Ripa stopped by to visit the Direct Dimensions booth and participated in the 3D face scanning process being offered as a demonstration of new technology. The data was processed and turned into a small 3D likeness of her face..."
"The Society for Automotive Engineers (SAE) will be attending an open house at Direct Dimensions on December 7, 2006. The engineers will receive a tour of the facility, discuss new advances in 3D imaging..."
"Kallaugher started with a block of foam into which he carved the shape of Bush's face and head. The bust was then scanned with lasers at Direct Dimensions Inc., a company in Owings Mills, where it was turned into a three-dimensional..."
"Now President Emeritus Johnson had the honor of receiving from Michael Raphael, CEO & President of Direct Dimensions, Inc., the final laser scan of the Liberty Bell in honor of Let Freedom Ring, and its long history..."
"On May 18 from 3-7pm on 98 Rock Radio Station (97.9 FM in Baltimore) hosts Mickey and Amelia will be auctioning off a full-size marble bust replica of Amelia to benefit The Maryland Zoo..."
"The Maryland Technology Development Corporation (TEDCO), in collaboration with The Patuxent Partnership and the Naval Air Warfare Center - Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), announced today that Direct Dimensions..."
"The speed and structure of business today is mind-boggling. Take, for example, a locally-owned shoe brand named Waldies. Waldies introduced the world to a new single-mold foam shoe category that..."
"In the next step, Direct Dimensions of Owings Mills, MD, who does Laser Scanning, Reverse Engineering and Digital Modeling will facilitate the preparation of the sculpture. A sculptor previously had to..."
"Direct Dimensions hosted members from the Baltimore, Washington D.C., and Philadelphia chapters of Sculptors Inc. on Wednesday April 19, 2006. From 7 to 9pm, DDI demonstrated the growing use, importance, and benefits..."
"Direct Dimensions Mechanical Engineer Michael Lent participated as a mentor to team #1719 for the FIRST Robotics Competition sponsored by NASA. Michael was attracted to the FIRST program after hearing a presentation..."
"SPAR 2006 is committed to the proposition that better as-built data and improved dimensional control workflows enabled by new technologies such as 3D laser scanning yield significant safety, cost, schedule and quality..."
"Stated simply, welcome to our 2006 Reverse Engineering Roundup! We are pleased to bring you a collection of providers, including software, products and services. Whether you are involved with this technology..."
"The Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) has announced 3D SCANNING: Reverse Engineering, Analysis, and Inspection conference and exposition. This first of its kind event focuses on non-contact scanning technology..."
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"Last November, VA and the Department of the army signed a joint agreement to replace the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery. The main part of the tomb, crafted from 55-ton block of solid marble..."
"The ability to digitally scan an object, import the scan data into a CAD system, and end up with a highly accurate 3D solid model within a matter of days is a compelling concept for designers and engineers..."
"In the summer of 2001, Michael Raphael ventured to Washington, D.C. to try to drum up business for his Owings Mills, Maryland-based 3-D imaging company, Direct Dimensions, Inc. Wouldn't it be nice, he asked government..."
"Last month, SmartCEO wrote briefly about a company called Direct Dimensions in Owings Mills that does three-dimensional scanning. This relatively nascent field is interesting because of the literally hundreds..."
"Thanks to the advent of laser scanning techniques, history can now be recreated with the reproduction of historical objects. Direct Dimensions, Inc. (Owings Mills, MD)-a provider of 3-D measurement solutions..."
"Anybody can knock off a life-size Liberty Bell look-alike. But how about a Liberty Bell sound-alike? A family-run French bell foundry and high-tech Baltimore measurement team think they can do it - create a copy..."
"Anybody can knock off a life-size Liberty Bell look-alike. But how about a Liberty Bell sound-alike? A family-run French bell foundry and high-tech Baltimore measurement team think they can do it - create a copy..."
"Many of us know how to use a scanner for small, flat objects such as the vacation photos, shots of a pet dog, a driver's license, or a high school diploma. But Michael Raphael, co-founder, president and chief engineer..."
"Last August, Michael Raphael and his wife jumped out of a long line of people waiting to see the Liberty Bell while on a trip to Philadelphia. This week he had the famous artifact of American freedom to himself for an evening..."
"For six hours, an Owings Mills company had access to the real Liberty Bell so it could collect the data for a duplicate copy - without the crack - that will be produced for the commemoration of the 60th anniversary..."
"Michael Raphael has really gotten into the Liberty Bell. In fact, Mr. Raphael, a 41-year-old Owings Mills resident, knows just about everything there is to know about the 250-year-old national treasure - every chip on its surface..."
"As Michael Raphael (engineering science and mechanics '85) can testify, necessity is the mother of invention. While working on a project at an aerospace company in Baltimore, Raphael and his co-workers were designing..."
"Michael Raphael has gone down under with his 3-D measurement software. Under a military ship, that is. As for actual travel, he skipped Australia and went to Israel instead. The president of Owings Mills-based..."
"As a technique for making products, reverse engineering used to be viewed as a not-so-ethical process of copying successful designs by OEMs but with less design capability than the originators. Indeed, 30 to 40 years ago..."
"Two companies have combined their engineering talents to help document two famous sites: the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the Parthenon in Athens, Greece. The Lincoln Memorial project..."
"Two months ago, 39-year-old Michael Raphael took his first trip to Israel. And just last week, he was back in Haifa again. It took two years but after introducing the rapid prototype technology produced by his..."
"Michael Raphael believes the best defense for our national monuments is good offense. With so many statues and buildings vulnerable to potential terrorist attack in a post-Sept. 11 world, he said, it makes sense..."
"The Wright Brothers accomplished this feat employing innovative design techniques that they themselves pioneered. Helping to recreate the propellers that once helped lift Orville Wright off the sands of Kitty Hawk..."
"Not long ago, a Hunt Valley manufacturer contacted Direct Dimensions, Inc. about using Direct Dimension's measuring techniques to create a computerized model for part of an artificial knee..."
"Lee Newcomb sees wire conveyor belt manufacturer Cambridge Inc. expanding into Far Eastern markets. But to do so, said the 80-year-old Cambridge firm's production manager, the company needs ways to help lower costs..."
"Multi-axis, arm-type measurement systems are neither conventional hand measurement tools nor coordinate measuring machines (CMMs). But they are being used to solve a large assortment of measurement problems..."
"It's hard to believe, but a group of non-athletic, middle-aged computer guys recently found themselves in Atlanta going for the bronze. Direct Dimensions, a firm specializing in computer-assisted..."
"Starting with a parabolic equation, how does one design and produce a satellite dish whose surface accurately mimics that equation? In the conventional approach, the CAD design informs the fabrication process..."
"When Michael Raphael, a Baltimore engineer, got his first look at a prototype of an intricate modernist sculpture commissioned by the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, he wasn't sure he could crack the mystery..."
"Direct Dimensions, a measurement consulting firm, is now offering manufacturers the FaroArm portable coordinate measurement machine (CMM) and digitizer that the company uses for on-site measurement services..."