Software
The desired model output will determine which software package is right to use.
If more than one output format is needed, than a combination of multiple software packages may be used.
Point Cloud Processing
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GeomagicPolygonal and NURBS modeling from 3D scan data and 3D inspection and reporting. Primary Use: Rapid Polygon and NURBS Modeling, 3D InspectionFeatures:
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Price Range: $8,000 to $30,000 |
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InnovMetric PolyWorksReverse Engineering and 3D Metrology Primary Use: Polygonal Modeling, NURBS Surfacing, Inspection / AnalysisFeatures:
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Price Range: $10,000 to $30,000 |
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RapidformThird generation point processing software for creating native parametric "design-intent" CAD models directly from scan data. Primary Use: CAD Modeling direct from scan dataFeatures:
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Price Range: $10,000 to $30,000 |
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PointoolsThe Pointools suite of software leverages the high-performance Pointools POD file format for working with the largest point cloud models inside the broadest range of applications. Pointools offerings include stand-alone applications and CAD software plug-ins for point cloud processing and visualisation which uniquely enables point cloud model reuse across multiple Autodesk, Rhino, and SketchUp applications without time-consuming translation. |
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Able Software 3D-DOCTORAdvanced 3D modeling, image processing, and measurement software for MRI, CT, PET, microscopy, scientific, and industrial 3D imaging applications. Primary Use: Medical ImagingFeatures:
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Price Range: $2,500 to $5,000 |
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VirtualGrid VRMeshAdvanced free-form 3d modeling software for arbitrary triangle mesh creating and processing. Primary Use: Mesh ModelingFeatures:
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Price: $695 |
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Reverse Engineering and Inspection/Analysis
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FARO CAM2 Measure XCAD-based software for inspection, tool building, and reverse engineering. Primary Use: Inspection/AnalysisFeatures:
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Price Range: $10,000 to $15,000 |
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McNeel RhinocerosCreate, edit, analyze, and translate NURBS curves, surfaces, and solids. Also supports polygon meshes. Primary Use: NURBS ModelingFeatures:
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Price Range: $300 to $2,000 |
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VerisurfInspection/Analysis software for providing a common platform for product data management. Primary Use: Inspection/Analysis and Reverse EngineeringFeatures:
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Price Range: $15,000 to $20,000 |
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Measure X IGES Converter to Native SolidWorks
Direct Dimensions has the ability to convert your CAM2 Measure X files into SolidWorks native geometry.
| As an example, when a measured circle is imported from Measure X into SolidWorks normally, the circle is converted into 2 splines (semicircles). However, using DDI's service, a measured circle is imported as a complete circle on a sketch. | |
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| Currently, users have had to reorganize and manually recreate Measure X data when it was directly imported into SolidWorks due to incompatibilities and inconsistencies between the two programs. | The program separates Measure X data into its respective planes, organizes sketches into appropriate groups, and converts data into proper elements. With automatically organized sketch groups, features are ready to be modified to create 3D models. |
Example Files and Documents: |
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Harmonic Damper Example Files - Zip File (214 kb) |
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Measure X IGES Converter to Native SolidWorks Technical Document |
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