Geomagic launches 2012 versions of its design, reverse engineering and inspection software

Geomagic Studio 2012 can transform scans of physical objects into precise 3D models and deliver this data into polygon, surface and CAD models for use directly in reverse engineering, product design, art, rapid prototyping and analysis. The data can also be transferred directly from Geomagic Studio as history-based parametric models into popular MCAD systems. Studio 2012 delivers a robust user interface that delivers simplified commands for complex processes, as well as precise surfacing, powerful automated point cloud data clean-up, and rapid surface repair of models. It has been enhanced to deliver better sketching and patching tools, a new Scripting environment for automation of functions at the command level, and improved handling and viewing of mid- to large-range data. Geomagic adds that the software also brings significantly increased processing speeds and has been optimised to handle much larger point cloud data files which assist in both mechanical and BIM scanning workflows. Geomagic Studio 2012 supports direct output of 3D parametric data into major MCAD platforms including Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, CATIA and Creo Elements/Pro (formerly Pro/Engineer). With this new release, integration with SpaceClaim has been added to deliver access to this powerful direct modelling platform. Geomagic Wrap's new and enhanced tools include intuitive, intelligent processing of mid-range and probe data, and automated and precise remeshing of imported 3D polygon data. It also has increased data handling performance, enhanced sketching tools, and the addition of a new scripting environment for advanced automation of key commands. Geomagic says that Wrap has the ability to export superior 3D data from scan data into all industry-standard polygonal formats, enabling rapid use in design, visualisation, art, prototyping and archive. Geomagic Wrap 2012 will also be available to many scanner users in the form of Geomagic Wrap 2012 OEM Edition. This software is available exclusively as a bundled solution delivered by selected scanner vendors. Geomagic Wrap 2012 OEM Edition will include many of Geomagic Wrap 2012 features, including the processing and speed improvements available in this latest version, probing and the latest walkthrough features. Geomagic Qualify 2012 3D inspection and metrology software delivers precision, speed and comprehensive reporting on the quality of as-built parts for first-article and production inspection, as well as supplier management. The software analyses highly precise measurements from a physical object and instantly draws comparisons with a digital model. It now includes enhanced support for probe and scanner measurement workflows. NIST and PTB certified precision reveals the power of this automated 3D inspection tool, says Geomagic, which can now also perform airfoil analysis at no additional cost, enabling all parts in a manufacturing process to be rapidly inspected and analysed for optimum accuracy. Geomagic Qualify software includes built-in CAD data importers to include native formats of CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, and Creo Elements/Pro (formerly Pro/Engineer). Integrated CAD importers provide reference data in an inspection and measurement process to quickly assess deviations and eliminate reoccurrence for a cost effective end result. Significantly enhanced probing support means that all major portable CMMs from hardware vendors such as FARO, Creaform, Hexagon, Nikon, and more, are now extensively supported in Geomagic Qualify 2012. This greater support builds further on inspection processes and workflows, giving customers more choices for capturing accurate measurements using tools of choice. Geomagic Qualify has been optimised to deliver even greater processing speed, 3D PDF reports that use the .PRC format for greater compression of the data, as well as the addition of a robust scripting interface for command-level automation.