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T-SCAN hawk: How to use the integrated photogrammetry
Toon explains when and how to use the built-in photogrammetry function of the 3D laser scanner T-SCAN hawk. Essential utensils: reference points, coded reference points and scalebars. Their use enables 3D scanning of larger parts with higher accuracy.
GOM Inspect: Your first use of the software
Find out how to use the software GOM Inspect for the first time. Learn how to create a new project and choose a workspace for your task. Discover how with GOM Inspect, you’ve got everything you need at a glance.
Do you have any questions about GOM Inspect? Contact us via email: support@HandsOnMetrology.com
Fagus: Lasts for the international footwear industry
Since 1922, the Fagus factory in Alfeld is all about shoe lasts: the core piece in shoe manufacturing. Andreas Koch scans and measures the wooden lasts for further processing. The final result: green plastic lasts, equipped with everything the shoe manufacturer needs.
ZEISS Reverse Engineering: Tips and tricks
In this video, Josh lets you in on some handy tips and tricks to help you get started even faster with ZEISS Reverse Engineering. Learn how to bookmark your favorite functions. Discover how the transparency tool can help you get a better look at specific elements. Learn about how the snapshot tool makes it easy for you to create images for reports. Start using the “fit to screen” icon to get a better view of your part. And minimize clicks by looking at the shortcut list in the user guide.
Atka: The plastics specialists
At Atka, it’s all about plastics. And about machines that attach non-manipulable plastic caps to beer kegs and are delivered to breweries all over the world. 3D scanning enables this family-run business to stay ahead of the game at all times.
How to eliminate plastic warpage in Quality Control
Annoyed about plastic warpage and how it makes quality control of unassembled parts difficult? In this video, Toon shows you how to solve tis problem: with the De-warp function that can be found in the latest version of GOM Inspect Pro. It puts scanned plastic parts into a virtually assembled state, allowing you to check their dimensions as if they were assembled
New videos: One-Minute Insight
Find the best position for your reference points
Let Benjamin show you how to distribute your reference point markers to get the best 3D scanning result. Don’t make extra work for yourself by sticking on too many markers! The perfect reference point distribution is: extensive and random.
Got any questions about 3D scanning? Contact us via email: support@HandsOnMetrology.com
Data import from 3rd party scanners
Working with different types of scanners? Well, you only need one software to evaluate your data. In this video, Kai shows you how easy it is to import point cloud data into GOM Inspect Suite, to create a mesh and to start your inspection.
All functions shown are available in the current software version.
Have you got any questions about GOM Inspect? Then contact us via email: support@HandsOnMetrology.com
How to save time with Quick GD&T
Get a One Minute Insight from Christine, GOM Braunschweig. She shows you how to save many mouse miles with a single click on “Quick GD&T” to get an extra fast tolerance check. All functions shown are available in the current software version.
Have you got any questions about GOM Inspect ? Then contact us via email: support@HandsOnMetrology.com
Welcome to the new home of 3D scanning
HandsOnMetrology is the new go-to for everything you want to know about 3D scanning. From step-by-step setup instructions to more advanced tutorials and expert hacks: This platform is made for learning. For getting inspired. And for finding the support you need to deliver 3D scanning excellence. This platform is made for you.

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How to use a portable
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How to use a portable 3D scanner in production
Explore how Toon uses a 3D scanner to measure in production. To analyze a quality problem, he takes the portable T-SCAN hawk to the shop floor. After scanning the complete part, a prepared inspection template in GOM Inspect Suite delivers immediate results.
More Sessions
T-SCAN hawk: How to use the integrated photogrammetry
Toon explains when and how to use the built-in photogrammetry function of the 3D laser scanner T-SCAN hawk. Essential utensils: reference points, coded reference points and scalebars. Their use enables 3D scanning of larger parts with higher accuracy.
How to use 3D scanning to build up rally cars
In this video, Toon shows you how the scanners ATOS Q and T-SCAN hawk assist the process of turning a road-going car into a rally car. After stripping down the car, generating 3D data allows you to get a full digital copy for reverse engineering.
GOM Inspect: Your first use of the software
Find out how to use the software GOM Inspect for the first time. Learn how to create a new project and choose a workspace for your task. Discover how with GOM Inspect, you’ve got everything you need at a glance.
Do you have any questions about GOM Inspect? Contact us via email: support@HandsOnMetrology.com
T-SCAN hawk: The difference between red & blue lasers
The 3D laser scanner T-SCAN hawk features two different laser sources: red and blue. Use red lasers for larger parts, deep pockets and hard-to-reach areas and let Toon explain why blue lasers are ideal to scan parts with a lot of detail and high resolution.
T-SCAN: Unboxing your new laser scanner system
Meet David and watch him unbox the 3D scanning system T-SCAN. The two hard cases contain: the optical tracker T-TRACK, the touch probe T-POINT, cables, a laptop, a controller, the laser scanner T-SCAN and a tabletop holder. A mobile tripod is also part of the delivery.
ATOS Q: Fast inspection with GOM Inspect
Learn how to perform a fast inspection in GOM Inspect by preparing a project in the inspection workspace, including the prealignment of a CAD file and a surface comparison. After the first scan, you can immediately look at the results.
Chapters
00:29 Prepare the project
00:53 Inspection workspace
01:32 Prealignment
01:44 Surface comparison
02:04 Digitizing workspace
02:30 Automated recalculation through parametrics
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