RLL Racing: High-tech für Champions
MMG: Meet the world’s largest ship propellers
Meet MMG and their impressive ship propellers. Although huge, the parts are planned to the detail before months of development culminate in about ten minutes of casting time. To ensure quality and functionality, 3D measurement plays an import role in the process. Be ready for a big story.
Our Maker Portraits are behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most exciting manufacturing, maintenance and repair service workshops. Do you want to learn more about MMG? Visit www.xxl-metalworking.com
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Precupa: Looking to a more sustainable future
Operating for over 40 years at the foot of the Alps, Bavarian firm Precupa builds injection molds for the plastic industry. Together with his team, managing director Thomas März is constantly looking for ways to incorporate innovative and sustainable new technologies, such as Zeiss Reverse Engineering, into Precupa’s workflow. Our Maker Portraits are behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most exciting manufacturing, maintenance and repair service workshops.
Want to learn more about Precupa? Visit www.precupa.de
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
Fraunhofer IWU: Unique solutions for unique tasks
At the Fraunhofer Intitute for Machine Tolls and Forming Technology, there is no „normal business“. Instead, it’s all about unique clients with unique tasks seeking unique solutions. Whether it’s in the automotive, medical or robotics industry: 3D scanning makes it possible to step into the future – every day.
Beliebteste Videos
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.
Wie und warum du Photogrammetrie nutzen solltest
GOM Inspect: Introduction to 3D mesh editing
T-SCAN hawk: All features of the remote control buttons
T-SCAN hawk: Scan fine details
HA Group: Die Zukunft der Gießerei
Maker Portraits
Precupa: Looking to a more sustainable future
Operating for over 40 years at the foot of the Alps, Bavarian firm Precupa builds injection molds for the plastic industry. Together with his team, managing director Thomas März is constantly looking for ways to incorporate innovative and sustainable new technologies, such as Zeiss Reverse Engineering, into Precupa’s workflow. Our Maker Portraits are behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most exciting manufacturing, maintenance and repair service workshops.
Want to learn more about Precupa? Visit www.precupa.de
Fraunhofer IWU: Unique solutions for unique tasks
At the Fraunhofer Intitute for Machine Tolls and Forming Technology, there is no „normal business“. Instead, it’s all about unique clients with unique tasks seeking unique solutions. Whether it’s in the automotive, medical or robotics industry: 3D scanning makes it possible to step into the future – every day.
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.
Formlabs: Mit 3D-Druck in die Zukunft
Cowboy: Vernetzte E-bikes für urbane Pendler
Stahlotec: Retrofit für Stahlkolosse
fischer group: Stahlrohre jenseits des Standards
Bereit für die Rennstrecke: Rallye mit BMA Autosport
HA Group: Die Zukunft der Gießerei
Fagus: Leisten für die internationale Schuhindustrie
RLL Racing: Technology wins races
Take a look behind the scenes at Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing as they are getting their cars ready between races at the IndyCar Series. 3D scanning helps the team to modify their cars‘ bodyparts in order to maximize downforce, minimize drag and improve performance.
MMG: Meet the world’s largest ship propellers
Meet MMG and their impressive ship propellers. Although huge, the parts are planned to the detail before months of development culminate in about ten minutes of casting time. To ensure quality and functionality, 3D measurement plays an import role in the process. Be ready for a big story.
Our Maker Portraits are behind-the-scenes looks at some of the most exciting manufacturing, maintenance and repair service workshops. Do you want to learn more about MMG? Visit www.xxl-metalworking.com
SST Flugtechnik: Flugzeugdesign made in Germany
Energetic: Die Magie der Turbinen
R.A.R. Antwerpen: Gut ist niemals gut genug
One-Minute Insights
Refer to direct help to use the software like a pro
Do you want to know how to use GOM Inspect like a pro? Let Johanna show you the direct help function and how it can help beginners find their way around the software on the go and super fast.
All functions shown are available in the current software version.
Have you got any questions about GOM Inspect Suite? Then contact us via email: support@HandsOnMetrology.com
Reduce mouse miles with the Smart Creation button
Some 3D inspection projects involve creating a lot of elements – and a lot of mouse miles. Avoid moving your mouse to „Create“ over and over again by using the Smart Creation button directly under your mouse pointer.
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
3D scan like a pro without a rotation table
You’re starting out in 3D scanning and don’t have a rotation table (yet)? Don’t worry. Follow Daniel’s easy approach to scanning without one: Simply scan the part in eight steps, turning it by 45° between each scan.
All functions shown are available in the current software version.
Have you got any questions about 3D scanning? Then contact us via email: support@HandsOnMetrology.com
Use the Clipping Cube function to get a perfect view
Zeit sparen mit Quick GD&T
Data import from 3rd party scanners
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
So funktioniert der
digitale Zusammenbau
in GOM Inspect
How to perform a virtual assembly in GOM Inspect
Watch how Toon uses the digital assembly feature in GOM Inspect to virtually align several parts of an engine block to each other and inspect them for material thickness errors. After scanning the parts with the mobile ATOS Q, the digital assembly can be analyzed.

GOM Scan 1
GOM Scan 1: Das Setup
GOM Scan 1: Mit einer Messplatte scannen
GOM Scan 1: Deine erste Nutzung von GOM Inspect
GOM Scan 1: Calibration
Calibrating your GOM Scan 1 is easy! Let Miles show you how it’s done. The GOM Scan 1 comes with all the accessories necessary for calibration – the software GOM Inspect guides you through the process and takes care of the rest. The best part: The sensor detects automatically, when it has to be recalibrated and informs you about it.
GOM Scan 1: Unboxing
Watch Miles unbox the GOM Scan 1. What’s included: the sensor, a sensor cable, a power adapter and a measuring plate, a calibration object holder, a calibration panel and a useful accessories box. For those who travel a lot: a sturdy travel case is also available, with perfectly sized, padded compartments for all GOM Scan 1 elements, a tripod and an automatic rotation table.
GOM Scan 1: Scanning Multiple Parts
Let Miles show you how to scan multiple identical parts simultaneously using the GOM Scan 1 400 and the rotation table GOM Rot 350. Simply choose the workflow assistant for scanning multiple parts and follow the software as it guides you through the scanning process. Since the rotation table is marked with reference points, you can start scanning straight away. Partitioning the parts and aligning top and bottom scans is done with just a few clicks.
GOM Scan 1: Oberseiten und Unterseiten scannen
GOM Scan 1: Mit einem Drehtisch scannen
GOM Scan 1: Einführung in die Bauteilinspektion
GOM Scan 1 für Reverse Engineering und 3D-Druck
GOM Scan 1: Die Wahl des richtigen Sensors
GOM Scan 1: Hochdetaillierte Teile scannen
Wie du deine eigenen Ersatzteile scannst & druckst
Wie man eine 3D-Inspektion an einem 3D-Druck durchführt
T-SCAN hawk
T-SCAN hawk: Your first use of GOM Inspect
Learn how to use GOM Inspect for the first time. Starting from the T-SCAN hawk workspace and its main toolbar, Toon guides you through the entire scanning workflow – from calibration to pushing the scan button and polygonizing the scan data into a final mesh.
Chapters
00:30 Open GOM Inspect software
00:54 Calibrating the portable T-SCAN hawk
02:10 Instant scanning
02:34 Increased accuracy scanning
03:19 Cut out background
03:54 Part scanning
04:50 Polygonize scan data to final mesh
T-SCAN hawk: The setup
Set up your new T-SCAN hawk. Start with the laptop, plug in the power cable, connect the 3D laser scanner with the laptop and launch the software GOM Inspect Suite. You’re ready to go.
Chapters
00:27 Laptop
00:38 T-SCAN hawk case
00:45 T-SCAN hawk
00:54 License dongles
01:08 Sensor cables
01:37 Open GOM Inspect Suite software
T-SCAN hawk: Unboxing your new 3D laser scanner
Meet Toon and the portable T-SCAN hawk solution with its small, travel-friendly case. Everything you need fits in: the 3D scanner, cables, reference points, coded reference points and scalebars for photogrammetry, license dongles and a calibration panel.
Chapters
00:28 The case
00:42 T-SCAN hawk scanner
01:56 Sensor cables
01:04 Reference points
01:17 Coded reference points
01:26 License dongles
01:48 Calibration panel and scale bars
02:09 GOM Acceptance Test
T-SCAN hawk: All features of the remote control buttons
T-SCAN hawk: Scan fine details
T-SCAN hawk: Unterschied zwischen roten & blauen Lasern
T-SCAN hawk: Get some useful tips & tricks
Get some of Toon’s most useful insights: 1. Learn about different exposure times for different surfaces. 2. Discover the ideal scanner orientation for the three scanning modes of the portable T-SCAN hawk. 3. Watch Toon give playing bricks a whole new application area.
Chapters
00:32 Tip 1: Exposure time
01:10 Tip 2: Scanner orientation
02:33 Tip 3: Smart reference point positioning
T-SCAN hawk: Scan deep pockets with GOM Inspect
Learn why the portable laser scanner T-SCAN hawk is perfectly designed to scan deep pockets, and let Toon show you how to use the deep pocket mode in GOM Inspect. A single laser line allows you to scan even deeper inside a pocket and capture a lot more data.
Chapters
00:24 Technical background of laser scanning
01:08 How to activate deep pocket mode
01:44 Optimize 3D view for deep pocket scanning
T-SCAN hawk: Scanning in GOM Inspect, Part 3
This easy workflow is about scanning a detailed part in a high resolution. Watch Toon placing reference points around the object and using the blue laser mode for fine details. After polygonizing the data, the digital copy is ready for reverse engineering or inspection.
Chapters
00:28 Small detailed object
00:49 Reference points
01:14 Capture reference points
01:39 Cut out background
02:11 Scanning with blue lasers
03:30 Polygonize scan data to final mesh
T-SCAN hawk: Scanning in GOM Inspect, Part 2
This easy 3D scanning workflow is about scanning an object from top and bottom, using a manual rotation table. Toon guides you from capturing reference points on the side of the part and cutting out backgrounds to a complete digital copy of your object, front and back.
Chapters
00:40 Use of rotation table
01:02 Capture reference points of top and bottom
02:00 Cut out background 1
02:27 Scanning top side
03:16 Cut out background 2
03:54 Scanning bottom side
04:35 Polygonize scan data to final mesh
T-SCAN hawk: Die integrierte Photogrammetrie nutzen
T-SCAN hawk: Scanning in GOM Inspect, Part 1
Learn a common scanning strategy in GOM Inspect. This easy scanning workflow is about scanning surface data, deep pockets and fine details. Watch the process from capturing reference points to polygonize the scan data and see all three scanning modes in action.
Chapters
00:43 Capture reference points
01:16 Cut out background
01:50 Scan the part
02:44 Standard scanning mode
03:10 Single laser line mode
04:01 Scanning details
05:33 Polygonize scan data to final mesh
3D-Scan von riesigen Objekte mittels Photogrammetrie
Wie und warum du Photogrammetrie nutzen solltest
Wie man große Objekte mit tragbaren 3D-Scannern scannt
Wie man 3D-Scans für den Bau von Rallyewagen nutzt
Wie man einen 3D-Laserscanner auf engem Raum nutzt
3D-Scans für hinterschneidungsbehaftete Objekte
Wie man zwei 3D-Scans vergleicht
Wie man ein Rennauto scannt
Wie man tragbare 3D-Scanner in der Produktion einsetzt
ATOS Q
ATOS Q: Start a project in GOM Inspect
Let Dokus show you how to make your first scan with GOM Inspect. He takes you from the start screen to the checkered flag: a very detailed mesh. See different workspaces and scanning templates. Learn how to scan and watch what happens when you rotate the table.
Chapters
00:42 Start software
01:03 Workspaces
01:33 Digitizing workspace
01:58 Main toolbar
02:22 First scan and cut out background
02:50 Reference points
03:18 Polygonize and recalculate
ATOS Q: Unboxing your new 3D scanner
Meet Dokus and the ATOS Q with its two cases. The first case contains the ATOS Q sensor and everything you might need on location, from rotation table to measuring volumes or the calibration plate. The second, smaller case contains the laptop and the mobile controller.
Chapters
00:27 The case
00:50 First compartment level
01:05 Second compartment level
01:26 Bottom compartment level
01:34 Mobile controller
01:52 The laptop
ATOS Q: Das Einrichten des Systems
ATOS Q: Fast inspection with GOM Inspect
ATOS Q: Tips & tricks to scan even faster
Dokus gives valuable tips on using the 3D scanner ATOS Q. Learn how to measure the automatic exposure time and move the focus point, how to change into fast scan mode – if you don’t need details – or how to manually cut out points.
Chapters
00:42 Automatic exposure time
00:59 Move the focus point
01:36 Fast scanning
02:22 Cut out points
02:52 Selection tools
ATOS Q: Add single points with a touch probe
Learn how to use a touch probe to capture 3D data. Dokus shows you how to scan in difficult-to-reach areas and explains guided touch probe measurements in GOM Inspect Suite.
Chapters
00:27 The touch probe
00:49 Live workspace
01:16 Select touch probe
01:44 Finish measurement
02:00 Guided touch probe measurements
02:42 Start guided touch probe measurements
ATOS Q: How to measure big parts
Use the 3D scanner ATOS Q to scan a large part with the measuring volume MV500. Even if the object is bigger than the measuring volume, you can capture it easily using reference points and stitching scans to get a high quality result including small details.
Chapter:
00:42 Start new project and perform first scan
01:24 Stitching scans with reference points
02:01 Finish scan
ATOS Q: How to measure top and bottom of a part
In this video, Dokus measures a part from the top and the bottom side to create a digital twin. A fast and easy workflow with the 3D scanner ATOS Q, assisted by the automatic rotation table and GOM Inspect Suite. After measuring, simply combine and polygonize the data.
Chapters
00:38 Start new project
00:54Use rotation table
01:38 Flip over the part
01:55 New measurement series
02:42 Combine top and bottom
03:23 Polygonize and recalculate
ATOS Q: Measure with the automatic rotation table
Learn how to use the automatic rotation table to speed up the 3D scanning workflow with ATOS Q. GOM Inspect Suite allows you to choose the number of automatic rotations. A rule of thumb: With 8 rotations you capture almost every aspect of the part.
Chapters
00:45 Rotate rotation table
01:14 Select scanning template and perform first scan
01:41 Use rotation table
02:20 Polygonize and recalculate
ATOS Q: Zu einem kleinen Messvolumen wechseln
How to get even more out of your ATOS Q
Let Dokus show your the benefits of upgrading your ATOS Q with GOM Inspect Pro Line: The software offers a wide range of extra features for analysis and inspection and improved functionality. Three of the powerful add-ons are:
1) the use of a touch probe with your system to combine scanning and probing.
2) the use of your system as a live tracking device.
3) the use of your system as a projector – to project elements directly onto the part.
Wie man 3D-Scans für den Bau von Rallyewagen nutzt
So funktioniert der digitale Zusammenbau in GOM Inspect
Wie man Objekte ohne Referenzpunkte scannt
Schnellere 3D-Scans mit einem automatischen Drehtisch
T-SCAN
T-SCAN: Your first use of the hand-held 3D scanner
T-SCAN: Your first use of GOM Inspect
T-SCAN: Setup deines Laserscannersystems
T-SCAN: Unboxing deines neuen Laserscannersystems
T-SCAN: Extend a measuring volume with surface best-fit
T-SCAN: Get some useful tips & tricks
T-SCAN: The difference between T-SCAN 10 and T-SCAN 20
T-SCAN: Extend the measurement volume with a touch probe
T-SCAN: Single-point measurements with the touch probe
Hol dir die Software, starte
dein Projekt.
Software
GOM Inspect
GOM Inspect: Software download & installation
GOM Inspect: Learn to navigate the start screen
GOM Inspect: Your first use of the software
GOM Inspect: Get some useful tips & tricks
GOM Inspect: How to export your 3D scan results
GOM Inspect: Introduction to trend analysis
GOM Inspect: The best features for easy reporting
GOM Inspect: Get started with 3D inspection
GOM Inspect: Quick guide to 2D inspection
GOM Inspect: How to use multiple mesh alignments
GOM Inspect: Mesh inspection without a CAD file
GOM Inspect: Introduction to 3D mesh editing
GOM Inspect: How to import & align your scan data
GOM Inspect: Introduction to GD&T inspection
GOM Inspect: Guide to easy part inspection
GOM Inspect: Workflow assistant
Follow Diederik along as he uses the workflow assistant that’s integrated in GOM Inspect to scan a single part with ATOS Q. Simply select a scanning template and let the software guide you through the manual scanning process. The result: a fast and easy, perfect mesh.
How to deliver first class report presentations
Let Norman show you how to deliver impressive presentations with GOM Inspect. Simply export your measurements to a PDF? It’s an option, but a static one. You can do better! Simply open GOM Inspect in the meeting room, hit the F5 key for the presentation mode – and get the option to zoom in or rotate the part and adjust the display. You can even show your measurement results on the object – with the help of a tablet and AR. Now, that’s impressive.
How to find your perfect exposure time with GOM Inspect
Let Norman show you how to find the perfect exposure time for your part. The live camera image in GOM Inspect offers multiple options of automatic exposure times: automatic by matrix computes up to three different exposure times for the entire field of view – making it a good choice for parts that combine light and dark surfaces. Other options: automatic by spot, automatic for reference points and interactive. Take a pick and start scanning!
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
ZEISS Reverse Engineering
ZEISS Reverse Engineering: Edit and align meshes
Let Josh show you how to align and edit your mesh in ZEISS Reverse Engineering. Step 1: Align your mesh with the „best fit via three planes“ function to review your part in an intuitive manner. Step 2: Edit your mesh by closing small holes with the „fill holes in mesh automatically“ function. Now you have a fully closed and aligned mesh without any unwanted data – and you’re ready to start the reverse engineering process.
ZEISS Reverse Engineering: Importing data
Take it from Josh: Importing data into ZEISS Reverse Engineering is just as easy as importing it into GOM Inspect. If ou’re already using GOM Inspect, simply export into ZEISS Reverse Engineering. Alternatively, you can drag and drop files from your file explorer or use the import option as the top of ZEISS Reverse Engineering. Want to know which file types are supported? Simply take a look at the user guide.
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.
ZEISS Reverse Engineering: Most common functions
Discover the most common functions of ZEISS Reverse Engineering. In first place: the „extract surfaces from parts“ function, which leads directly to the „extract solid body“ function – two powerful tools, especially for geometry-based parts. Second place: the creation of symmetric parts. Third place: the creation of freeform surfaces. And last but not least: the analysis function of your parts. Let Josh show you what’s what.
ZEISS Reverse Engineering: Software user interface
In this video, Josh provides a quick overview of the ZEISS Reverse Engineering software user interface and shows you how to set up and start using the software. He covers the basics, including the software settings, the workspaces and some additional functionalities. Watch it and get started!
ZEISS Reverse Engineering: Download and installation
Josh shows you how to start using ZEISS Reverse Engineering easily and quickly. All you have to do is download and install GOM Suite first: It’s the control center for all our software solutions, including ZEISS Reverse Engineering.
ZEISS Reverse Engineering: How to transform your 3D scans into CAD models
Meet Josh and let him show you how to transform your 3D scans into CAD models using the software ZEISS Reverse Engineering. Wether you want to reverse engineer a geometrical part, a freeform shaped part or an organic shaped part – Josh gives you a quick introduction to each task, from scanning to obtaining a CAD model.
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