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Case studies, industry news and best practices in metrology, reverse engineering, maintenance and training.

How the new Metrolog is optimising part measurement, by Mariana Ramos
The combination of the universal Coord3 CMM and Metrolog V25 in S4METRO Leiria's metrology lab: CAD-free programming, Copilot Inside, and real-time digital twin.

First Cube-R Solution in the Iberian Peninsula Installed at S4METRO's Metrology Laboratory
S4METRO Leiria becomes the owner of the first Cube-R system in the Iberian Peninsula, offering automatic dimensional inspection on the shop floor.

3D Scanning of César Mourão: When Technology Meets Art in the Series Esperança
S4METRO 3D scanned César Mourão's bust with Creaform GoSCAN and HandySCAN 3D scanners for the creation of the characterisation of Dona Esperança, in SIC/Opto's series Esperança.

3D Scanning: How ICI Reduced Automotive Accessory Design Time by 70%
Case study: with a FARO measuring arm, Innovative Creations Inc. reduced bumper design time from 80 to 24 hours and prototypes from 5 to 1.

The hidden costs of using outdated measuring tools
Uncertified precision, part preparation, manual reports: the invisible costs of maintaining outdated measuring equipment, and how the HandySCAN 3D|EVO Series™ eliminates them.

Toyota APM: S4METRO's 3D Metrology for the Paris 2024 Games Vehicle
S4METRO ensured the dimensional control and prototype validation of the Toyota APM, the electric vehicle for the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games, produced in Ovar.

3D Scanning for Perfect Fit in Aerospace Component Integration
How Europavia uses Creaform's HandySCAN 3D to scan aerospace components and ensure seamless integration into restricted spaces based on rigorous CAD.

Metrologic's SILMA Simulation Software: Maximise Efficiency and Reduce Costs
How Metrologic's SILMA simulation software helps maximise efficiency and reduce costs in industrial processes, from offline programming to robotics and virtual metrology.

Computed Tomography for 3D Dimensional Metrology: Werth TomoScope® Solutions
How X-ray computed tomography is redefining 3D dimensional metrology, enabling precise, fast, and non-contact measurement of external and internal part geometries.

Achieving a Perfect Fit in Aerospace Component Integration with 3D Scanning
How 3D scanning with HandySCAN enabled Europavia to design custom aerospace components with a perfect fit in extremely confined spaces.
