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3D Scanning & Geomagic Workflow Insights

Practical guides for engineering teams working with Geomagic software and 3D scan data. The topics we get asked about most, answered from 17 years in the field.

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What is Worth Reading

Topics engineering teams ask us about most. Straight answers, no obligation.

Geomagic

Design X vs Control X: Which Geomagic Software Do You Actually Need?

They are both scan-based tools, but they solve completely different problems. Here is how to choose, and why buying the wrong one is a common and expensive mistake.

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Scan to CAD

Scan to CAD Best Practices: The 5 Mistakes That Kill Your Workflow

Scan-to-CAD workflows tend to break down at the same five points. Here is what they are and how to fix them before they cost you time on your next project.

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Geomagic

Geomagic Consultant vs Reseller: Why the Distinction Matters

Most Geomagic "consultants" are authorized resellers. They make money selling software and hardware, not optimizing your workflow. Here is how to tell the difference.

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Metrology

3D Scanning vs CMM: The Right Tool for Dimensional Inspection

CMMs are not going away. But 3D scanning is now accurate enough for most inspection tasks, and dramatically faster. Here is how to decide which tool to use when.

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