Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3-D hardware and software, has released Artec Studio 11. Designed for use with Artec's professional handheld 3-D scanners as well as a range of sensors, Studio 11 offers simplified, rapid post-processing. "The new software release is designed to meet the needs of professionals at any experience level, and features a variety of automated features, including a state-of-the-art Autopilot mode, to create professional-grade 3-D models of any size," said a company spokesperson.
With Artec's Autopilot mode, users are guided through a few simple questions related to the characteristics of the object being scanned and the type of 3-D model that is desired. Studio 11 then deletes any unwanted captured data, auto aligns the scans with one click and selects the most effective 3-D algorithms for the data at hand. "The result is a high precision 3-D model that is of the same quality as those created manually by an experienced user," said the spokesperson. "Autopilot makes the process so easy a beginner can use it without the intense formal training that was once required. However, expert users can also leverage the intuitive feature, because it provides a quick pathway to achieving the highest quality model."
Users who prefer to have more control over the processing experience can enter manual mode to have access to the platform's full range of data manipulation tools. Even in this mode, Artec Studio 11 speeds up workflow by automatically deleting the base an object was scanned on and auto-aligning scan data at the click of a button. Texture can also be added 10x faster than before and can be mapped where data is missing automatically. Models can be further manipulated in with user-friendly geometry editing tools.
With Artec's boosted real-time fusion scanning mode, users are able to move the scanner around an object and view the model as it is being built. This mode is useful for digitizing simple objects or for instances where a quick preview is beneficial, such as scanning a body part for various medical applications. "This mode, which used to require a hefty amount of RAM, has been optimized for a smooth scanning experience, even on tablets," said the spokesperson.
"By making the process more intuitive, we are making the integration of 3-D scanning easier among various professional industries, ranging from entertainment and medicine to manufacturing, design and historical preservation. With Artec's advanced algorithms built into the system, users can create a professional-grade 3-D model in a matter of minutes," said Artyom Yukhin, President and CEO of Artec 3D.
To provide increased flexibility for users, Artec Studio 11 allows for seamless integration with CAD programs 3D Systems Geomagic Design X and SOLIDWORKS. Direct export is now possible to both of these industry standard engineering programs, the second due to the integration of SOLIDWORKS plug-ins: users have the choice of using either DezignWorks or 3D Systems' Geomagic for SOLIDWORKS to easily convert their 3-D models for CAD. The new platform also adds the CAD required NVIDIA Quadro to its list of compatible video cards in order to support the seamless scan to CAD workflow. The Studio 11 user interface is adapted for tablet use and the platform is compatible with Microsoft Surface Pro 4, which can be purchased locally or online through major electronic retailers.
Mac users can now directly capture 3-D data by using Artec's new ScanApp in combination with an Artec Eva scanner. The scans can then be exported to a Windows device for further processing in Studio 11.
For more information contact:
Artec 3D
335 Bryant Street #100
Palo Alto, CA 94301
650-384-6061
info@artec-group.com
www.artec3d.com