3D Scanning


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3D Scanning for Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Construction Learn how 3D scanning technology drives advanced manufacturing and modern construction 3D scanning technology allows non-contact scanning of objects for unprecedented data collection, analysis, and modeling. 3D models created this way are valuable at every stage of the design and build process and they have become a staple in additive manufacturing or 3D printing. As 3D printing transforms global industry at every scale, there has never been a better time for engineers and industrial professionals to be competitive in the area of 3D scanning, a multibillion-dollar market that continues to grow. 3D Scanning Technology for Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Construction provides a comprehensive introduction to 3D scanning and its applications in both the AEC and manufacturing industries. After establishing the history and basic principles of 3D scanning, it includes discussions of the various scanner types and software interfaces, the use of 3D point clouds for analysis and reverse engineering, and much more. It covers the full range of technology and processes that engineers, architects, and manufacturing professionals use to increase accuracy and quality while reducing project timelines. Readers of 3D Scanning Technology for Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Construction will also find: Case studies that highlight techniques useful for specific real-world applications Comparisons of various scanning devices and software that aid in choosing the proper technologies for a specific project Resources and references for online learning, organizations, and certifications Perfect for engineers, technicians, students, and industry professionals new to laser scanning, 3D Scanning Technology for Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Construction will earn its place in libraries of technical, vocational, and continuing education audiences seeking to improve their knowledge of 3D scanning.




Close-Range Photogrammetry and 3D Imaging


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This is the third edition of the well-known guide to close-range photogrammetry. It provides a thorough presentation of the methods, mathematics, systems and applications which comprise the subject of close-range photogrammetry, which uses accurate imaging techniques to analyse the three-dimensional shape of a wide range of manufactured and natural objects.




Laser Scanning


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Ever since the invention of laser by Schawlow and Townes in 1958, various innovative ideas of laser-based applications emerge very year. At the same time, scientists and engineers keep on improving laser's power density, size, and cost which patch up the gap between theories and implementations. More importantly, our everyday life is changed and influenced by lasers even though we may not be fully aware of its existence. For example, it is there in cross-continent phone calls, price tag scanning in supermarkets, pointers in the classrooms, printers in the offices, accurate metal cutting in machine shops, etc. In this volume, we focus the recent developments related to laser scanning, a very powerful technique used in features detection and measurement. We invited researchers who do fundamental works in laser scanning theories or apply the principles of laser scanning to tackle problems encountered in medicine, geodesic survey, biology and archaeology. Twenty-eight chapters contributed by authors around the world to constitute this comprehensive book.




Laser Scanning


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This book provides an overview on the evolution of laser scanning technology and its noticeable impact in the structural engineering domain. It provides an up-to-date synthesis of the state-of-the-art of the technology for the reverse engineering of built constructions, including terrestrial, mobile, and different portable solutions, for laser scanning. Data processing of large point clouds has experienced an important advance in the last years, and thus, an intense activity in the development of automated data processing algorithms has been noticed. Thus, this book aims to provide an overview of state-of-the-art algorithms, different best practices and most recent processing tools in connection to particular applications. Readers will find this a comprehensive book, that updates the practice of laser scanning for researchers and professionals not only from the geomatic domain, but also other fields such as structural and construction engineering. A set of successful applications to structural engineering are illustrated, including also synergies with other technologies, that can inspire professionals to adopt laser scanning in their day-to-day activity. This cutting-edge edited volume will be a valuable resource for students, researchers and professional engineers with an interest in laser scanning and its applications in the structural engineering domain.




Photogrammetry


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This textbook deals with the basics and methods of photogrammetry and laser scanning which are used to determine the form and location of objects, with measurements provided by sensors placed in air planes as well as on terrestrial platforms. Many examples and exercises with solutions are included. Photogrammetry, Laserscanning.




Humpty Dumpty God


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Ancient man has a very cartoonish, innocent, naive...and almost foolish way of contemplating hell and many of us are finally wise enough to realize where we are. Hell is being given hope and then experience having it being taken away over and over again. Hell is being given love and then watches it go away by every possible creative means under the sun over and over again. Hell is never feeling that you truly belong anywhere, that secret feeling that you have that you doesn’t really belong to this place that you can never get rid of and yet here you are. Hell is living in a world where someone/group/institution/combination/ANYTHING have control over you, you know deep within that you are suppose to be a free agent but in this "place" you are not, you constantly tell yourself this is the way it is but you couldn't really believe it do you... Hell is having the feeling that any time...right about now...something is going to happen and you are going to lose something...everything. The foolish ones wish they could live forever, well I have good news for them, they will, as do all of us. We just don't remember that's all... And on and on it goes... Because the "divine" wishes to live through us...that we may suffer for him that he may experience all that there is to experience...without actually having to be in the shit that we are all in. You may have all the ironically "unconditional love" you ever want from the divine...as long as you continue to do his bidding. You can never die and you can never truly leave...the ONLY REASON you were given the mercy to "get" to forget your past life is so that you are fresh again to experience all that suffering again like it is the first time...everytime... Welcome to Hell. In this book we are going to explore what happened, what led to this.




Sensors and Techniques for 3D Object Modeling in Underwater Environments


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This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Sensors and Techniques for 3D Object Modeling in Underwater Environments" that was published in Sensors




God Guardian: The Life Review Simulation


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A player was trapped in a fully immersive simulation game and all memories of his life outside the game was blocked out. How is he going to be convinced to leave the only life he believe he have ever known before the game collapse ?




3D Printing For Dummies


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The bestselling book on 3D printing 3D printing is one of the coolest inventions we've seen in our lifetime, and now you can join the ranks of businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and hobbyists who use it to do everything from printing foods and candles to replacement parts for older technologies—and tons of mind-blowing stuff in between! With 3D Printing For Dummies at the helm, you'll find all the fast and easy-to-follow guidance you need to grasp the methods available to create 3D printable objects using software, 3D scanners, and even photographs through open source software applications like 123D Catch. Thanks to the growing availability of 3D printers, this remarkable technology is coming to the masses, and there's no time like the present to let your imagination run wild and actually create whatever you dream up—quickly and inexpensively. When it comes to 3D printing, the sky's the limit! Covers each type of 3D printing technology available today: stereolithology, selective sintering, used deposition, and granular binding Provides information on the potential for the transformation of production and manufacturing, reuse and recycling, intellectual property design controls, and the commoditization of products Walks you through the process of creating a RepRap printer using open source designs, software, and hardware Offers strategies for improved success in 3D printing On your marks, get set, innovate!