DFAB 106 - Introduction to 3D Scanning

Number of Credits: 3
Examine the relationship between 3D scanning data and the fabricated physical form. Apply a variety of processes and methods for translating real world objects into digital data. Explore the implications of scanning technology in contemporary digital fabrication practice. Investigate complex scanning techniques based on parametric designs for reverse engineering; translate digital data into physical forms using 3D printing. Emphasis will be placed on considerations of scale and the ways scanned data can be manipulated through digital fabrication techniques. (Fall Term Only) Two hours lecture each week. Two hours laboratory each week. Three Credits. Three billable hours.

Pre-requisite(s): eligibility for ENGL 101, plus exemption/completion of MAT 094, MAT 015 , or MATH 113 .
Course Topics:

What is 3D Scanning
Introduction to Photogrammetry
Free 3D scanning applications
Overview of 3D Scanning technology
3D Scanning and fine art applications
Laser scanning and architecture
Introduction to Creaform 3D Scanners and VX Elements
Introduction to TinkerCAD
Introduction to Mesh Mixer
Introduction to Mesh Lab
Introduction to Sketchup Make
Legacy Effects and 3D Scanning
Cleaning scan data
3D Printing and relationship to 3D scanning
Modeling in VX Elements

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Produce 3D scans of objects to guarantee data accuracy, regardless of the environment, part type, and complexity of geometry (PG1, PG5).
Utilize various application-specific 3D scanning operations (PG1, PG3, PG5).
Employ technological principles associated with data capturing technology (PG1, PG5).
Apply various acquisition techniques in order to perform reliable scans (PG1, PG5).
Complete optimized results using VXelements software (PG1, PG5).
Analyze digitized data using post-processing software (PG1, PG5).
Extract CAD entities such as curves, sketches, and geometric entities (PG1, PG5).
Modify data using edit polygons, build surfaces, and structure assemblies utliizing digitized data (PG1, PG5).
Implement 3D scanned data operations in a variety of real-world applications (PG1, PG2, PG3, PG5).
Develop various workflows for solving a variety of design parameters (PG1, PG4, PG5).