RE: point cloud manipulation

From: Anshuman Razdan (razdan@asu.edu)
Date: Tue May 13 2003 - 06:28:58 EEST


They have merged with metris. I am ccing this to one of the paraform
founders. Venkat can point to the right people if he is not the right one
himself.

AR

Dr. Anshuman Razdan
Director, PRISM
http://3dk.asu.edu
Phone: (480) 965 0483 (Patricia)
Office: GWC 574
Arizona State University
Tempe AZ 85287-5906

> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
> [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi] On Behalf Of John Eric Voltin
> Sent: Sunday, May 11, 2003 6:56 AM
> To: Henry Sommer; Rapid Prototyping
> Subject: Re: point cloud manipulation
>
>
> Has anyone been able to reach Paraform over the past year or
> so? I have tried on several occasions to contact them via
> phone and e-mail, but I never receive a response. I have
> been told that Paraform is having very severe financial
> problems, but I don't understand why they don't reply to
> potential customers.
>
> - John
>
> John Eric Voltin
> -----------------------------------------------
> Agile Technology, Inc.
> Phone: (512) 633-0394
> FAX: (866) 738-9413
> jevoltin@agile-technology.com
> -----------------------------------------------
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Henry Sommer" <hsommer@mindspring.com>
> To: "Rapid Prototyping" <rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi>
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 4:56 PM
> Subject: RE: point cloud manipulation
>
>
> > Don't forget to look at Paraform. (www.paraform.com) It
> does the same
> things
> > as Rapidform and Geomagic. I use Imageware and find that
> for class A
> > it is better but for quick and dirty work Geomagic or Paraform is
> > better. I have seen experienced users create usable surfaces in
> > Paraform in 10 minutes. Your choice of software could
> depend on where
> > you get your data from. Geomgic and Imageware open up more scanner
> > native formats than Paraform.
> >
> > As always it is almost a requirement to try the software
> for yourself.
> Each
> > one has it's subtle differences in workflows and
> performance that will
> > affect your work. All the vendors will give you at least a month to
> > try it risk free.
> >
> > Let us know what you decide.
> >
> > Henry Sommer
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi]On
> > Behalf
> Of
> > John M. Irvin
> > Sent: Friday, May 09, 2003 11:37 AM
> > To: Rapid Prototyping
> > Subject: re: point cloud manipulation
> >
> > Folk
> >
> > Can you all pls give your opinions on the following
> software's used in
> > scanning and point cloud manipulation.
> >
> > CopyCAD - Delcam
> > Rapid form
> > Geomagic
> >
> > I would like to know how these software's have made it
> easier to get
> > from point cloud or ruff stl data to a finished model. Things like
> > smoothing, alignment of scans, and especially laying
> surfaces either
> > automatic or manually in design need situations. all input will be
> > appreciated to make our lives easier.
> >
> > Thanks
> >
> > John Irvin
> > President
> > Neco Incorporated
> > 3901 Nome Street, Unit 8
> > Denver, Colorado 80239
> > Ph 303 574 1077
> > Cell 303 668 1663
> >
> > write to: jirvin@necoinc.com
> > web: www.necoinc.com
> > "We will find a way, or we will make one"
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