RE: [rp-ml] 3D scanning of insects

Dear Javier,

If you would like to generate an RP model of the louse, I would recommend
MicroCT scanning and then image processing in software like Simpleware. We
have actually done a similar project with a beetle head (5mm) and it came
out nicely in a SkyScan MicroCT scanner - you can have a look at the example
on our website:
http://www.simpleware.com/applications/casestudies/beetle.php

If your colleague can get a hold of a scanner, we are happy to help with the
image reconstruction.

Best regards,
Ingrid

 
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-----Original Message-----
From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi] On Behalf
Of Javier.Munguia@upc.edu
Sent: 22 June 2009 16:30
To: rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
Subject: [rp-ml] 3D scanning of insects

Dear list

A colleague of mine is working on an art-science Project and one of
the interests is to perform a precise 3D acquisition of a ?head
louse?, a scary insect when zoomed in, for a no less scary project: P

Do you know any 3D scanning technique or apparatus that offers that
precision (bug size between 1-4mm) or is it only possible by micro
tomography and other medical type techniques?
All answers off/ online welcome :D we´re loated in Barcelona, Spain

Regards

Javier

Javier Munguía
Technical University of Catalonia
Depto de Ingeniería de Proyectos
AV. Diagonal 647 Edificio ETSEIB
Planta 10, Barcelona
javier.munguia@upc.edu
Received on Tue Jun 23 11:40:32 2009