From: Anshuman Razdan (razdan@asu.edu)
Date: Sun May 11 2003 - 15:32:13 EEST
I thot Paraform was out of business !!
AR
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi
> [mailto:owner-rp-ml@rapid.lpt.fi] On Behalf Of Henry Sommer
> Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2003 2:57 PM
> To: Rapid Prototyping
> 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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