(Konica Minolta: Ramsey, NJ) -- Konica Minolta 3D Scanning Labs now offers a rapid prototyping service, using 3D Systems’ Projet HD 3000 3D Production System. The Projet is ideal for a wide range of applications, including concept development, design validation, form and fit analysis, molding and casting patterns, investment casting of jewelry, and other fine-feature applications.

In addition to the new rapid prototyping service, 3D Scanning Labs offers high-accuracy 3-D scanning and metrology, on-site 3-D scanning, reverse engineering to native CAD formats, and dimensional inspection. The addition of 3-D printing services opens up an array of possibilities for prototype testing and development for advanced engineering, manufacturing, and jewelry applications.

“Many of our customers need prototypes,” says Jim Clark, business manager at Konica Minolta 3D Scanning Labs. “Bringing this technology in-house allows us to better serve our customers’ needs throughout the duration of their projects. The high-quality parts produced by the Projet are ideally matched to the high-quality, high-detail 3-D scan data our equipment produces.”

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