3D Measurement Technologies

Abstract

3D Scanning uses several non-contact measurement technologies to create a “spatial point cloud” that represents a virtual 3D surface. Once created this point cloud can then be analyzed in several ways to create everything from a Virtual Reality tour of a Cummins plant to reverse engineering apart from an early Cummins engine. This paper will discuss the role Measurement Science has in selecting the right types of measurement technologies and analysis tools being used at Cummins to digitize our plants in support of Industry 4.0.