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Hexagon has announced the acquisition
of Technodigit Sarl (Lyon, France), the
developer of 3DReshaper
®
software. This
software package takes 3D data from
scanning devices and allows point cloud
processing, surface reconstruction and
geometric shape extraction.
The 3DReshaper application is a fully
featured 3D package. It offers powerful
features like the ability to import point clouds
of unlimited size, mesh shaping and editing
and 3D surface comparison for inspection.
Users can take advantage of the wide variety
of capabilities that 3DReshaper offers.
“The acquisition of Technodigit will enhance
our existing portfolio of software solutions.
Customers in the aerospace, medical, dental,
surveying, automotive, power generation
and die and mould markets are demanding
the variety of capabilities that Technodigit’s
software will bring,”
says Mr Ola Rollén,
president and CEO of Hexagon AB.
The acquisition is effective immediately,
and the Technodigit development team
will join the Hexagon Metrology software
development group, which employs more
than 100 in-house developers worldwide.
Hexagon Metrology
– Switzerland
Fax
: +41 62 737 68 68
:
press@hexagonmetrology.comWebsite
:
www.hexagonmetrology.comTechnodigit Sarl
– France
Fax
: +33 4 74 06 71 49
:
contact@technodigit.comWebsite
:
www.technodigit.comGem Tool completes move
to new facility
Gem Tool Corp, USA, a leading tube cutting
tool manufacturer, has recently completed
its move to a new location in Oak Creek
(WI), USA. With larger facilities, Gem Tool
has increased the capacity to provide a
quicker customer service.
With over 35 years of experience, Gem Tool
provides a wide range of HSS, carbide and
diamond industrial cutting tools to the global
market. This range includes scarfing rings,
inserts, ferrites, impeders, end-prep tools
and cutoff blades. The company also offers
sharpening services for these products.
Gem Tool Corporation
– USA
Fax
: +1 414 762 0615
Website
:
www.gemtoolcorp.com
Hexagon acquires French 3D software company
Technodigit is the developer of 3DReshaper
®
software
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