文章

Elevating the classroom experience with 3D technology

shutterstock 737504212 small

When students have opportunities to learn emerging technologies in a hands-on environment, they bring those lessons into their professional careers — a win for students, educators and businesses.


Careers in 3D technology often begin with an interest in learning how things work, and then improving the process — the kids who took their toy apart to see what made them beep and then raced themselves to put it back together, who created an app or started a business — who played to win.

Likewise, colleges, universities and vocational learning centers are often the proving grounds for the next generation of adapters, innovators and inventors, for people who embrace both efficiency and creativity.

Quantum S ScanArmAt the University of North Carolina – Charlotte, the FARO ScanArm with Laser Line Probe has been an integral component of the University of North Carolina - Charlotte’s Motorsports Program. Situated within the William States Lee College of Engineering, the program develops student engineers for careers in auto racing, automotive, aerospace, design, manufacturing, and more.

Students can use the ScanArm in the classroom lab to reverse engineer car parts, to capture data to create parts, and as part of their workflow for building race cars. It’s been an invaluable tool for measuring the complex geometries that are common in suspension or engine parts.

According to Mason Marino, Research Operations Manager, “Reverse engineering and in-process quality assurance has been wildly improved,” and the students benefit from being exposed to laser scanning and 3D data capture hardware and software while they are still in school.

The biggest benefit has been exposing young engineers to a tool that is used in real life. Giving them that knowledge is a home run, and it gives them a competitive advantage. 

Mason Marino, UNC - Charlotte Motorsports Program

Beyond the obvious educational benefits, the students enjoy the streamlined workflow and time savings. A job that would have previously taken 12 hours (that’s a lot of lab time!) can be accomplished in two hours. Scrap and rework time were reduced by up to 75%.

The result? For students, the time saved means more students have more opportunities to use the technology, to refine their skills and continue to iterate and create. And for educators, the value is in knowing each student engineer is prepared to carry the knowledge their alma mater gave them into the next phase of their lives.


FARO has a strong commitment to helping future 3D visionaries reach for excellence — if you’re interested in learning more about FARO’s educational pricing options, let’s talk. Call +1 (800) 736-023.

文章
制造
产品设计与工程
教育
便携式测量臂
Quantum
设计与规划
意识

订阅我们的时事通讯以了解最新信息。

相关内容

筛选

筛选

Scanner 3D portátil FARO® Leap ST®

O FARO® Leap ST é um passo empolgante e inovador na digitalização a laser portátil de classe de metrologia. Saiba como os cinco modos de operação aumentam a produtividade e o valor para os negócios.

Scanner a laser móvel FARO® Orbis

FARO Orbis é o scanner a laser móvel multifuncional com capacidades integradas de verificação estática, com tecnologia FARO FLASH.

Série Quantum X FaroArm®

Saiba como a série Quantum X FaroArm proporciona uma melhoria de até 15% na precisão em relação aos Faro Arms existentes.

GeoSLAM Geospatial Technology

Mobile 3D data capture for mapping and understanding hard to reach spaces.

FARO® Super 6DoF TrackArm

Combina a precisão de medição do rastreamento a laser com a flexibilidade do FaroArm; ideal para locais de difícil acesso.

Solução de digitalização a laser FARO® Focus

Capture com confiança medições precisas de construções e ambientes complexos com os scanners a laser 3D da FARO Focus.

GeoSLAM ZEB Horizon RT Mobile Scanner

A versatile tool to capture, process and understand the world around you – with real-time feedback.

FARO® Freestyle 2 Handheld Scanner

Projetado para coleta do ambiente físico em 3D com rapidez e fotorrealismo, com exibição em tempo real e ultra-adaptável.