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GKS Opens European
Laser Scanning and CAD Modeling Service Bureau in the Netherlands
 DETROIT, MI - GKS Inspection Services, a global provider of dimensional
measurement, 3D laser scanning and terrestrial scanning services since
1981, announced that it recently opened a laser scanning and inspection
service bureau in the Netherlands, GKS Inspection Services Netherlands.
"GKS
Netherlands is an important part of GKS' strategy of becoming the global
leader in the 3D laser scanning services industry," said Armando Alonso,
Vice President. "GKS Netherlands enhances the competitiveness of our
reverse engineering and inspection services while also giving us entry
into the European manufacturing industry."
The GKS Inspection Services Netherlands team consists of over 30
experienced engineers based in
Ede providing reverse
engineering and inspection services. The Ede location in the centre of
the Netherlands allows the engineers to provide superior customer
service to all parts of the country. In addition, GKS Netherlands is
positioned to serve customers throughout the European Union.
Dedicated Laser Scanning Engineers
GKS
Netherlands’ dedicated laser scanning support engineers are experts with
years of experience in the field. As part of their 3D laser scanning
expertise, the company's engineers are highly skilled in modeling for
inspection and reverse engineering. GKS Netherlands has a wide array of
equipment including a Laser Design CS-Series scanner, a Laser Design
Faro Arm scanner, and a Mitutoyo CMM. The Laser Design scanners feature
Surveyor Scan Control software and automated scanning.
Once
scan data is collected, GKS Netherlands uses inspection software to
create a color error deviation map that clearly delineates any
variations between the as-built part and the design intent.
Alternatively, the company uses CAD software
 to create surface models
from the point cloud data. GKS Netherlands focuses on the key market
areas of design, industrial design, molding, automotive, medical,
plastics, plastic injection molding, precision sheet metal, mint, and
cultural heritage projects.
Quickly and Accurately Measure Parts
Laser
scanning systems project laser light onto surfaces while cameras
continuously triangulate the changing distance and profile of the laser
as it sweeps along, enabling the object to be accurately replicated.
Laser scanners are able to quickly measure large parts while generating
far greater numbers of data points than touch probes without the need
for templates or fixtures. Laser scanning can replicate the complete
geometry of a complex part to a high level of accuracy, often to within
1 thousandth of an inch.
Many companies are interested in taking advantage of the improved
accuracy and speed provided by laser scanning but need to scan only a
relatively small number of parts. Such companies have difficulty
justifying the cost of acquiring a laser scanner and training operators
in its use. GKS Inspection Services, a division of Laser Design Inc,
offers outsourced laser scanning services on a project basis. By simply
sending a part to GKS, the company will create a very accurate CAD model
or inspection report in a short period of time at a reasonable cost.
Alternately, GKS can dispatch trained metrologists to the customer site
using portable measuring devices.
About GKS
Inspection Services
GKS Inspection Services has been a
leading provider of dimensional measurement, 3D laser scanning and
terrestrial scanning services for 25 years. The company’s Plymouth, MI
lab (Detroit metro area) is accredited by the A2LA for Mechanical
Testing and Calibration. The Michigan lab features numerous CMMs,
vision systems, 3D laser scanners, surface analyzers and other
inspection equipment. GKS also has offices in Minneapolis and Seattle
and international locations in India, Korea, China, Taiwan and Europe.
The company’s expert metrologists and engineers are experienced in
automotive and many other manufacturing industries.
For more
information about how GKS Inspection Services can improve your
manufactured product, save you money and decrease your development time,
call Larry Carlberg at 952-252-3433 or send email to
measure@gks.com or visit GKS Inspection Services’ web site at
http://www.gks.com.
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