In this post we share an article by Shining 3D and Custom Marine Solutions Proprietary Limited (specializes in premium marine renovation and industrial sewing services).
Learn how 3D Scanning with the advanced capabilities of the EinScan Libre 3D scanner is optimizing efficiency, accuracy, and customer satisfaction.
INTRODUCTION:
When crafting custom marine accessories like carpets, upholstery, and canopies, accuracy, efficiency, and portability are essential. Many boat owners mention that normal 3D measurement and hand-drawn designs often fall short, leading to inefficiencies and costly errors. In a field where every curve and contour matters, Custom Marine Solutions Proprietary Limited faced a critical challenge: how to achieve flawless accuracy while reducing time and labor.
About Custom Marine Solutions
Based in Perth, Western Australia, Custom Marine Solutions specializes in premium marine renovation and industrial sewing services. With over 30 years of expertise, their skilled seamstress and technical team provide exceptional craftsmanship across a wide range of projects. These include refurbishing, re-upholstering, and creating bespoke accessories for both marine and non-marine applications.
The company focuses on meeting the specific needs of boat owners by revitalizing worn or damaged items such as carpets, upholstery, and canopies. They also craft custom-fit waterproof covers, ensuring a tailored solution for every project. Their dedication to quality and precision has made them a trusted name in marine accessory manufacturing.
The Transition to Advanced 3D Scanning
Challenges with Previous Solutions
Custom Marine Solutions began exploring 3D scanning technology about a year ago. This technology enabled them to start creating customization CAD models, a significant advancement compared to physical templates. However, their staff noted that they still faced several major challenges, as the scanners they used could not meet the demands of modern marine craftsmanship—until the launch of the EinScan Libre.
- Cumbersome Equipment
Custom Marine Solutions’ early digital solutions involved bulky 3D scanning equipment that was not suitable for use in the field. These setups often included large laptops, tangled cables, and external power supplies, making them unwieldy to transport and operate, especially in confined or outdoor spaces. The lack of portability limited their ability to scan boat interiors and exteriors efficiently.
- Lighting Constraints
Ordinary scanners struggled to perform in outdoor settings due to their sensitivity to ambient light conditions. Bright sunlight, common on docks, caused interference, reducing the quality and reliability of scanned data.
These challenges underscored the need for a more practical and versatile solution—one that could adapt to the demands of marine environments while improving efficiency: EinScan Libre. Let’s see how it helped in the yacht accessories customization workflow.
The Perfect Fit for Marine Customization: EinScan Libre
- Wireless and Portable
Unlike older equipment, the EinScan Libre integrates all necessary components into a compact, standalone unit. Featuring a built-in NVIDIA processor and an OLED touchscreen, it requires no additional cables or laptops. This portability allows technicians to perform scans directly on-site, whether it’s inside a Yacht cabin or along the dockside.
- Outdoor Adaptability
The IR Rapid Mode leverages infrared light, which is less affected by ambient sunlight, allowing users to capture detailed scans with high accuracy even under bright conditions. This makes it an excellent choice for marine applications, where much of the work takes place in open-air environments.
- Marker-Free Scanning
Equipped with advanced laser HD and IR rapid scanning modes, the EinScan Libre does not rely on markers to capture data. This is particularly advantageous for irregular and large surfaces, such as a yacht’s hull or seating areas. It simplifies the scanning process, saving time and reducing setup requirements.
- Efficiency and Accuracy
The EinScan Libre delivers industry-leading performance, capturing up to 4.5 million data points per second with an impressive 0.04 + 0.06 mm/m volumetric accuracy. For marine professionals, this means higher-quality and reliable outcomes, and faster project turnarounds.
- Integrated Software for Seamless Workflow
The EinScan Libre is paired with EXModel software, which streamlines the transition from scanned data to manufacture designs. The software supports reverse engineering, enabling the conversion of 3D scans into CAD models. Additionally, it simplifies the creation of 2D patterns for tasks like cutting carpets or sewing canopy panels, eliminating much of the trial-and-error associated with manual methods.
Summary:
In conclusion, the EinScan Libre enables faster, marker-free, and highly accurate scans even in outdoor settings, which is perfect for yacht, boat customization application. We believe that EinScan Libre will also bring convenience to more marine-related applications in the future.
EinScan Libre
The EinScan Libre delivers a fully wireless, standalone 3D scanning experience, powered by its built-in screen and NVIDIA processor. It offers the perfect balance of freedom and efficiency, ensuring reliable results with versatile, user-friendly operation.
- Wireless and Standalone
- Complet On-Device Scan to Mesh
- Marker-Free Laser Scan with Texture
- Embedded Powerful Computing by NVIDIA
Special thanks to Shining 3D and Custom Marine Solutions Proprietary Limited for sharing this case study.
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