3Shape Introduces Quality Control System for Hearing Instrument Manufacturers
Copenhagen, Denmark - September 11th, 2009 - 3Shape A/S, a global leader in CAD/CAM technology, today announced release of its innovative 3D quality control and reverse engineering system targeted to the needs of hearing instruments manufacturers.
The new 3Shape Quality Control and Reverse Engineering solution allows hearing instrument manufacturers to introduce or upgrade quality control validation procedures, thereby achieving significant improvement in savings and production workflow efficiency. This innovative new solution is available either as a stand-alone platform or integrated with 3Shape's industry leading 3D CAD/CAM products for hearing aid instrument design and production.
Iain Mcleod, Sales & Product Manager at 3Shape, explains, «Hearing instrument manufacturers are caught between the need to reduce operating costs and still continue production of innovative hearing instruments. Along with other potential constraints such as tight turnaround schedules, miniaturized designs, and manufacturing and management across sites and time zones, it becomes even more important to ensure that quality is not compromised.»
Q-series scanner and Convince™ software
3Shape's advanced technology scanner series utilizes high resolution cameras, precision optics and engineering features controlled by 3Shape's proven software framework together with the specially-designed Convince™ software application that targets quality control. The result is a complete system, ideal for the hearing industry and ensuring that both design and production of earmolds/and shells meet every high standard expected by the customer.
Instant and accurate reverse engineering
In addition to quality validation, the system can be used to do reverse-engineering so they can be retained as detailed 3D CAD models for use by the 3Shape Hearing Instruments System, or by other CAD applications, thereby reducing production costs and increasing innovation without compromising excellence in precision.
Mark Neilson, VP Operations at In'Tech Industries says, «QC scanning allows us the ability to qualify difficult to measure Free Form parts using conventional measuring equipment. Additionally, the capability to perform quick and accessible reverse engineering of parts allows us to implement new customer requirements faster and with greater accuracy than ever before. We have been very impressed with the functionality and ease of use of 3Shape's Convince™ software.» In'Tech Industries Incorporated is a leading supplier of miniature plastic Hearing Aid Component Parts for Hearing Aid Manufacturers.