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Austin, Texas — August 8, 2008...Long time Rapid Prototyping professional Mike Durham has decided to do the exact opposite of what he has been doing for the last 20 years. According to Mike, "For 20 years, I have been producing 3D physical models from CAD data. I have decided to now start producing 3D CAD data from physical models." Durham has started a 3D Scanning Service Bureau called Absolute Geometries in the Austin Texas area.

After extensive research, the company has decided on the Faro Laser Scanarm V3 scanning and touch probe hardware system, and Rapidform XOS and XOV software to start the business. Absolute Geometries will specialize in Computer-aided Inspection for the Injection Molding, Casting, and RP industries but will also offer Reverse Engineering Services.

Because of Durham's experience in Rapid Prototyping, the company will offer what they call "RP Equipment Optimization". Utilizing 3D Laser Scanning and Rapidform Verify software, Absolute Geometries will scan the Rapid Prototype model and overlay the scan data with the original STL file. The result is a 3D color interactive model showing the deviation between the model and the file. Every surface of the part is measured, not just selected points when using CMM.

"Our process will help to determine not only where the model might be out of tolerance, but also the reason why. With simple measurements, it is difficult to determine the reason for the out of tolerance dimension. With our process it will be easy to see if the problem is a localized issue such as curling, warp, or scanner calibration, or a more general problem such as beam compensation, shrink, or Z offset." says Durham.

Durham says that he intends to use the same principles of servicing the customer that he has used for his 20 year career in Rapid Prototyping. "We intend to introduce the speed and affordability prominent in the Rapid Prototyping Industry to the 3D Scanning Industry"

Absolute Geometries can be reached at 512-990-7226 or e-mail to mdurham@absolutegeometries.com. Visit their web page www.absolutegeometries.com for additional information.