{"id":8527,"date":"2026-09-18T05:26:46","date_gmt":"2026-09-18T05:26:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/?post_type=news&#038;p=8527"},"modified":"2026-09-16T11:25:34","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T11:25:34","slug":"from-component-to-digital-twin-3d-scanning-for-quality-control","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/en\/news\/from-component-to-digital-twin-3d-scanning-for-quality-control\/","title":{"rendered":"From Component to Digital Twin: 3D Scanning for Quality Control"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Additive manufacturing is often discussed in terms of the printing process itself\u2014materials, resolution, build speed. However, what happens afterward is at least as crucial: quality control. A 3D scan turns a physical part into a digital twin that can be precisely compared to the original CAD model\u2014making it an indispensable component of professional 3D printing services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Why 3D Scanning Ensures the Success of Additive Manufacturing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether it\u2019s a metal part produced using the <a href=\"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/en\/arc-impact\/\">Binder Jetting<\/a> process or a resorbable implant made via plastic printing: without comprehensive quality assurance, any additive manufacturing process remains a risk. Optical <a href=\"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/en\/hands-on-metrology\/\">3D scanning<\/a> captures complete geometries in a short amount of time and enables a full-surface comparison of actual versus target values, rather than being limited to spot measurements. This approach is particularly indispensable for complex, generatively designed components.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Case Study: Ossiform Ensures Quality of Resorbable Implants with 3D Scanning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Danish medical technology company Ossiform uses its P3D-Bone solution to manufacture patient-specific, bioceramic bone implants with bone-like porosity designed to support natural bone remodeling. The production process consists of four steps: First, the damaged bone area is imaged via CT; next, the custom implant design is developed in close consultation with the treating surgeons; this is followed by 3D printing in a cleanroom; and finally, several quality control runs are performed using the <a href=\"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/en\/gom-scan-1\/\">GOM Scan 1<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The GOM Scan 1 is used in a two-step process: first, immediately after printing, to verify dimensional accuracy against predefined tolerances; and second, after sintering, to ensure the final fit for the patient. Ossiform chose the GOM Scan 1 because the system reliably captures even complex, highly variable implant geometries, operates effectively in confined cleanroom environments thanks to its compact design, and reveals even the smallest deviations. The measurement results are documented as PDF reports and can be integrated directly into the quality management system\u2014a factor that plays a key role in determining the marketability of regulatory-compliant medical devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3D Printing Services: Printing and Measurement Technology from a Single Source<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At AM Pioneers, metrological validation is an integral part of our <a href=\"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/en\/services\/\">3D printing services<\/a>. As a partner of Hands On Metrology, we use, among other devices, the<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GOM Scan 1 and the <a href=\"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/en\/t-scan-hawk-2\/\">T-SCAN hawk 2<\/a> to comprehensively document additively manufactured metal and plastic components\u2014from initial prototyping to series production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re looking to purchase a metal 3D printer and need a suitable inspection strategy, or want to have your existing additive manufacturing process systematically measured for the first time: Talk to our team about the right 3D scanning solution for your application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/am-pioneers.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/erik.jpg?resize=720%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4386\" style=\"width:228px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Erik Nitsche<br>Sales Engineer BMF<br>+49 162 764 2630<br><a href=\"mailto:erik.nitsche@am-pioneers.com\">erik.nitsche@am-pioneers.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":8528,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"content-type":"","inline_featured_image":false},"class_list":["post-8527","news","type-news","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>From Component to Digital Twin: 3D Scanning for Quality Control - AM Pioneers - Additive Fertigung und Metall-3D-Druck<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/am-pioneers.com\/en\/news\/from-component-to-digital-twin-3d-scanning-for-quality-control\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"From Component to Digital Twin: 3D Scanning for Quality Control - AM Pioneers - Additive Fertigung und Metall-3D-Druck\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Additive manufacturing is often discussed in terms of the printing process itself\u2014materials, resolution, build speed. 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