The Danish Technological Institute visited Zebicon to explore how high-quality scanning data can strengthen 3D printing workflows and digital quality control.

How does a modern measurement workflow look when you need to develop, recreate, or document components for 3D printing? A team of R&D engineers from the Danish Technological Institute’s Center for Industrial 3D Printing came to Billund yesterday to find out.

A hands-on look at real-world scanning data

The visit was built around the components the team works with in their daily projects. That gave us the opportunity to walk through the entire process using geometries and challenges taken directly from their own cases.

Our 3D specialists demonstrated how a physical part is transformed into a detailed digital dataset – ready to support construction work or serve as a foundation for technical validation.

Seeing the full workflow makes the differenceThroughout the visit, we discussed workflow design, data quality, and scanning strategies. And for Kristian Rand Henriksen, Business Managaer at the Industrial 3D Printing, the value was clear:

“It was interesting to see the entire process – from scanning to reverse engineering and on to the quality-control side of things—and how it all connects in one workflow. Seeing our own cases from a new angle confirmed that 3D scanning fits very well into the world of 3D printing.” – Kristian Rand Henriksen, Danish Technological Institute

The team also highlighted that the insights into scanner selection and data types gave them new ideas for how to work even more precisely in their design and reproduction tasks.

Knowledge sharing across disciplines

A key part of the visit was the dialogue about how 3D scanning can strengthen both development and quality assurance in industrial settings. Experiences were shared across fields, and several of the Institute’s own cases were discussed with a focus on potential measurement strategies.

As Kristian Rand Henriksen put it:

“When we need scanning, you’re the ones we call. The combination of high quality and strong technical guidance really makes a difference.” – Kristian Rand Henriksen, Danish Technological Institute.

A look into future workflows

Both 3D scanning and 3D printing are evolving rapidly – and when the two technologies are combined, they unlock new opportunities to optimize the path from concept to validation. The visit provided a shared starting point for exploring exactly that development.

Curious how 3D scanning could benefit your workflow?

At Zebicon, we work daily with metrology, 3D systems, and data-driven quality control.

If you’d like to learn more about methods, measurement strategies, or equipment, we’re always ready to help.

Contact us at +45 76 50 91 52 or info@zebicon.com.