Hohenstein Institutes providing service in the field of laboratory, testing and research field so as to create qualit and standards required by the textile and ready wear industry uses the real time portable 3D scanner model. The new hand-held, portable 3D scanner expands the range of Hohenstein Institutes in the area of contactless 3D recording. The compact scanner allows quick and precise recording of small and medium-sized shapes, objects and body parts, opening up completely new fields of application. The portable 3D scanner shows great potential especially for ergonomic optimization or individualization of different textile products which are worn directly on the body, such as backpacks, helmets, gloves etc.
It is known that the conformity of the product manufactured is a very important process in terms of sales. In that sense, this model used by Hohenstein eliminates unnecessary procedures and attract the attention with its customer oriented operation structure. The Hohenstein scientists are experienced partners for research, development and implementation of these processes. Company-specific serial measurements – of body areas such as feet, hands or heads – for determining sizing systems and optimizing fit are another possible area of application.
Operates With a Laser System Protecting Eyes
Based on decades of experience in this area, Hohenstein scientists develop body measurement tables for customer target groups, generate average 3D shapes and support the implementation of body measurements into marketable end products.
When we have a look at the scanner’s operation features, the scanner scans the surface using a class II laser which is safe for the eyes. Two cameras record the laser line on the object to be captured. The software uses this information to calculate a digital twin of the object in real time, allowing the scan to be verified on the monitor already during recording.
The great advantage over other systems is that 3D models can be exported without further editing, e.g. as a .stl file, and are immediately ready for further processing using the known methods from the field of CAD. It can be used without any adjustment. Its small size allows the scanner to be carried anywhere and to be used directly where it is required. The Hohenstein Institutes have possessed the technology for easy, quick and precise digital recording of three-dimensional shapes since 1998. Hohenstein scientists were the first to carry out body measurements in Germany using a 3D body scanner and have extensive knowledge in this area.
Integration of high-resolution 3D body and product recording into the research and development processes of companies supports realisation of new products and optimization of existing products. Besides these, Hohenstein Institutes provides the opportunity for companies to use the portable 3D scanner. They try to help by providing a staff to install and operate the device.
Four Institutes under a Single Roof
The Hohenstein Institute was established as an independent and private research and training institute for the commercial textile maintenance in 1946. The testing and research center run as a family company is managed by Prof. Dr. Stefan Mecheels, who is the third generation of the company. The Institute serves the industry at its headquarter located in Bönnigheim, with its 340 employees.
The institute also operates with four independent enterprises under its roof.; Hohenstein Textile Testing Institute GmbH & Co. KG, Hohenstein Laboratories GmbH & Co. KG, Hohenstein Institut für Textilinnovation GmbH and Hohenstein Academy e.V.
