It is a shape acquisition which generates a virtual 3D model of the investigated object. Depending on requirements such as e.g. accuracy and time to model and constrains due to e.g. location or object’s surface properties, the device to be used can be selected among a laser light scanner, a fringe projection system or a photogrammetric camera.
The acquisition is performed with a standardized procedure, implying the device prior lab calibration, an on-site calibration, stable set-up, sensitivity, filters, and radiation source, whose characteristics are mentioned in the technical report. This will be provided together with the acquired and processed data. Data will be provided in standard format (vrlm or similar, as agreed upon) on a CD or DVD. By means of automatic 3D printing and molding it is also possible to obtain faithful 3D reproductions of the virtual 3D model*.
* Prototyping price is not included in the standard service price.

Average acquisition time: depending on the technique and on the investigated object.