Wireless 3D Scanning Reduces Inspection Time by 60% for Pine-Pacific【SHINING 3D】

Background: Strict Inspection Requirements Supporting High-Precision Manufacturing

Pine-Pacific is a specialized manufacturer of industrial machinery, excelling in the production of high-precision molds and customized industrial equipment. Serving both domestic and international clients, all products are designed and delivered in full compliance with international standards.

To ensure manufacturing accuracy, Pine-Pacific actively utilizes CAD/CAM systems, combining engineering expertise with 3D simulation to achieve designs that are not only precise but also suitable for actual production. Furthermore, the solutions provided by the company are customized to meet the specific application requirements of each industry, making inspection accuracy an extremely critical element within their workflow.

Challenge: Time-Consuming Traditional Inspection Methods

Prior to adopting 3D scanning technology, Pine-Pacific primarily relied on traditional inspection methods such as Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM) and conventional manual measuring tools. However, these methods were extremely time-consuming. Depending on the complexity of the part, measuring a single workpiece could take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes. This led to the following challenges:

• Reduced overall production efficiency due to lengthy inspection cycles

• Bottlenecks in quality control for complex parts

• Lack of flexibility in handling customized or reverse-engineered parts

Solution: SHINING 3D FreeScan Trak ProW

To overcome these challenges, Pine-Pacific implemented the wireless optical 3D scanning system FreeScan Trak ProW from SHINING 3D, provided by their partner Metro System.

Key features of this solution include:

• Reduced preparation time through marker-free scanning

• Enhanced flexibility on the manufacturing floor with wireless operation

• Acquisition of high-accuracy, high-resolution data up to 0.023 mm

• High-speed data acquisition capable of handling complex shapes and large workpieces

Unlike traditional measurement methods, the FreeScan Trak ProW enables rapid, non-contact measurement without compromising accuracy.

Results: 60% Reduction in 3D Inspection Time

Following the implementation of SHINING 3D's solution, Pine-Pacific has achieved significant improvements, including:

• Reduced inspection time per part from 30-45 minutes to just 10-15 minutes

• Approximately 60% increase in overall 3D inspection efficiency

• Improved speed in meeting delivery deadlines, leading to smoother project execution and enhanced reliability

• Seamless integration of high-quality scan data with CAD/CAM workflows, effectively supporting applications such as reverse engineering, quality inspection, and design verification

The adoption of the FreeScan Trak ProW has not only shortened Pine-Pacific's inspection cycles but also prompted a re-evaluation of how precision inspection fits into the overall manufacturing process. This allows them to meet both accuracy and delivery time requirements with greater confidence, especially when dealing with complex shapes and customized parts, laying a solid foundation for continuous process optimization and future growth.

Related Product: FreeScan Trak ProW

The FreeScan Trak ProW is an ideal solution for large-scale 3D measurement tasks, featuring an expanded tracking range and scanning volume.

- Markerless & Wireless Scanning

- Tracking distance up to 8.6 m and tracking volume of 206.7 m³

- Integrated Photogrammetry (VPG)

- FreeProbe compatible (optional)

About SHINING 3D

Founded in 2004, SHINING 3D has continuously developed advanced and user-friendly 3D scanning hardware and software. For over two decades, the company has focused on the research, development, and manufacturing of high-precision 3D scanners, supporting professionals worldwide in fields such as industrial metrology, full-field inspection, 3D modeling, reverse engineering, and digital dentistry.

With offices in Germany, the USA, Japan, Spain, and China, SHINING 3D provides products and support to customers in over 100 countries. Our mission is to deliver 3D vision technology that optimizes efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness in design and manufacturing processes.