Dassault's 3D Scanner Speeds Repairs

Thierry Dubois May 21, 2019
Dassault Aviation's scanner has started proving its worth in airframe repairs, accelerating the damage description process. Imagine a dent on a flat surface on an air brake. A maintenance technician can use the 3D scanner – a hand-held device – to create an image of the damaged component. A laser...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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