Clay modeling still plays a vital role in the design process of automotive manufacturers, even in a tech-driven industry. Working with clay enables sculptors to fine-tune their models with a human touch and an artistic view. That is important because customers value aesthetic qualities as much as utilitarian ones. However, clay sculpting is not as simple as stepping into a studio and using extensive tools, chisels, and stone to craft some fancy-looking cars. It involves months of preparation, sketches, planning, and decision-making before getting to a final design. Better and faster understanding of the clay model 3D measurements are now so important. They help the modeling team comprehend where the clay model is in relationship to all of the design’s boundaries in terms of criteria and styling. From a glance at the colormap, designers can see where the discrepancies are between the scan and the CAD, which helps them to make better decisions more quickly. Seamless integration into the design workflow Once the scan-to-CAD software becomes familiar, the scanning process is quick and easy. Designers can scan individual sections or parts of their model without having to disturb anyone working around it. The information can then be relayed to the digital team within minutes of finishing the scan. More time for the design process and refinement Thanks to the quick turnaround time between scanning the clay model and getting the data to the digital modeler, the modeling team now has more time to work on and sculpt the clay, which is often critical in design projects. The speed of the scanning process provides the ability to fix the affected areas quickly in order to mill the model again before the final reviews. Thus, the overall quality of the deliverables to the CAD team is improved. How Automotive Manufacturers Can Achieve Faster, More Accurate Casting Inspection Streamlined Transition from Scan to CAD Smarter Inspection: The Key to Quality and Efficiency in Automotive Sheet Metal Manufacturing Automated 3D Scanning and Inspection of High-Precision Stands Design and Development of High-Performance Sport Motorcycles Design, Development, Engineering, and Refitting of Professional Yachts and Boats | Creaform Achieving a Perfect Fit for Aerospace Component Integration with 3D Scanning NEED MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR SOLUTIONS?