Direct Dimensions, Inc. specializes in 3D scanning and printing services across various industries such as aerospace, military, and art preservation, leveraging over 20 years of expertise. The company, founded in 1995 by Michael Raphael, offers a range of tools and solutions, including the development of a 3D photo booth and significant contributions to 3D technologies. Their projects include detailed scans of historical sculptures and architecture, aimed at conservation and interactive experiences.

1. 3D Scanning for 3D Printing:
Making Reality Digital, and then Physical Again
Michael Raphael
Founder and CEO
Direct Dimensions, Inc.

2. Overview of Direct Dimensions, Inc.
Offers a wide range of services & tools for the 3D scanning and printing worlds
Key industries served:
• Most Industrial Applications
• Military & Defense
• Buildings & Facilities (AEC/BIM)
• Art, Sculpture, Museum
• Historic Preservation
• Entertainment and TV/Movie VFX
• Digital Fabrication & 3D Printing
• Model Preparation for 3D Printing

3. Overview of Direct Dimensions, Inc.
Offers a wide range of services & tools for the 3D scanning and printing worlds
Rapid Solutions to 3D Problems:
• 20-year experts in coordinate metrology for reverse engineering & inspection
• 1000’s of 3D laser scanning and point cloud processing projects
• 3D CAD & BIM modeling, and visualization/animation
• Processing of 3D data for reproductions and 3D printing
• Product sales and application support and training
• Specialized 3D applications and process development
• Creators of ShapeShot 3D Photo Booth

4. Overview of Direct Dimensions, Inc.
Offers a wide range of services & tools for the 3D scanning and printing worlds
History and experience:
• Participated in the development of the Faro Arm PCMM
• Founded Direct Dimensions in 1995 to provide 3D solutions to the aerospace industry
• Maintains a comprehensive arsenal of 3D scanners, measurement tools, and software
• Completed thousands of project across various industries and applications served
• Today, 25+ employees with vast professional expertise and real-world 3D experience

5. Biography – Michael Raphael
Education
• B.S. in Engineering Science & Mechanics (VT)
• Masters in Engineering Administration (GWU)
Career
• Liaison Engineer at Martin Marietta (Lockheed Martin)
• Roles in engineering and quality departments
• Created Advanced Quality Technologies group to resolve
engineering and manufacturing problems
• Co-developed the electrogoniometer (FaroArm!) in 1989
Direct Dimensions
• Founded DDI in 1995 as ’one-stop 3D scanning shop’
Professional Life
• Author for LiDAR News – numerous articles on scanning
• Contributor to Wohler’s Report – the 3D Scanning section
• Active with many 3D conferences: SPAR, CMSC, RAPID, etc.

8. 3D PRINTING & SCANNING Gartner's Hype Cycle

9. 3D PRINTING & SCANNING Gartner's Hype Cycle

10. 3D Scanning vs. 3D Printing
Both over 20 years old, actually 30 years old
• largely industrial with recent consumer interest
• Was $100K+ equipment cost with now sub-$1K
Range of objects
• physical world has huge size & complexity variation
Massive change over last 3 years
• “desktop” and personal 3D scanning
• 123D Catch and Xbox Kinect
Future – what’s next?
• who needs 3D scanning and why?
• what will be the ‘killer apps’?

11. 3D Scanning is all about Making Digital Content

12. 3D Scan to Revit (BIM) to 3D print example

19. Feature Replication

20. Feature Replication

25. Building Documentation

30. NYC Hotel Courtyard: Scan to Model to Print

31. NYC Hotel Courtyard: Scan to Print
Four Focus3D 120 scans taken at NYC hotel
Total time on-site about 40 minutes
Data sufficient for preliminary architectural
modeling of courtyard and portions of
surrounding buildings
Point cloud converted into 3D CAD model
3D CAD fabricated by 3D printing

42. 3D Scanning
The DDI technicians scanned four different sculptures: the Amun, the Headless Princess, the Scribe, and a
Kneeling King Tut. An articulating arm-based laser line scanner provided high accuracy and real-time feedback
to assure complete capture before heading back to Baltimore to process the raw scan data.
Ancient Sculptures

43. 3D Modeling
For the post-processing, we used Innovmetric’s PolyWorks Modeler software to create highly accurate
watertight 3D digital models of each of the ancient pieces.
Ancient Sculptures

44. Data Analysis
During both the scanning and modeling processes, specific attention was paid to fine cracks and other
imperfections in the original pieces. These are the qualities that would make the reproductions more
accurate and realistic.
Ancient Sculptures

45. Final Product Ancient Sculptures

51. Half-Scale RCPa Mseo Sdtuedly I Digital Historic Preservation I Tomb of the Unknowns

52. Creating the CFaisnea Sl tMudoyd IeDligital Historic Preservation I Tomb of the Unknowns

53. Team “Scantasia”
3D Scanning Museum Sculptures for
Conservation, Restoration, and Awesome
Interactive 3D Online Display

55. http://shpws.me/qB6j

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63. http://sketchfab.com/dirdim

64. https://sketchfab.com/nm5l43hgca

73. Team Scantasia
Deliverables to The Walters Art Museum
• Demonstration of various types of 3D scanning
• Accurate 3D documentation for conservators curators
• Various outlets for 3D model presentation to public:
• Shapeways for 3D printing
• Sketchfab for interactive online 3D viewing
• WordPress integration to existing website content
http://dirdim.sketchfab.me/folders/artbytes-2014-from-walters-art-museum

74. 1
6 ft. Youthful Franklin
3D Scanned Onsite
2
3D Computer Model
from 3D Scanning
Digital
Fabrication
from 3D
Model
Laser Etched Crystal
3
8 and 12 inch
3D Printed Patterns:
8 Inch Bronze
Replica 4

75. Life-Sized Sculpture
of Teddy Roosevelt
3D Scanned in Museum
High Resolution
3D Digital Model
1
3
2
Casting Pattern made with 3D Printing
4
6” Stone Replica
with Faux Bronze Finish

76. 2
3D Digital Model of
Rosetta Stone
Hieroglyphs
Extreme High Resolution 3D
scanning of the direct cast
replica of the Rosetta Stone
1
3
High Resolution
Casting Pattern made
with 3D Printing
4
12 and 15 inch Cast Stone
Rosetta Stone Replicas

77. High Resolution Scanning of a
Moth and the Resulting
Cast Silver Pendant

81. 2

88. Aircraft

89. Ground Vehicles

90. Industrial Components

91. Consumer Products

92. Sculpture

93. Film VFX

98. Click image for link to main Vogue story
Behind the scenes story #2 Story #3 Story #4

100. Liars Music Video

102. 1. ShapeShot 3D Photo Booth automatically
captures face in 3D in high-res and accurately
3D Photo Booth
4. Files sent to our service providers for fulfillment
2. Instantly view your personal on-line
gallery and on ShapeShot mobile app
3. Buy personalized products from our
ShapeShot online Marketplace web store

118. Thank You