Digital Imaging Solutions Arius3D creates digital imaging solutions that enable organizations to research, present, and share unique physical objects in digital form. The Arius3D three dimensional color scanner and Pointstream imaging software support wide ranging applications in culture & heritage, research, education and entertainment. Technology - 3 Dimensional Color Laser Scanning Developed over a 17 year period at the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), the Arius3D 3D color imaging system consists of a laser scanner and a motion control system for moving the camera. Scanned data is recorded and processed by software to transform the data into high-quality, 3D color images irrespective of ambient light. The system employs the principles of high resolution laser triangulation and synchronous scanning to produce high-fidelity digital representations of real-world objects at unprecedented resolution The laser scanning mechanism characterizes each point on the scanned object according to its color and location in 3-space. It does this by scanning the surface of an object with three different laser wavelengths (red, green and blue) in one focused beam, and recording the reflected light. The X co-ordinate of each point on the object is calculated from an accurate measurement of the position of the scanning mirror in the camera. The Y co-ordinate is calculated from an accurate measurement of the camera’s motion system. The Z, or range co-ordinate, is calculated through laser triangulation within the camera. At the same time, the color information at each point is gathered by measuring the intensity of the three returning laser beams. Color intensity measurements are an accurate measurement of the surface color of the scanned object. Each point on the object is described by 6 numeric values; positional values X, Y, and Z, and surface color values R, G, and B. X-axis: Scanning in the X direction is accomplished by a galvanometer-driven double-sided mirror. The position of each point on the X-axis is developed from the known angular position of the mirror. Y-axis: Scanning in the Y direction is accomplished by motion perpendicular to both the laser axis and the X-axis, usually implemented as a turntable or translation stage. The position of each point on the Y-axis is developed from the known position of the turntable or stage. Z-Axis: The position along the Z-axis (the laser axis) is measured by laser triangulation, enhanced by the application of synchronized scanning geometry. This patented method uses one side of the galvanometer-driven mirror to deflect the laser across the scanned object while the opposite side of the same mirror is used to cancel the return beam's angular movement across the CCD sensor. With this geometry, only a change in the position of the light spot along the Z-axis produces net movement across the CCD sensor. A patented sub-pixel interpolation scheme is used to enhance the resolution of the CCD sensor. Technology - Pointstream Imaging Software New Ideas for Digital Imaging The Pointstream 3d Image display method uses sampled measurement data as the drawing primitive. The system differs significantly from conventional 3d textured triangle display systems based upon a geometric representation using quadrilateral texture image topology. Points vs Polygons Methods of display and delivery for 3d image data evolved from mechanical design and entertainment applications. The primary function of these programs is to create a polygonal surface approximating the digitized point cloud. The Pointstream 3d color image can be thought of as a collection of 3d xyz locations with red-green-blue (rgb) color components just as a conventional 2d color image can be thought of as a set of 2d xy locations (pixel centers) with rgb color components. Pointsteam 3d Images are highly optimized for the smaller displays of desktops and web pages. Because only pixels are used, the Pointstream 3d Image representation is not dependent upon dedicated graphics hardware for accelerated polygon rendering. The Pointstream Advantage The physical memory limitations, technical skill, and cost of creating useable content from 3D measurement data has limited the use of digital imaging to a few, well published archival projects. Unlike traditional systems that convert scanned 3D data into a polygonal mesh before rasterization, the Pointstream method takes scanned 3D data directly into rasterization. High quality 2d images are rendered directly from color point cloud data. Scalable 3D Images The Pointstream 3d Image representation provides a natural multiple resolution model design. The ability to scale 3d images in the same way that 2d images are scaled allows a single archive quality data set to be easily re-purposed for a variety of applications and devices. Large archival data sets are sampled and compressed to the desired quality level with minimum user involvement. Reduced & compressed interactive 3d web models are created from archival data in less then a minute! Reliable, Effective Data Compression Pointstream lossy compression methods provide low compressive ratios with high frequency 3D models. The greater the surface and color detail, the higher the compressive ratio and reliability can be achieved compared to polygonal models. Although lossy compression has been performed on polygonal models, geometrical topology information must be kept at the desired reliability level, which conflicts with lower compressive ratios. As the geometric complexity increases the compression ratio and reliability decreases. Products & Services - Scanning System Installation Arius3D provides a turnkey scanning system solution for your unique environment and requirements. All Arius3D scanning system are custom built to your specific requirements, whether your scanning several hundred or several thousand objects. Typically, the Arius3D scanning solution begins with an understanding of the types of objects in your collection that you are interested in digitally capturing, and developing a solution that works within your requirements and budget. The Arius3D System A complete Arius3D system includes everything to get you up and running. All hardware including the Arius3D scanner, a coordinate measuring machine, (CMM), all the necessary peripherals to operate the equipment, installation, training, as well as the Pointstream capture and image processing software. Licensing Arius3D Technology The Arius3D scanning solution is provided through a licensing agreement typically setup for a period of four to five years. Arius3D will work with your organization to develop a financial leasing arrangement that will suit your financial budget. Short Term Licensing If you have a smaller collection that requires scanning and would prefer to scan the items at your facility, Arius3D can arrange for a system and operator to be made available onsite based on a minimum period of 3 months. Products & Services - Scanning Services Whether you have one object or a small collection of objects that require scanning, Arius3D can provide you with 3D digital scans of your objects. Our experienced scanning technicians can help you from start to end, from scanning your objects to creating polygonal and CAD based surfaces for reverse engineering. Costs Arius3D will provide you with a quote for all project submitted for work. We request that you submit digital photos of the objects to our sales team for a quote. Pricing is typically quoted based on time and materials. Typical costs are approximately $125.00 per hour on smaller projects and a fee is established for larger projects based on how many objects and the required file output. Output Formats Arius3D can provide you with a simple cloud point data set XYZRGB ascii format, a polygonal or NURB's based model in various formats including IGES, STEP, OBJ, Maya, 3D Max, and various other formats. Rapid Prototyping Arius3D can provide you with a high quality prototype of your object. Using the Z-Corp rapid prototyping machine available in our headquarters, Arius3D can provide you with a 1:1 model of your objects or a scaled up or scaled down version of your object. Products & Services - Image Library Services If your looking for a specific image or a collection of images for your company's website, or your a teacher looking for 3D images for your interactive classroom, Arius3D would be please to work with you in licensing it's images for your specific need. Because each model in the image bank is truely a three-dimensional model, an unlimited number of 2D images can be extracted from the three-dimensional data. File Output 3D formats can include 3D Pointstream files, and in some cases, 3d polygon models as also available. All standard 2D formats including TIFF, JPEG, and BMP files are readily available. Resolution in 2D are readily available up to 4K resolution. Costs Costs vary depending on the end use and we provide educational discounts for large image collections. Contact Arius3D for more information. Products & Services - Pointstream Imaging Software Pointstream 3DImageSuite for Windows® 3DImageSuite is a specialized application for processing point cloud data captured using three dimensional imaging systems. 3DImageSuite contains an advanced set of tools that will allow you to view and edit point cloud data in xyzrgb format. View and analyze 3D data - View point cloud data as fully surfaced 3D models Process point cloud data - Clean, edit, and filter individual component images Sample and compress 3D images - Create high quality 2D images for display or print Pointstream 3DImagePlayer for Windows® 3DImagePlayer for Windows® is an interactive 3D viewer for color point cloud data for Internet Explorer. The 3DImagePlayer provides real time user interaction with 3D models with a wide range of property settings. Cool Projects, Cases Sudies & Image Gallery Tuugaaq - Virtual Museum of Canada exhibition exploring Inuit historic carvings and culture ROM Digital Gallery - Equipped with digital video projectors and 16 workstations, the gallery allows visitors to interact with the ROM's collections in virtual space. Three dimensional scanning of controversial Beeswax Sculpture speculated to have been created by the great master Leonardo da Vinci. Unique and challenging scanning project of the prized Canada Cup sailing trophy belonging to the Royal Canadian Yacht Club of Toronto. Reproduction of Ferryland Cross artifact found during excavation of the 17th-century Colony of Avalon, located in Ferryland, Newfoundland. 3D digital reconstruction of Lodz Ghetto model from the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum. Reproduction of Plaster Bust by Alfred Laliberte of the French explorer Samuel de Champlain with McCord Museum of Montreal, Quebec. Digital archival of Dog Jaw Bone with irregular shaped markings discovered with Iroquoian era archaeological remains in Grand River, Ontario. Digital archive record of specimen containing Massospondylus Embryos (University of Witwatersrand, South Africa) created using 3D color scanning for Dr. Robert Reisz, vertebrate paleontologist, University of Toronto. Digital archival record of tropical insect (Phyllium Bioculation) from the collection of the Textile Museum of Canada. Company Information & Contacts - About Arius3D Arius3D creates digital imaging solutions that enable organizations to research, present, and share unique physical objects in digital form. The Arius3D three-dimensional color scanners and the Pointstream imaging software support wide ranging applications in culture and heritage, research, education, and entertainment. Arius3D was founded in 1998 by Business Arts, a family owned business focused on the incubation, growth, and delivery of world changing technology companies. They've had proven success with several companies including SCIEX, a company that is an integral part of Canada's leading health care corporations, and IMAX, a worldwide corporation focused on the delivery of giant screen theatre experiences. Company Information & Contacts - Latest News September 28, 2006 - Arius3D Canada Inc. enters agreement with the Centre de recherche et de restauration des musées de France (C2RMF) View news release October 4, 2006 - Arius3D Canada Inc. enters agreement with University College London and the Petrie Museum View news release Company Information & Contacts - Management David Breukelman, Co-Founder & President David is the co-founder and President of Arius3D. His experience includes serving as the President and co-founder of an entertainment company in the music and cinema industry, head of global theatre development for IMAX Corporation and VP/Head of Risk Management for Bank of America (Canada) Ltd. James P. McGlone, Co-Founder & Chief Financial Officer Jim has extensive financial management experience in rapid growth and public company environments. Prior to joining Business Arts in 1996, he served as Director and CFO for the Ondaatje Corporation, a company focused on strategic international banking, corporate finance and asset management. He was the CFO of an institutional investment banker operating in key North American and European markets between 1990 and 1992. John Bell, VP Manufacturing, Technology Officer With over 35 years of experience in managing high technology development and production, John was most recently Director of Manufacturing at Leitch Technology Corporation, one of the world's leading technology delivery organizations. Prior activities include managing prototype and repetitive manufacturing activities for the world's leading supplier of mass spectrometers and product development of advanced telecommunications systems. Susan Dineen, VP Sales and Marketing Susan is an executive with over 25 years experience in the technology development business. She has a demonstrated ability to profitably implement strategic initiatives based on the exploitation of technology. At Sony Music Canada, she developed and implemented the technology strategy that positioned them as the most technically advanced affiliate in the world. Prior to that, Susan served as the Director of Systems Development and Support with Ault Foods where she developed the application architecture for both mid-range and client server computing environments. Dan Arnold, Vice President, Software Development Dan has over 20 years of experience in the 3D graphics field and co-founder of Pointstream, Inc. As one the early employees of Alias Research, he spent more then a decade building advanced 3D computer graphics software during the high growth years of the company and successful IPO. Dan started his career in mechanical engineering and manufacturing roles at Caterpillar Tractor. Company Information & Contacts - Contact Arius3D Inc. Tel: 905-270-7999 Fax: 905-270-6888 General Inquiries: info@arius3d.com |