Workshops & Tutorials

Digital Shape Sampling and Processing (DSSP) for Aerospace
TUESDAY 18th NOVEMBER
2.30pm – 4.30pm
Workshop Studio 2
NO CHARGE IF YOU BOOK NOW (as part of your pre-registration)
$25 USD per person if booked on the day

Digital Shape Sampling and Processing (DSSP) is being applied to improve quality and reduce turnaround time from weeks to days for a wide variety of Aerospace Maintenance Repair & Overhaul projects.

The central issues surrounding Aerospace MRO – speed of repair, accuracy, reliability and quality –make it a prime application for DSSP. DSSP is the process of digitally capturing physical objects and automatically creating accurate 3D models for downstream design, engineering analysis, inspection and custom manufacturing.

Unlike CAD, DSSP does not require an existing part or assembly to be created again from a blank screen. Design, engineering and quality inspection processes spring from what already exists in the physical world.

The presentation outlines the technologies behind DSSP, the differences between traditional CAD and DSSP, and several scenarios that benefit from DSSP, including:
• Inspecting an aerospace component
• Commercializing a new PMA part
• Repairing a crack in the structural component of a fighter plane

Two compelling projects are investigated in greater depth:
• The Royal Australian Air Force, which has implemented DSSP to reduce repair time on its fighter planes from several weeks to two or three days.
• Howmet Alcoa, which has used DSSP to reduce inspection time on casting molds from several hours to minutes.

About the Speakers:

Travis Ross
3D Scanning Manager
Geomagic
tross@geomagic.com

Travis Ross received his BFA from the Academy of Art University, San Francisco, and has worked in almost every aspect of the 3d Scanning Industry and DSSP related technology over the course of a decade. He has worked with Geomagic software for 9 years. In the entertainment industry Travis has worked in film, TV, and Video Games where he research and developed proprietary techniques using scanning and photogrammetry to produce life like digital models of actors and props. Before he accepted the position of Territory Manger for Geomagic Travis worked for Sony Computer Entertainment of America as the 3D Scanning Manager where he managed the operations of many high profile jobs for the entertainment industry. He has consulted on many different type of reverse engineering projects from life like sculptures commissioned by the Pope to critical aerospace structures and parts. He has used 3d scanning for Reverse Engineering and Inspection in Aerospace, Archeology, Automotive, Medical, Design for Manufacturing, and Military. Travis has experience using scanning to produce rapid prototypes for the mentioned industries. He has worked with many 3d scanning service bureaus and used various types of 3d scanners. He has trained many successful individuals in the DSSP industry and has taught at a college level for two years.

Chuck Giarratana
Sales Director
Geomagic
chuckg@geomagic.com

Chuck Giarratana received his Bachelor of Science in Math and Computer Science at the University of New Hampshire. He has more than 25 years of sales and sales management experience. He has held senior positions with large global technology companies such as IBM and Dassault Systemes, focused on providing PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions to the manufacturing industries.  In his current position Chuck is responsible for Geomagic’s efforts in North and South America, focused on driving growth through stronger channel relationships and developing opportunities in strategic accounts. Chuck is currently the Sales Director, Americas for Geomagic.

Jim Clark
3D Business Unit Manager
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas
jclark@se.konicaminolta.us

Jim Clark is the North and South American business manager for the Konica Minolta 3D scanning product line. At Konica Minolta, Jim uses his 15 years of experience to develop new business in the Americas. Prior to Konica Minolta, Jim was an integral part of the high-speed Maglev train deployment project where he developed an automated design, manufacturing, and inspection tools for the fabrication of the Maglev system. Over his career, Jim has worked on several notable projects, including the scanning of the original t. Rex skeleton and reverse engineering of the historic U.S.S. Monitor propeller.