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Foundries are under constant pressure to deliver cast parts that are both geometrically accurate and cost-effective, with tight deadlines and in increasingly competitive markets.

However, with tool errors, material shrinkage due to thermal contraction, distortion during cooling, and long delays in dimensional inspections, quality control of castings can feel like an uphill battle.

Traditional 3D measurement tools such as coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) can offer metrological accuracy, but they are often slow, require multiple trips to dedicated labs, and cannot be used in real workshop conditions. The result? Undetected defects, time-consuming iterations, and inspection bottlenecks that block production.

Add to this the increasing complexity of part geometries together with the demand for full traceability, and it becomes clear that the need for a more agile and accessible inspection tool is urgent.

This is where 3D scanning comes in.

Creaform has spent the past few months speaking with foundry professionals across Europe, listening to their challenges, assessing their workflows, and understanding where conventional methods fail. The conclusion? Foundries are increasingly turning to 3D scanning to regain control of their quality control processes, reduce waste, and get products out the door faster.

To share these insights, Creaform is hosting a new webinar explicitly focused on the foundry industry. From sand casting to investment casting and shell casting, the session will guide participants through the tangible benefits of using 3D scanning for both quality control and quality assurance.

At the heart of the conversation is the HandySCAN 3D, a portable metrology-grade scanner designed for tough production environments. You’ll see how it can be used to inspect parts quickly, directly on the shop floor, without the need for complex setups or controlled conditions.

Participants will hear success stories from foundries that have implemented 3D scanning as part of their inspection workflows. These real-world examples will highlight how inspection times were cut in half, how first article validation became more efficient, and how investment in scanning technology paid off within just a few months.