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3D Scanning Course for NLA Parts in Restoration

Online 300-hour course in 3D scanning for NLA parts in restoration. 6 modules covering VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 (optical 3D measuring systems), ISO 10360-8 (coordinate measuring machines with optical distance sensors) and Artec Studio. Assigned tutor and open enrolment.

Duration300 h
ModeOnline
LanguageEnglish
Start datesSet by the faculty
AwardSEIUM Institute diploma
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Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

01

Assess when 3D scanning is the right route for a part with no spare available.

02

Prepare parts with different finishes for reliable capture.

03

Select the scanning technology according to size, accuracy and material.

04

Process point clouds and generate clean meshes.

05

Use scanning for inspection, replication and documentation.

06

Estimate the costs and timescales of a scanning service.

07

Develop a complete scanning project for an NLA part.

Profile

Who it's for

  • 3D scanning technician who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
  • Reverse engineering specialist who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
  • Optical metrology technician who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
  • NLA parts manufacturer who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
  • Reproduction spare parts designer who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
  • Workshop digitisation manager who wants to specialise in 3D Scanning for NLA Parts in Restoration.
  • Engineering or science graduates looking to enter the reproduction spare parts manufacturing sector.
Standards & tools

What you'll work with

  • VDI/VDE 2634 Part 2 (optical 3D measuring systems)
  • ISO 10360-8 (coordinate measuring machines with optical distance sensors)
  • ISO 10360-13 (optical 3D coordinate measuring systems)
  • ISO 14253-1 (decision rules for conformity)
  • ISO 10303-242 (STEP AP242)
  • ISO 52900 (additive manufacturing, terminology)
Syllabus

6 modules · 300 h

  1. 1.1What scanning is used for in restoration
  2. 1.2What can and cannot be scanned
  3. 1.3Accuracy required according to the part
  4. 1.4Technologies: structured light and laser
  5. 1.5Measuring arms and photogrammetry
  6. 1.6Handheld and desktop scanners
  7. 1.7Equipment cost and service alternative
  8. 1.8Workspace requirements
  9. 1.9Output formats
  10. 1.10Workshop: choosing the technology for three parts
  1. 2.1Cleaning and degreasing
  2. 2.2Shiny surfaces and their treatment
  3. 2.3Matting sprays and their removal
  4. 2.4Reference markers
  5. 2.5Black and transparent parts
  6. 2.6Large parts and scanning in sections
  7. 2.7Clamping and rotary table
  8. 2.8Deformed parts: what to scan
  9. 2.9Safety of the original part
  10. 2.10Practice: preparing a complex part
  1. 3.1Scanner calibration
  2. 3.2Ambient lighting
  3. 3.3Resolution and point density
  4. 3.4Overlap between captures
  5. 3.5Coverage of hidden areas
  6. 3.6Number of positions required
  7. 3.7Drift control
  8. 3.8Real-time verification
  9. 3.9Recording the parameters
  10. 3.10Practice: complete capture of a part
  1. 4.1Aligning captures
  2. 4.2Merging and mesh generation
  3. 4.3Noise removal
  4. 4.4Filling holes and its honesty
  5. 4.5Verification with real measurements
  6. 4.6Comparison between captures
  7. 4.7Scale and units
  8. 4.8Export in different formats
  9. 4.9Archiving the original scan
  10. 4.10Practice: obtaining a verified mesh
  1. 5.1Documenting the part before intervention
  2. 5.2Recording the condition for the file
  3. 5.3Comparison before and after
  4. 5.4Dimensional control by comparison
  5. 5.5Printing a study copy
  6. 5.6Basis for the parametric model
  7. 5.7Archiving technical heritage
  8. 5.8Sharing with a supplier
  9. 5.9Limits of using the mesh without modelling
  10. 5.10Practice: documentation report for a part
  1. 6.1Commissioning a scanning service
  2. 6.2What to request and what is delivered
  3. 6.3Cost per part and per project
  4. 6.4Ownership of files
  5. 6.5Project confidentiality
  6. 6.6Long-term preservation of scans
  7. 6.7Common errors and unusable captures
  8. 6.8Operator training
  9. 6.9Documented real cases
  10. 6.10Final project: documented scan of a part with no spare
Methodology, software & labs

How you'll learn

100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the intake, which makes it possible to combine study with work.

Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is Artec Studio, GOM Inspect (ZEISS), Geomagic Wrap, CloudCompare, MeshLab, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real scanning procedures with structured light and laser, preparation of parts with targets and matting, and comparison of point clouds with reference parts. Assessment is continuous, module by module, plus the final integrating project.

Accreditable laboratories(EN ISO/IEC 17025) with a rotor test rig, EMC/Lightning pre-compliance, HIL/SIL, vibration/acoustics.
Evidence-oriented Master's Thesis:safety case, test plan, compliance dossier and operational limits.
Industry mentoring:lecturers with experience in training, , eVTOL/UAM and flight test.
Flexible format(hybrid/online), international cohorts and support from SEIUM Career Services.
Ethics and safety:a safety-by-design approach, with OT cyber-security, DIH and compliance as its pillars.
Capstone project

Build it end to end

Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.

Commissioning a scanning service

Assess when 3D scanning is the right route for a part with no spare available.

What to request and what is delivered

Prepare parts with different finishes for reliable capture.

Cost per part and per project

Select the scanning technology according to size, accuracy and material.

Ownership of files

Process point clouds and generate clean meshes.

Project confidentiality

Use scanning for inspection, replication and documentation.

Career opportunities

Where this takes you

3D scanning technicianReverse engineering specialistOptical metrology technicianNLA parts manufacturerReproduction spare parts designerWorkshop digitisation manager
Admissions & scholarships

Requirements

  • No previous qualification is required.
  • Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
  • Sufficient Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.

You work with Artec Studio, GOM Inspect (ZEISS), Geomagic Wrap, CloudCompare, MeshLab. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.

A SEIUM diploma upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrating project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.

Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are recognised towards the advanced programme. Check the recognition policy when you enrol.

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