Gone are the days when 3D scanning technology was only used for industrial and laboratory applications. Today, consumers are discovering how 3D scanning is creating new possibilities as part of their daily lives, and companies are answering the market demand with a range of innovative new products designed for recreational outcomes.

In much the same way that 3D printing technology companies made their entrance into the consumer market through grassroots crowd-funded support, a number of forward-thinking startups are leveraging Kickstarter to launch their consumer 3D scanning products and services.

Here are a few examples of what these industry-leaders are offering today’s consumer –– primarily for the purpose of generating shapies (3D printed selfies):

• Beveloffers a $50 compact laser generator that plugs into your smartphone or tablet for taking 3D scans using triangulation application software.

• Eora’s 3D scanning device plugs into your smartphone and can be used as a laser scanner for face modeling, 3D model sharing, and 3D printing.

• Structure Sensors provides a compact plug-in sensor for your smart devices such as tablets, offering 3D scans, 3D mapping, and mixed reality experiences.

• Fuel3Dhas designed an ergonomically-smart handheld 3D scanner for scanning, editing and sharing 3D scans of people and objects from your everyday world.

• Orbbechas just released Persee, a device that combines a 3D depth-perceiving camera, with an integrated ARM computer that allows it to run local applications without an external processing source.

Driven by the success of Kinect and built for simplicity, ease-of-use, interactivity and portability, these products are introducing the power of 3D scanning technology to the streets and living rooms of tech enthusiasts around the world.

Immersive 3D Scanning Solutions

 

Having identified a huge opportunity in the consumer 3D scanning marketplace, tech giants like Intel® and Hewlett-Packard® are now jumping into the fray. Their approach?

Designing and delivering immersive 3D solutions, featuring complete ecosystems that fully engage the consumer with dedicated apps.

For example, Intel® RealSense uses time-of-flight camera technology that will be integrated into future laptops and provide built-in 3D gesture recognition used to anchor a revolutionary “touchless” creative platform; and, HP’s Sprout promises 3D scanning, 3D design, and 3D printing technology in a powerful all-in-one 3D scanner/PC hybrid.

Enhanced Consumer 3D Scanning Technology

 

To help support and enhance these consumer 3D scanning products, LMI offers KScan3D as an educational and developmental resource.

KScan3d is a free software application that is an ideal starting point for anyone who wants to understand the world of 3D scanning. It’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use 3D model-building workflow were originally designed for the creation of complete 3D models of real-world objects using devices such as Kinect, Xbox One or Asus Xtion.

 

KScan3D’s application use, however, extendsbeyond just these commercial gaming platforms to interface with many of the new consumer scanning devices available on the market today –– enhancing their functionality by providing an added set of tools for fast and easy 3D modeling.

Moving to the Cloud

 

What’s more, many of the 3D scanning products on the market today leverage cloud storage for their 3D models, with web-based viewers to share scans.

The trend towards cloud-based functionality is inspiring LMI to explore how to bring cloud-based storage to its 3D products so customers can access 3D models from a variety of web-enabled devices.

Stay tuned for these exciting new developments!

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LOCATION: Delta, BC, Canada

At LMI Technologies, 3D scanning and inspection is our passion. We are dedicated to developing easy-to-use solutions that increase productivity and profitability for our customers. Today, in a marketplace where technology reigns, LMI continues to shape the industry with world-class 3D scanning and inspection solutions. Our globally recognized products are fully designed, developed and manufactured in-house. LMI believes in providing a modern, flexible, results-oriented work environment that allows all employees to thrive.

OVERVIEW

The Marketing Coordinator manages the logistics of all Marketing related activities including planned events such as trade shows, corporate events, email campaigns, product launches, advertising and PR releases. Working with Marketing Management, Marketing staff and various consultants and agencies, this role facilitates necessary activities well in advance of these events to achieve timely execution and an overall positive improvement in corporate and product brands.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Marketing management to identify strategic marketing initiatives during the year to help support our various sales regions in promoting corporate and product brand awareness, generation of leads and the closing of sales and opportunities during the sales cycle.

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of content-driven marketing resources including white papers, corporate videos and e-books

• Coordinate and execute all activities required for event planning; documentation, shipping, accommodations, order/distribute supplies, asset management and reporting to ensure successful trade shows and corporate events.

• Coordinate and execute the activities required to support advertising, campaigns and product launches.

• Responsible for all logistics related to tradeshows, advertising, and PR, making sure important dates are monitored and ensuring key deliverables are provided on time.  

• Manage relationships with a worldwide Distribution Channel, making sure they have updated marketing materials and assist in marketing related requests.

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum diploma or certificate in Marketing or Business Administration.

• Minimum 2 years of marketing / executive office experience mandatory.

  • Event planning skills an asset.

  • Working in high-tech B2B industry an asset.

• Ability to use Mac and/or Windows computers with Office and/or Google Doc programs.

• Attention to detail and a commitment to quality.

• Ability to creatively work individually or in teams.

• Handle the pressure to meet multiple projects and changing deadlines.

• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, highly collaborative in nature.

• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and ability to take initiative.

• Continuous learning of new technology, to learn from experience, and actively pursues learning and self development

• Time management, organizational skills and follow-up skills and work under pressure deadlines to effectively complete projects and required activities.

• Build and maintain relationships with consultants, agencies, employees, and industry associations

• Interact effectively with all departments, as well as with all levels of management

If you are excited about the endless opportunities and growth of 3D Scanning and Sensor technology, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@lmi3d.com . We thank all those interested, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Dear valued DLS2000A-LR customer,

LMI Technologies is a global provider of 3D sensor solutions to many industrial measurement and control processes in markets such as automotive, electronics, glass, livestock, metal, rubber & tire, transportation, and wood. With more than 100 patents and over 60,000 sensors in the field, LMI's 30+ years of sensor expertise can solve a measurement problem and develop unique vision sensor solutions that survive in tough industrial environments.

LMI is seeking talented, driven engineers with proven education and work experience in mechanical/optical design for its Delta, BC location on Annacis Island.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in designing complex optical / mechanical assemblies.  Activities will include sensor design, specifically sourcing and designing optical components and developing mechanical packaging using SolidWorks. Responsibilities include overseeing prototype manufacturing and assembly, implementation and testing of sensor designs, and generating relevant documentation (drawings, bills of materials, assembly procedures). You will work with a small team to take a statement of requirements from prototype to final product ensuring successful integration with customers in their applications.

You should have the ability to carry out the work with little supervision but in concert with other team schedules.

The Position

Mechanical Engineer

R&D Group

Vancouver, BC

Required skills or experience:

• Degree / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechatronics, or Engineering Physics
• 2-5 years working experience in a related field, with a focus on design and product development
• Knowledge of SolidWorks and CNC-based mechanical design principles
• The ability to communicate ideas and results clearly, concisely and effectively both orally and written
• Strong understanding of machine design and geometric tolerancing
• Positive outlook, creative with an ability to quickly learn new concepts

Skills of value:

• Basic understanding of optical principles
• Familiarity with optical components such as imagers, lenses, and laser modules
• Experience with modeling optical systems in Zemax
• Understanding of die casting, injection molding, and tool making processes
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis
• Experience with manufacturing processes involving optical assembly and alignment
• Experience sourcing mechanical, optical, and automation components

If you are excited about the endless opportunities and growth of 3D Scanning and Sensor technology, please send your resume and cover letter to career@lmi3d.com . We thank all those interested, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

LOCATION: SHANGHAI, CHINA

At LMI Technologies, we are passionate about developing innovative 3D scanning, measurement, and data visualization technologies that solve complex problems in a simple way. We take our knowledge and experience from working in the field and connect our customers to 3D solutions that enable them to achieve better business results. We build our products from the ground up; from concept, design, to manufacturing. With offices worldwide, we are committed to delivering the best 3D sensors, 3D smart sensors, and 3D scanners for our clients. For more information please visit www.lmi3d.com .

We are seeking a polished Administrative Assistant for our growing Shanghai office. 

DUTIES:

• Answer phones -- screen all calls and transfer to appropriate staff member if applicable.
• Greet incoming people with a cheerful attitude. 
• Collect and distribute mail.
• Manage bank deposits -- organize courier service.
• Help coordinate meeting rooms bookings. Make sure meeting rooms are kept clean & tidy.
• Hotel Reservations: arrange when required for outgoing and incoming clients and staff.
• Assist Sales with projects and tradeshows.
• Assist Finance with expense reports and data entry/filing.
• Keep kitchen tidy and organized.
• Order office/kitchen/janitorial supplies as needed.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office and Gmail/google docs.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Neat appearance and excellent phone manner.
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 3+ years of administrative support experience in fast-paced environment.

If you are excited about the endless opportunities and growth of 3D Scanning and Sensor technology, please send your resume and cover letter to careers@lmi3d.com . We thank all those interested, however only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.

LOCATION: SHANGHAI, CHINA

At LMI Technologies, 3D scanning and inspection is our passion. We are dedicated to developing easy-to-use solutions that increase productivity and profitability for our customers. Today, in a marketplace where technology reigns, LMI continues to shape the industry with world-class 3D scanning and inspection solutions. Our globally recognized products are fully designed, developed and manufactured in-house. LMI believes in providing a modern, flexible, results-oriented work environment that allows all employees to thrive.

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for the opportunity to use your technical sales and relationship building skills to contribute to the growth of one of the leading 3D sensors companies? Working closely with and reporting directly to a Regional Development Manager (RDM), the incumbent will be responsible for developing new business and creating sales opportunities while developing the LMI brand. With a primary focus on new account development, your role will include working with existing key accounts where you will expand and strengthen our position in our market place within your territory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with others in our international sales team to learn about how our technology is utilized and sold into various applications, and how it is brought to market through our Product Management group.

This full time position will be responsible for developing and managing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), System Integrator (SI), End User and Distributor accounts. The successful candidate will have a proven ability for developing excellent customer relationships to deliver value to our clients and our organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing new business relationships, opportunities and customers that meet or exceed the targets established between yourself and your Regional Development Manager
• Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts that are assigned to you
• Utilize the LMI CRM system to its fullest potential and follow the documented sales processes created by LMI
• Maintain complete customer profiles, utilizing LMI’s CRM software. Update information inside the system on a regular basis and use it to identify and pursue opportunities; update win/loss analysis on all opportunities
• Respond to customer inquiries, obtain orders and conduct post order follow up in a timely manner
• Prepare pricing and quotes for clients on an ongoing basis
• Actively work leads from initial assignment to final outcome, maintaining the CRM with current information throughout this process
• Provide product/application recommendations to our prospects and clients.
• Constantly upgrade and maintain product knowledge
• Identify and prospect new leads and opportunities inside LMI’s current markets as well as identify and develop new market applications
• Maintain customer relations through an excellent attitude, strong technical knowledge, and efficient work practices.
• Explore opportunities to add value to the overall growth of the organization.
• Provide input when requested to help formulate the sales strategy and budget
• Establish relationships with professional associations, strategic selling business partners and other networking related avenues to increase awareness of LMI and seek new opportunities for business development
• Evaluate current trends, competitive activity, economic factors and changes in the market segments and translate that knowledge into definitive and actionable plans and forecasts to build profitable growth

SKILLS OF VALUE

• Minimum of 8 years professional sales experience with OEM, SI or Distributors. Preference given to those candidates with a technical background or work experience
• Engineering or Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent training and experience
• Working knowledge of 3D machine vision and related products
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English combined with strong computer skills
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and results oriented approach to business
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must be self motivated, outgoing and possess a positive attitude
•  Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please apply for the opening positions below and send an email to careers@lmi3d.com to apply.

LOCATION: SHENZEN, CHINA

At LMI Technologies, 3D scanning and inspection is our passion. We are dedicated to developing easy-to-use solutions that increase productivity and profitability for our customers. Today, in a marketplace where technology reigns, LMI continues to shape the industry with world-class 3D scanning and inspection solutions. Our globally recognized products are fully designed, developed and manufactured in-house. LMI believes in providing a modern, flexible, results-oriented work environment that allows all employees to thrive.

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for the opportunity to use your technical sales and relationship building skills to contribute to the growth of one of the leading 3D sensors companies? Working closely with and reporting directly to a Regional Development Manager (RDM), the incumbent will be responsible for developing new business and creating sales opportunities while developing the LMI brand. With a primary focus on new account development, your role will include working with existing key accounts where you will expand and strengthen our position in our market place within your territory. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with others in our international sales team to learn about how our technology is utilized and sold into various applications, and how it is brought to market through our Product Management group.

This full time position will be responsible for developing and managing Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), System Integrator (SI), End User and Distributor accounts. The successful candidate will have a proven ability for developing excellent customer relationships to deliver value to our clients and our organization.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Developing new business relationships, opportunities and customers that meet or exceed the targets established between yourself and your Regional Development Manager
• Develop and maintain relationships with key accounts that are assigned to you
• Utilize the LMI CRM system to its fullest potential and follow the documented sales processes created by LMI
• Maintain complete customer profiles, utilizing LMI’s CRM software. Update information inside the system on a regular basis and use it to identify and pursue opportunities; update win/loss analysis on all opportunities
• Respond to customer inquiries, obtain orders and conduct post order follow up in a timely manner
• Prepare pricing and quotes for clients on an ongoing basis
• Actively work leads from initial assignment to final outcome, maintaining the CRM with current information throughout this process
• Provide product/application recommendations to our prospects and clients.
• Constantly upgrade and maintain product knowledge
• Identify and prospect new leads and opportunities inside LMI’s current markets as well as identify and develop new market applications
• Maintain customer relations through an excellent attitude, strong technical knowledge, and efficient work practices.
• Explore opportunities to add value to the overall growth of the organization.
• Provide input when requested to help formulate the sales strategy and budget
• Establish relationships with professional associations, strategic selling business partners and other networking related avenues to increase awareness of LMI and seek new opportunities for business development
• Evaluate current trends, competitive activity, economic factors and changes in the market segments and translate that knowledge into definitive and actionable plans and forecasts to build profitable growth

SKILLS OF VALUE

• Minimum of 8 years professional sales experience with OEM, SI or Distributors. Preference given to those candidates with a technical background or work experience
• Engineering or Bachelor of Commerce Degree or equivalent training and experience
• Working knowledge of 3D machine vision and related products
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills in English combined with strong computer skills
• Exceptional organizational, interpersonal and prioritization skills
• Self-motivated and results oriented approach to business
• Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Must be self motivated, outgoing and possess a positive attitude
• Excellent English communication skills, both verbal and written.

If you are interested in becoming a part of our team, please apply for the opening positions below and send an email to careers@lmi3d.com to apply.

At LMI Technologies, we are passionate about developing innovative 3D scanning, measurement, and data visualization technologies that solve complex problems in a simple way. We take our knowledge and experience from working in the field and connect our customers to 3D solutions that enable them to achieve better business results. We build our products from the ground up; from concept, design, to manufacturing. With offices worldwide, we are committed to delivering the best 3D sensors, 3D smart sensors, and 3D scanners for our clients. For more information please visit www.lmi3D.com.

We are seeking a polished receptionist/administrative assistant.

DUTIES

• Answer phones -- screen all calls, and transfer to appropriate staff member if applicable.
• Greet incoming people with a cheerful attitude. 
• Collect and distribute mail.
• Manage bank deposits -- organize courier service.
• Help coordinate meeting rooms bookings. Make sure meeting rooms are kept clean & tidy.
• Hotel Reservations: arrange when required, for outgoing and incoming clients and staff.
• Assist Marketing with projects and tradeshows.
• Assist Finance with expense reports and data entry/filing.
• Coordinate catering and weekly lunches.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with proficiency using Microsoft Office and Gmail/google docs.
• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills.
• Neat appearance and excellent phone manner.
• 2+ years relevant experience.

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume and cover letter to careers@lmi3d.com . We thank all those interested, however only short-listed and local candidates will be contacted.

LOCATION: Delta, BC, Canada

At LMI Technologies, we are passionate about developing innovative 3D scanning, measurement, and data visualization technologies that solve complex problems in a simple way. We take our knowledge and experience from working in the field and connect our customers to 3D solutions that enable them to achieve better business results. Our world leading products are fully designed, developed and manufactured in house. LMI believes in providing a modern, flexible, results-oriented work environment that allows all employees to thrive.

JOB SUMMARY

CEO Terry Arden is featured in IMVE October/November issue’s cover story titled "Bridging The Gap". Along with 3D machine vision leaders representing SICK and Canon, Mr. Arden weighs in on the emergence and continued growth of 3D vision technology. He also provides insights on how LMI is pushing the industry forward with smart 3D solutions that help manufacturers transition their factories to 100% automation.

For 3D sensors, as with any image acquisition device, proper exposure is critical for acquiring accurate and complete data –– especially when that device is being used to scan different surface textures in a fast-moving inline inspection environment.

Incorrect exposure settings will result in poor sensor operation and missing or inaccurate data. Here are some examples of different exposure settings for a profile (laser line based sensor) and the results they produce:

At LMI Technologies, we are passionate about developing innovative 3D scanning, measurement, and data visualization technologies that solve complex problems in a simple way. We take our knowledge and experience from working in the field and connect our customers to 3D solutions that enable them to achieve better business results. We build our products from the ground up; from concept, design, to manufacturing. With offices worldwide, we are committed to delivering the best 3D sensors, 3D smart sensors, and 3D scanners for our clients. For more information please visit www.lmi3d.com .

SUMMARY

As the LMI team continues to thrive and grow, we are in need of a contract Purchaser. Reporting to the Supply Chain Manager, the Purchaser will be responsible to issue purchase orders as required and monitor purchased product delivery.

DUTIES

• Conducts all purchasing activities in accordance with Quality Management System requirements.
• Negotiates delivery requirements and quantities with suppliers.
• Records and issues all Purchase Order (PO) as required.
• Ensures deliveries of goods are in accordance with PO quality and on-time delivery requirements.
• Expedites deliveries of purchased products as needed.
• Communicates with vendors regarding Non-Conforming Materials following MRB meetings and ensures timely response to Vendor Return Authorization reports.
• Maintains stock level based on Netsuite Re-order Report.
• Ensures that technical documentation, product configuration and specification provided to suppliers are complete, accurate and up-to date.
• Manages the status of and updates purchasing and vendor related information in Netsuite database.
• Proactively contributes to and implements continuous improvement initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Post secondary Technical or Business diploma.
• Minimum 3 years of purchasing experience within high-tech/electronic components.
• Must be proficient with MS office, Gmail, MRP
• A demonstrated commitment to product quality and delivery deadlines based on cost and time constraints
• Resourceful, proactive, and a skilled negotiator
• Exemplary organization and time management skills with an ability to multitask effectively

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume and cover letter to careers@lmi3d.com . We thank all those interested, however only short-listed and local candidates will be contacted.

At LMI Technologies, we are passionate about developing innovative 3D scanning, measurement, and data visualization technologies that solve complex problems in a simple way. We take our knowledge and experience from working in the field and connect our customers to 3D solutions that enable them to achieve better business results. We build our products from the ground up; from concept, design, to manufacturing. With offices worldwide, we are committed to delivering the best 3D sensors, 3D smart sensors, and 3D scanners for our clients. For more information please visit www.lmi3d.com .

SUMMARY

LMI is seeking a talented FPGA engineer to join a multi-disciplinary engineering team. The successful candidate will have a proven record in developing complex FPGA code for an industrial environment. The candidate will be responsible for FPGA designs for a distributed system which includes machine vision cameras, laser drivers, high speed communication channels, DSP and CPU elements. The candidate will be involved in the complete FPGA development cycle, from design to simulation, release and support.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor Degree in Electrical Engineering
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience designing and testing digital logic (FPGA or ASIC)
• Hands on experience designing with VHDL and/or Verilog complex systems with multiple clock-domains and data processing cores is required.
• Solid understanding of self-verifying simulation environments and techniques
• Strong ability in tracking and identifying FPGA problems (logic, timing, implementation)
• Experience with debugging tools (logic analyzers, Chipscope)
• Experience in translating high level requirements into an architecture, considering aspects like ease of maintenance, performance, resource/power use, and design partitioning into modules or hardware and SW functions.
• Able to produce solid designs in a fast-paced environment
• Passionate for leading edge technology, out of the box thinking and its challenges
• Capable of working in small teams and be accountable for your performance and documentation

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE 

• Xilinx’ Zynq, AXI bus and IP, Vivado, Xilinx ISE, and Chipscope for FPGA development
• Designs incorporating soft core CPUs: Microblaze, Picoblaze
• Higher level design languages (System Verilog, System C) and tools or flows (i.e. Vivado HDL)
• Other languages: TCL, C/C++
• Experience with Oscilloscopes and Logic Analyzers for development and debugging

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume and cover letter to careers@lmi3d.com . We thank all those interested, however only short-listed and local candidates will be contacted.

When selecting a 3D inspection system, it’s important to look at the specifications, performance and cost of the sensors. These factors, however, shouldn’t be the sole focus of your attention. You should also be aware of the “hidden” complexity and cost of cables, networking, controllers/software and external communications.

Standard Multi-Sensor Solutions: Complex and Costly

System complexity is particularly critical when considering inspection systems that require multiple sensors to cover a large field-of-view with high resolution, or to inspect objects from multiple angles.

Multiple sensor systems require a means of synchronization at the microsecond level to ensure that all sensor data is stitched precisely into a single 3D point cloud representing the target object.

In such systems, consideration must be given to the number of components required to integrate the sensors. Many 3D sensors require a separate image processing controller for each sensor, or some need a controller for each pair of sensors.

For large systems with a multitude of sensors, external controllers add significant acquisition cost and increase complexity of integration.

In addition, 3D sensors must to be able to communicate data to the facility’s control system such as a PLC (Programmable Logic Controller). Different PLCs use different languages (Modbus TCP, EtherNet/IP™, custom ASCII strings), so it’s important to make sure that the inspection device has the right connectivity option to communicate with it. If the sensors are not capable of communicating directly with the PLC, you will need to purchase a hardware module, which acts as a translator between the two systems.

Interconnecting cables for inputs, outputs, and power can add even more cost and complexity, particularly if multiple components are required in sensor implementation. If several sensors are needed for an application, this complexity can again be multiplied.

In the end, simplified cabling is preferred in multi-sensor systems because when an inspection solution requires a complicated setup of cables it leads to unstable connections, ultimately requiring more maintenance during the system’s lifecycle due to the additional componentry.

All-in-One 3D Smart Sensors: Eliminating Hidden Cost and Complexity

Implementing multiple 3D sensors into a system doesn’t have to be complicated. To simplify implementation and minimize cost, you should consider smart, all-in-one 3D sensors with image processing and networking capability included inside the sensor itself.

These network savvy, all-in-one devices form the backbone of future smart factories, powering the use of robot handling and increased automation. As networked sensors they are able to connect with factory infrastructure to report results, web browsers for diagnostics and monitoring, the Internet for upgrades, and even with other sensors to exchange or combine data.

3D smart sensors also offer a web-browser driven point-and-click environment for rapid configuration, built-in measurement and rich I/O for communicating results. And, their compact, industrial housing and simple cordset offer long cable runs and support easy mounting into factory machinery.