Naval Innovation: 3D scanning revolutionizes ship repair and manufacturing

In a remarkable leap for maritime technology, Fleet Maintenance Facility Cape Breton (FMFCB) is harnessing the power of 3D scanning to transform ship repair and manufacturing. This cutting-edge technology not only streamlines operations but also promises significant time and cost savings for the Royal Canadian Navy (RCN).

“By streamlining the repair process and reducing downtime, 3D scanning helps FMFCB reduce costs and avoid unnecessary delays due to the supply chain, enabling us to promptly respond to operational requirements of the RCN while ensuring vessels return to service faster,” says Si Thu Naing, supervisor of the Drawing Office within FMFCB’s Naval Architecture subsection.

The star of this technological show is the CreaForm 3D handheld scanner, a device capable of capturing intricate details with an astonishing accuracy of up to 0.040mm; that’s less than half the diameter of a typical human hair.