Ossium is an exploratory scanner that reads encoded data embedded in other 3D-printed parts. The structure of the scanner is inspired by skeletal strutures, and is generatively-designed to maximize stiffness while minimizing material usage. This was shown at Formnext 2018.
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LEDs embedded in the structure illuminate datamatrix codes on scanned parts
The structure is generatively designed to withstand 200lbs of static lateral force