3D technology offers useful tools for the charcuterie trade, allowing optimization of meat cutting and design. A concrete example is the use of 3D scanners to digitize a ham and calculate the exact yield of each cut. This reduces waste and improves the final presentation of the product.
Scanning, modeling, and cut simulation 🥩
To apply this technology, you need a handheld 3D scanner like the EinScan H or the Revopoint POP 3. Key software includes Blender for modeling scanned pieces and Fusion 360 for planning precise cuts. Additionally, programs like MeshLab help clean up the digital mesh. The process involves scanning the piece, adjusting the geometry, and simulating the cuts before physically executing them.
The perfect ham you never get to cut 😅
Of course, all this is very nice until the software crashes just when you had the perfect piece digitized. Then you have to go back to the good old knife, the one that doesn't need updates or patches. Sure, at least now you can show off having a ham in Blender, even if the real one is still waiting in the fridge.