We chose one chip from each variety and exported their STL files straight from our Voyager software.STL is a file format native to the stereolithography CAD software created by 3D Systems. Since our goal was to make replicas good enough to trick someone, we decided to use a Stereolithography (SLA) resin 3D printer that excels at replicating the kind of detail that our CT scanner is able to capture. 3D printingĪfter creating a hyper-detailed digital model of the chips, it was time to bring them into the real world. You can download the STL files here, including models of whole bags of chips as well as individual snacks. Then we used Blender to add the chips' color and texture to create a perfect digital replica of the chips down to the crumbs at the bottom of the bag. Using our Voyager analysis software, we could easily download our scans as STL files and export them. The result of each scan was a highly detailed digital reconstruction of the chips’ structure and texture, but there was one missing element: their distinctive, otherworldly colors. We didn’t need a CT scanner to tell us that these bags are mostly air, but without CT, we never could have precisely visualized every crevice, groove, and speck of seasoning - both inside and out.
We chose Cheetos, Doritos, and Ruffles for their iconic and instantly recognizable shapes, and we knew our Neptune CT scanner could capture their vastly different textures and forms – the ridges of Ruffles, the triangular geometry of Doritos, and the golden dust of Cheetos. Here’s how we created perfect replicas of Doritos, Ruffles, and Cheetos with our CT scanner and a 3D printer. But we also like to have some fun with this remarkable technology. Usually, this means helping engineers manufacture better products by providing unparalleled insight into them through our Neptune industrial CT scanner and Voyager analysis software. Now you can try it yourself.Īt Lumafield, we’re committed to sharing knowledge by making the highest-quality data accessible to as many people as possible.
You may have seen our viral social media posts where we CT scan bags of chips and create stunning visualizations of them.
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