After attending a seminar in Pittsburgh, Marra - whose background is in general contracting - invested in ETemplate Photo from ETemplate System/Tri-Tech Solutions, Inc. of Raleigh, NC. The system features a calibrated digital camera that records all of the data needed to design, cut and install a kitchen countertop. The camera works in conjunction with the ETemplate PhotoCaptureâ„¢ field measuring kit, Intelli-Markâ„¢ markers, and scales. According to ETemplate System, there is no need for a tripod, and the technology produces digital template contours to within 1â„32 inch.
After the data is recorded, ETemplate Photo exports the digital template in a DXF format that is compatible with any CAD/CAM output system that accepts the DXF format.