The concept of a 3D scanner can seem rather simple in theory: simply point a camera at the physical object you wish to scan in, rotate around the object to capture all angles and stitch it together ...

This custom body armor project begins with a precise 3D scan of the wearer, creating a body-first design that prioritizes ...

There are plenty of reasons to pick up or build a 3D scanner. Modeling for animation or special effects, reverse engineering or designing various devices or products, and working with fabrics and ...

I have a question about 3D scanning devices: Why aren't they easier to access? Today a project by Thomas Megel made the rest of the handheld smart device universe look silly by comparison. With ...

Most 3D scanners are handheld devices that scan small to medium-sized objects with a high degree of accuracy. The resulting files are used for 3D modeling or 3D printing and they can produce fantastic ...

Apple isn't known for making big changes in its devices too often, but the company does stack some industry-leading bits of hardware in its products. Ever noticed the black circle next to the cameras ...

It requires significant effort to create 3D models from scratch. Fortunately, 3D scanners have greatly expedited this process, saving valuable time and energy that would otherwise be spent on manual ...

Creality is offering some of its biggest Black Friday discounts ever across its best-selling 3D scanners. These powerful and portable scanners are perfect for creator, DIY, engineering, and ...

Let's start with the cheaper of the two with the original Raptor. This world's first hybrid blue laser & NIR consumer 3D scanner is still an extremely powerful device with tons of utility. It features ...

The new point cloud architecture in Inspire keeps raw scan data fully traceable, while cutting file-opening times and file ...