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Hands On With RealityScan, Part 1
Capturing Reality released a mobile version of their powerful 3D scanning system, and we gave it a test.
New Technique Enables CMOS Cameras To Become 3D Scanners
New research could enable an explosion of very inexpensive, very high resolution 3D scanners.
Cornell’s 3D Body Scanning Technology Licensed
LIDAR-based 3D body scanning technology has been licensed by Cornell University to a fashion startup.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 3
Our testing of the CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality continues with post-scan processing and our summary.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 2
Our testing of the CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality continues with turntable and handheld modes and software.
Hands On With The Creality CR-SCAN Lizard, Part 1
We were able to obtain a CR-Scan Lizard 3D scanning system from Creality and performed some testing.
Artec 3D Launches Significantly Upgraded 3D Scanner
Artec 3D announced the 2022 Leo handheld 3D scanner, which seems to be vastly improved over the previous model.
3D “Capture” App Goes Down
I received a note from Standard Cyborg’s Jeffrey Huber regarding their app, “Capture”.
Shining 3D Announces New Resin 3D Printer and 3D Scanner
Shining 3D announced a new professional desktop resin 3D printer, the AccuFab-L4K, and a new 3D scanner, the Transcan C.
Tupel 3D Adds Powerful, Low Cost Dental 3D Scanner
Tupel 3D added a dental 3D scanner to their Kickstarter offering.
The Tupel 3D Scanner Will Break Financial Barriers
A new tabletop 3D scanner is about to provide outstanding scanning performance at a very low price.
Intel Drops RealSense Cameras
Intel announced it is exiting the RealSense depth camera business.
Calibry’s Powerful New Software Features
Thor 3D announced several very intriguing new software features for their 3D scanning system.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 3
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. Here we review several sample 3D scans taken with the device.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 2
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. We examine the operation of the device.
Hands On With The Artec Leo 3D Scanner, Part 1
Artec 3D provided us with a Leo 3D scanner, so we put it through some tests. First let’s look at features and setup.
Shifting The 3D Printed Weapons Problem Somewhere Else
I had a thought about the 3D printed weapons issue that just won’t go away.
Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part One
On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.
Incredible New Tech Can 3D Scan Glass Objects
Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute have developed a new approach for 3D scanning that works with reflective objects.
scAnt: An Open Source 3D Scanner For Ants
If you’ve ever wanted to 3D scan and print very tiny things, the scAnt 3D scanner is for you.
Hexagon’s New HP-OW Sensor Could Trigger Expanded Use Of AM
Hexagon announced a new 3D sensor that could have implications on the future use of additive manufacturing technology.
peel 2-S Handheld 3D Scanner Announced
Peel 3D announced the peel 2-S handheld 3D scanner.
Software For Self-Built 3D Scanners?
Polyga is offering powerful software that can be used with self-built 3D scanners.
Can Apple’s LIDAR System Be Used For 3D Scanning?
With the release of new hardware from Apple, it seems millions will have a LIDAR 3D scanner in their pockets or purses, but can it really be used for 3D scanning?
Artec 3D Studio 15 Includes A Massive Surprise
Artec 3D announced a new version of Artec Studio 15, the software that drives their popular handheld 3D scanners, and there’s a big surprise in this release.
Hands On With Our Hands-On 3D Printing Reviews
Did you know we’ve published dozens of product reviews? Here’s a list of all 80+ of them, at least up to today.
Shining 3D Releases Two New Handheld 3D Scanners
Shining 3D has announced the EinScan H and EinScan HX handheld 3D scanners.
Another LIDAR 3D Scanning App Appears
Laan Labs has released a new LIDAR-powered 3D scanning app for the iPad Pro.
First LIDAR 3D Scanning Apps Appearing
There’s now at least one new app that takes advantage of Apple’s new LIDAR capability.
The New Intel RealSense Depth Camera Widens Its View
The new Intel RealSense Depth Camera D455 is now available.
The Calibry Mini 3D Scanner Fills The Gap
Thor3D has announced the Calibry Mini handheld 3D scanner, which can easily capture small objects in fine detail.
Creaform’s Latest 3D Scanner is 4 Times Faster
Creaform, maker of 3D portable measurement and analysis technologies, recently announced the latest generation of its MetraSCAN product line: the MetraSCAN BLACK and the MetraSCAN BLACK|Elite.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 4
Hands on with the Calibry 3D Scanner. This part explains my experience using the Calibry 3D scanner to capture 3D models of larger objects and and my conclusions on using this device.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 3
Hands on with the Calibry 3D scanner. This part explains my experience using the Calibry 3D scanner to capture 3D models of small objects and medium-sized objects, as well as 3D scanning live subjects.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 2
Hands on with the Calibry handheld 3D scanner. In this part we’ll look at the operations of the Calibry handheld 3D scanner.
Hands On With The Calibry 3D Scanner, Part 1
Hands on with the Calibry 3D scanner. In this part we’ll examine the Calibry hardware and software configurations.
Daniela Carr: “Who Wouldn’t Want To Learn About How The World Around Us Is Made?”
Following six years with Artec 3D as Head of Marketing and PR, Daniela Carr now holds the position of Chief Marketing Officer.
Bellus3D Provides Unusual COVID-19 Service
Bellus3D, a 3D scanning company, has developed a way to provide a customized 3D print to make face masks far more effective.
Three Business Revelations During COVID-19
Anna Zevelyov, the CEO of 3D scanner company Thor3D, examines three revelations when it comes to conducting business during and beyond the time of COVID-19.
Artec 3D Releases New Reverse Engineering Features And More
Artec 3D released Artec Studio 15, their latest release of 3D scanning management software, and it includes some interesting new reverse engineering features.
Shining 3D’s Automatic Part Inspector
Shining 3D’s new AutoScan Inspec provides an easy way to automatically inspect 3D printed parts.
Design of the Week: DIY 3D Scanner
This week’s selection is the OpenScan DIY 3D Scanner.
Apple’s New LiDAR iPad Disappoints — Or Does It?
iFixit tore down a brand new iPad Pro to find out more about the mysterious LiDAR sensor. The result was quite surprising.
Apple Shocks With LiDAR-Equipped iPad
Apple has surprisingly introduced a new iPad that includes a LiDAR depth sensor, potentially allowing the introdution of new, inexpensive mobile 3D scanning systems.
The Calibry Handheld 3D Scanner
The Calibry handheld 3D scanner is a highly flexible and accurate device that can capture detailed 3D models of many subjects, at a very low cost.
Question of the Week: 3D Scanning A Tree
This week’s question is from reader Rinaldi Gotama, who asks about 3D scanning.
peel 3D Announces The peel 2 CAD 3D Scanner
peel 3D just announced a new professional handheld 3D scanner, the peel 2 CAD, which includes some intriguing workflow simplification features.
Behold The World’s First Universal LEGO Sorting Machine
While there’s nothing quite as bad as stepping on a stray LEGO block, a close second is having to sort out the mess of bricks once you (or your kids) are done using them.
Intel Announces RealSense LIDAR Depth Camera
Intel announced a new 3D depth sensor, the RealSense LIDAR Camera L515, and we examine the possibilities of using this device for 3D scanning.
One On One With Standard Cyborg’s CEO
What is Standard Cyborg all about? We talked to Co-Founder and CEO Jeff Huber to learn more about the 3D vision and scanning startup.
SMARTTECH3D Announces “Green Stereo” 3D Scanner
SMARTTECH3D announced a new industrial 3D scanner for quality control, using green LED light in stereo mode.
Artec 3D Gives Legs To Their Large-Format 3D Scanner
How can 3D scanners really capture large objects? Artec 3D has come up with a remote app that for the first time allows this to happen.
The Inexpensive Phiz Tabletop 3D Scanner
Looking for an inexpensive tabletop 3D scanner? The upcoming Phiz 3D scanner from KIRI Innovation could be for you.
Structure Sensor (Mark II) Announced By Occipital
Occipital announced the upcoming availability of a new iPad-based 3D sensor, the Structure Sensor (Mark II).
The D3D-s 3D Jewelry Scanner Offers High Resolution of Complex 3D Models
Need an ultra-high-resolution tabletop 3D scanner? One great option could be the new D3D-s device that’s now available on Kickstarter.
The Kinect Is Not Dead!
Microsoft announced a new version of their handheld 3D scanner, and it may have some implications for 3D printing.
3D Print Learning Series: 3D Scanning
This is an entry in our 3D Print Learning Series, focusing on 3D Scanning.
3D Printed Dioramas: A New Twist On An Older Process
A company found a new usage for 3D printed body scans: dioramas.
The peel 2 Handheld 3D Scanner
peel 3D announced the peel 2, an advanced handheld 3D scanner.
New Desktop 3D Scanner From Artec 3D
Artec announced the Artec Micro, a new desktop 3D scanning system.
The SOL 3D Scanner
Scan Dimension has released a new tabletop 3D scanner, the SOL.
Einscan-SP 3D Scanner [Review]
We seasoned digital craftspeople can take an idea from a digital model to a physical concept with lightning speed.
3D Scanning Price Breakthrough With Calibry
A new very low-cost handheld 3D scanner was announced: the Calibry by Thor3D.
Powerful Handheld 3D Scanners Are Coming
A report suggests that upcoming Apple iPhone designs may include powerful 3D scanning capabilities.
Hands On with Capture: 3D Scan Anything
We’re giving a new 3D scanning app a quick test today.
Several 3D Body Scanners In The Works
There seems to be something interesting happening in the world of 3D body scanners.
The Wunder360 S1 3D Scanning Camera
An interesting 3D camera is being launched, the Wunder360 S1.
The EORA 3D Scanner, Once More
Three years ago EORA 3D launched on Kickstarter; now you can buy directly.
3D Scan and Print Objects with the Qlone Mobile App
Mobile devices are, more and more, integrating 3D capabilities.
New Possibilities With The New Artec Ray 3D Scanner
Artec annuounced a different kind of 3D scanner, the Artec Ray.
Software is Often Greater than Hardware in 3D Printing
I’m reading a press release from SMARTTECH and noticed a common pattern in the industry.
The Hover App Lets Users Create Accurate, Interactive 3D Models of Any Property
For most, the most significant, most practical expense they’ll ever make is a house.
Is It ESUN or eSUN?
At a recent 3D print trade show, I was surprised to find TWO exhibition stands for ESUN. I was wrong.
Creaform’s Large Scale Photogrammetry Solution
Creaform is one of the leaders in 3D scanning solutions, and we took a look at their new large scale solution.
Artec’s Truly Portable 3D Scanner – But it’s a Workout
We had a chance to check out Artec’s latest 3D scanner, the “Leo”.
Is the Personal 3D Scanning Business Viable Long Term?
There was a time when it was thought that 3D Scanning businesses might be a big thing. Is that still the case?
The Affordable PEEL 3D Handheld Scanner
A new handheld 3D scanner is announced, and it sports a very attractive price.
Water Displacement 3D Scanning? Will This Work?
I’m reading a research paper on a very unusual method of 3D scanning solid objects.
CopyPod: An Expandable 3D Scanning Module
There have been a number of full-body 3D scanners on the market, but none, as far as I know, have included the ability to resize, until now.
The OPTA 3D Body Scanner from botspot
Need to 3D scan an uncooperative subject? hotspot’s OPTA 3D scanner might do the job for you.
Design of the Week: $30 3D Scanner
This week’s selection is the interesting #30 3D Scanner 3D model by UK-based designer Dave Clarke.
Artec 3D’s Experimental 3D Scan Automation System
Handheld 3D scanner operators might find this interesting: an experimental robotic 3D scanning system.
Artec 3D Covers Both 3D Scanning Requirements
Artec 3D is a Luxembourg-based company producing handheld 3D scanners, and they have two units that seem to cover most of the requirements.
Texel’s Flexible – and Inexpensive 3D Body Scanner
Moscow-based Texel has produced a very “flexible” 3D body scanner called “Portal”.
Portable “BeastCam” Field 3D Scanner for Research Use
They say necessity is the mother of invention, and that’s certainly the case with the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s new “Beastcam”.
Could Custom Eyewear 3D Prints Become Widespread? Fuel3D’s New Scanner Might Make It So
Fuel3D announced a new “mirror” 3D scanner that could lead to advanced eyewear applications.
Kúla’s 3D Camera Gadget is Almost a 3D Scanner
Reykjavík-based Kúla has produced a gadget that can – almost – transform any smartphone into a rudimentary 3D scanner.
Hands On With Afinia’s ES360 Desktop 3D Scanner
This week we had the chance to test out Afinia’s ES360 tabletop 3D scanning system.
3D Foot Scanning Now Reality: 3D Printed Orthotics to Follow
Fuel3D and Cryos Technologies announced a new, custom designed 3D foot scanner using Fuel3D’s scanning tech. There are some very interesting implications of this development.
Is A Liquid-Based 3D Scanner Really Necessary?
A recent instructables proposes using “Milk” as a 3D scanning medium. I think this approach may be more trouble than it’s worth.
Yet Another Way To 3D Scan: Drones
A terrific story by Jess Hedstrom of Sculpteo explains how 3D scans of large objects can be accomplished, and it’s surprisingly similar to the process in our scanning series.
Can You Use ReCap 360 On An iPad? Yes You Can!
Well, sort of. Autodesk has announced a technology preview of ReCap 360 Mobile that qualified persons can join.
3Digify Offers An Unusual 3D Scan Proposition For Pros And Hobbyists
A new startup offers a 3D scanning solution that has some interesting characteristics.
Could the iPhone 7 Become an Effective 3D Scanner?
Rumors suggest that the upcoming iPhone 7 may include a feature that could enable it to be a 3D scanner.