Scan Dimension has released a new tabletop 3D scanner, the SOL.
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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
Weāre 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
Iām 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 theyāll 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.
Creaformās 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.
Artecās Truly Portable 3D Scanner – But itās a Workout
We had a chance to check out Artecās latest 3D scanner, the āLeoā.
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?
Iām 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? hotspotās OPTA 3D scanner might do the job for you.
Design of the Week: $30 3D Scanner
This weekās selection is the interesting #30 3D Scanner 3D model by UK-based designer Dave Clarke.
Artec 3Dās 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.
Texelās Flexible – and Inexpensive 3D Body Scanner
Moscow-based Texel has produced a very āflexibleā 3D body scanner called āPortalā.
Portable āBeastCamā Field 3D Scanner for Research Use
They say necessity is the mother of invention, and thatās certainly the case with the University of Massachusetts Amherstās new āBeastcamā.
Could Custom Eyewear 3D Prints Become Widespread? Fuel3Dās New Scanner Might Make It So
Fuel3D announced a new āmirrorā 3D scanner that could lead to advanced eyewear applications.
KĆŗlaās 3D Camera Gadget is Almost a 3D Scanner
ReykjavĆk-based KĆŗla has produced a gadget that can – almost – transform any smartphone into a rudimentary 3D scanner.
Hands On With Afiniaās ES360 Desktop 3D Scanner
This week we had the chance to test out Afiniaās 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 Fuel3Dās scanning tech. There are some very interesting implications of this development.
Is A Liquid-Based 3D Scanner Really Necessary?
A recent instructables proposes using āMilkā as a 3D scanning medium. I think this approach may be more trouble than itās 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 itās 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.
Fuel3Dās Journey To A New 3D Space
We chatted recently with Fuel3D CMO Philip Newman and learned the company has taken some big steps, and theyāre not in 3D printing.
Smart3Dās Inexpensive Pixelio 3D Scanning System
Weāre checking out a forthcoming 3D scanning option, the Pixelio.
Occipital Acquires Lynx, And A Strategy Is Revealed
3D scanner manufacturer Occipital announced theyāve acquired Lynx Labs, another 3D scanning venture.
Surprise! 3D Systems Drops Price on iSense Scanner
3D Systems announced a significant price drop for their handheld āiSenseā 3D scanner, just in time for the holidays.
The Proliferation of Inexpensive 3D Scanning Solutions
With many inexpensive 3D scanning options now appearing on the market, you might wonder which style you should choose for your application.
FUBOSS Simplifies 3D Body Scans – And Reduces Your Costs
JosĆ© M. MartĆnez is not one to let a problem lay unsolved. In this case, heās figured out a way to reliably obtain full body 3D scans at low cost.
Eora 3D Scanner Launches Today
An inexpensive, portable 3D scanner is set to launch today on Kickstarter.
SMARTTECH 3Dās New Industrial 3D Scanner
SMARTTECH 3D announced a powerful 3D scanner designed for industrial use: the SMARTTECH 3D Robotized.
S Squareās Three 3D Scanning Solutions
We took a good look at not one, but THREE 3D scanners from Hong Kong-based S Square System.
Afiniaās New ES360 Desktop 3D Scanner
Afinia announced the ES360 3D Scanner that offers a unique two-way scanning technique.
FABtotum Combines Two 3D Printing Processes – and More!
FABTotum launched a new making option, the PRISM, which enables their Personal Fabricator to include multiple 3D printing processes.
Matter and Formās Bevel Nails Funding For 3D Scanning Clip
The folks from Matter and Form, makers of a powerful tabletop 3D scanner, launched a new product: the Bevel clip, a smartphone attachment that performs mobile 3D scanning.
SKY-TECHās New 3D Scanner
Taiwan-based SKY-TECH has announced a new handheld 3D scanner based on Intel Realsense, the 3D Hermes.
The RangeVision Portable 3D Scanner
Russia-based RangeVision produces a portable 3D scanner that can produce very good results: the RangeVision Smart.
Could Apple Make the Best 3D Scanner?
Rumors of an improved iPhone camera could lead to a widespread ability for 3D scanning.
3D Systems Ports iSense to iPhone
3D Systemsā popular iSense handheld scanner solution has a new platform: iPhone 6.
Inside The CloneScan3D Photo Booth
We got a very close look at the new CloneScan3D photo booth from Spain. So close we were actually inside it!
BQās Ciclop 3D Scanner
Madrid-based 3D printer manufacturer BQ makes the WitBox 3D printer, but did you know they also make a tabletop 3D scanner?
Perceptronās Green Laser 3D Scanner
Perceptron announced a new style of 3D laser scanner that overcomes several issues.
Better 3D Scanning Coming Thanks to Northwestern
A group at Northwestern University near Chicago is developing a new type of 3D scanning technology that should increase reliability and usability.
ZMorph Updates a Few Things
The company that makes the interesting head-changing ZMorph 3D printer has announced a couple of interesting developments.
CloneScan3D Automates 3D Body Scanning
Spain-based Grupo Sicnovaās new CloneScan3D looks to be a easy way to capture 3D models of people.
Matter and Formās Tabletop Scanner
Matter and Formās 3D scanner remains popular, but the company hopes to do even more.
Shining 3Dās EinScan-S 3D Scanner
At CES we were able to check out Shining 3Dās new EinScan 3D scanner.
The ATLAS 3D Scanner
Uriah Liggett, founder of Murobo LLC and creator of the all new 3D printable ATLAS 3D scanner, needs your help funding his Kickstarter project.
3D Systems Updates Their 3D Photo Booth
3D Systems first demonstrated a 3D photo booth in January 2014. Now it looks very different.
ESUNās Fast 3D Body Scanner
Need to capture a 3D model of an elusive subject? You might consider the ESUN full body scanner.
Fuel3Dās Future Scanning Devices
During a discussion with Fuel3D at CES it became clear theyāre setting goals far beyond mere 3D face scanning.
The Evolution of Fuel3Dās Scanner
We took a look at the latest version of Fuel3Dās 3D scanner.
The MICRON3D Is Not Your Average 3D Scanner
SMARTTECHāS latest 3D scanner MICRON3D is making waves in the scanning industry.
Fuel3D Fueled by Much More Cash
Fuel3D, the 3D scanning startup we first encountered in 2013 at the 3D Printshow in London, has got additional funding.
The DOOBLICATOR Scanning System
The technology of instantaneous 3D figure scanning became more accessible with the release of the DOOBLICATOR, a 3D scanning booth.
HPās Sprout 3D Creation Technology
HP made not one, but two announcements today. One of them dealt with 3D creation technology.
Energy 3Dās Instantaneous 3D Scanner: Ulysses
Weāre looking at a new 3D scanning solution from Dynamic3D, the Ulysses 3D scanner.
Rejoice! 123D Catch Now Available on Android
Autodesksās 123D Catch 3D scanning app, perhaps the most popular 3D scanner around, is now available on Android devices.
Intel Hopes To Give Everyone a Real 3D Scanner
Intelās RealSenseā¢ technology could put a 3D scanner in your mobile device.
Mantis Visionās MV4D Mobile 3D Scanning Technology
There are several 3D scanning solutions for mobile devices, but Mantis Visionās MV4D technology may take things a bit farther.
University of Connecticut Makes 3D Scanning Breakthrough
Researchers at UConn have developed a new technique for 3D scanning antique musical instruments.
Kinect v2 Available: 3D Scanning Just Got Better
After a long period of waiting, Microsoft now offers their new Kinect v2 3D sensor for pre-order.
Hands on with Trnio, the Smartphone 3D Scanner
We took Trnio for a test drive; itās a new 3D scanning app for your iPhone.
Somethingās Cooking at Rendor
Thereās an ominous web page published by Replica Labs, describing something called āRendorā. It seems to be a 3D scanning app.
The Zeus 3D Copier?
Itās called āThe world’s first ALL-in-One 3D Printer for professional useā and it just might be.
You Can Now 3D Print Personalized Insoles
RSscan and Materialise have teamed up to create RSPrint, a new joint venture that is capable of scanning human feet and 3D printing custom insoles that precisely fit the scanned human.
A New 3D Scan App?
Details are few, but IHTFP Labs is developing an app that they say will āRevolutionize 3D Scanningā.
Skanect 1.6 Released
One of the most powerful and accessible 3D scanning tools just got a little better. Skanect has released version 1.6 with some interesting new features.
Artecās Handheld 3D Scanners
There are now several inexpensive handheld 3D scanners on the market, but they just arenāt as good as commercial units that have been available for some time.
Stick Your Head in that Digiteyezer
Person-scanning devices are suddenly sprouting everywhere, but thereās one that might have an edge on the others.
Fuel 3Dās New Funding
Fuel3D launched in a very successful manner on Kickstarter some months ago, but now they have a new success story.
The Amazing 3DMe Photo Booth
We got a close look at 3D Systems’ new “3DMe Photo Booth” at CES and found a lot more than we bargained for. The system is set up to transfer a 3D representation of a subject’s face onto any of several pre-made fun 3D character models. We’ve seen the functionality of this before; 3D… Continue reading The Amazing 3DMe Photo Booth
Matterformās 3D Scanner in the Flesh
We managed to chat with Adam Brandejs of Matterform at CES, where he and colleagues demonstrated their powerful and inexpensive tabletop 3D scanner. We wondered how they felt about recent announcements by other companies of various kinds of 3D scanners. Matterform is not concerned and reports that “pre-sales have been going very well” for… Continue reading Matterformās 3D Scanner in the Flesh
Cirri – A Software 3D Scanner
A new 3D scanning option has appeared, courtesy of a group in Ottawa. The Cirri scanner hopes to provide a “professional 3D scanning solution”. Cirri isn’t a piece of hardware – instead it’s a software solution that uses multiple digital images of a subject to develop a true 3D model. This means that you… Continue reading Cirri – A Software 3D Scanner
3D Systems’ New Scanning Solution
3D Systems announced an inexpensive personal 3D scanner last week, but they also announced a professional 3D scanning solution, too. The new GeoMagic Capture bundle is a combination of a blue-LED 3D scanner and application-specific software to integrate the scan directly into several high-end 3D modeling solutions, including: SolidWorks, SpaceClaim, Design X, Design Direct,… Continue reading 3D Systems’ New Scanning Solution
The CADScan Cubik 3D Scanner
We spoke with Dr. Alastair Buchanan, the man behind the Cubik full-color tabletop 3D scanner at the London 2013 3D Printshow. The device is a tabletop unit, meaning you can only scan items that will fit into its scan chamber. It’s also a sealed chamber, meaning that you can operate the scanner in a… Continue reading The CADScan Cubik 3D Scanner
Cubify’s New Handheld Scanner
Cubify announced the “Sense 3D Scanner” in a surprise announcement. The 3D printer manufacturer has thus far produced only 3D printers, making the Sense a completely new product line. It’s a handheld 3D scanner capable of rapidly capturing 3D shapes. We examined the specifications for the device and noted the following: The scan… Continue reading Cubify’s New Handheld Scanner
3D Scanning and Lighting
MakerBot recently issued some tips and instructions on how to best use their new Digitizer 3D scanner, with a focus on lighting. We’ve been fiddling with 3D scanners in the lab and have to agree: lighting is critical. Regardless of the scanner used, be it MakerBot’s, a cheap Kinect or a USD$50K scanner, lighting… Continue reading 3D Scanning and Lighting
Capture 3D Images with your iPhone
There’s a fascinating new iOS app that can capture true 3D images: Seene. The app, available at no charge, requires you to take four still images of a subject from slightly different viewpoints. Typically you’d image from “four corners”, upper left, upper right, lower right and lower left. The app then digests the images… Continue reading Capture 3D Images with your iPhone
3D Scans Obtained By Drones
A new approach to capturing 3D scans of extremely large objects has been pioneered by senseFly, who produce the eBee drone series. They teamed with Drone Adventures, an organization dedicated to demonstrating the power of drones, to capture a detailed scan of the Matterhorn, Europe’s tallest mountain. A team scaled the mountain and… Continue reading 3D Scans Obtained By Drones
Laser Slicing Technique Scans Microscopic Objects
A new process for scanning microscopic objects has been developed at Penn State. The process involves a nanosecond-pulse laser that slices microscopic objects. You can see the results above in a 3D model obtained from a maize root. This is a destructive process, as the scanned object is placed on a moving platform,… Continue reading Laser Slicing Technique Scans Microscopic Objects
Matterform Sales Open
Matterform’s fundraising campaign closed this spring achieving a total of “only” six times their target, but until now that was the only way to order one of their attractive tabletop 3D scanners. We received word from Co-Founder Adam Brandejs that their website now accepts pre-orders. We were also informed that the latest version of… Continue reading Matterform Sales Open
The Structure Sensor
The folks who developed Skanect, one of the best software solutions for 3D scanning with your Microsoft Kinect, have launched a new scanning venture: the Structure Sensor. Occipital, the company behind the sensor, bills it as “the world’s first 3D sensor for mobile devices.” The device attaches to iOS devices via the Lightning connector,… Continue reading The Structure Sensor
Captured Dimensions Captures Your Dimensions
A new, sophisticated and highly specialized 3D print service has launched: Captured Dimensions. This 3D print service focuses on producing full-color 3D figurines based on human and similar subjects. The crown jewel of Captured Dimensions is this incredible 3D scanning setup, involving dozens of high-res cameras. The subject merely sits in the center of… Continue reading Captured Dimensions Captures Your Dimensions