Artec 3D released a new handheld 3D scanner, the Spider II. The Spider II succeeds the Space Spider, as the new device includes several major performance enhancements. The accuracy of the Spider II is a very tiny 0.05mm, which is quite impressive. However, the big change is in the speed of operation, with two key… Continue reading Spider II: Artec 3D’s Latest Handheld Scanner Doubles Working Volume for Faster Captures
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Dual Technology Scanning: FreeScan Combo’s Blue Laser and VCSEL Technologies
We had a quick look at the new Shining 3D FreeScan Combo 3D scanners.
POP 3 Plus 3D Scanner: Revopoint’s New Medium-Sized Device Boasts High Accuracy and Ease of Use
Revopoint’s new POP 3 Plus 3D scanner is quite an improvement over its predecessor.
SketchUp Lets You Scan a Space with an iPad
Trimble implements Canvas.io technology to create SketchUp models.
Innovative 3D Scanner Startup Scoobe3D Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Fierce Market Competition
3D scanner manufacturer Scoobe3D has apparently declared bankruptcy.
Creality’s New 3D Scanner: The CR-Scan Ferret Pro
Creality launched a new 3D scanner, the curiously named CR-Scan Ferret Pro.
Explore Large Scale 3D Scanning with 3DMakerPro’s Lynx Handheld Scanner
In the ever-evolving landscape of 3D scanning, 3DMakerPro has made another significant stride forward with the launch of their Lynx handheld 3D scanner.
Shining 3D Unveils FreeScan Combo: Lightweight Handheld 3D Scanner with Advanced Features
Shining 3D has released a very intriguing new handheld 3D scanner, the FreeScan Combo.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 3
Our hands on test of the new Mole 3D scanner concludes with software, scan results and final thoughts.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 2
Our look at the new Mole 3D scanner continues with operations and alignment.
Hands On With The Mole 3D Scanner, Part 1
We’ve been quietly testing the new Mole 3D scanner for a few weeks and have a full, hands-on review.
Introducing the Mole: 3DMakerpro’s New 3D Scanner for Precision Geometry Captures
3DMakerpro has just released a new 3D scanner, the Mole.
Handheld Laser Scanner Gets 0.012 mm Accuracy
Creaform HandySCAN BLACK Elite is 2x more accurate than company’s previous best.
3D Scanning for Everyone? Not Yet
Polycam falls short in reality capture of detailed parts.
Hands on with the Luma NeRF 3D Scanner App
I’ve been testing the Luma 3D scanning app, which uses the new NeRF method, and it’s amazing.
Hands on with Scanamaze
I tested Scanamaze, a new handheld 3D scanning app.
The Einstar 3D Scanner
Shining 3D announced a new and very affordable handheld 3D scanner, the Einstar.
The Peel 3 Handheld 3D Scanner
peel 3D announced a new handheld 3D scanner: the peel 3.
Hands on With The Scenario 3D Scanner App
I took the new Scenario 3D scanning app for a test drive.
Can You 3D Scan Through Glass? Apparently You Can!
A fascinating experiment at the Historical Museum of the City of San Francisco in Argentina showed it’s possible to obtain high quality 3D scans through glass.
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.
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.
peel 2-S Handheld 3D Scanner Announced
Peel 3D announced the peel 2-S handheld 3D scanner.
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.
Shining 3D Releases Two New Handheld 3D Scanners
Shining 3D has announced the EinScan H and EinScan HX handheld 3D scanners.
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
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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.
Handheld 3D Bioprinter Enables Muscle Reconstruction
Researchers have developed a handheld 3D bioprinter that is apparently able to repair damaged muscle tissue. We think this could be automated in the future.
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.
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.
The peel 2 Handheld 3D Scanner
peel 3D announced the peel 2, an advanced handheld 3D scanner.
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.
A Brilliant Solution for 3D Scanning
If you’ve even used a handheld 3D scanner, you know what’s going to happen.
The Affordable PEEL 3D Handheld Scanner
A new handheld 3D scanner is announced, and it sports a very attractive price.
CreoPop: A Liquid Ink 3D Printing Pen
While the several existing 3D printing pen ventures appear to be successful, CreoPop hopes to shake things up with a breakthrough technology.
The Lix 3D Pen
In business sometimes you invent a new product, but other times you improve on an existing product. The latter approach is that taken by the developers of the Lix 3D printing pen.
Yet Another 3D Printing Pen: swissPen
After the monstrous success of 3Doodler, others hope to duplicate their success, including the 3D Printed Pen that replicated much of 3Doodler’s design. Now we see another: swissPen, made by Groupe JL Monnin, based in, of course, Switzerland. The swissPen, which sells for CHF 95.00 (USD$103), is a handheld extruder that accepts PLA and… Continue reading Yet Another 3D Printing Pen: swissPen
3Doodler – A 3D Pen Printer
It’s billed as the first “3D printing pen”, and we believe it is indeed the first handheld 3D printer that you can purchase. Wait, “handheld 3D printer”? That’s precisely what it is. The device is held in your hand and slowly waved through 3D space. As it moves, it extrudes melted thermoplastic, just like… Continue reading 3Doodler – A 3D Pen Printer