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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.
Fuel3D’s Journey To A New 3D Space
We chatted recently with Fuel3D CMO Philip Newman and learned the company has taken some big steps, and they’re not in 3D printing.
Smart3D’s Inexpensive Pixelio 3D Scanning System
We’re checking out a forthcoming 3D scanning option, the Pixelio.
Occipital Acquires Lynx, And A Strategy Is Revealed
3D scanner manufacturer Occipital announced they’ve 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 “iSense” 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
José M. Martínez is not one to let a problem lay unsolved. In this case, he’s 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 3D’s New Industrial 3D Scanner
SMARTTECH 3D announced a powerful 3D scanner designed for industrial use: the SMARTTECH 3D Robotized.
S Square’s Three 3D Scanning Solutions
We took a good look at not one, but THREE 3D scanners from Hong Kong-based S Square System.
Afinia’s 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 Form’s 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-TECH’s 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 Systems’ 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!
BQ’s 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?
Perceptron’s 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 Sicnova’s new CloneScan3D looks to be a easy way to capture 3D models of people.
Matter and Form’s Tabletop Scanner
Matter and Form’s 3D scanner remains popular, but the company hopes to do even more.
Shining 3D’s EinScan-S 3D Scanner
At CES we were able to check out Shining 3D’s 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.
ESUN’s Fast 3D Body Scanner
Need to capture a 3D model of an elusive subject? You might consider the ESUN full body scanner.
Fuel3D’s Future Scanning Devices
During a discussion with Fuel3D at CES it became clear they’re setting goals far beyond mere 3D face scanning.
The Evolution of Fuel3D’s Scanner
We took a look at the latest version of Fuel3D’s 3D scanner.
The MICRON3D Is Not Your Average 3D Scanner
SMARTTECH’S 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.
HP’s Sprout 3D Creation Technology
HP made not one, but two announcements today. One of them dealt with 3D creation technology.
Energy 3D’s Instantaneous 3D Scanner: Ulysses
We’re looking at a new 3D scanning solution from Dynamic3D, the Ulysses 3D scanner.
Rejoice! 123D Catch Now Available on Android
Autodesks’s 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
Intel’s RealSense™ technology could put a 3D scanner in your mobile device.
Mantis Vision’s MV4D Mobile 3D Scanning Technology
There are several 3D scanning solutions for mobile devices, but Mantis Vision’s 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; it’s a new 3D scanning app for your iPhone.
Something’s Cooking at Rendor
There’s an ominous web page published by Replica Labs, describing something called “Rendor”. It seems to be a 3D scanning app.
The Zeus 3D Copier?
It’s called “The world’s first ALL-in-One 3D Printer for professional use” 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 “Revolutionize 3D Scanning”.
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.
Artec’s Handheld 3D Scanners
There are now several inexpensive handheld 3D scanners on the market, but they just aren’t 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 there’s one that might have an edge on the others.
Fuel 3D’s 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
Matterform’s 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 Matterform’s 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