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AESUB’s Innovative 3D Scanning Accessories Make Scanning Easy

We had an interesting chat with the folks from AESUB and discovered several ingenious accessories for 3D scanning.

ORNL Reduces Inspection Time for 3D Printed Nuclear Parts by 85%

The algorithm is now being trained for Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to apply similar methods for irradiated materials and nuclear fuel.

Researchers Develop Algorithms to Improve Accuracy of Complex 3D Scans

A new approach to point cloud processing could dramatically enhance the accuracy of complex 3D scans.

WIMBA Expands Pet Prosthetic Services with In-House 3D Printing Technology

I had no idea pet-tech had advanced so far, and it turns out 3D printing is a key factor.

Jawset Introduces Postshot: AI-Driven 3D Scanning Tool Now in Beta

Jawset offers beta access to a new 3D scanning tool, Postshot.

Convergent Manufacturing Demonstration at IMTS 2024

Brings Additive and Subtractive Technologies Together.

New AI-Powered Technique Enhances 3D Scans by Accurately Filling Missing Data

Researchers have developed a powerful new method for hole-filling for incomplete 3D scans.

AM-Flow Tackles Post-Processing Challenges with Advanced Automation Features

AM-Flow is quietly building up an impressive portfolio of automation functions for additive manufacturing.

Desktop Metal Releases New Tolerance Analysis and Scan Adjustment Software

Boston-based Desktop Metal has announced the launch of Live Inspect, a new software for analyzing and correcting errors in 3D printed parts.

SketchUp Lets You Scan a Space with an iPad

Trimble implements Canvas.io technology to create SketchUp models.

Three Creality 3D Scanning Options for Father’s Day

It’s Father’s Day tomorrow and what might be a great gift idea? How about a 3D scanner to complement a 3D printer?

What is Photogrammetry?

Photogrammetry was a potential game-changer, and images are of low quality.

Hands On With The 3DMakerPro Moose Lite 3D Scanner, Part 3

Our look at the 3DMakerPro Moose Lite 3D scanner concludes with more operations and final thoughts.

Hands On With The 3DMakerPro Moose Lite 3D Scanner, Part 2

Our review of the 3DMakerPro Moose Lite continues with a look at operations.

Hands On With The 3DMakerPro Moose Lite 3D Scanner, Part 1

We’ve been testing the new Moose Lite 3D scanner from 3DMakerPro.

HP Silently Took the Fitstation Insole Platform Off the Market

The company continues to work directly with footwear brands such as Brooks and Superfeet.

3D Scanning in Museums: Allowed or Not?

I’m reading a story from two years ago about a conflict regarding 3D scanning at museums.

Improved Ceramic 3D Printing Inspection Using Supercontinuum Lasers

New research explores a method of inspecting ceramic 3D prints in a non-destructive manner.

Artec 3D Partners with Handicap International to Enhance Prosthetic Production in Rwanda

Artec 3D has been busy in Africa assisting an NGO working with handicapped patients.

Rhino3D 8 Revolutionizes 3D Scanning with Innovative Shrinkwrap Function

Robert McNeel & Associates has released a new version of Rhino3D, version 8.

Book of the Week: Photogrammetry Fundamentals

This week’s selection is “Photogrammetry Fundamentals: The Ultimate Survival Guide” by ARCHIV3D.

Book of the Week: 3D Scanning for Advanced Manufacturing

This week’s selection is “3D Scanning for Advanced Manufacturing, Design, and Construction” by Gary C. Confalone, John Smits, and Thomas Kinnare.

British Museum to 3D Scan Entire Collection

The British Museum announced an incredible project: they are digitizing their entire collection.

Design of the Week: Bonnie Prince Charlie

This week’s selection is a lifelike recreation of Bonnie Prince Charlie.

Driving Innovation: 3D Scanning’s Impact on Automotive Upgrades

One of the key applications for 3D scanning is automotive repair and enhancement.

Neuralangelo: NVIDIA’s New Open Source AI Tool Redefines 3D Surface Reconstruction

NVIDIA has released new open source code for Neurangelo, a powerful AI-based 3D tool.

Real-Time Quality Control for Powder-Based 3D Printers: Meet Phase3D’s Fringe

Phase3D has developed a sophisticated real-time quality control system for powder-based 3D printers they call “Fringe”.

3D Scanner Selection: Nine Essential Questions to Consider

So you want to buy a 3D scanner? These are the nine questions you should be asking.

Luxolis 3D Scan Camera Could Be Worth Waiting For

Free scanning with app is a prelude to a state-of-the-art 3D scanning camera.

AI Meets 3D Scanning: How Scan to 3D Could Transform the 3D Printing Process

I’ve realized there is yet another way to leverage AI for 3D printing that might be easy to do.

Essential Digitization: Why Small Museums Should Consider 3D Scanning

Small museums should consider 3D scanning their collections.

Hands On With AESUB 3D Scanning Spray

I recently had the opportunity to try out AESUB’s 3D scanning spray.

The Pros and Cons of 3D Scanning Apps vs Dedicated 3D Scanners

After the iPhone X was released in 2017, the general public became more aware of 3D scanners.

Design of the Week: 3D Printed Garden Tractor

This week’s selection is the incredible 3D printed garden tractor by Reddit contributor “FeckMeGently”.

Understanding the 10 Steps of 3D Scanning Workflows

3D scanning can appear to be complex, but there are actually only a few standard steps required.

What Is the Reality of 3D Printing Car Parts?

An interesting view of 3D printing from outside the industry.

Revealing the Possibilities of Interaction-Free Quantum Cameras

What are the implications for 3D printing from the development of an interaction-free quantum camera?

Question of the Week: 3D Printing a Zinc House Ornament

This week’s question is all about how to 3D print an enormous metal house ornament.

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.

Watch Out, NeRF is Coming to a 3D Scanner Near You

There’s an entirely new way to 3D scan objects, and it’s going to change everything.

Unlocked: 3D Printing By Drones

New research has proven it is possible to use drones to 3D print large objects.

3D Body Data Slowly Coming Online

Aetrex announced they are now providing comprehensive 3D data for foot scans, which can be used for 3D printing.

Dinosaurs and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding provides thoughts on the relationship between 3D technology and dinosaurs.

Book of the Week: Maps for Time Travelers

This week’s selection is “Maps for Time Travelers: How Archaeologists Use Technology to Bring Us Closer to the Past” by Mark D McCoy.

Cosmo Wenman’s 3D Scanning Case Against Musée Rodin

If there’s one person that’s shaking up the world of 3D scanning, it’s Cosmo Wenman.

Question of the Week: 3D Printing A Skeleton Model

This week’s question relates to a very unusual 3D printing requirement.

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.

NVIDIA Researchers Develop More Effective 3D Scanning Method

Researchers at NVIDIA have created a unique method of producing 3D models from 2D images.

SHINING 3D’s Dual Range 3D Scanner

SHINING 3D has developed a very unusual 3D scanner.

Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 17

Artec 3D released the latest version of their scanning software, Artec Studio 17.

3D Printing Cremation Urns

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi look at the new practice of 3D printing cremation urns for the deceased.

Hands On With Scaniverse

I took a look at a Scaniverse, a very useful handheld 3D scanning app.

What Is Photometric Stereo 3D Scanning?

There are several basic approaches to achieving a 3D scan, but one you may not have heard of is photometric stereo scanning.

Set 3D Scanners to Maximum: 7nm Resolution Achieved

Researchers have developed a method of 3D scanning that can resolve structures as small as 7nm, or 0.000007mm.

The Delightful Agisoft De-Lighter

I just discovered a very interesting tool that should be of interest to anyone performing 3D scanning.

Backing Up Ukraine With Polycam

Polycam launched a key 3D service for Ukraine.

Hands On With RealityScan, Part 2

Our evaluation of Capturing Reality’s new mobile 3D scanning app continues.

Hands On With RealityScan, Part 1

Capturing Reality released a mobile version of their powerful 3D scanning system, and we gave it a test.

Artec 3D Launches Intellectual Property Lawsuit

News broke about a lawsuit filed by Artec 3D regarding the intellectual property of their software suite.

Buying a New or Vintage Car? How 3D Printing Can Help You Make a Choice

If you’re in the market for a vehicle, you’ve got a big decision ahead of you

Australia’s Blackhawk Helicopter Purchase and 3D Printing

Charles R. Goulding and Preeti Sulibhavi examine how the U.S. military is using digital twins for helicopter development.

Artec 3D Launches Cloud Service with Latest Software Release

Artec 3D released Artec Studio 16, along with a brand new cloud service.

Advancements of 3D Printing in the Dental Industry

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley discuss recent 3D printing advancements in the dental industry.

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.

How Important Is Reverse Engineering?

How complex is reverse engineering, and is it a major activity?

Body Scanning Breakthrough

Researchers have developed a new algorithm that could light up the 3D printed fashion industry.

PhotoCatch: First App To Use Apple’s 3D Scanning API

The first app able to use Apple’s new Object Capture API has appeared: PhotoCatch.

3D Printing Endangered Species

While addressing animals on the endangered species list is a major undertaking, 3D scanning and 3D printing can preserve these Vanishing Legacies.

Lessons From Cimquest’s 2021 Xpand3D Event – Part One

On May 25 and 26, 2021, Cimquest held its annual Xpand3D event, virtually.

Shining 3D Pairs 3D Scanner With MSoft

Shining 3D announced a new bundle combining hardware with targeted application software.

Girl Gang Garage is Now 3D

Girl Gang Garage has partnered with Stratasys to fully “3D” their latest project.

Ensuring AM Quality With CT Scans

Quality has become one of the most important aspects of additive manufacturing, and there’s an unusual way to ensure quality using CT scans.

Seeking The Perfect 3D Printed Swim Goggles

A company is offering perfectly-fitting swim goggles with 3D technology.

Fixing Decades-Old Spelling Mistakes With 3D Scanning And 3D Printing

An interesting application of several 3D technologies took place in London recently.

Software For Self-Built 3D Scanners?

Polyga is offering powerful software that can be used with self-built 3D scanners.

Using Calibry With 3DMeasureUp

Thor3D announced a partnership with ProtoTech to allow for Calibry 3D scans to be used with 3DMeasureUp.

Shining 3D Releases ExScan 3.6

Shining 3D has released a new version of their 3D scanning software for EinScan devices, version 3.6.

Air Force Issues National Call For 3D Scanner Technology

Charles R. Goulding and Ryan Donley examine Air Force demand for reverse engineering using 3D scanning and 3D printing.

Demolished Brutalist Building Saved Through Photogrammetry

A citizen 3D scanner has captured and 3D printed a now-demolished building.

Question of the Week: Photogrammetry Services

This week’s question is about photogrammetry services.

Shining 3D Launches Reverse Engineering Service

Shining 3D has launched a new reverse engineering service.

ParallelQSlim: Simplifying Complex 3D Scanned Meshes

A new open source tool could greatly aid the simplification of basic 3D scans.

Glimpsing The Future Of Mass Customization

In an interesting short video, 3D print service Qualified3D demonstrates a method for producing mass customized objects.

Adobe Capture Going 3D With New Scantastic Feature

Adobe announced the coming availability of a new feature in their Capture app: Scantastic.

Design of the Week: Rzhev Memorial

This week’s selection is the Rzhev Memorial 3D scan by Thor3D.

12th Century Lost Wax Casting Replicated In 21st Century 3D Printing

The Gloucester Candlestick has been faithfully recreated in a new 3D print.

Skydio Announces X2 3D Scan Drone, Advances Autonomous AI Drone Tech

It’s wasn’t too many years ago that inspecting a bridge, evaluating safe passage, or planning a route took a brave soul to volunteer or a less brave soul to draw the short straw.