The scanner only models what it can see. The holes in this 1-2-3 block for example are incomplete. There is a long chain of processes to go from raw sensor data to finished 3D model, and plenty of ...

This approach is more engaging than just staring at diagrams. Although you can still create 3D designs through 3D modeling, it often takes significantly more time than when using 3D scanning.

3D scanning is becoming much more accessible, which means it’s more likely that the average hacker will use it to solve problems — possibly odd ones. That being the case, a handy tool to have ...

With the Smithsonian launching its first conference about 3D scanning, we decided to take the Structure Sensor to the Boulder History Museum in Colorado to see what this affordable and portable 3D ...

The projection is done with a dedicated infrared laser projector (the two bright infrared LCDs on the scanner aren’t used for 3D scanning). This type of structured light projection and detection ...

3D scanner manufactuer Artec Group announced the U.S. debut of its Shapify Booth, which can scan your entire body in 12 seconds and use the resulting file to print a life-like figurine.

This next generation in mobile 3D scanning hardware was revealed today by the folks at Occipital. They've shown the Occipital Structure Sensor Mark II, a device that's 50% smaller than their ...