The concept of a 3D scanner can seem rather simple in theory: simply point a camera at the physical object you wish to scan in, rotate around the object to capture all angles and stitch it together ...

3D scanning is important because the ability to digitize awkward or troublesome shapes from the real world can really hit the spot. One can reconstruct objects by drawing them up in CAD, but when ...

Designers are pairing zoning strategies with 3D scanning to make small gardens more functional, visually structured, and easier to plan. Japanese-inspired 'bento zoning' and expert patio layouts gain ...

I have a question about 3D scanning devices: Why aren't they easier to access? Today a project by Thomas Megel made the rest of the handheld smart device universe look silly by comparison. With ...

There are multiple apps that use the iPhone to perform 3D scanning of objects, but most of them require a LiDAR scanner (distance measuring sensor) and cannot be used on models that do not have a ...

Industrial 3D scanning is shifting from a separate, post-process inspection step to an integrated, real-time quality control method. Combining metrology-grade hardware, optical triangulation ...