3D scanning and 3D printing may sound like a natural match for one another, but they don’t always play together as easily and nicely as one would hope. I’ll explain what one can expect by highlighting ...

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If you can 3D-scan it, you can 3D-print it – and Matter and Form has announced a super-versatile new way to do so. The Three system creates photorealistic, high-detail, full-color 3D scans of objects ...

3D head scanning technology has evolved rapidly, bringing professional-grade capabilities within reach of enthusiasts and hobbyists. You can now create intricate, high-quality 3D models of your head ...

Mastering 3D scanning for perfect digital models From hobbyists to industry pros, nailing a 3D scan is all about preparation, technique, and knowing your tools. With the right environment, object prep ...

3D is already gunning for a space on the consumer desk. But now it’s also coming to the mobile space with Itseez3D, a 3D scanner app for the iPad. “The app is targeted to consumers so that anyone who ...

The Makerbot Digitizer was announced this week, giving anyone with $1400 the ability to scan small objects and print out a copy on any 3D printer. Given the vitriol spewed against Makerbot in the ...

Polycam, an app that uses a smartphone’s sensors to capture 3D scans of objects, is raising cash from prominent investors, including Adobe and YouTube co-founder ...

Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, has launched a free app on the iOS app store that can scan items and create high-fidelity 3D models of them. RealityScan is a scanning app that lets you replicate ...