Using a 3D printer to make high quality parts is a great way to improve the look and appeal of any project. If you want to replicate something exactly, though, you’ll need either a very good set of ...

Apple’s FaceID system uses infrared depth-sensing technology to authenticate people via their faces. It can also be used for simple 3D scanning, and [Scott Yu-Jan] found a better way to do that. The ...

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 ...

3D scanning technology has been rapidly rising and revolutionizing the world of manufacturing. A 3D scanner is increasingly becoming more important for manufacturers as the world is moving towards ...

This week, Trimble introduced its new Trimble X7 3D laser scanning system, enabling professionals of all scanning levels to quickly and easily capture precise 3D scanning data to produce high-quality ...

Rather than spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a 3D scanner, you might be interested to know that it is possible to use an Xbox Kinect to create an affordable alternative. This guide by ...

Leica Geosystems’ (St. Gallen, Switzerland) Leica RTC360 3D laser scanner, distributed by comprehensive metrology service provider Exact Metrology (Brookfield, Wis., U.S.), is a portable coordinate ...

If you are searching for a 3D scanner capable of not only scanning small items such as coins but also large items as big as a car. You might be interested in the new THREE 3D scanner designed and ...

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser ...