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 ...

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 ...

As a result of the COVID pandemic, manufacturers have been faced with historic supply chain disruptions, along with wide swings in pricing and inventory – a challenge highlighted by the Biden ...

In this video, three consumer-grade 3D scanners are compared for at-home use: the Creality CR-Scan Lizard, Revopoint Mini, ...

Protect3d co-founders Kevin Gehsmann, Clark Bulleit and Tim Skapek began making customized 3D printed protective devices while they were still undergraduate engineering students at Duke University.

Student Collections Assistant, Isabel Leininger, assists in capturing a 3C image of a small sculpture from Rapa Nui. (all photos courtesy the University of Wyoming Art Museum) Already a member? Sign ...

A new 3D scanner and printer has halved the number of appointments patients undergoing facial reconstructive treatment need ...

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 ...

3D scanners are becoming more popular than ever. One of the main reasons for this is the growing desire of humans to create and replicate three-dimensional objects. Whether you're an architect looking ...

It's no secret that finding a comfortably fitting bra can be difficult, often requiring multiple failed attempts. That's where the Braave system comes in, as it uses 3D printing and scanning ...

Sponsored Content. We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The technology behind 3D printers has become more compact, advanced, and affordable over the past decade, but the same hasn ...

When I first heard about LiDAR and the 3D scanning apps available for the iPhone, I was skeptical that it was anything more than a gimmick. But I couldn't have been more wrong. With no prior ...