3D Scanners
All3DP’s editors have gone hands-on with most of the newest entry level scanners on the market delivering what you need to know before making a purchase.
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Our updated guide to the best 3D scanners from entry-level to industrial includes picks in 6 categories – many backed by hands-on reviews.
Wondering if the Kinect can be used as a 3D scanner? It (s)can! Learn how to build your own Kinect 3D scanner without breaking the bank.
Scanning the market for an entry-level 3D scanner? There are many to choose from. Here are the ones I think are worth your time.
3D scanning doesn't have to be expensive. Read on to create your own affordable yet accurate DIY 3D scanner today!
Setting up a 3D face scanner can give way to plenty of fun projects. Check out different scanning options and how to get that model ready!
Revopoint’s expansion into workflow-enhancing 3D scanning forms continues with the Trackit, a multi-mode laser 3D scanner that, paired with its companion tracking tower, eliminates the need for painstaking use of tracking dots.
Open-source 3D scanners make the technology cost-effective and customizable. Check out the best open-source projects!
3DMakerPro’s recent lidar-powered pivot to surveyal applications isn't total. At Rapid + TCT, the company showed off two previously unannounced 3D scanners prioritizing affordability and flexibility.
Revopoint creates compact and affordable 3D scanners. But do they deliver true accuracy? Find out now in our complete comparison!
Learn how to reverse-engineer physical parts into digital design models with the top software options for your 3D scan data.
The latest handheld scanner from Shining 3D eliminates the workstation bottleneck, allowing engineers to capture, mesh, and export full reports entirely on-device.
The device marks a new direction for Creality scanning hardware, leaving the data cables behind in favor of handheld, onboard processing for more agile workflows.
Creality is now bundling its scanners with a 20% discount on Quicksurface, making professional "scan-to-CAD" more accessible.
Whether it's to reverse engineer a component, measure an object, catalog antiquities, or customize patient care, check out the best handheld 3D scanners for your business.
Forget stationary tripods and GPS limits: Artec 3D’s first SLAM-based mobile mapping system delivers rapid digital twins of almost any environment.
The answers involve hot-swappable batteries , a 4-million-points-per-second scanning speed, and bundled design software. Everything, that is, except the price tag.
From 3D scanning spray and well beyond, these accessories will equip your 3D scanner to work on practically anything. Read on for more!
The new HP DesignScan brings established Creaform technology to HP's product lineup, reflecting a strategic move to expand its role in the digital manufacturing ecosystems.
Learn how to turn your camera into a 3D scanner. With an ordinary camera and some clever software, you can have your own 3D scanning camera.
Today, one of the main barriers to adopting scanning isn’t cost, it’s confidence. HP’s Michel Georges Encrenaz and Creaform’s Gabrielle Williams share expert advice for turning real-world objects into ready-to-print files.