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Hexagon Buys Geomagic From 3D Systems, Good News for Reverse Engineering

Software giant Hexagon says it plans to make the Geomagic software platform even better with new features while keeping it hardware agnostic.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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The Best Professional Handheld 3D Scanners

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.

by All3DP
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What Is Laser Scanning? – Simply Explained

Laser scanning is a powerful technology used across wide-ranging industries. Read on to learn all about laser scanning and how it works!

by Leo Gregurić
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Ditch the Calipers, Handheld 3D Scanners Accelerate Research

To record accurate measurements of objects from museum collections faster without damage, researchers pack hand-held 3D scanners.

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Einscan Pro 2X Plus Review: Value Pick 2020

The Shining 3D Einscan Pro 2X Plus is our best value pick in summer 2020. Check out our full review to find out why.

by Azzura Lalani
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3D Scanning & 3D Printing in Archaeology & Paleontology

Archaeologists are embracing 3D printing and scanning as innovative ways to both preserve and display the past. Check out this guide on how these technologies are bringing the past to life.

by Melanie Griffin
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How Does a Lidar 3D Scanner Work? – Simply Explained

It's easier to model real life objects when you have a 3D scanner. Join us as we explore one option, the lidar 3D scanner!

by Eldon Burr
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3D Printing & Scanning Drive “Ghost in the Shell” VFX

The"Ghost in the Shell" VFX team used 30,000 3D scans and 3D printing technology to bring their film to life.

by Tyler Koslow
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3D Prophecy Challenge: Win Prop Replicas from Vikings TV Show

For the History Channel's fourth season of Vikings, fans have the chance to win giveaways from the 3D Prophecy Challenge.

by Hanna Watkin
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3D Printed Robert Lewandowski to Break Guinness World Record?

Soccer player Robert Lewandowski is scanned and printed as 10 feet tall statue, potentially breaks records for tallest 3D printed object.

by Hanna Watkin
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Artec 3D’s New Spider “2” 3D Scanner Is Four Times Faster

With a capture speed of up to 30 frames per second, Artec's new scanner brings efficiency to high-resolution capture for industry and virtual reality.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Hexagon Debuts Feature-Packed, Handheld Industrial 3D Scanners

Software maker Hexagon ventures into 3D scanning hardware with two new handheld, wireless tools promising ease-of-use for wide-ranging industries.

by Carolyn Schwaar
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Matter and Form’s ‘Self-Contained’ 3D Scanner is Having a Shaky Launch

The Three 3D scanner, which requires no internet or USB connection, software, or subscription service, seems near its now thrice-passed ship date.

by Adam Kohut
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Einstar Releases EXStar Version 1.2

The update sees optimizations that aim to improve scanning performance and speed, plus new features that boost users' levels of control over their scans.

by Adam Kohut
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Kiri Engine Can Now Export 3D Gaussian Splats as Meshes

The update enables users to export as both PLY and OBJ files – and the algorithm behind the feature will soon be open-sourced.

by Adam Kohut
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Revopoint Launches Range 2 Handheld 3D Scanner

A follow-up to last year's Range, the portable device boasts upgraded specs, such as a 1300 mm scan distance and a two-megapixel RGB camera.

by Adam Kohut
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Revopoint’s Next 3D Scanner Will Cut the Cables

The Miraco's Kickstarter campaign boasts an "all-in-one" 3D scanner with a film-camera-inspired body, a "quad-depth camera" for large and small object scanning, and more.

by Adam Kohut
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AI & 3D Scanning Automates, Accelerates Prosthetic Customization

3D scanners plus AI are bringing more patient-specific care options to a wide range of healthcare applications.

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Revopoint’s Latest 3D Scanner Has Raised Nearly $1 Million on Kickstarter

The Revopoint Inspire will be a compact, lightweight 3D scanner aimed at hobbyists who want to capture 'medium-sized' objects.

by Adam Kohut
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Creality’s New 3D Scanner Weighs As Much as an Orange

The compact CR-Ferret eyes an April 2 release, boasts two scanning modes and an ASIC chipset.

by Adam Kohut
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