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 ...

It requires significant effort to create 3D models from scratch. Fortunately, 3D scanners have greatly expedited this process, saving valuable time and energy that would otherwise be spent on manual ...

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Mobile scanning software maker Itseez 3D has released an update to its 3D scanner app that can accommodate full-body 3D models. Designed to work with Occipital’s Structure Sensor ($379), a snap-on ...

You can turn natural objects into digital models, which you can use in your design. Whether you're still a student, a hobbyist, or a seasoned professional, 3D scanners are an essential part of the ...

Like many people, I have been preparing files for 3D printing using 3D modeling programs or downloading them from 3D model ...

Eva Lite is an affordable entry-level version of the handheld white-light 3D scanner, Artec Eva. It features the same accuracy specs, but with reduced functionality such as geometry only tracking and ...

Scientists from the Computer Vision and Geometry Lab of ETH Zurich developed an app that turns an ordinary smartphone into a mobile 3D scanner. Instead of taking a normal photograph, a user simply ...