Not all 3D scanning is alike, and the right workflow can depend on the object involved. [Ding Dong Drift] demonstrates this in his 3D scan of a project car. His goal is to design custom attachments, ...

3D head scanning technology has evolved rapidly, bringing professional-grade capabilities within reach of enthusiasts and hobbyists. You can now create intricate, high-quality 3D models of your head ...

If you can 3D-scan it, you can 3D-print it – and Matter and Form has announced a super-versatile new way to do so. The Three system creates photorealistic, high-detail, full-color 3D scans of objects ...

In an industry historically reliant on experienced craftsmanship, dome cutting has finally evolved. This process that once ...

At the heart of every construction project around the world, there’s a handful of vehicles doing all the heavy lifting. Whether it be a digger, a tractor or a crane, this machinery needs to be safe, ...

Until a few years ago, it was necessary to use expensive equipment and software to scan objects in 3D, but in recent years it has become possible to easily perform 3D scanning using the cameras and ...

On a computer screen in a lab, a scattered cluster of stone flakes suddenly snaps together into a single, razor-edged tool, each fragment rotating and locking into place as if time is running in ...

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