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 ...

Tom Burtonwood, “Rmutt 2.0” (2013), ABS Plastic and pigmented wax inlay (all images courtesy the artist) CHICAGO — For artist Tom Burtonwood, the transition into 3D scanning and printing was as ...

It seems to make sense. If you have a 3D printer, you might wish you could just scan some kind of part and print it — sort of like a 3D photocopier. Every time we think about this, though, we watch a ...

LINCOLN COUNTY, N.M. (KRQE) — This New Mexico historical site is taking their research one step further into the modern age by using 3D scanning to recreate a miniature plastic version of the Torreon ...

Printing 3D objects has always felt like a daunting and expensive affair, but we are beginning to see 3D printers come down in price substantially. The problem is that it’s still difficult to create ...

3D scanners are used across a wide range of industries and applications due to their ability to capture the physical dimensions of objects and environments quickly and accurately, enabling their ...

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 ...

The University of Oxford has embarked on the ambitious mission to 3D scan the historic Divinity School as part of the ARCHiOx ...

Würth unveiled the ORSY-MAT vending system, an automated material storage solution designed to streamline workflows. This self-refilling system continuously monitors inventory levels and automatically ...

NASCAR is supporting USA Luge in their Olympic preparation, using 3D scanning and 3D printing to enhance aerodynamics.