3D Scanners

There are numerous reasons to combine 3D scanning and 3D printing. Reverse engineering and its ability to customize and reconstruct obsolete parts is just one example of the versatility of the duo. While high-quality 3D scanners can capture detailed geometry,…

As defined by UNESCO, cultural heritage encompasses artifacts, monuments, sites and museums that hold significant value, whether symbolic, artistic, aesthetic or social. These can be thought of as the objects and areas that help define who we are as a…

The market for handheld 3D scanners is evolving rapidly, and SHINING 3D continues to innovate with its Einstar range. Founded in 2004, SHINING 3D is a major player in the 3D scanning field, with recognized expertise in both industrial metrology…

Many industries have recognized the potential of 3D printing for efficient and sustainable production. Additive manufacturing allows individual parts or small batches to be produced relatively inexpensively, on demand and on site, guaranteeing a ready supply of spare parts, among…

For years, the United States’ Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) has been one of the most active players in additive manufacturing for nuclear energy. In 2020, the lab made headlines for designing the first prototype of a 3D-printed nuclear reactor.…

Reverse engineering is a method of analyzing a finished product to understand its design and manufacture. By deciphering the structure and composition of an object, this technique offers the possibility of reproducing it, improving it or drawing inspiration from it…

3D scanning is a non-contact, non-destructive process used to capture the shape and dimensions of real objects or environments. Utilizing lasers and cameras, this technology collects detailed data that can be transformed into high-precision 3D models for a variety of…

Museums worldwide are embracing innovative technologies to revolutionize access to their extensive artifact collections. Among these advancements, 3D scanning and printing have emerged as powerfully useful tools, offering unprecedented opportunities for researchers, educators, and enthusiasts to engage with historical specimens…

Obtaining a 3D file for printing can be done in many ways: free or paid download from a dedicated platform, modeling from an adapted CAD software or 3D scanning via a 3D scanner. Today there are a multitude of solutions…

3D scanning is often used in the additive manufacturing (AM) sector to design a 3D model more easily than via modeling software. It captures data that is then transformed into a 3D model that can then be 3D printed. 3D…

Can 3D scanning technology enhance the construction of helmets for motorcyclists? That question is being asked at the Prototyping Laboratory of the Miguel Hernández University Science Park (PCUMH) located in Elche, Spain. With advances in metrology and 3D scanning, this…

Useful in a wide range of industries, 3D scanning is currently used by professionals in projects as diverse as scanning the human body to capturing complex engineering and design objects big and small. The industry is evolving rapidly and with…