From VFX to video games, developers and artists are always looking for ways to achieve virtual realism, and one of the most-used methods nowadays is that of creating 3D-scanned models. The process ...

It seems 3D printers have been around for ages and still we don’t have a good solution for turning physical 3D objects into digital ones. Yes, 3D scanners exist, but the OpenScan is the best 3D ...

OpenScan has created a low-budget, high quality DIY 3D scanning system, that is fully open-source and modular and available to purchase in a variety of different packs depending on your needs from ...

3D scanning technology has been rapidly rising and revolutionizing the world of manufacturing. A 3D scanner is increasingly becoming more important for manufacturers as the world is moving towards ...

The concept of a 3D scanner can seem rather simple in theory: simply point a camera at the physical object you wish to scan ...

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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 ...