The concept of a 3D scanner can seem rather simple in theory: simply point a camera at the physical object you wish to scan in, rotate around the object to capture all angles and stitch it together ...

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 ...

3D printing is already a staple technology for all the hobbyist households, but the 3D scanning is still on the rise. Its importance and demand for it is permanently growing, because the range of ...

As an emerging segment at the intersection of intelligent manufacturing and creative consumption, the global consumer 3D printing industry has become one of the fastest-growing markets in consumer ...

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 ...

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 ...