3D scanning and 3D printing may sound like a natural match for one another, but they don’t always play together as easily and nicely as one would hope. I’ll explain what one can expect by highlighting ...

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 ...

Like many people, I have been preparing files for 3D printing using 3D modeling programs or downloading them from 3D model ...

Rather than spending hundreds or even thousands of pounds on a 3D scanner, you might be interested to know that it is possible to use an Xbox Kinect to create an affordable alternative. This guide by ...

Strange software bugs. Could benefit from extra light. No mobile device compatibility. Requires a computer. As a chronic tinkerer, I’ve always wished there was a simple, efficient, and effective way ...

CAPTURE 3D enhances its selection of portable 3D metrology solutions with the T-SCAN hawk handheld 3D scanner, offering fast and easy high-quality 3D data collection with the flexibility to measure ...

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 ...

Many museums around the world remain shuttered. Fortunately, you can still visit some of the best virtually, from the comfort and safety of your own couch. But why stop there? Forget just looking at ...