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 ...

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 ...

What are Blue Light 3D Scanners? Structured light 3D scanners, typically mounted on a camera stand, robot, or tripod, function as point-and-shoot cameras and need little or no programming with minimal ...

HP has today unveiled a new version of their very unique Sprout desktop computer which is equipped with a 3D camera capable of capturing real-world objects without the need for any additional hardware ...

These tools are becoming more and more commonplace…it will become the norm in, if not months, a year or two. “They found a lovely, lovely woman in Russia,” said Anna Zevelyov, director of business ...

Like most Americans, my weight is a cause for concern. After having children and hitting age 30, it has become increasingly difficult to maintain a healthy weight. I’m not the only one facing this ...

U.S. researchers have developed a camera chip that could give smartphones the ability to take 3D scans of everyday objects, a sought-after feature in the 3D-printing world. Engineers at the California ...

This article was taken from the August 2013 issue of Wired magazine. Be the first to read Wired's articles in print before they're posted online, and get your hands on loads of additional content by ...

If you want to lose weight and get into shape, some gyms are now offering high-tech, 3D body scanners to help you track your progress. A few months ago, musical theater actress Sarah Loman came to ...

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U.S. researchers have developed a camera chip that could give smartphones the ability to take 3D scans of everyday objects, a sought-after feature in the 3D-printing world. Engineers at the California ...