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 becoming much more accessible, which means it’s more likely that the average hacker will use it to solve problems — possibly odd ones. That being the case, a handy tool to have in one’s ...

Your iPhone's 3D scanner is impressive, but it's not even close to a dedicated scanner ...

Varjo, the high-end XR headset creator, today announced the release of a new smartphone-based 3D scanning service for enterprise that promises to let users quickly build photorealistic environments ...

3D scanning is transforming renovation planning by providing precise digital models of existing spaces. By capturing accurate as-built conditions, it reduces measurement errors, streamlines design, ...

SHINING 3D has received a Red Dot Award 2026 for its FreeScan Omni 3D scanner, with judges highlighting the device’s ...

3D scanners are used across a wide range of industries and applications due to their ability to capture the physical dimensions of objects and environments quickly and accurately, enabling their ...

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 ...