3D printing is turning heads these days, especially with do-it-yourselfers. Y Combinator startup Matterport has invented a small scanner, pictured above, that can scan any space or object and create a ...

The device rotates 360 degrees, also scanning vertically. It first snaps hundreds of thousands of measurements, crafting a ...

Mobile scanning software maker Itseez 3D has released an update to its 3D scanner app that can accommodate full-body 3D models. Designed to work with Occipital’s Structure Sensor ($379), a snap-on ...

3D head scanning technology has evolved rapidly, bringing professional-grade capabilities within reach of enthusiasts and hobbyists. You can now create intricate, high-quality 3D models of your head ...

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 ...

LUXEMBOURG--(Marketwired - Nov 15, 2016) - Artec 3D, a developer and manufacturer of professional 3D hardware and software, unveils several special offers on its scanner and modeling software, ...

These 3D scans are precise enough to capture the fine folds in a piece of clothing or the subtle curves of a ceramic vase.

If we've crossed paths in the past week, there's a pretty good chance I've scanned you. This extends well beyond the human race, into the realms of animal, vegetable, plush toy and fruit bowl. Some ...