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3D Scanning News and Resources

NexTech’s 3D AR Capture App “ARitize 360” Now Available for Early-Access Signup

March 6, 2020 · The company’s new CaptureAR App to facilitate the mass adoption of augmented reality.

Fast 3D White Light Scanning Comes to Hexagon’s Absolute Arm

February 28, 2020 · Structured light scanning technology comes to portable measuring arms with the new RS-SQUARED Area Scanner.

Simpleware Automated Segmentation Coming Soon

February 24, 2020 · New software module will automate segmentation of MRI and CT data.

Artec 3D Features Educational Bundles

February 11, 2020 · Bundles feature 3D Systems’ Geomagic software for schools, universities and research institutes.

IDC Forecasts Strong Growth for the 3D Scanner Market

February 3, 2020 · An important factor contributing to this growth is the continued migration of professional-level features into more affordable scanners.

nPower Software Partners with Thor3D

January 24, 2020 · Partnership opens opportunity for companies to bundle the Cyborg3D MeshToCAD software with the Thor3D hand scanner.

PolyWorks Software Joins the SMARTTECH3D Offer

January 2, 2020 · It is a universal metrology software platform that is designed for processing and analyzing three-dimensional data.

NVision Scans Rare Prehistoric Fossils for Texas Museum  

December 6, 2019 · The detailed scan data will enable the paleontology museum to 3D-print exact replicas of the fossil for further study and education.  

Creaform Launches Handyscan Aeropack for Aerospace Industry

November 14, 2019 · Solution suite designed for needs of aircraft manufacturers and maintenance, repair and operations companies.

3D Scanning Helps Vision Impaired Experience Sculptures 

October 10, 2019 · Scanning data was used to 3D-print to-scale replicas of sculptures for a tactile educational experience for the blind and visually impaired. 

Taylor Attachments Modernizes With a 3D Design Workflow

October 2, 2019 · Farm equipment manufacturer trades time-consuming manual processes for a streamlined workflow that incorporates 3D scanning and CAD modeling.

Creaform adds Academia 50 3D Scanner to its Educational Solution Suite 

September 19, 2019 · ACADEMIA 50 uses structured white light technology to scan objects made of any material, surface type or color, according to the company.

Exact Metrology Offers the Artec Micro 3D Scanner

August 13, 2019 · New scanner is Artec 3D’s most accurate 3D scanner to date, company says.

Volume Graphics Releases New Generation of CT Software Solutions

July 12, 2019 · Updates in 3.3 include multi-material dimensioning, native Q-DAS support, OCR-based automation, and high-quality volume meshing.

HxGN 2019 where AR/VR meets Metrology; Epson Releases Augmented Reality Remote Assist

June 21, 2019 · Hexagon's HxGN highlights intersection of AR/VR and metrology; Epson launches AR-based remote assistance app.

Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 14 with Functionality for Quality Inspection

June 4, 2019 · New features include integration with metrology-grade desktop 3D scanner Artec Micro, target-free registration for 3D laser scanner Artec Ray, and Direct Export for CAD/CAM, Automatic Glare Removal.

RAPID+TCT 2019 Drives Additive Manufacturing to Next Level in Motor City

May 24, 2019 · Thousands of attendees delve into 3D printing, the future of manufacturing, digital twins, data management and so much more.

Artec 3D Launches Artec Micro Industrial Desktop 3D Scanner

May 21, 2019 · Scanner promises quality control of small objects, reverse engineering design and more.

Hexagon Shows Off New Metrology Grade 3D Scanning Laser Tracker at RAPID + TCT 2019

May 20, 2019 · Hexagon's Joel Martin, product manager of the Laser Tracker product line, will also present "Laser Scanning from Macro to Micro: What to Use, Where and Why" on May 22, at 2 p.m. in the AM Technical Insights Forum track.

Editor’s Pick: Production 3D Printing System Establishes a Community of Innovation Partners

May 15, 2019 · HP Jet Fusion 5200 Series 3D Printing Production System offers repeatability, economies of scale and new applications.


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