From construction sites to creative studios, point cloud scanning is changing how we capture and create 3D models. With tools like SketchUp’s Scan Essentials and advanced scan-to-CAD workflows, you ...

3D scanning and 3D printing are reshaping how makers, artists, and engineers bring ideas to life. From capturing intricate details of sculptures to producing precise, functional parts, these tools ...

Stop settling for flat photos. Learn how to make Gaussian Splats using just your smartphone, and turn everyday moments into ...

Abstract: In recent years, 3D models have been utilized in many applications, such as auto-drivers, 3D reconstruction, VR, and AR. However, the scarcity of 3D model data does not meet its practical ...

You can download and 3D print the little spaceman from Project Hail Mary, and it's inspiring, like the movie itself. James has been writing about technology for years ...

Apple researchers have created an AI model that reconstructs a 3D object from a single image, while keeping reflections, highlights, and other effects consistent across different viewing angles. Here ...

Medical imaging is important in healthcare; however, its overutilization can contribute to resource wastage and can cause harm to patients. While various guidelines are available for its appropriate ...

Scientists have designed a new technique using robotics to rapidly generate high-resolution, three-dimensional images of ants. Antscan is the world’s first digitized library of nearly 800 ant species ...

Creality introduced an interesting new 3D scanner, the Sermoon P1. Creality is most well-known for its 3D printers, but it’s been producing 3D scanners for quite a few years. The Sermoon P1 is its ...

Ask any fabricator about the toughest part of building a pressure vessel or storage tank, and you’ll likely get the same answer: the dome, or head. Whether dished, torispherical, or conical, each dome ...

In early 2024, executives at artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic ramped up an ambitious project they sought to keep quiet. “Project Panama is our effort to destructively scan all the books in ...

The moment you finish setting up your first 3D printer, it may feel as though the entire world is at your fingertips. After all, you can craft all sorts of things, from handy tools to beautiful ...