Welcome to the August edition of 3D3 Solutions E-Newsletter. This month we're featuring news from the academic field, article discussing factors you should consider when looking for a 3D scanner, and new 3D scan samples from our gallery.

Innovative Academic Research Project: Automated 3D Modeling of Building Interiors

It is fascinating to see different scanning applications, especially research projects from colleges and universities. Students at UC Berkeley developed a laser scanner that can be carried as a backpack to create a 3D panorama model of the environment instantaneously. The use of this scanner can be helpful in training and simulation for disaster management, virtual museums, and historical sites documentation.

Here is a video from ABC 7 News that explains more about this technology:
http://www.gizmowatch.com/entry/laser-scanning-backpack-creates-3d-maps-of-everything-around-us/

For more information on the project, please visit UC Berkeley's website at
http://www.eecs.berkeley.edu/Research/Projects/Data/102670.html

The Future of 3D Printing

This is a great presentation from Scott Summit who presented at Singularity University on how to be creative using 3D scanning, parametrics and digital fabrication. The lecture really gets your creative juices going and is very inspiring for all designers out there.

Visit this link for the full video lecture: http://designplaygrounds.com/tv/about-the-possibilities-of-3d-printing/

Choosing the Right 3D Scanner to Make Your Project a Success

For most people, purchasing a 3D scanner is a new experience. This process is complex and confusing since every 3D scanning system has different features and uses different technologies (ie. laser, white-light, and stereovision).

Out of all the 3D scanners that currently exists in the market, which one is right for you? This article asks questions you should consider to make your scanning project a success.

Please click on the link to read the article: Choosing the Right 3D Scanning System to Make Your Project a Success

New Sample Scans

Our team is excited when we see our customers generate good scan results. Here are some of the new scans that are featured in our 3D3 Solutions Gallery. Some scans were done internally while some are provided by our customers. For a detail look at the scans, please visit our gallery. 

Face Scan: Merged face scan from two separate scans. The scan was done using the duo scanner mode with our HDI BASE

Car Throttle: Scans merged in FlexScan3D.

Statue Scan

Wire Scan

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