Learn About 3D Scanning
Learn About 3D Scanning
Discover the fundamentals of 3D scanning and explore how this cutting-edge technology is transforming industries, from design to manufacturing.
Discover the fundamentals of 3D scanning and explore how this cutting-edge technology is transforming industries, from design to manufacturing.
What Is 3D Scanning?
What Is 3D Scanning?
3D photogrammetry scanning creates a 3D model by combining many photos taken from different angles of an object or scene.
3D photogrammetry scanning creates a 3D model by combining many photos taken from different angles of an object or scene.
Capturing Images
Capturing Images
The foundational step is acquiring multiple, overlapping photographs of the subject. The number and quality of these images directly impact the final scan result.
The foundational step is acquiring multiple, overlapping photographs of the subject. The number and quality of these images directly impact the final scan result.
Processing Images
Processing Images
Once captured, these images are fed into photogrammetry software, such as RealityCapture. This software identifies common reference points and unique features in the different images.
Once captured, these images are fed into photogrammetry software, such as RealityCapture. This software identifies common reference points and unique features in the different images.
Creating 3D Models
Creating 3D Models
For the final step, the software stitches the images together, applying textures and colors from the photographs to the 3D model.
For the final step, the software stitches the images together, applying textures and colors from the photographs to the 3D model.
Questions & Articles
Questions & Articles
Our 3D Academy offers a clear overview of 3D scanning, with insights, tips, and detailed explanations for understanding the technology.
Our 3D Academy offers a clear overview of 3D scanning, with insights, tips, and detailed explanations for understanding the technology.
Normal Maps in 3D Modelling
Normal Maps in 3D Modelling
Normal Maps in 3D Modelling
4D Gaussian Splatting (4DGS)
4D Gaussian Splatting (4DGS)
4D Gaussian Splatting (4DGS)
AI vs. 3D Scanning: Why Real-World Accuracy Still Matters
AI vs. 3D Scanning: Why Real-World Accuracy Still Matters
AI vs. 3D Scanning: Why Real-World Accuracy Still Matters
The Story Behind the FLEX
The Story Behind the FLEX
The Story Behind the FLEX
Creating Unique Jewelry using 3D Scanning
Creating Unique Jewelry using 3D Scanning