April 4th, 2013

Photon 3D Scanner Will Let You Turn Real Objects Into Printable Objects

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The Photon 3D scanner is a self-contained laser scanner that creates point clouds of real objects, allowing you, in turn, to create printable files of things you build or need to copy. It is $399 on Indiegogo and looks amazing. In short, you have no idea how badly I want to order one of these right now. → Read More

December 3rd, 2012

PhoneScope 3D Gives iPhone Users A High-Res 3D Scanner in Their Pocket

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The PhoneScope 3D offers high-resolution magnified 3D scanning that can have applications for users ranging from forensics specialists to CGI animators. But its developers mostly just want people to have fun with the iPhone add-ons. After years in development, PhoneScope 3D is now raising funds on Kickstarter. → Read More

May 24th, 2011

Video: Check Out BlaBlabLabs' 3D Body Scanner/Printer At TC Disrupt

BlablabLab and 3D Systems (along with some help from Sonos) set up an amazing exhibit at Techcrunch Disrupt. Essentially, it’s a 3D scanner/printer that grabs a 3D copy of your body and then prints it out into a 3-inch high figurine. It is, in short, magical. → Read More