3D Scanning
3D scanning is a non-destructive method imaging a physical object into a 3D digital mesh with accurate dimensions and features, typically for the purposes of information storage, part inspection, engineering manipulation, reverse engineering, digital thread / digital twin, and manipulative / clone manufacturing. There are several methods of 3D scanning including: structured white light, laser, photogrammetry, contact based, blue light, and laser pulse.
Scanner
We use structured white light scanners which are highly versatile, allow photo images to be applied directly to the model, and offer highly precise scans for object size, form and characteristics. We offer scanning services of small objects (phone sized) to large objects (car sized).
Limitations:
Dark or translucent features will need to be covered with a white powder or developer spray as structured white light scanning cannot pick up dark or see through surfaces.
Interior features, such as holes, will need to be engineered into the model as the scanner cannot accurately scan within them.