3D Scanners

The 3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint unveiled their flagship product, MIRACO 3D Scanner, in October 2023. Revopoint is a global leader in consumer and professional 3D scanning technology designed to make 3D modeling accessible to everyone. Their robust R&D and advanced production capabilities produce cutting-edge technologies, ranging from micro-structured optical chips to high-precision 3D vision algorithms. A versatile and precise scanning device for diverse industries The MIRACO 3D scanner offers a variety of features and applications that cater to a broad spectrum of industries, promising to redefine the way of approaching 3D scanning. With an emphasis on versatility and precision, the MIRACO 3D scanner is designed to handle objects of various sizes, offering accuracy levels ranging from 0.05 mm for complex details to 0.3 mm for larger surfaces. Equipped with a high-resolution 48MP RGB camera, it delivers detailed and vibrant color captures. Notably, it is also the world’s lightest standalone 3D…    read more 

Swedish software developer Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched its first handheld 3D scanners, the ATLASCAN Max and MARVELSCAN. These scanners complement the company’s existing inspection devices and offer increased flexibility for various measurement tasks. The lightweight and portable scanners cater to a wider range of environments, both inside and outside factories. This allows engineers and manufacturing personnel to capture 3D data from parts in automotive, rail, and general manufacturing applications, as well as for heritage preservation projects. “Today, manufacturing and engineering teams recognise the value of up-to-date 3D scans throughout the product lifecycle. This means almost anyone might need to perform a metrology-grade scan of a part regardless of their location,” says Pirmin Bitzi, General Manager for Portable Measuring Devices at Hexagon. “Our first handheld 3D scanners enable customers to digitalise parts without worrying about fixturing or environmental conditions and MARVELSCAN’s cutting-edge, integrated photogrammetry system aligns to reference targets…    read more 

3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint has introduced the MIRACO Plus 3D scanner with a Revopoint Photogrammetric Metrology Kit (PMK). Features of the MIRACO Plus 3D Scanner  The Revopoint MIRACO Plus 3D Scanner offers precision, innovation, and speed in one device. Image via Revopoint. The MIRACO Plus 3D Scanner, what the company claims to be the “world’s first” is a comprehensive 3D scanning and photogrammetric metrology solution around $2,000, and features advanced technology to capture large objects with high accuracy. It combines photogrammetric metrology and global coordinate calculation to enhance volumetric accuracy. The scanner’s intuitive software allows for quick processing of global marker coordinates and smooth transitions to point cloud scanning directly on the device. Users can transfer photogrammetric models to a PC via Wi-Fi or USB-C, facilitating easy import into third-party software. The scanner provides single-frame accuracy of up to 0.04 mm and supports scanning speeds of up to 20 frames…    read more 

3D scanner manufacturer Revopoint has announced its latest offering, the Revopoint MetroX 3D scanner, featuring hybrid multi-line blue laser and full-field structured light scanning technology. The MetroX 3D scanner, available at 12 PM ET on October 15th, offers metrology-grade accuracy for professionals in fields such as reverse engineering, quality control, additive manufacturing, and rapid prototyping. The MetroX 3D scanner is available at 35% off. Image via Revopoint. Revopoint’s Kickstarter campaign offers a 35% discount for Super Early Bird backers,  bringing the MSRP of $999 down to just $649. Additionally, a surprising stretch goal gift will be revealed during the live campaign, giving backers extra incentives to support the project.  Precision and versatility in 3D scanning At the heart of the MetroX 3D scanner is its metrology-grade accuracy, boasting accuracy up to 0.03 mm with a fused point distance of 0.05 mm and precision of 0.01 mm. This scanner features four…    read more 

Researchers from Ritsumeikan University and the University of Science and Technology Beijing, have developed an advanced edge-highlighting method aimed at enhancing the clarity of visualized 3D scanned objects.  Led by Professor Satoshi Tanaka and involving key team members Ms. Yuri Yamada, Dr. Satoshi Takatori, and Prof. Liang Li, the group’s innovative approach addresses common visualization issues by separately emphasizing sharp and soft edges in complex point cloud data, overcoming limitations seen in traditional methods. Published in Remote Sensing, these findings promise clearer representations of intricate 3D objects, particularly useful for preserving and studying cultural artifacts. Explaining the research’s broader significance, Prof. Tanaka notes, “Our 3D edge extraction approach is not merely an improvement but rather an extended technique that captures areas not covered by traditional methods. For archaeologists and historians, this tool opens new possibilities for specialized visual analysis of cultural heritage objects. For the general public, it offers a…    read more