3D scanner
Spatial geometry recorder
A 3D scanner is a device that captures the shape and appearance of physical objects, creating digital three-dimensional models.
Scanners use various technologies—laser, structured light, or photogrammetry—to measure surface geometry.
Applications range from industrial quality control to preserving cultural artifacts: They used a 3D scanner to digitize the sculpture for restoration.
Take into custody
- digitizeConvert to electronic format
- reconstructBuild again from remains
- triangulationLocation via three points
- registrationFormal recording of participation
alignment · stitching · post-processing · decimation · calibration · multi-pass · scaling · merging
Degree of correctness
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
- fidelityLoyalty or exactness
detail · calibration · repeatability · measurement · metrology · high-definition · deviation
Interlocking open weave
Analyzing something to recreate it
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- forensicsScientific crime-scene analysis
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
- dentalRelating to teeth
orthotics · archaeology · VFX · automotive · aerospace · jewelry · animation · architecture
Light-based distance measurement
- photogrammetryDeriving measurements from photographs
- stereoscopicProducing depth perception
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
- time-of-flightDuration of particle travel
capture
Take into custody
- digitizeConvert to electronic format
- reconstructBuild again from remains
- triangulationLocation via three points
registration · alignment · stitching · post-processing · decimation · calibration · multi-pass · scaling · merging
accuracy
Degree of correctness
- resolutionFormal decision or determination
- toleranceWillingness to accept difference
- micrometerMillionth of a meter
fidelity · detail · calibration · repeatability · measurement · metrology · high-definition · deviation
mesh
Interlocking open weave
reverse-engineering
Analyzing something to recreate it
- prototypingMaking preliminary models
- forensicsScientific crime-scene analysis
- prostheticsFabricated body part replacements
dental · orthotics · archaeology · VFX · automotive · aerospace · jewelry · animation · architecture
LIDAR
Light-based distance measurement
- photogrammetryDeriving measurements from photographs
- stereoscopicProducing depth perception
- infraredHeat-bearing electromagnetic waves
time-of-flight · handheld · desktop · portable · turntable · optical
- Scannersbarcode reader, card reader, QR reader, code reader
- imaging devicescamera, cameras, digital camera, digital cameras, video camera
- 3D3D model, 3D graphics, 3D rendering, 3D render, 3D effect
- laser scanningbarcode reader, LiDAR, laser diode, photodetector, galvanometer
- surveying equipmenttheodolite, theodolites, transit, transits, tripod
- digitizersdigitizer, OCR, ADC, video converter
3D scanner3D printer
Machine that extrudes material into shapes
3D printing · CNC machine · fabricator · laser cutter · manufacturing equipment
scanner, scan, scans, scanned, scanning, scannable, dimensional, dimension, dimensions