A new iSense 3D scanner from 3D Systems for the iPad

This new 3D scanner for the iPad is probably the coolest thing ever invented. It’s the iSense 3D Scanner and what it does is like something from out of Star Trek. You will find it compatible with the iPad 4 with retina display, iPad mini with retina display and iPad Air. What this gizmo does … Read more

3D Printing Rescues Powerade At The World Cup

3D printing continues to show how popular it is regardinc commerical products, displays, and promotions.  This year the amazing global phenomena of the World Cup soccer tournament features a product that is a keynote work of 3D printing and the popular sports drink Powerade. Powerade is consumed by the millions of gallons daily by the … Read more

Using 3D Printing For Advanced Surface Scans

3D printing has taken on some awesome forms of approaches to aiding engineers and creative to apply innovative techniques.  One such of note is software that helps to simulate surface materials and in this case, cars. Using proprietary software, this technique utilizes a scanning technology that covers the surface of a car and then allows … Read more

EMS 3D Scanning Gets Trashy

EMS was recently contacted by a company wanted to offer scaled models of the reuse trucks they sell to their customers. The vehicle of interest is a Lodalside loader truck which represents the latest technology in the refuse hauling business. EMS determined the best approach would be to 3D Scan an actual truck and then build … Read more

Creaform’s New 3D Scanner

You would not believe that such an advancement in a 3D scanner could arrive so early in this game but Creaform’s 3D scanner is here and available right now! You’ve probably seen those bulky 3D scanners that look like it takes two hands to hold and scan slower than molasses running uphill.  Those days are … Read more