Here are a three different intersections of 3D scanning, 3D printing, and CAD along with a few words on how well each can be expected to work.

With 3D scanning, you only need to ensure that your 3D scanner is correctly set, and then you can produce your file. When I got a 3D scanner, I only needed to calibrate it, and it was ready.

Whether you need to scan family photos, piles of documents, or expense receipts, a scanner out there is built for the task.

Got something you want to scan in 3D? It turns out you can use your iPhone with apps like Qlone, Scandy Pro, and Polycam, without any special hardware.

Not all 3D scanning is alike, and the right workflow can depend on the object involved. [Ding Dong Drift] demonstrates this in his 3D scan of a project car. His goal is to design custom attachments… ...

An Arduino-based 3D scanner was created by an industrious 3D printing enthusiast and released open source this week for all to enjoy. This open source project was made to take out the most time ...