3D Scanning in research, an example of a project between SCION and CAWTHRON institutes
By Rob Whitton
| Mar 7, 2022
| 3d-and-4d-printing, 3d-scanning
3D scanning is used to produce accurate 3D models of objects. Some hand-held scanners can pick up extremely fine detail and surface texture, with dimensional accuracy of 0.1mm. Some scanners can record colour too. 3D scanning can be used for a range of applications. It can be used to reverse engineer a part, or it can also be used for reproduction; for example if a designer needs to design something to fit with an existing part, the existing part could be scanned and used in the CAD design.