Discover tutorials, case studies, and tips and tricks for 3D scanning.
Enhancing Restoration Through 3D Scanning
In the world of art restoration, every surface tells a story, and every touch risks altering it. For professional art conservator Davide...
With wide fields of view and continuous acquisition, 3D scanners like the MetroY series and MIRACO series make it easy to scan entire obj...
Preserving History’s Smallest Pieces with 3D Scanning
When people imagine cultural heritage preservation, they usually picture ancient temples or large-scale scans of archaeological sites. I...
How Can 3D Scanning Be Used for Accurate Figure Replication?
Replicating a figure is rarely just about copying its shape. A collectible figure often includes fine sculpted details, layered textures,...
How to Build a Repeatable 3D Inspection Workflow
In manufacturing, inspection reliability is only as good as the processes that support it. Even with a 3D scanner, an inspection process...
3D Scanner for 3D Printing Basics: From Physical Object to Printable Model
Most dimensional errors in 3D printing are already embedded long before filament is extruded or resin is cured. They begin when a physica...
When to Use a Handheld 3D Scanner Instead of Fixed Scanning Systems?
In production environments, the question is rarely about whether 3D scanning works. It is about which system will actually support the wo...
Why Scan Resolution Matters When Using a 3D Scanner for 3D Printing
Most failed 3D printing projects do not start at the printer. They start much earlier, at the moment scan data is captured. By the time a...
How to Select a 3D Scanner for 3D Printer Compatibility
Print failures that show up as poor fit, distorted geometry, or missing detail usually trace back to the scan, not the printer. A model t...
If you’ve been paying attention to tech headlines, you’ve probably noticed the cycle surrounding Augmented Reality (AR) headlines. One m...
Scanner Mode Breakdown: Full-Field vs Multi-Line Laser vs Auto Turntable
A quick guide to mastering the five scanning modes on MetroX and MetroY series, helping you choose the perfect balance of speed and detai...
Best Practices for Capturing Complex Shapes with a Handheld 3D Scanner
Complex shapes rarely fail at the software stage. They fail earlier, during capture, when tracking drifts inside deep cavities, edges sof...
A History of 3D Scanning: From Photogrammetry to Portables
Mid‑19th Century: Photogrammetry The earliest form of 3D scanning was photogrammetry, developed in the 1850s by Aimé Laussedat, a French...