What is laser 3D scanning? A plain-language guide to the tech behind digital twins
Your phone has a LiDAR sensor. Photogrammetry software can build models from photos and videos. So why do…
Tips & Tricks
Tutorials about presenting and sharing 3D scans in different ways, like Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality.
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What is LiDAR? How laser scanning works in practice
So, what is LiDAR? LiDAR stands for “light detection and ranging,” and depending on how it’s deployed, the…
Donald Trump’s tariffs: Is this 3D printing’s big moment?
With the tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump making headlines around the world, people are understandably worried…
Automate Photogrammetry with this Smart Turntable
A while a go I stumbled upon the Orangemonkie Foldio360 — a “smart turntable” that’s controlled by an…
Arrange, View & Share Multiple 3D Scans in VR with Poly & Tilt Brush
I’m getting a lot of questions lately from people that want to view their 3D scans in VR…
Free 3D Scanning from Video by using just a Smartphone
The most frequently asked question I get is: How can I easily make 3D captures on a smartphone…
The Beginner’s Guide to 3D Scanning & Photogrammetry on a Budget
Like photography years ago, 3D Scanning — or, more broadly known as Reality Capture — has become affordable…
123D Catch Alternative: ReCap 360 Mobile Workflow
Including Sharing on Sketchfab Now that 123D Catch is no longer available, ReCap 360 is the only way…
How to use your RealSense 3D Scanner to log into Windows 10
Maybe you got inspired by my Holiday Gift Guide and got (yourself) an infrared depth sensor to dive…
How to Remap the UV Textures of a 3D Scan in BodyPaint 3D / Cinema 4D
An increasing amount of 3D Scanners and Software can record and export color information in the form of…
