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3D Scanning & 3D Printing Industry News
Irelands Cliffs of Moher get 3D scanned 12/14/2012
The Cliffs of Moher, a popular tourist attraction in County Clare, Ireland, is getting 3D scanned to test out new equipment - and as part of a petition to become a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Read More3D scanning is possible on iPhone with new app 9/13/2012
A 3D scanner app that was formerly only available on iPad has been released on iPhone, according to The Next Web.
Read More3D scanning helps reveal secrets of the art world 9/12/2012
Museum officials and art historians are turning to 3D scanning technology to unpack the history of many famous works.
Read MoreRetail finds room for 3D scanning 8/16/2012
The latest high-tech facility enhancement in the retail sector came at Bloomingdale's in Stanford, California, where customers can discover their exact body measurements with a 3D scanner.
Read MoreScanning technology goes to the Olympics 8/10/2012
The Australian Olympic kayak team has harnessed 3D scanning as part of its boat-creation process.
Read More3D scanning on display at print show 6/27/2012
Scanning is one of the critical components of 3D printing. Soon, it will have a public showing.
Read More3D scanning scores in dentistry 5/4/2012
The potential for 3D scanning and printing in dentistry is turning into reality.
Read MoreExciting 3D scanner prototype debuts at Y Combinator 3/29/2012
The field of 3D scanning has room for innovation and exploration. Some of that potential was realized at this year's Y Combinator Demo Day, a showcase for young designers in search of venture funding for new projects.
Read MoreNew process could lead to easy 3D printing 3/1/2012
Recently, inventor Balaji Tammabattula announced the development of a 3D scanning process that can enable printing without any software, creating 3D objects from photographs.
Read MoreScotland captures historic monuments in 3D archive 10/10/2011
Scotland is merging history and technology by recording historic monuments in a digital archive meant to preserve and promote cultural pride.
Read More3D scanning market expected to increase, study says 8/3/2011
According to a recent study conducted by the ARC Advisory Group, the 3D scanning market is projected to increase at an annual compound growth rate of 15.4 percent in the next year.
Read MoreUK police forces take a look at 3D scanning technology 7/29/2011
U.K. police forces recently assembled in Loughborough, England, to evalute the capabilities and latest developments of 3D scanning technology.
Read MoreScientists turn to 3D scanning to create dinosaur model 7/19/2011
Rather than utilize traditional methods to reconstruct the anatomy of a juvenile apatosaurus dinosaur, Binil Starly and his team of students at the University of Oklahoma decided to use 3D scanning technology to speed up the process, according to a recent Opto IQ report.
Read MoreResearchers use 3D scanning to map historic Massachusetts property 7/8/2011
This summer, researchers are conducting a new study of the historic Longfellow-Washington Headquarter House in Cambridge, Massachusetts, using 3D scanning technology to create a 3D image of the property, according to recent Wicked Local report.
Read More3D scanning software helping with body identifications 6/27/2011
The Engineer recently reported that a professor in the U.K. has created a program, based on 3D scanning technology, which may eventually help police identify bodies.
Read More3D scanning becoming more accessible 6/8/2011
New technologies are allowing engineers to design more accurate and affordable products, according to a recent Cadalyst report.
Read More3D scanning helps Asian headgear market 5/25/2011
Traditionally, products such as helmets released for the Asian market have typically been generated using data from a Western market.
Read More3D scanning, reverse engineering offers many benefits 5/16/2011
For companies searching for ways to update existing parts and molds they work with to increase production, reverse engineering computer aided design can help.
Read MoreUpcoming fashion exhibit to display models using 3D imaging 4/20/2011
Art director Simone Ling and stylist Izabel Caligiore are utilizing 3D imaging to capture Australian custom-fitted clothing from every angle at an upcoming exhibition, according to a recent report by SMH.com.
Read MoreKonica Minolta Sensing Americas ready to hold open house event 4/7/2011
Konica Minolta Sensing Americas Incorporated recently announced it will host its 3D Scanning Lab Open House and Seminar on April 14.
Read MoreCompany uses 3D scanning for apparel and digital avatars 4/5/2011
The Textile/Clothing Technology Corporation has been utilizing full-body 3D scanning for low-cost retail, at-home and smartphone applications.
Read MoreMystery Science Theater uses 3D scanning for robot puppet 3/25/2011
The producers of the award-winning television show, Mystery Science Theater 3000, used a 3D laser scanner to construct a robot puppet, according to a recent Quality Magazine article.
Read MoreArchaeologists use 3D scanning to unlock secrets of Stonehenge 3/18/2011
English Heritage archaeologists are hoping to discover new secrets hidden within Stonehenge using a 3D laser scanner, the Engineer recently reported.
Read MoreNew 3D scanner enables underwater nuclear reactor mapping 2/22/2011
Seattle-based machine vision manufacturer Newton Research Labs recently revealed it has developed a new 3D scanner specifically designed for underwater scans of nuclear reactors.
Read MoreRapidform integrated with 3D scanners 2/11/2011
Inus Technology is looking to expand the use of its 3D CAD software by implementing its Rapidform software with several 3D scanning hardware platforms, the company recently announced.
Read MoreArchaeologists map Mexican burial chamber with 3D scanner 1/31/2011
3D scanning recently played an integral part in the digital registration of an ancient underground burial chamber in the western region of Mexico, artdaily.org reports.
Read MoreTexas hospital uses 3D scanner to improve burn treatment 1/24/2011
Physical and occupational therapists at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Galveston, Texas, are employing state-of-the-art technology to enhance the process of treating burn patients, the Galveston County Daily News recently reported.
Read MoreiPhone gets 3D scanner app 1/7/2011
A new application was recently introduced to the iPhone that puts 3D scanning in the hands of mobile device owners.
Read More3D scanning enables surveyors to document California lava tubes 12/21/2010
Surveyors from Portland, Oregon-based David Evans and Associates have created a 3D map of Mushpot Cave, a lava tube which serves as one of the main attractions at the Lava Beds national Monument in northeastern California, American Surveyor magazine recently reported.
Read More3D scanning improves foresting efforts 12/15/2010
An Irish software company has discovered a way to improve the efficiency of foresting through 3D scanning.
Read MoreiPhone gets 3D scanning app 11/30/2010
3D scanning company Digiteyezer recently announced it has developed a new application for the Apple iPhone at enables users to create 3D models.
Read MoreUK university expands student resources with new digital center 11/30/2010
The University of Nottingham in England recently announced plans to build a new Digital Centre aimed at providing students and staff with access to cutting-edge digital technology, including a 3D scanner, photo and video equipment and design and editing software.
Read MoreArchaeologists use 3D scanning to document historical cave system 11/30/2010
A team of archaeologists has embarked on an ambitious project to create a three-dimensional record of an intricate cave system in Nottingham, UK, using 3D scanning technology, BBC News recently reported.
Read MoreBuddhist temple plans to digitize cultural artifacts with 3D scanning 11/30/2010
One of Japan's oldest Buddhist temples recently launched a project designed to preserve its ancient artifacts and cultivate an appreciation for the country's heritage among visitors using 3D scanning and Apple iPads.
Read MoreCreaform displays high-end 3D scanner at conference 11/30/2010
3D measurement technology manufacturer Creaform recently announced it will showcase its new MetraSCAN CMM 3D scanner at the upcoming EuroMold 2010 conference.
Read MoreHobbyist creates 3D scanner out of Legos and laser 11/23/2010
Combining childlike imagination with engineer-esque innovation, one creative man recently unveiled a new 3D scanner build out of Lego bricks.
Read MoreVietnam agency looks to preserve culture through 3D scanning 11/22/2010
The Vietnamese Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism recently began a preservation strategy to create digital images of 40,000 cultural relics using 3D scanning, Thahn Nien News reports.
Read MoreMilitary to use 3D scanning to measure soldier bodies 11/17/2010
The U.S. Army recently revealed it is conducting an anthropometric survey using 3D scanners to collect data about soldiers' body measurements.
Read MoreWith acquisition, Creaform aims to strengthen Quebec operations 11/16/2010
Hand-held 3D scanner-maker Creaform announced it plans to improve its services to clientele with the recent acquisition of Quebec City-based engineering services company Genicad.
Read MoreRomanian department store implements 3D scanning 10/18/2010
The newly reopened Cocor department store in Bucharest, Romania, recently announced the introduction of 3D scanning technology to its retail fashion technology showcase.
Read MoreBuick tests world’s toughest roads with 3D scanning 10/15/2010
Buick wants drivers to know its cars are built to last, which is why the automaker has found a way to test their cars on some of the toughest terrains long before they hit the assembly line.
Read More3D scanning fits into fashion industry 10/14/2010
Clothing designers and the fashionistas they cater to could soon find the perfect fit with the help of 3D scanning technology.
Read More3D scanners could replace scales in doctors offices 10/13/2010
Tape measures and scales could soon be replaced in the doctor's office with 3D scanning technology, according to a recent Daily Mail report.
Read MoreGoogle developing self-driving robot car 10/11/2010
Google recently revealed it is developing a car with the ability to drive itself.
Read More3D scanning assist California crime scene investigations 10/8/2010
The Fresno County, California Sheriff Office recently acquired a 3D laser scanner, which it will use to increase its focus on threat assessments of potential soft targets such as government buildings and major urban infrastructure.
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