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.

Most 3D scanners are handheld devices that scan small to medium-sized objects with a high degree of accuracy. The resulting files are used for 3D modeling or 3D printing and they can produce ...

Car enthusiasts with 3D printers are picking up old Xbox Kinect accessories to 3D scan their cars while building new parts to print.

The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is using 3D scan technology to document crime scenes. Investigators and crime scene ...

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… ...