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3D Scanning Technology Projected to Rise to a $6 Billion Industry by 2022, Focus on Laser Scanners
Where are exact figures and projections when you need them? Just the other day I was working on some information regarding the future of technologies related to 3D printing and…
Thor3D Demonstrates Their Handheld 3D Scanner and Marking System
If you’re at all familiar with the 3D scanning industry, chances are you’ve heard of Artec 3D, the Luxembourg-based producer of professional-grade handheld 3D scanning systems. The company has spawned…
University of Chicago Digitally Restores Ancient Buddhist Caves with 3D Scanners
In the Shanxi province of China, about 36 kilometers south of Taiyun City, stands the Heavenly Dragon Mountain, or Tianlongshan. In the sixth century, Buddhist monks began construction on a series…
Threeding Collaborates Again with Artec 3D, Library of 3D Animal Models Available for Free Download
The world of animals is one that never ceases to fascinate. And often, as we have the privilege of exploring the realms of other species, it’s a brief and welcome…
Artec 3D Releases Studio 11 Software, Highlighting Autopilot Feature for Speedier Workflow
Considering all that has been accomplished throughout recent years with Artec handheld scanners, one can scarcely imagine the heights they will reach with the new Studio 11 software, just released. This is a…
A Preview of Artec 3D’s Studio 11 Software for the Masses at RAPID 2016
I know I’ve said it a few times already in the past few days, but I’ll say it again: I met too many interesting people last week at RAPID 2016. I…
RAPID Day 2: Metals, Software, Fashion and More!
The unfortunate thing about trade shows like RAPID 2016 is that no matter how long you stay, it’s impossible to see everything or talk to everyone on the show floor….
Thor3D Steps Up in Handheld 3D Scanning by Releasing Marker Kit to Scan Any Large Object
Moscow-based Thor3D is the only company effectively challenging the entry level professional handheld 3D scanning market dominance by Artec 3D. Now the young company led by Anna Zevelyov is stepping…
Scanning Birds to Save Birds: Artec 3D and Threeding Team Up Again For New Preservation Project
The number of endangered species on the planet continues to grow at an alarming rate, and over one thousand of those species are birds. The reasons are multitudinous – habitat destruction,…
Threeding & Artec 3D Team Up to Scan Hundreds of Greek Artifacts from Private Collection
We tend to perk up whenever we hear that Threeding and Artec 3D have teamed up for a new project. This generally means we are about to be taken to…
Bend, Oregon: High Desert Maker Mill & Digital Scan 3D Present Shapify Booth & Artec 3D Scanners
Bend, Oregon is not just all about tourists headed to the snowy slopes or backpackers making tracks on scenic trails–just as their High Desert Maker Mill is not just about a…
3D Printed Shapies Become Immensely Popular in Nigeria, Thanks to New Shapify Booth
Last year, Artec 3D unveiled a first in 3D printing: a 3D printed selfie, or “shapie” booth. The booth is something like a cross between a standard photo booth and an airport security…
Sensible & Lovely! Japanese Designer Uses 3D Scanning, Printing & Auxetics to Create Truly Wearable Apparel
We’ve been telling you about 3D scanning via Artec 3D’s hardware and software for quite some time now, along with tools like Microsoft’s Kinect, popular in areas such as full…
UK: Thames Water Uses Artec 3D Eva Scanner to Assess Corrosion Levels
When you wake up sleepy-eyed and rumple-haired in the morning, making a beeline to fill the coffee pot while brushing your teeth at the same time (okay, maybe you don’t…
Artec & 3D Systems Team Up to Offer 3D Scanning Hardware & Software Packages
Two of the biggest companies in 3D scanning and printing are coming together to offer a combination package that many commercial clients should find enticing. Both Artec 3D and 3D…
Artec & Threeding Partner Again to 3D Scan Eastern Orthodox Religious Artifacts–Available for 3D Printing
While 3D printing has been a boon, a catalyst, and the foundation for producing many enormous changes and innovations throughout the world, the progressive technology also serves great purpose in…
Artec 3D Releases Artec Studio 10 & New Space Spider 3D Scanner
While photo booths were created and marketed as a way to preserve a moment in time at a place or event, the actual act of everyone cramming into the photo…
Threeding & Artec 3D Now Providing 3D Printable Anatomical Models
Threeding.com, the 3D printing marketplace, is now offering 3D scanned, textured anatomical models captured with Artec 3D scanners for educational purposes. Begun in 2013 by a group of students from…
Artec 3D Brings Incredible Shapify Booths to New Jersey Mall & I Got to Try One Out!
Today, Artec 3D and Mirror Image 3D have announced that they are bringing Artec’s Shapify Booth to the Freehold Raceway Mall in Freehold, NJ. This new installation will allow anyone…




































