Atlas illuminates an object placed on its turntable with laser light and uses 3D triangulation to generate a point cloud for each location where the laser hits the model.

[Dzl] took an entirely different approach with his DIY manual 3D digitizer, a laser-cut and 3D printed assembly that uses rotary encoders to create a turntable with an articulated “probe arm ...

[TeachingTech] has a video covering the OpenScan Mini that does a great job of showing the workflow, hardware, and processing method for turning small objects into high-quality 3D models. If you&#8… ...

The turntable uses your smartphone as the major electronics for the scanning system. In addition to scanning objects in 3D, the Pixelio can also shoot 360-degree images and time lapse videos.

XYZPrinting’s new all-in-one 3D printer offers the ability to replicate objects with an embedded 3D scanner. It is simple to use and a powerful tool that makers will appreciate, and at $799 it's ...