Is 3d scanning reverse engineering legal in 3d printing?

3D printing has become a game-changer in production. Although young and still in development, its almost endless abilities when it comes to creation have now become a double-edged sword.

3D printing enables anyone to create almost anything. The hype on this technology is further amplified with accessibility to a 3D printer or a laser scanner 3D. As well as the advent of free online 3D file-sharing platforms.

These factors add up to the mass accessibility of 3D printing technology. Furthermore, it poses new legal challenges along the way. Reverse engineering is one of them.

So what is reverse engineering in the eye of additive manufacturing? This process enables you to replicate an object or parts using 3D printing. You dismantle parts or can create soft copies through CAD or 3D modeling software. 

One of the fastest and easiest ways is 3D scanning reverse engineering. And 3D2GO offers end-to-end 3D services, then yes. Reverse engineering is legal in 3D printing.

The best tools for reverse engineering 3d scanning

3D2GO uses a high definition scanning technology. As a result, we offer the best quality of lidar scanning services. We offer these to anyone in need especially project managers, engineers, and architects. They will be able to better visualize the 360 conditions of any facility or site.

 

This means that we understand the building conditions better. As a result, we can make suggestions for better decisions.

We are able to offer our scanning services even off our site. Our scanner is portable and gives us the freedom to expand our offer to almost anywhere in the country. 

Below are the scanners we use and are selling as well:

CALIBRY 

Hand-held 3D scanner meant to capture objects from 20cm to 10m in length. The name invokes images of Colibri (aka “Hummingbird”) which is known for its small size and incredible speed. It is also consonant with the word “calibrated” – accurate, precise.

DAVID SLS-2

Employs the innovative Structured Light technology. It allows precise 3D scanning in a matter of seconds. This scanner is mobile and can be placed easily in front of the surface for scanning. It only takes a few clicks for a digitized 3D model to pop up on the screen. With its speed, you can easily save time even by scanning different angles for a close 360° model. 

Any size from coin to couch is possible!

Inclusions:

• Camera + DAVID-4-PRO software on USB stick
• Sliding rail for quick setup
• Compact calibration panels
• Video projector with special lens for large focal range

DAVID STARTER KIT

The DAVID Laserscanner Starter-Kit Version 2 is based on laser 3D scanning technology. The 3D scanner is delivered with the DAVID-4 software suite.

THOR3D 3D SCANNER DRAKE

Drake is a hand-held, portable, and wireless 3D scanner. It can capture almost any object, large or small. The scanner has interchangeable lenses which allow the user to scan any sized object.

Where to get your laser scanner 3d

Scanners use laser line probes that consist of small laser dots aligned in rows. The laser dots are then projected onto a surface. It is being read by a camera that is already aligned at a small angle to the laser. 

 

Laser scanning does not provide an infinite number of points but rather a very high quantity. The areas between the dots are not captured. It is because the spacing between laser dots represents the resolution of the scan. The closer the spacing, the better the resolution.

At 3D2GO, we offer end-to-end services. Worried after the scanning? Don’t bother looking anywhere else because we can cover other services. 3D modelling? 3D printing? 3D scaling? We’ve got it all covered. You can save time contacting others. Instead use that time to work on other projects as we take our next steps with you. 

Too large or sensitive of a project to bring to us? We’re one click away. 
Get in touch with us by sending us files in .obj or .stil format in our email address management@my3d.com.ph.  You can also reach us through our Facebook and Instagram pages today!