How much is a 3d scan? Can amateurs avail them on the market?

Scanners are usually reserved for industrial applications. But this tool has gradually evolved over time. 

If you are just an amateur and need low-cost 3D scanners to use for DIY projects, then you’re in the right place.

Here at 3D2GO we have some of the best scanners by DAVID for when you prefer doing the projects on your own

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.

 

Who can make use of laser scanning buildings

Engineering 

It’s easier to plan and create stuff when you use 3D models. This way, it’s inexpensive and no materials will be wasted making items that don’t properly work. 

With 3D models, you are able to check if all the parts work properly together before printing!

Medical

The creation of prosthetic limbs can be accurately done by 3D scanning companies. All they have to do is 3D scan a person’s arm or leg and then print it.

Animation

Scanning produces realistic prosthetics faster and easier than designing a limb from scratch! Accurate 3D models of the human body can also be used by medical schools to teach their students.

Scanning allows you to scan figurines or even humans and turn this into digital data. You can use this data as models for film-making or video game creation. You can even edit these digital models with ease before using them for your film or video game.

Architecture 

With the help of a 3D scanner company, architects are able to have buildings 3D scanned to get a digitized copy. They can then edit this data to create something new. Doing this is less time-consuming since parts can easily be edited. A printed 3D model is also more presentable when showing the finished design to their clients.

 

Is lidar services similar to 3D scanning?

Lidar stands for Light Detection and Ranging. It is a remote sensing method. The light is being used in the form of a pulsed laser to measure ranges to the Earth. These light pulses then generate 3D information about the shape and surface characteristics. Lidar-generated products to examine both natural and manmade environments. 

The data collected support:

• Inundation and storm surge modeling
• Hydrodynamic modeling
• Shoreline mapping
• Emergency response
• Hydrographic surveying
• Coastal vulnerability analysis

Lidar-generated products to examine both natural and manmade environments.

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. 

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!