3D scanning can appear to be complex, but there are actually only a few standard steps required. I’ve used multiple 3D scanners, and each tends to come with its own software to control and process the ...

May 2026 Special Focus: Artificial Intelligence in Design and Simulation In this Special Focus Issue, learn about the latest developments in the integration of artificial intelligence into engineering ...

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, ...

The first part of the scanning process is calibration. The camera takes images as you circulate slowly around the object and an algorithm looks for characteristics that stand out in the images. Based ...