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Exploring ideas, insights, and inspirations on all things related to 3D scanning.
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Map High Resolution Color Images To Any 3D Scan Using Free Tools
November 17th, 2022
Today we’re going to be adding seamless full-color mapping to this monochrome 3d scan. All we’ll need is the open source program Meshlab and this series of photographs of our model. I’ve been using this process in visual effects, and I find the control Meshlab gives you over every step to be worthwhile. Series of […]
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Polyga S1 Used In Measuring Bone Defect Volume
August 25th, 2022
3D scanning metrology has been successfully implemented in many industries including space engineering, civil engineering, automotive, archaeology and entertainment. Applications of 3D technologies in orthopaedics are likewise increasing; use of 3D technology has been described for preoperative visualization and planning in trauma and elective orthopaedic surgery, manufacture of customized surgical tools, customized 3D printed implants, […]
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Inspecting Flat Organic & Machined Surfaces Using FlexScan3D
August 3rd, 2022
A Blog Entry based on TPK Controls’ Demo Video FlexScan3D’s “Measurement and Calculate Deviation” Tools are a cost-effective way to see if your 3D print matches the CAD model’s dimensions or you simply want to compare two different sets of data. Using the Measurement tool it is possible to inspect and extract the dimensions of […]
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Measuring Growth Rate of Coral Micro fragments using Polyga C210
August 2nd, 2022
People often ask us, “Who uses your scanner?”. On a recent interview with Eugene Liscio from Ai2-3D, we mentioned that most of our targets are researchers and engineers. We have a lot of researchers, scientists, and even archeologists who used our scanners for research programs. One of the most recent was measuring the growth rate […]
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How to Capture Dimension When 3D Scanning
July 6th, 2022
Traditionally, mechanical parts were measured using hand tools such as slide calipers, depth gauges, and precision rulers. Now, 3D scanners are increasingly being used by engineers for reverse engineering projects and measurement. Not only engineers but many companies can benefit from 3D measurements for speeding up their product development workflows and quality assurance processes such […]
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Scanning Different Face Expression
May 5th, 2022
With 3D scanning becoming popular for capturing human faces as a digital asset, they find its application in medicine and dentistry. This includes facial recognition, capturing facial emotions, facial cosmetic planning & surgery, and maxillofacial rehabilitation. Here, we went ahead and tested one of our Compact scanners, the L6 to see what results in we […]
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3D Scanning for Metaverse
January 10th, 2022
The Metaverse, – When Facebook rebranded itself last October, all of a sudden this tech term exploded. It attempts to redefine what VR (Virtual Reality), AR(Augmented Reality) means and how it interacts with the digital economy and digital goods. Maybe in pre-Covid times, the idea of a VR metaverse might seem more far-fetched than it […]
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S1 vs S1 – Wide
November 10th, 2021
Convenient and easy to use, the Compact S1 3D scanner is factory calibrated for accuracy to get you 3D scanning in no time. The Polyga Compact 3D scanners are great for any companies, manufacturers, academic institutions, visual effect studios, and research labs that need accurate and reliable 3D scan data for visualization and measurement applications […]
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Map High Resolution Color Images To Any 3D Scan Using Free Tools
June 23rd, 2020
Do you only own a 3D scanner that only takes monochrome scans but want the option to capture color texture? Or, do you find your system just doesn’t provide good enough color accuracy? We’ll show you a free option to add seamless full-color mapping to a 3D mesh with a step-by-step video tutorial on how to do it.
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Polyga H3: Handheld Scanner, Release Date, Specs and Everything Else
April 16th, 2020
Take a sneak peek behind our new H3 handheld 3D scanner and why it’s such a powerful system including technical and hardware specifications.
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