Best Professional 3D Scanners in 2026
Professional and prosumer 3D scanners occupy a different tier from the consumer-grade devices on our other pages. The key distinction is usually the... read more »
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Professional and prosumer 3D scanners occupy a different tier from the consumer-grade devices on our other pages. The key distinction is usually the... read more »

If you want to scan large objects, such as vehicle body parts, or even architectural items, then you’re going to need a scanner... read more »

In this article, we will be taking a look at the best 3D scanners for scanning medium-sized items.

Revopoint, a manufacturer known for its range of structured-light and laser 3D scanners, is running a Spring Sale across its official website and... read more »

When medical device manufacturer CONMED started using Rize's additive manufacturing platform to embed QR codes directly into printed parts, the company's group manager... read more »

If you want to create items for 3D printing, you need a 3D model to start with, and there are two ways to... read more »

Issey Miyake Eyes has released UROKO, a pair of sunglasses featuring eight concave lenses arranged in two rows of four on each side... read more »

Researchers from ETH Zurich, the Friedrich Miescher Institute in Basel, and the Cantonal Hospital of Lucerne have successfully produced elastic ear cartilage in... read more »

Sunnyday Technologies has released M3-CRETE, an open-source 3D concrete printer designed for field use across various work environments. The system features modular architecture... read more »

Researchers at MIT have created a 3D printing platform capable of producing electric motors using multiple functional materials in a single process. The... read more »

Russian photographer Denis Aminev has released an open-source design for a 3D-printable panoramic film camera called the Infidex 176 V. The camera uses... read more »

Researchers from IMDEA Materials Institute and the Technical University of Madrid have developed a design-focused approach to improve the performance of 3D-printed nitinol... read more »

QinetiQ, working with Additive Manufacturing Solutions Limited (AMS Ltd.), has conducted what it says is the first flight of a helicopter containing a... read more »

Aectual is collaborating with athletic apparel retailer lululemon to develop and install 3D-printed ceiling and storefront systems across key stores worldwide. The architectural... read more »

MIT researchers have developed a method to 3D print construction-grade structural elements from recycled plastic, creating floor trusses that meet U.S. building standards.... read more »

As India's medical tourism market grows at roughly 12% annually, the International Dialogue on Healthcare (IDH) 2026 drew attention to precision planning and... read more »

Miami-based E-Force Marine has invested in industrial-scale 3D printing technology to produce hull moulds for its upcoming electric catamaran. The family-owned marine tech... read more »

Sergii Gordieiev, creator of Youtube channel "The Q," has developed a working chainless bicycle using a series of 3D printed plastic gears. The... read more »

MIT researchers have developed a magnetic mixing system called MagMix to address a persistent challenge in 3D bioprinting where cells settle to the... read more »

Once you've moved beyond basic prototyping, your requirements change. You need parts with real mechanical properties, materials that withstand operating conditions, and processes... read more »

