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Like many people, I have been preparing files for 3D printing using 3D modeling programs or downloading them from 3D model ...

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, ...

3D scanning is becoming much more accessible, which means it’s more likely that the average hacker will use it to solve problems — possibly odd ones. That being the case, a handy tool to have in one’s ...

Use 3D scanning and printing to match a wall's texture so numbers sit flush and look 'emerging'. Scan a surface, boolean the shape in Blender, then print — it fits like a puzzle piece. This trick ...