Laser vs. IR
Match the scanning method to object size and surface.
3D scanning & reverse engineering
From a real part to a printable digital model.
A focused specialist area: understand scanners, capture clean data, process meshes and continue in CAD when needed.
Focus areas
Topics are organized by practical value and current workflows — not by an outdated 3D-printing encyclopedia.
Using markers
When markers help, useful spacing and why tracking fails.
Black & glossy surfaces
Handle difficult surfaces, scan spray and capture strategy.
Clean up meshes
Remove holes, artifacts and unnecessary geometry before CAD or printing.
Scan → CAD
Turn scan geometry into controllable CAD features for reverse engineering.
Scan → print
Know when a mesh is directly printable and when cleanup is worth the effort.