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3D scanning through structured light projection
The advances in 3D printing and 3D scanning are progressing at a high pace, but the technologies behind them are still unclear for some. Following our series on the main techniques used in 3D printing, we will now present you with…
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The advances in 3D printing and 3D scanning are progressing at a high pace, but the technologies behind them are still unclear for some. Following our series on the main techniques used in 3D printing, we will now present you with our new series on the different techniques found in 3D scanning, beginning with structured light projection.
3D Scanning as it is nowadays was first developed in the 80s. However, the first to really use this type of application dates back to ancient Egypt, when the Egyptians would recreate the heads of mummies using plaster. Although their way doesn’t seem quite technological in itself, 3D scanning today still uses this same principle, working with real samples in order to recreate it digitally.
Einscan-S, Structured Light Scanner
The main 3D scanning techniques used today are Structured light projection, photogrammetry, and pulse propagation. Focusing on Structured light projection, this technology allows three-dimensional objects to be digitally reproduced. But how is that possible?
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