Between myself and various business associates, we have a variety of 3D scanners capable of scanning existing objects into 3D mesh formats. From scanning figurines, to car parts, to ornaments and even scanning people, we can scan most objects. 3D scanning has near limitless applications and the range of affordable, personal scanners we have access to can offer relatively quick and easy solutions to problems that only a few years ago, would cost thousands of dollars.

Scanning is done at an hourly rate, depending on the size of the object. Large, complex objects require longer scanning time and processing time. Certain objects are also suited to different scanning techniques, where the scanning time on two similarly sized objects could change if one was best suited for a turntable based scanner using a jig, or perhaps best suited for snapshot-style scanning where the machine takes dozens of photos with reference points and stitches them together.

For the best results, objects need to have a matte surface finish as reflective and glossy finishes will distort the scanner. Objects may be either coated in a peel-off white paint, talcum powder or require reflective marking stickers placed on the surface. Black objects will also require a coating of some sort, as it does not efficiently reflect the light for the scanners to read. Please keep this in mind when considering any scan job. Please keep this in mind if you have a metallic or black coloured part which can not be coated in a white paint, even peel off as this does limit our options.

Scanned outputs are in a triangular mesh format, STL or OBJ readable by 3D printers and digital sculpting programs. Please be aware that 3D scanned files can not be manipulated in parametric CAD software, or exported in such formats like .STEP, .IGES or any other CAD format. The meshes may be imported as a reference image which can then be superimposed onto an existing CAD model, or the new CAD model superimposed onto the scanned mesh, but the two will always be separate.