3D Scanning & Digitizing
Equipment for turning physical objects into digital files: 3D scanners for models, and Shaper Trace for 2D outlines.
3D scanners
Scanner | Type | Best for | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
Desktop, turntable | Objects that fit on the turntable | Right-hand CAD station | |
Handheld | Objects over about 15 cm, people | Drawer at the right-hand CAD station | |
Handheld | Software on the right-hand desktop computer | ||
Handheld | Small objects | Drawer unit in the Big room |
Black, shiny, mirror-like and transparent surfaces need scanning spray first.
2D digitizing
Shaper Trace — trace drawings and flat shapes to SVG with a phone
For scanning photos, slides and negatives, see Photo & Video.