Here are a three different intersections of 3D scanning, 3D printing, and CAD along with a few words on how well each can be expected to work.

Each of these highlights an important aspect of scanning from the context of part design and 3D printing. The MIRACO is also capable of scanning large objects, though I focus on smaller ones here.

While the Creality Raptor Pro may not be flawless, it still manages to bring pro-grade scanning within reach of serious makers and indie creators.

Most 3D scanners are handheld devices that scan small to medium-sized objects with a high degree of accuracy. The resulting files are used for 3D modeling or 3D printing and they can produce ...

The Supply Chain Resilience package from Desktop Metal and Lumafield closes that gap by joining 3D printing with X-ray computed tomography, also known as CT scanning.

Car enthusiasts with 3D printers are picking up old Xbox Kinect accessories to 3D scan their cars while building new parts to print.

Today 3D printing is being used in specialty care such as orthopedics, pediatrics, radiology and oncology.

Scan the World is a free, open-source online museum with 18,000 (and counting) scans of famous sculptures and artifacts you can download and 3D print.