3D scanning involves obtaining information about the shape, geometry of an object and creating a virtual digital copy of it. As a result of scanning, a point cloud is obtained. This is a set of points reflecting the surface of the scanned object. They are described by three X, Y, Z coordinates and can store additional color information in the RGB palette. These points are then combined (in the process of triangulation) into a triangle mesh. With it, the shape of the object is reflected by a set of several million small triangles.
3D scanning - 3D scanning process using Smarttech Micron3D green 10Mpix scanner
3D scanning in two technologies:
Structured light - scanners from Polish manufacturer SMARTTECH Micron3D green and UNIVERSE
Laser - scanner from Faro FocusS 150 company
3D printing in three technologies:
FDM/FFF - printers from Polish manufacturer 3DGence ONE, DOUBLE, INDUSTRY F-340
SLA - printer from American manufacturer Formlabs Form 2
SLS - printer from Polish manufacturer Sinterit Lisa