The Optimscan 5M high-resolution 3D scanner for jewelry, with test scans of a tiny hook, a coin and a relief, plus the digital jewelry workflow.

Scanning a whole car in about 2 hours with the Freescan X3 handheld laser 3D scanner, which copes with black, glossy and transparent surfaces.

Melted ABS and PLA release VOCs and ultrafine particles. Learn the health risks of open FDM 3D printers and simple ways to print more safely.

Specs and sample scans from the Optimscan 5M, an affordable high-resolution blue light 3D scanner for reverse engineering and 3D inspection.

How 3D printing moved from rapid prototyping to aerospace, where GE uses metal 3D printing (SLM) to make jet engine parts.

See how we turned a real shoe into a painted mini keychain using a 3D scanner and a 3D printer, step by step.

See how the EinScan Pro Plus scans a small statue on its automatic turntable and exports mesh data for 3D printing and CNC carving.

Small parts are the hardest to 3D scan. Learn how resolution and accuracy differ and how to scan coins, rings and dental parts well.

FDM and SLA 3D printers can now print transparent parts. See the results and learn how to get the best clarity from clear filament and…

Personal 3D printed figurines are booming in Ho Chi Minh City. See how a quick 3D scan and a full-color 3D printer create a mini…

Metal 3D printing builds parts from metal powder with a laser. See sample parts, key applications and design rules for SLM printing.

Rapid prototyping a bronze casting model with 3D scanning and 3D printing looks easy, but every step affects accuracy. Here is what matters most.