A 3D scanner system traditionally requires proprietary cameras to scan objects, but the '3Digify' is intended to help change this. Currently funding on Kickstarter, the '3Digify' system works by allowing makers to scan objects using their existing camera equipment. This downplays the needs of having a camera and/or a projector for scanning objects for digital manipulation and/or 3D printing.
The '3Digify' scanner system, if successfully funded, will feature a bevy of functionalities that will be available for free to users. The ability to obtain a CAD file format for a scanned object, for instance, would be cost-free. '3Digify' would also be partially open-source to allow makers to fine-tune their capabilities with the software. A small monthly fee would allow access to other functionalities.
Object-Scanning Software
The '3Digify' 3D Scanner System Turns Cameras into Scanners
Trend Themes
1. Camera-based Scanners - The rise of camera-based scanners challenges traditional 3D scanner systems and opens up new opportunities for makers.
2. Open-source CAD Software - The partially open-source nature of the 3Digify scanner system allows for customization and development of new CAD functionalities.
3. Affordable 3D Scanning - The low-cost and accessibility of the 3Digify scanner system democratizes 3D scanning technology for makers and hobbyists.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Printing - The 3Digify scanner system presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the 3D printing industry, allowing for faster and more accurate scans and designs.
2. Manufacturing - The emergence of affordable camera-based scanning technology presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing industry, from quality control to product design.
3. Artificial Intelligence - Integrating AI technology with camera-based scanners could lead to disruptive innovation in a wide range of industries, from healthcare to entertainment.