With 3D printing's climbing rise to popularity, it's refreshing to see that XYZ Printing has introduced an easy-to-use and highly affordable addition to the world of 3D scanners.
This simple and portable device is able to easily scan and create full-color 3D models of almost anything a user desires. Unlike other 3D scanners on the market, XYZ's 'Handheld 3D Scanner' can be operated using only one hand and weighs in at only a half pound. It can also be attached to the back of tablets, computers and any other devices using a USB connection.
Costing only $222, this bargain 3D scanner is powered by Intel RealSense technology, allowing for any object to quickly and easily be scanned, uploaded and eventually sent off to a printer in little time.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Portable 3D Scanning
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing more advanced and portable 3D scanning devices.
- Affordable 3D Scanners
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating even more affordable 3D scanning solutions.
- Integration with Mobile Devices
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in integrating 3D scanning technology into mobile devices for convenience and ease of use.
Where This Applies
- Manufacturing
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in using handheld 3D scanners to streamline and improve the manufacturing process.
- Architecture and Engineering
- Opportunity for disruptive innovation in using affordable handheld 3D scanners to enhance architectural and engineering design processes.
- Education
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in incorporating handheld 3D scanners into educational settings to promote creativity and hands-on learning.
