# Real-Time 3D Scanners Fraunhofer IGD's 3D Scanning System Instantly Reveals Insights By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2018-02-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-scanning-system References: [3ders.org](http://www.3ders.org/articles/20180216-is-it-3d-printable-fraunhofer-igds-amazing-3d-scanning-system-provides-real-time-insights.html) & [igd.fraunhofer.de](https://www.igd.fraunhofer.de/) [Fraunhofer](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-audio-system) IGD, a leading research institution for applied visual computing, launched a 3D scanning system that is capable of autonomously scanning objects and determining their printability in real-time. The system takes the form of a robotic arm that scans an object with as few movements as required in order to come to a conclusion on how an object may be [recreated with 3D printing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-3d-printers). Depending on the size and shape of the object that is to be scanned, the process can take just a few seconds or only a matter of minutes. As the object is being scanned, the 3D scanning system's intelligent algorithms create a real-time 3D image of the object, meaning that no CAD models or templates are required, especially when it comes to working with never-before-scanned or printed objects. Image Credit: Fraunhofer IGD ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Real-time 3D Scanning:** Fraunhofer IGD's 3D scanning system offers real-time scanning and analysis of objects, eliminating the need for CAD models and templates. - **Autonomous Scanning:** Fraunhofer IGD's robotic arm autonomously scans objects, streamlining the scanning process. - **Printability Analysis:** Fraunhofer IGD's 3D scanning system instantly determines the printability of scanned objects, facilitating efficient 3D printing workflows. ### Where This Applies - **Visual Computing:** Real-time 3D scanning technologies can disrupt the visual computing industry, enabling efficient object scanning and analysis. - **3D Printing:** Fraunhofer IGD's 3D scanning system enhances the 3D printing industry by providing real-time printability analysis of scanned objects. - **Manufacturing:** Real-time 3D scanning and autonomous scanning technologies have the potential to revolutionize the manufacturing industry, optimizing object scanning and printability analysis processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Display-Equipped 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-miraco.md) - [Hyper-Precise 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-range.md) - [Optical Tracking 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-trackit.md) - [Revolutionary 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-3d-scanner.md) - [Boundless Handheld 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-range-2.md) - [Full Color 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascand-laser-scanner.md) - [Affordable 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-3d-scanners.md) - [Industrial-Grade Blue Light Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-mini.md) - [Mobile 3D Scanning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realityscan.md)