# Large-Scale 3D Scanners Thor3D's 3D Scanning Technology Captures Medium and Large Objects By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2016-05-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-scanning-technology References: [3dprint](https://3dprint.com/134279/thor3d-handheld-3d-scanning/) & [thor3dscanner](http://thor3dscanner.com/3d-scanner-thor/) A rise in [additive manufacturing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambu-lab-h2s) has also caused 3D scanning technology to quickly evolve. While there are now many desktop-sized devices that make the most of smartphones and computers, there are few 3D scanners that are fit to scan extremely large objects. Thor3D is out to change this with a new [handheld 3D scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iochowx1) kit. The brand's own next-generation scanner is wireless and capable of [scanning everything from the human body](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-body-scanner1) to cars and boats. In order to get the most accurate digitization from the scanner, Thor3D uses geometry tracking with black and white markers. This means that the software is able to locate the points of these markers and "see" where they move in real-time as a person holding the scanner moves around to create a full set of 3D data. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 90% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Large-scale 3D Scanners:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of large-scale 3D scanners for capturing medium and large objects. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Additive Manufacturing:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the 3D scanning technology industry to support the rise of additive manufacturing. - **Automotive:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the automotive industry by leveraging handheld 3D scanners for scanning cars and boats. - **Medical:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the medical industry by using handheld 3D scanners for scanning the human body for various purposes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revolutionary 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-3d-scanner.md) - [Full Color 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ascand-laser-scanner.md) - [Display-Equipped 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-miraco.md) - [Hyper-Precise 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-range.md) - [Advanced Spatial 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-3d-scanners.md) - [Hyper-Accurate 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyperaccurate-3d-scanner.md) - [Optical Tracking 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-trackit.md) - [Hybrid Light 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-3d.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspire-3d-scanner.md)