# Futuristic Portable Handheld Scanners The Fuel3D is a New Scanner You Can Hold in Your Palm By Michael Nieto | Published 2014-01-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handheld-scanners References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/fuel3d-unveils-new-handheld-3d-scanner-design-video-27-01-2014/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/45699157/fuel3d-a-handheld-3d-scanner-for-less-than-1000) The new Fuel3D handheld scanners have finally made their debut as the world’s first handheld point-and-shoot, full color, 3D scanner. This device enables you to conduct scans with a simple usability. There is no need for extra movement where the point-and-shoot feature makes this device very conducive. It's currently raising over $325,000 on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-3d-scanner) where it has potential to be introduced in the market for new technology. It's priced under $1,000 and is capable of easy [3D scanning](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-3d-scanners) for fast and reliable use every time. The simplistic design features a unique trigger button position used for maximum stability during your capture. These handheld scanners are the next best thing in portable technology that can be used anywhere on the go. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 45% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable 3D Scanning:** Fuel3D's handheld scanner offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for the portable 3D scanning trend. - **Point-and-shoot Technology:** Fuel3D's point-and-shoot technology presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the trend of simplified scanning. - **Handheld Devices:** Fuel3D's handheld design represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the trend of mobile devices for business use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Manufacturing:** Fuel3D's portable 3D scanner presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the manufacturing industry. - **Healthcare:** Fuel3D's handheld device for 3D scanning presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the healthcare industry for the use of prosthetics and orthotics. - **Architecture and Design:** Fuel3D's point-and-shoot technology for 3D scanning presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the architecture and design industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Revolutionary 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolutionary-3d-scanner.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspire-3d-scanner.md) - [Affordable 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/affordable-3d-scanners.md) - [Hyper-Precise 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-range.md) - [Boundless Handheld 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-range-2.md) - [Display-Equipped 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-miraco.md) - [Optical Tracking 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-trackit.md) - [Revamped Affordable 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-mini-3d.md) - [Hybrid Light 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shining-3d.md)