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Data-Upgrading Scan Software

'Ponta Scan' Turns 3D Scans into Professional Data

— December 8, 2016 — Art & Design
Performing a professional 3D scan usually requires expensive equipment, but 'Ponta Scan' is a new kind of 3D scan software that takes an inexpensive scanner and turns the results into high-resolution data. 'Ponta Scan' works by capturing data from whatever kind of scanner users have access to, which could consist of a $100 variety that is already on hand. From here, 'Ponta Scan' works to interpret the data captured from the device to instantly make it inherently more precise and high-definition.

The 'Ponta Scan' scan software is purported by its creators to be able to turn regular data that has been captured from a regular 3D scanner into that which would be captured from a scanner worth much more in comparison.
Trend Themes
1. Affordable 3D Scanning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable 3D scanning solutions that can upgrade inexpensive scanners to produce high-resolution data.
2. Enhanced Data Interpretation - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create software that can interpret data captured from any type of scanner to instantly enhance its precision and clarity.
3. Cost-effective High-definition Scans - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design software that can convert regular data captured from a low-cost 3D scanner into high-definition scans, eliminating the need for expensive equipment.
Industry Implications
1. 3D Scanning - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advancements in 3D scanning technology to make high-quality scans more accessible and affordable.
2. Software Development - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create software solutions for enhancing and interpreting data captured from various scanning devices, revolutionizing the scanning industry.
3. Consumer Electronics - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate low-cost 3D scanners with the capability to produce high-definition scans, targeting the consumer electronics market.
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