# Data-Upgrading Scan Software 'Ponta Scan' Turns 3D Scans into Professional Data By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-12-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scan-software References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/ponta-scan-3d-scanner-08-12-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1630706887/ponta-scan-professional-3d-scanning-at-home) Performing a professional 3D scan usually requires expensive equipment, but 'Ponta Scan' is a new kind of [3D scan software](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneshot) that takes an [inexpensive scanner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iochowx1) 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](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spatial-3d-scanners) into that which would be captured from a scanner worth much more in comparison. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Affordable 3D Scanning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop affordable 3D scanning solutions that can upgrade inexpensive scanners to produce high-resolution data. - **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. - **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. ### Sectors Adopting This - **3D Scanning:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advancements in 3D scanning technology to make high-quality scans more accessible and affordable. - **Software Development:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create software solutions for enhancing and interpreting data captured from various scanning devices, revolutionizing the scanning industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate low-cost 3D scanners with the capability to produce high-definition scans, targeting the consumer electronics market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Precise 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-range.md) - [Revamped Affordable 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-mini-3d.md) - [Precision 3D Scanner Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highprecision-3d-scanner.md) - [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) - [Boundless Handheld 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-range-2.md) - [Pocket-Sized 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inspire-3d-scanner.md) - [Display-Equipped 3D Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revopoint-miraco.md) - [Mobile 3D Scanning Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/realityscan.md)