3D scanning and printing aren't new concepts, but not until the new beta from Scandy has that technology been readily available to regular people with smartphones. Previously, accurate 3D scanning required expensive and high-tech devices that were effectively out of the reach of consumers. Now, with Scandy's Android-compatible system, 3D scanning is as easy as taking a selfie.
Scandy's beta smartphone scanner offers two types of 3D-printed outputs: regular objects and "Scandy Spheres." The objects are 3D printouts of images taken with the scanner, popularized as "3D selfies." The Scandy Spheres, however, are unique to the company. The snow globe-sized objects are 360 degree images taken with the scanner that wrap around the entirety of a sphere's face.
Both the Scandy objects and Scandy Spheres can be ordered through the company's website after uploading the image file.
What's Driving This Trend
- Affordable Smartphone 3D Scanning
- The development of Scandy's Android-compatible system makes 3D scanning accessible to regular smartphone users, opening up a new market for affordable 3D scanning technology.
- Personalized 3D Printing
- The ability to easily capture and print 3D images with Scandy's smartphone scanner creates opportunities for personalized and customizable 3D printed objects, expanding the potential of this market.
- 360 Degree Imaging
- Scandy's unique Scandy Spheres, which offer 360 degree images, present opportunities for immersive and interactive experiences in industries such as virtual reality and tourism.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- The accessibility of Scandy's smartphone-based 3D scanning technology could disrupt the consumer electronics industry, as it introduces new capabilities and features to smartphones.
- 3D Printing
- The integration of Scandy's smartphone scanner with 3D printing services opens up possibilities for innovation in the 3D printing industry, allowing for easy creation of customized 3D printed objects.
- Virtual Reality
- The 360 degree imaging capabilities of Scandy's Scandy Spheres offer opportunities for immersive VR experiences, potentially revolutionizing the virtual reality industry by enhancing the sense of presence and realism.
