Many 3D scanners are built to scan whole objects, but that doesn't necessarily cut it if you're trying to scan a specific part. Ever try to map your own hand? Yeah, that doesn't work very well.

Knockout Concepts co-founder Jake Kuttothara scans CEO Brooks Myers' head. Knockout Concepts LLC made its first sales last year of its hand-held 3D scanners – creating files for use in 3D printers – ...

Although there are various efforts under way to create a working Star Trek-like medical tricorder, such a device isn’t available for general use just yet. In the meantime, however, doctor’s offices ...

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(((Hey, thanks a lot, "Armchair Anarchist" at Futurismic. I've been predicting the advent of these spime-friendly gizmos forages now.)))http://www.zcorp.com/news ...

Start-up XYZPrinting today released its first all-in-one 3D printer, which uses a 3D laser scanner to replicate objects placed inside the machine. While other 3D printing companies sell handheld ...