# 3D Scanning **URL:** https://3dprintingspace.com/c/3dscanning/64.md [Latest](https://3dprintingspace.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://3dprintingspace.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the 3D Scanning category](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/about-the-3d-scanning-category/83)
**Author:** [@Keith](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Keith)\ **Replies:** 0
From small objects, up to massive car parts; you can literally scan anything. So lets talk about it! --- ## [Best 3D Scanner for 3D Printing - Choose the Best](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/best-3d-scanner-for-3d-printing-choose-the-best/10311)
**Author:** [@zabi0123](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/zabi0123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2026, 3:10pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/best-3d-scanner-for-3d-printing-choose-the-best/10311 "2026-02-27T15:10:01Z")
I researched about the best 3D scanner for 3D printing for the past few days because I need accurate scans for creating high-quality 3D printed models. I read reviews on popular 3D printing websites, tech blogs, and user… --- ## [How to collect car steering wheel models?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-to-collect-car-steering-wheel-models/9308)
**Author:** [@Emily](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Emily)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2024, 1:52pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-to-collect-car-steering-wheel-models/9308 "2024-09-03T13:52:37Z")
Hello everyone,Recently I took on a part-time project, mainly to do car decoration. Our newly developed product is to decorate car steering wheels, and we need to collect 3D models of various types of steering wheels. C… --- ## [Affordable Scanners?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/affordable-scanners/6724)
**Author:** [@VA3ASE](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/VA3ASE)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2024, 6:45am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/affordable-scanners/6724 "2024-08-22T06:45:13Z")
Are there any affordable 3d scanners that are ready for serious use? I’d like to scan some taillights and other car parts to reproduce on my printer. Not huge pieces but I need pretty fine detail and the scans need to be… --- ## [Einstar scanner for sale Save!](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/einstar-scanner-for-sale-save/7175)
**Author:** [@Brnbar01](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Brnbar01)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2023, 12:58pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/einstar-scanner-for-sale-save/7175 "2023-09-24T12:58:52Z")
Selling my Einstar scanner, not even 1 month old. I dont have enough time to make use of this device. It works great and you really get what you pay for, this is a good one! I will throw in 2 can of scanning spray and… --- ## [The application of 3D scanning in 3D printing](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/the-application-of-3d-scanning-in-3d-printing/4679)
**Author:** [@apollo](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/apollo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2022, 12:56am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/the-application-of-3d-scanning-in-3d-printing/4679 "2022-10-17T00:56:05Z")
3D scanner is a helpful tool for 3D designer. 3D designers can speed up their work by 3D scanning. They can get many basic 3D model frame by use 3D scanner to scan objects which they want to design. Then they can design… --- ## [Wearable Device Design](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/wearable-device-design/4574)
**Author:** [@apollo](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/apollo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2022, 5:40pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/wearable-device-design/4574 "2022-09-12T17:40:58Z")
3D scanners can be used in customized design, especially in some specialized equipment areas. For example, Fireman’s helmet and Hearing aid headphones. We can do 3D scanning for the ones who need customizing equipment. T… --- ## [How Can We Test the Accuracy of A 3D Scanner?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-can-we-test-the-accuracy-of-a-3d-scanner/3883)
**Author:** [@apollo](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/apollo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2022, 4:30pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/how-can-we-test-the-accuracy-of-a-3d-scanner/3883 "2022-03-10T16:30:31Z")
As an essential parameter, accuracy attracts much more attention from people who are going to purchase 3D scanners. Usually, the accuracy information of a 3D scanner is introduced in the specification, but is the accurac… --- ## [Apple Apps for Scanning](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/apple-apps-for-scanning/596)
**Author:** [@daffod](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/daffod)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2021, 8:45pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/apple-apps-for-scanning/596 "2021-11-22T20:45:25Z")
Any recommendation for Apple iOS app to scan that can be turned in STL files? --- ## [Uses for 3D Scanning](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/uses-for-3d-scanning/3208)
**Author:** [@Emily1713](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Emily1713)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 29, 2021, 6:22pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/uses-for-3d-scanning/3208 "2021-10-29T18:22:54Z")
If you had a 3D scanner, what would you use it for? I decided to pick up a Revopoint POP scanner off of Amazon a couple months back after seeing a review video that impressed me (Best 3D Scanner? Revopoint Pop / Desktop… --- ## [3D scanning with XBOX Kinect](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3d-scanning-with-xbox-kinect/2969)
**Author:** [@PatrickG](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/PatrickG)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2021, 6:05pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/3d-scanning-with-xbox-kinect/2969 "2021-08-24T18:05:39Z")
I’ve been using my smartphone for 3d scanning but the results were pretty poor. Browsing the web I found a way to breathe new life into my Xbox Kinect. I hope this 3d scanning method will be helpful for someone. … --- ## [Pricing for scanning?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/pricing-for-scanning/1967)
**Author:** [@AJLDesign](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/AJLDesign)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2021, 2:29am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/pricing-for-scanning/1967 "2021-03-12T02:29:13Z")
How is scanning priced out by you guys? I have a couple bumper inserts that i need scanned. Thanks --- ## [Android Apps for Scanning?](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/android-apps-for-scanning/1276)
**Author:** [@uncreativeautomaton](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/uncreativeautomaton)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 25, 2021, 4:00am UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/android-apps-for-scanning/1276 "2021-02-25T04:00:55Z")
For those of us who are using Android, any good reliable scanning apps we can use? --- ## [Share your models](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/share-your-models/1398)
**Author:** [@Aussiemandias](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/Aussiemandias)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2021, 9:29pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/share-your-models/1398 "2021-02-23T21:29:48Z")
I’ve dabbled in photogrammetry over the last few years. Anyone else doing it for fun or for business? Here’s one of my models. I used a drone to shoot the photos of this folly outside of Ottawa, then 3D Zephyr to build … --- ## [5 Laser Scanning Do's and Don'ts - Tips for 3D Laser Scanning](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/5-laser-scanning-dos-and-donts-tips-for-3d-laser-scanning/174)
**Author:** [@tony](https://3dprintingspace.com/u/tony)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://3dprintingspace.com/t/5-laser-scanning-dos-and-donts-tips-for-3d-laser-scanning/174 "2021-02-01T22:22:41Z")
Here is a video showing what to do and what not to do when you are 3D scanning an object. This video will help you develop techniques to use in order to perfectly 3D scan your items! Check it out!