3D Scanners

3D scanning captures the exact shape and dimensions of a physical object to create a digital 3D model. It is used for reverse engineering, quality inspection, and digitising parts for repair or reproduction.

Professional 3D scanners can achieve accuracy down to 0.02 mm to 0.05 mm, depending on the model and scanning conditions. Lighting, surface finish and calibration all affect real-world accuracy.

Structured light scanners project a pattern onto an object and calculate its shape from the distortion, offering fast, high-resolution capture indoors. Laser scanners trace the surface with a laser line and tend to handle reflective or dark surfaces better.

Yes, most 3D scanners export files in STL or OBJ format, which can be cleaned up in software and sent straight to a 3D printer. Additive-X supplies both scanning hardware and 3D printers to support this workflow end to end.