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NextEngine : $2500 Desktop 3D scanner

NextEngine is a 3d desktop laser scanner requiring no special background or lighting and has a field size of 13.5″ x 10.1″ (also includes additional software to generate composite models from multiple scans).

via Engadget

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5 Responses to “NextEngine : $2500 Desktop 3D scanner”

    a gravatar urbanity

    The price is prohibitive now, but this gadget is awesome!!! I want one of thissss!!

    a gravatar solo

    prohibitive??? I’m going to order one now and save $500! I can’t wait to get it.

    a gravatar giantmonster » Blog Archive » nextengine home 3D scanner

    [...] tired of how long it takes to do your nurb modeling? then maybe a home 3D scanner from next engine is what you need. a small desktop scanner for $2,500. that’s pretty crazy! connects directly to you PC using a USB port. system includes an autopositioner and a parts gripper to help everything match up. having used a few 3d scanners before, this is impressive (if it works). you could always just spend a mere $70,000 to $240,000 on something more robust. link via futurefeeder. [...]

    a gravatar MOACYR ROSA NETO

    QUANTO FICA A VENDA DESTE APARELHO PARA O BRASIL?

    a gravatar Valeria

    I would like to know if this scanner works directly with any CAD software and which CAD’s are compatible??…

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