3D Scanners: Selection Criteria for Common Applications

3D Scanning is emerging as a viable tool for design, reverse engineering, and manufacturing applications. This white paper will assist in the evaluation of 3D scanning hardware solutions by describing the typical requirements for common applications and addressing key application criteria. Eleven common applications are described, seven criteria are documented, and the top criteria for each of the applications are discussed in detail. The author is Todd Grimm is president of T. A. Grimm & Associates, Inc., an organization that offers consulting on rapid prototyping and reverse engineering.