3d scanner knowledge

3D Scanning Glossary

If you’re unsure about some of the terms used for Revopoint 3D scanners, then check out this helpful 3D scanning glossary to find out what they mean. If you’re looking for a particular word, then hit CTRL + F to find it.     Accuracy – The closeness of the 3D model’s dimensions to those…

full 3d-body scan of a bearded man wearing a scarf, jacket, jeans, and sneakers

3D Body Scans are Taking Off

Basically, as long as we’ve been around, we’ve been capturing people’s likenesses through various mediums, from ancient cave paintings to cutting-edge 3D scans. And with the advent of 3D scanning people, we’ve opened the door to a new world of digital applications and 3D printing possibilities. In this article, we’ll examine how 3D body scans…

Dual axis turntable using tips

Dual-axis Turntable and App Tips

The Dual-axis Turntable is a great scanning aid, but only if you use it correctly. This guide will go over the best way to use it and the common mistakes made when using the turntable. Tilting Small Objects Depending on the shape and size of your small object, sometimes one rotation isn’t enough to capture…

3D scanning tips and tricks

3D Scanning Tips and Tricks

Level up your 3D scans with these helpful 3D scanning tips and tricks for getting the perfect scan with your Revopoint 3D scanner. Depth Camera Range Adjustment In one of the recent Revo Scan updates, a new feature was added that helps eliminate unwanted elements from scans. The depth camera range adjusting slider lets you…

POP, POP2, and MINI 3D scanners placed on white columns

Which Revopoint 3D Scanner do I Need?

You’ve looked around the Revopoint store, and you’re not sure if you need a POP, POP 2, or MINI. Well, let’s cast that confusion aside and break down the differences between these three Revopoint 3D scanners, so you can figure out which one is right for you. A Quick Overview  Revopoint’s scanners can be split…

3d softwares for 3d scanning

Essential 3D Tools

Getting your 3D scan is only half the story in making your 3D model useful. Because unless you’re fortunate, some form of model post-processing usually needs to be done to your scan to get it ready for its final purpose. Fortunately, a wealth of third-party essential 3D tools are available to help you out.  …