Best Handheld 3D Scanners for Reverse Engineering in 2026 – A Comprehensive Guide

Smart Portable Handheld 3D Scanners for Reverse Engineering: Best Picks for 2026

In 2026, Handheld 3D Scanners for Reverse Engineering are needed tools for Manufacturers as they redesign Products and utilize Reverse Engineered Process in their design process. Today’s 3D Scanners can now provide the manufacturer with millions of Data Points every second, not only by creating Digital versions of Complex Physical Objects in a matter of … Read more

Top 5 Use Cases for the Artec Leo 3D Scanner in 2025: From Automotive to Heritage

Top 5 Use Cases for the Artec Leo 3D Scanner in 2025: From Automotive to Heritage

The Artec Leo 3D Scanner is entering 2025, wide open for some impressive uses across multiple disciplines. Once again, Artec has redefined what is possible for portable, professional 3D scanning. The Leo is a wireless 3D scanner with built-in AI computing power, a touch display, and real-time processing. The result is better, faster, and easier … Read more

Reverse Engineering with the Artec Leo and Geomagic Design X: A Complete 3D Workflow Guide (2025)

Reverse Engineering with Artec Leo

One of the most exciting uses today for modern 3D scanning technology is reverse engineering. Whether you are duplicating a broken part/machine, rethinking a product, or examining a competitor’s part, you can efficiently do it using the Artec Leo 3D Scanner and Geomagic Design X. In this Tutorial, we will show engineers and designers how … Read more

How to Choose the Right 3D Scanner for Small Objects

How to Choose the Right 3D Scanner for Small Objects

Each micron matters when working with small mechanical parts, jewelry, dental models, or fine-detail parts. Selecting the best 3D scanner for small objects can be the difference between a perfect digital replica and a distorted representation. There are so many scanners on the market – how do you choose a scanner that meets your requirements? … Read more

How Digital Scan 3D Uses Geomagic Design X to Reverse Engineer Accurate CAD Models

How Digital Scan 3D Uses Geomagic Design X to Reverse Engineer Accurate CAD Models

Overview: Geomagic Design X to Reverse Engineer At Digital Scan 3D, we consider perfection part of our deliverables. One of the big tools that help us get there is Geomagic Design X. Design X is a powerful reverse engineering software that directly translates 3D scan data into quality parametric CAD models. Whether we are re-engineering … Read more

How the Kreon Arm 3D Scanner Transforms Reverse Engineering Workflows

How the Kreon Arm 3D Scanner Transforms Reverse Engineering Workflow

Introduction Reverse Engineering is essential in product design, legacy part replacement and competitive benchmarking. As a function of 3D construction, reverse engineering requires more advanced measurements of the real world than traditional measurement devices are capable of delivering. The Kreon Arm CMM 3D Scanner provides some of the best technology for reverse engineering available today. … Read more

3D Scanning vs Traditional Measurement: What’s Better for Quality Assurance?

3D Scanning vs Traditional Measurement: What’s Better for Quality Assurance?

Introduction to 3D Scanning vs Traditional Measurement In today’s fast-paced manufacturing landscape, uncompromising quality is vital to a company’s success. For decades, metrologists have relied on calipers, micrometers, and coordinate measuring machines (CMMs) to ensure precision on production lines and when modernizing legacy parts. However, the rise of composite materials and advanced manufacturing techniques has … Read more

Artec Ray 2 3D Scanner – Long-Range Precision Redefined

Artec Ray 2 3D Scanner – Long-Range Precision Redefined

In the fast-evolving world of 3D scanning, speed, precision, and portability are critical. Digital Scan 3D is thrilled to present the Artec Ray 2, a next-generation long-range 3D scanner designed for professional-grade performance in demanding field and industrial settings. This article explores the Artec Ray 2’s enhanced features and why it’s a game-changer for large-scale … Read more