3D Scanning
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A process to collect data of a physical object on its shape and possibly its appearance.
The collected data can then be used to construct digital three-dimensional models (CAD model).
Data is in the form of [Point-Cloud.] 
3D Point Cloud Editor
Challenge when converting Point-cloud to "Mesh" format.
The raw mesh data is not very good. All mesh files must be fine tweaked to get a high quality output.
Holes in the mesh must be filled in.
Manual cleaning of the Mesh give a better result.
Preparation before 3D printing
Convert Point-Cloud to STL format #
Reverse Engineering
Computer Aided Inspection
Replicating parts that have no CAD data
Documenting Museum Pieces
Creating digital data of engineering mockups such as clay or wood
Creating 3D data files of the human face or figure
Medical Device fitting
Scaled model of an artist's creation
Comparing CAD model with the scanned data
Contact Type (known as Digitiszer)
Non-Contact type
Using Touch-probe
Co-ordinate Measuring Machine
[Larger Size]
Mostly used for Part Inspection
Laser Triangulation Scanning
Create a 3D image through the triangulation mechanism
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Principle of a laser triangulation sensor. Two object positions are shown.
The laser probe projects a line of laser light onto the surface while 2 sensor cameras continuously record the changing distance and shape of the laser line in three dimensions (XYZ) as it sweeps along the object.
GeoMagic - A software to post-process the point-cloud to mesh
Structured light 3D scanning
Photogrammetry
projection of patterns consisting of many stripes at once and a camera system.