Fuel3D, today announced the details of two new 3D scanners to its range of well-thought of hardware, which it will unveil at CES 2017.
The first, a new 360-degree scanner is able to capture highly-details full-colour scans in just 0.3 seconds. The popularity of DSLR-based full body scanners as used by companies like FBFX Ltd has led to the company known for its handheld scanners to adapt its technology into a quickfire 360 version.
The Fuel3D 360 Scanner is a high-speed imaging and measurement system, designed for capturing highly detailed 360-degree 3D data.
In just 0.3 seconds, the Fuel3D 360 Scanner captures high-resolution 3D data (accurate to 0.2mm). The scanner captures both shape and color data of mid-sized objects – around the size of a human head and shoulders. The easily transportable scanning rig can be set-up and calibrated in under an hour, making it ideal for on-location scanning and pop-up retail opportunities.
To support application development, an SDK will enable users to integrate the Fuel3D 360 Scanner into their own applications.
“The growth in the use of 3D data in areas as diverse as security, medical, virtual and augmented reality has created a challenge in how to quickly and cost-effectively capture real-life subjects and objects in 3D,” said Stuart Mead, CEO, Fuel3D. “The Fuel3D 360 Scanner provides a unique solution that will enable a wide range of sectors to scale-up 3D content generation cost-effectively.”
Desktop 3D Scanner by Fuel3d
Desktop 3D Scanner by Fuel3d
The company has also launched the Fuel3D Desktop Scanner a high-speed imaging and measurement system, designed for capturing high-resolution 3D data.
In just 0.14 seconds, it can capture high-resolution 3D data (accurate to 0.045mm) including shape and colour data of smaller objects – up to the size of a human ear.
To support application development, an SDK will enable users to integrate the Fuel3D Desktop Scanner into their own applications.
The compact and portable scanner is ideally suited to desktop applications including:
- Development of wearables such as custom-fit ear buds
- Treatment tracking for wounds and melanomas
- Next generation fingerprinting
- Product and component quality assurance
- Biometric security systems
“The speed and accuracy of the Fuel3D Desktop Scanner are a significant development in 3D scanning,” said Stuart Mead, CEO, Fuel3D. “The technology behind this product was originally developed for medical applications so capturing human features such as ears for wearable technology and 3D fingerprints for security are a natural step.”
