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Disruptive Tech – MakerBot Announces Desktop 3D Scanner

Aptly named the Digitizer, MakerBot’s new 3D desktop scanner is the next big step toward mainstream 3D printing. Creating 3D files requires familiarity with one of several computer programs. But a 3D scanner will allow a user to make a digital 3D model. This file can then be shared or modified.

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Few details are yet available for the Digitizer but assuredly, the size of any objects you can scan will be limited due to its desktop size. However, this garden gnome was scanned in 3 minutes on the Digitizers spindle-style stage. As these systems become more sophisticated, replicating items will become easier and easier.

store.makerbot.com/digitizer

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3 Responses to “Disruptive Tech – MakerBot Announces Desktop 3D Scanner”

  1. Aaron says:
    March 25, 2013 at 02:18

    Nike is making a pair of 3D printed cleats.

  2. phil says:
    March 25, 2013 at 14:49

    Scan tabletop miniature.
    Hit print.
    Repeat.

    I could see some game companies not being happy about this. People already download PDFs of rules. Being able to print 50 space marines is going to make things interesting. Of course for official tournaments and things they can always check figures to see if they are real. On the other hand, being able to replace broken parts or missing pieces is a godsend.

  3. mike says:
    March 25, 2013 at 17:26

    For the Emperor!