User:Tntflash/ENES-100/Project 3 - 3D Scanner

Write problem/project Goal
Produce a complete scan of an object and figure out the future and present applications of 3D scanning

My First Task
Investigate the applications of 3D scanning

Summary of actual work over first weekend
Investigate the different uses of 3D scanning.

Week1 Narrative
I looked up different real life application of 3D scanning and the different methods used to get these scans.

This video and article shows some ways that 3D scanning is being used. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2013/09/130904-3d-printing-smithsonian-whale-skeleton-technology-science/?rptregcta=reg_free_np&rptregcampaign=20131016_rw_membership_n1p_us_se_c1#close-modal

3D scanning is also being used in roboticsThis robot uses 3D modeling to recognize objects. http://www.rapidform.com/success-stories/education/3d-scanning-technology-helps-robot-grasp-reality/ 3D scanning is used on quality control. This robot checks parts by comparing the 3D model to the actual modelhttp://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/robot-mounted-optical-cmm-scanners-metrascan-r

3D scanning is also used in: Forensic documentation http://3dforensicscans.com Surveillance Prostheticshttp ://www.bespokeinnovations.com/content/3d-technology

My Second Task
Continue lookat real life applications of 3d scanning and look at 3d software and 3d scanners ou there.

Week2 Narrative
I investigated at the different types of 3d scanners being used and their prices
 * Rubicon - $199 http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/rubicon-3d-scanner
 * NextEngine 3d scanner - $2995 http://www.nextengine.com/
 * David Scanner starter kit - $499 euro/$678.64 http://shop.david-vision-systems.de/product_info.php/info/p127_DAVID-Laserscanner-Starter-Kit.html. It has free software downloads as well.
 * 3d digital corp - $7345 http://www.3ddigitalcorp.com/
 * Makerbot digitizer 3d scanner - $1400 http://store.makerbot.com/digitizer
 * Matter form - $579 http://www.matterform.net/
 * Portable 3d scanner handyscan 3d - $25000 http://www.creaform3d.com/en/metrology-solutions/portable-3d-scanner-handyscan-3d
 * HDI 3d scanners - $17000 http://www.3d3solutions.com/products/3d-scanner/

I also found out that green spectrum laser are better than red laser for 3d scanning but are more expensive http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxI-lr89-6M

I also found this new scanner at the RNO Hospital that is revolutionizing how foot and ankle treatment is done.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykAo4DGCjxA

Summary of actual work over third weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week3 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

My Fourth task
''Record what you are planning on doing for the team during the final weekend of project work. ''

Summary of actual work over fourth weekend
How is what you did different than what you planned?

Week4 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.