3D Scanning
Scanning is how we take a real object and bring it into the digital world, where we can study it, reshape it, refine it, or build something new from it. Whether it's a part that needs replacing, something you want to duplicate, or an item you'd like to modify — scanning gives us a starting point.
What scanning means here
Scanning is simply the step of capturing the real object as a digital shape. It gives us a starting point to measure, change, improve, or rebuild something. It’s especially useful when a part is no longer available, or when you want to remix or adapt something that already exists.
What you can bring
- An object you want to duplicate
- A part that’s broken, worn, or discontinued
- Something you’d like to adapt or customize
- Even something hand-made that you want to refine digitally
About accuracy
Scans are captured at around ~0.2 mm accuracy. That’s a good level for practical parts, fit adjustments, prototypes, and everyday objects. It’s not for museum-grade preservation — it’s for things makers want to use, modify, or improve.
How it works
- You bring the part (or photos + dimensions if shipping).
- I scan the object and clean up the geometry.
- We review the result and decide whether to modify or keep as-is.
- Then it can be printed here, or exported for your own use.
What I deliver
The final scan can be exported as STL, OBJ, or PLY. If the model is going into further design work, I can also prepare a simplified version for easier editing.
Example uses
- Replacing a small mechanical piece
- Re-fitting an accessory to another object
- Modifying an ergonomic shape so it feels right
- Remixing an object to suit your setup