The Knox County Sheriff’s Office is using 3D scan technology to document crime scenes. Investigators and crime scene technicians were able to learn how the technology works during a mock crime scene training session on Tuesday.

HAS BEEN AROUND FOR MORE THAN 100 YEARS, CAPTURING A ONE DIMENSIONAL LIKENESS OF THE AREA THAT WAS THEN. THIS IS NOW 21ST CENTURY TECHNOLOGY. PUTTING CRIME SCENE EVIDENCE INTO A 360 DEGREE CONTEXT. WATCH FOR THE FIRST TIME YOU’RE SEEING WHAT POLICE SAW ...

Not all 3D scanning is alike, and the right workflow can depend on the object involved. [Ding Dong Drift] demonstrates this in his 3D scan of a project car. His goal is to design custom attachments, and designing parts gets a lot easier with an accurate 3D ...

These 3D scans are precise enough to capture the fine folds in a piece of clothing or the subtle curves of a ceramic vase. Sure, the iPhone can't match a dedicated 3D scanner and its accuracy, but for hobbyists and everyday users, its convenience and quality are more than enough to rival dedicated equipment.

James has been writing about technology for years but has loved it since the early 90s. While his main areas of expertise are maker tools -- 3D printers, vinyl cutters, paper printers, and laser cutters -- he also loves to play board games and tabletop RPGs.

Building hot rods remained basically the same for decades, with tried-and-true “old school” methods being used to create increasingly complex builds. Computers really changed the game, allowing things to be seen visually, on a screen, where making ...

The huge diversity of sensors and other hardware which our community now has access to seems comprehensive, but there remain many parts which have made little impact due to cost or scarcity. It’s one of these which [Enginoor] has taken for the sensor in ...