The best new hardware for CG artists from CES 2017
See our pick of the most desirable new kit: from 27" pen displays and 8K monitors to facial scanners.
Tuesday, January 10th, 2017
3D scanner
Robocular unveils two new sub-$800 desktop 3D scanners
Latest entries in the growing budget laser scanning market promise true pro accuracy at hobbyist prices.
Monday, December 2nd, 2013
Fuel3D: another promising low-cost 3D scanner
This one's based on photometry, not laser scanning, and the developer has a pedigree in facial imaging.
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013
Meet FABtotum: 3D scanner, CNC mill and printer in one
Back the open-source fabricator on Indiegogo and put a mini factory on your desktop for under $1,000.
Monday, August 26th, 2013
MakerBot releases Digitizer desktop 3D scanner
Only $1,400, but still pricier and - on paper, at least - less accurate than Matterform's upcoming model.
Friday, August 23rd, 2013
Sub-$500 3D scanner makes $350,000 on Indiegogo
Matterform's cute, portable Photon aims to do for laser scanning what MakerBot did for 3D printing.
Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Lynx Laboratories creates 'point-and-shoot 3D camera'
New Lynx A camera promises all-in-one 3D scanner and mocap system for the price of a full-frame DSLR.
Thursday, February 7th, 2013