An all-in-one 3D scanner puts several scanning technologies into one device for a versatile and efficient scanning experience. These devices commonly integrate laser scanning, structured light, and photogrammetry to scan high-quality, detailed 3D data. A typical example could be the Revopoint MiraCo all-in-one 3D scanner, which provides high-precision scanning at a resolution up to 0.05 mm, thus allowing one to create 3D models from different angles of view and distances with great accuracy.
These scanners project a grid of light patterns onto the surface of an object by means of laser projection or structured light. Any deformation that the light suffers on coming into contact with the contours of the object is then picked up by the cameras of the scanner. This allows capturing the details of the surface quite precisely, which is important in reverse engineering or rapid prototyping applications. As a matter of fact, MiraCo is a structured light system capable of scanning objects as big as 1 meter in size with extreme accuracy.
One of the greatest features about all-in-one scanners is that they allow real-time scanning-that is, the moment an object is captured, it appears immediately in software as a 3D model. That makes the difference in scanning time colossal, whereas the Revopoint MiraCo could easily be done in a matter of minutes for an entire scan, depending on the size and complexity of the object. It comes in pretty useful when industries require it where speed and efficiency are indispensable, such as manufacturing or even in medical fields.
Notably, an integrated 3D scanner, like MiraCo, would also include auto-alignment technology whereby the 3D model would perfectly align in correspondence to each scan, whether the object was moved or rotated during the scan. The timesaving and increased accuracy save one from having to manually stitch parts together. This makes the interface of the scanner quite user-friendly, even for a beginner to operate without requiring too much training.
Where most high-end versions, like MiraCo, can capture 1 million points in a single scan, they allow multicolor scanning to deliver very fine details with textures and color information in the 3D model. For applications such as product design, archaeological preservation, or even fashion design, being able to digitally capture minute detail regarding texture is really important.
Watch Revopoint MiraCo to learn more about the inner workings of an all in one 3d scanner.