3D scanning is a process of capturing the shape and appearance of an object using a 3D scanner. The scanner emits a beam of light, usually in the form of a laser or structured light, and measures the way the light interacts with the object's surface. This data is then used to create a digital 3D model of the object.
Reverse engineering: Creating a digital model of an existing object so that it can be reproduced or modified.
Product design: Designing new products or parts by scanning existing objects and modifying them in CAD software.
Quality control: Inspecting manufactured parts for defects by comparing them to a digital model.
Healthcare: Creating custom prosthetics and other medical devices by scanning the patient's body.
Archaeology: Preserving cultural artifacts by creating digital models of them.