There are commercially available sprays that reduce glare and coat objects in a matte coating to make 3D scanning "hard to scan" objects easier. Some of the most popular spray solutions sublimate off the object after a certain number of hours, while others require manual cleaning to remove the spray. The Fine Arts Library does not provide these sprays. Instead, use of these sprays is left to the discretion of the patron and the object owners as they may permanently damage the object. Artec, the maker of our scanners, provides a comprehensive list of sprays informed by their users that you may use for your scanning project.
The Artec Micro is a fully-automated desktop 3D scanner intended for scanning extra small objects under 3 inches like jewelry, gears, electrical components, etc. This model captures the highest level of detail compared to the other 3D scanners.
The Artec Spider is a wired handheld scanner that is ideal for scanning small objects like keys, coins, small archeological objects, etc.
The Artec Eva is a wired handheld scanner intending for imaging medium-sized objects like castings, furniture, statues, etc.
The Artec Leo is a wireless handheld scanner that allows for added mobility to scan medium and large objects such as industrial equipment, vehicles, vehicle interiors, furniture, etc.
The Artec Ray is a tripod mounted long-range laser 3D scanner capable of imaging large and extra large objects like a room interior, buildings, archeological sites, large vehicles, etc.
The Creaform GoScan! Spark is a wired handheld scanner capable of scanning medium to large sized objects.
The Creaform Academia 20 is a wired scanner made for scanning small to medium sized objects.
3D scanners are a powerful tool, but there are limitations. Our scanners use structured light to capture point data. This poses some challenges for certain objects like reflective, transparent, and black objects. Consult the "Choosing objects to scan" chart to the left to learn more about what is easy or hard to scan with our equipment.
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