Handheld 3D System

Handheld 3D scanning devices provide several benefits over other kinds of measurement devices. They are quicker, more adaptable, and more mobile than conventional approaches. They can measure items without touching them, so eliminating damage and deformation. They can also gather a significant quantity of data quickly, allowing for a more in-depth examination of the object’s form and properties. Because of their mobility, they may be quickly moved and utilized in a variety of settings and circumstances, including those that are difficult to reach or have vibrations.

There are two main types of 3D scanning tools, which differ in the way they project light onto the object and capture the resulting images.

Handheld laser 3D scanners are using laser emitters that projects lasers onto an object, and two cameras capture the reflected lasers to calculate location in space. The measurement is performed dynamically, which means that the 3D scanner and item can move continually during the process. This increases the 3D scanner’s mobility and adaptability by allowing it to measure items of any size or form in any place or environment. Laser 3D scanners are not sensitive to interference and can adapt to a variety of measuring settings.

However, speckle noise and Gaussian noise can impact laser beams, with the effects varying depending on the kind of laser source: blue laser or red laser. It has been proved that a red laser produces more significant speckle noises than a blue laser. This indicates that the blue laser has a stronger anti-interference capacity than the red laser. If we compare blue lasers to infrared lasers. Blue lasers have shorter wavelengths than infrared lasers. That is why a blue laser is better suited for scanning delicate features and for scanning big objects, a longer wavelength infrared laser produces superior scan results. Reference points are utilized to generate a stable and accurate point cloud. These are markers put on or around an item, such as a reference frame or holder, to help the system orient itself in space and position measurement data in the coordinate system.

A handheld 3D structured-light scanner emits white light patterns onto an item, and the resulting distortion is then utilized to recreate the object’s geometric geometry. The scanner can position itself using natural features, textures, and colors. It takes one image per frame and patches together scans from various locations to create a 3D point cloud.

Structured-light scanners use one of two imaging algorithms: grating or speckle. When scanning reflecting or clear surfaces with grating technology, we must apply a thin or fine coating of powder to the items. 3D scanners utilizing speckle technology, which are often considered as the best home 3D scanners, are distinguished by their versatility, ease of use, and rapid scanning speed.

These scanners are extensively employed in non-industrial areas since they are effective at scanning medium-to-large items such as ancient artifacts and humans. They gather high-resolution data with good detail.