3D scanners can be used to rapidly capture any object that does not have any propriety 3D data and convert point clouds into STL files suitable for rapid prototyping applications.

• Capture any object that has been created by hand/manual methods and replicate the model in 3d using rapid prototyping machines
• Use 3d scanning to scale original parts larger or smaller and 3d prints new versions.
• Streamline re-manufacturing processes with the rapid capture of 3D objects and subsequently re-manufacture parts through the process of 3d printing.
• Capture physical design modifications and replicate.