【3D SCANNING】3DMakerpro to Launch New Low-Cost Full-Color Spatial Scanner
Formnext 2024 just concluded in November, with companies launching new products spanning the entire additive manufacturing ecosystem.
3D scanner manufacturer 3DMakerpro introduced a particularly interesting product.
The company unveiled the Eagle, a new LiDAR-based spatial scanner for indoor and outdoor spaces.
During the Frankfurt exhibition, 3D Printing Industry interviewed Wen Tian-shi, Global Marketing Director, and Luo Wei, Head of 3DMakerpro's R&D Department.
They emphasized that the Eagle will stand out in the 3D scanner market due to its wide scanning range, portability, impressive full-color texture camera, and ability to operate in various environments.
Additionally, the discussion outlined novel 3D scanning applications, where 3DMakerpro has expanded from the hobbyist sector to industrial manufacturing and real estate markets.
Wen and Luo also previewed 3DMakerpro's upcoming products, including new consumer-grade 3D scanners and the company's entry into the medical field.
"We believe spatial scanning is very important and one of our main scenarios for the near future," Wen added.
Wen explained that the product is soon to be launched on Kickstarter, with "a huge price gap between the Eagle and other spatial scanners" reportedly existing.
This will lower the barrier to entry for 3D scanning indoor and outdoor spaces. The Eagle will be available for between $1500 and $2500.
In addition to the Eagle, 3DMakerpro also showcased an additional "spatial scanner" at its Formnext booth.
While details on this larger product than the Eagle are currently limited, Wen explained that it will incorporate more advanced features for higher quality scans. This scanner will be launched after the official release of the Eagle.
3DMakerpro Eagle Spatial Scanner
The Eagle marks a clear shift from 3DMakerpro's existing consumer-grade product portfolio, which includes Moose, Mole, and Seal 3D scanners.
Wen outlined that the new product is not focused on scanning individual objects, but rather designed as a 3D scanner "for entire environments."
By combining a 905 nm laser light source with four high-quality 48MP texture cameras, 3DMakerpro's Eagle offers a scanning range of 80 to 140 meters and a scanning radius of up to 70 meters.
It achieves 3D scanning accuracy of 2cm at 10m, 3cm at 20m, and 5cm at 40m.
This allows users to capture a variety of internal and external environments, from factories and production facilities to luxury apartments and mines.
A key advantage of the Eagle is its 12000 mAh (MAH) built-in battery source.
Unlike previous 3DMakerpro scanners, which had to be connected to a power supply during use, the new system supports one hour of wireless 3D scanning.
This enhances its flexibility, offering greater freedom to users who want to scan complex spaces in hard-to-reach areas.
With dimensions of 115 mm x 181 mm x 106 mm and a weight of just 1.5 kg, the Eagle is a handheld product optimized for mobile scanning in various spaces.
"You just hold the scanner, walk around cities and streets, capture the desired environment, and quickly generate point clouds for 3D models," Wen commented. The Eagle can capture 200,000 data points per second.
3DMakerpro provides proprietary software for the Eagle, allowing it to export 3D data in PLY and OBJ file formats for point clouds, colors, Gaussian splats, and panoramic tour data.
Notably, Wen explained that the company is currently developing a new data exchange platform to support the demands of spatial scanning.
"With spatial scanning, users get more data and may want to make modifications to the 3D models," 3DMakerpro's marketing director explained. "So we are currently testing the platform for this software."
Unlocking New 3D Scanning Applications
Since 2023, 3DMakerpro has witnessed a growing demand for affordable spatial scanning capabilities, according to Wen.
The company decided to move beyond single-object 3D scanners and is now dedicated to "expanding user scenarios and exploring more possibilities for the 3D scanning industry."
Luo added that there is a gap in the spatial 3D scanner market.
"There aren't many brands, companies, or products focused on this area, so we are trying to enhance these capabilities by investing and developing them ourselves."
A key application they highlighted is related to the real estate market.
Using the Eagle, the interiors and exteriors of houses and apartments can be accurately mapped and converted into 3D models.
Agents and developers can then use this information when showcasing properties to potential clients.
They noted additional use cases for digital twins and digital assets.
3DMakerpro has already attracted interest from clients looking to digitize factories to optimize floor plan efficiency and quality control.
Demand also comes from the mining industry. Companies operating mines worldwide can take months to receive accurate feedback and quality reports.
"You can't fly to these mines every day." Therefore, the Eagle scanner allows these clients to collect data and create detailed 3D models, which can then be used to visualize and resolve issues from any location.
The virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) markets within the tech industry are also growing rapidly. The Eagle will be a unique content creation device for VR and 3D filmmaking applications.
Mr. Wei stated future plans to develop a "3D motion camera" to further address these creative applications.
He believes that 3D modeling will become the primary medium for expressing content, and 3D scanning will play a key role in supporting this.
Wen agreed with his assessment, tracing the evolution of visual expression from "pictures, to digital images, to videos, and now to three dimensions."
The Future of 3DMakerpro
What does the future trajectory of 3DMakerpro look like? Wen explained that the company has "two directions," one focusing on its consumer product portfolio and the other on "more advanced technologies."
On the consumer side, 3DMakerpro will launch a new 3D scanner next year, enriching its existing portfolio of low-cost, high-precision products.
Wen stated that this will "truly define the consumer grade," further making 3D scanning accessible to more people.
On the other hand, 3DMakerpro is also working on developing 3D scanners for medical applications, marking the company's debut in the healthcare industry.
They also pointed to a new "all-in-one 3D scanner" that has been under development since late last year.
This will include "features users have never seen before," offering "more advanced technology and greater 3D scanning possibilities."
3DMakerpro Eagle Scanner Technical Specifications
| Accuracy | 2cm at 10m, 3cm at 20m, 5cm at 40m |
| Scanning Radius | 40-70 meters (>10% reflectivity or >80% reflectivity) |
| Scanning Range | 10-140 meters |
| Scanning Angle | Horizontal 360°, Vertical 59° |
| Point Cloud Frequency | 200,000 points/second |
| Laser Light Source | 905 nm |
| Eye Safety Level | Class 1 (IEC60825-1:2014) Eye Safe |
| Color Texture | 48MP 4-camera system, 360° x 300° supports 16K panoramic photo output |
| HDR Mode | Supported (3-5 exposure values) |
| Data Interface | USB Type-C x 2 |
| Network Support | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Screen Size | 3.5” |
| Output Format |
3D color point cloud PLY 3D Gaussian splatting PLY 3D color polygonal model OBJ 3D panoramic tour data (OBJ) |
| Built-in Battery | 12000mAh, supports 1 hour of operation, supports charging while connected to external power |
| Dimensions | 115mm × 181mm × 107mm |
| Weight | 1.5 kg |
| Configuration |
8-core 2.4GHz 32GB (supports TF card expansion) |
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