Working Principles of Different Types of 3D Scanners
There are many different types of 3D scanners, primarily categorized as laser
scanners, structured light scanners, and photogrammetric scanners. Each type has
distinct operating principles and application scenarios.Laser scanners measure surfaces by emitting laser beams and receiving
reflected light. They are suitable for high-precision industrial inspections,
such as measuring automotive and aerospace parts. Structured light scanners use
a projector to project a raster or coded pattern, and a camera to capture the
deformed pattern to calculate 3D data. They are suitable for fast scanning of
small and medium-sized objects. Photogrammetric scanners rely on images captured
from multiple angles and use algorithms to reconstruct 3D models. They are
commonly used for scanning large sce...
