The old gen 1 Kinect has seen a fair bit of use in the field of making 3D scans out of real world scenes. Now that Xbox 360 Kinects are winding up at yard sales and your local Goodwill, you might even ...

Researchers from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a new 3D printing approach for metal alloys, providing a glimpse into the potential future of hardware production.

Lawbreakers be warned: The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has a new high-tech crime-solving tool in its arsenal. The department recently started using a 3-D laser scanner to map out crime scenes.

Inkjet or laser? Need just printing, or have to scan and copy, too? Seeking low-cost ink, or a low-cost printer? Here's how to choose the right printer for home or work, along with some of our ...

Abstract: Smooth and collision-free trajectory planning is crucial to high speed and high precision machining, such as 3D laser cutting. However, it is difficult to further enhance the kinematic ...